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Kosas Tinted Face Oil

You already know I’m obsessed with face oils (who isn’t at this point), so this buzz-worthy Kosas Tinted Face Oil was added to cart immediately. I’m happy to report that it’s AMAZING. The extremely lightweight skin nourisher is also a light coverage foundation that evens out your skin tone, minimizes pores (praise it), and offers many other skin benefits all while supporting your skin health. It’s been a godsend while I’ve been battling super dry skin during pregnancy. I also love the video on Sephora’s site where the founder breaks down exactly which oils are included and what effect they…
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Nike Metcon Cross Training Sneakers

If you’re looking for a fantastic workout shoe, the Nike Metcon is officially my favorite (I have them in this pretty white/gold color combo). For years, I always gravitated toward a running shoe when needing a new pair of sneakers for the gym. However, I’ve been working with a prenatal trainer during my pregnancy who pointed out the importance of having a cross training shoe. Duh, Mary. If your workouts involve things other than running like weights, squats, lunges, burpees, TRX—anything of the Kayla Itsines variety—a cross-training shoe like these favorite Nike Metcons provide much better support and stability than…
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Express One Eleven

Yes, Express as in the Express that you used to shop in real life in a mall right before swinging by the food court. Express has a line called One Eleven that includes such good basics, and it’s absolutely genius for anyone who feels like their summer essentials are a little lacking. I absolutely love these super soft, super affordable tops and just bought a bunch more for enjoying my last weeks of pregnancy in ultimate comfort. The London Tee is a particular favorite of mine. I think I have it in about 7 colors by now.
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Welcome App

If you’re the type that loves to travel but hates actually planning travel, the Welcome App is going to alleviate so much stress for you. Welcome is an innovative new travel app that allows you to add your preferences, and the app suggests itineraries for you that adjust in real time—no advanced planning required. For example, if it starts to rain and that park suggestion is no longer a good call, a museum might take its place. It offers suggestions for everything from excursions to meals and also lets you know which method of travel you should take from A…
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Cute House-Warming Gift

We’ve all got that plastic garlic press or wobbly pizza cutter we know we need to get rid of but kind of never do. Can you imagine then how sweet this chic seven-piece set of kitchen essentials would be to receive as a house-warming or hostess gift? Help your friends pull together a kitchen that’s on point (and toss anything that’s stayed at the dinner party too long). I know you’ve got that arsenal of scented candles for these types of occasions, but why not mix it up?
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Shakespeare in the Park

People, it’s Shakespeare in the Park season! If you’ve never attended this classic New York institution I really encourage you to make it a priority this summer. The experience is nothing short of magical, the kind of thing that becomes a family or friend group tradition forever. Coriolanus begins July 16th, and a variety of ticket acquisition methods can be found on their website here!
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Exfoliating Lip Brushes

If applying lip scrub with a washcloth or like, your hands has always felt a little gross and maybe also not super effective, may I draw your attention to THIS handy tool that’s going to be a complete lip scrubby game changer for the bargain price of $7.99? Get really good at working this into your beauty routine now and by winter chapped lips won’t even remember your address.
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How To Wash Silk

If your answer to this is typically “send it to a professional,” you’re not alone. But my friend Jean Wang of Extra Petite just shared an immensely handy guide on how to wash silk (the right way) at home, and I am incredibly grateful. This is a very practical breakdown that hits on every aspect of washing silk yourself, so you walk away feeling really informed and maybe also like you’re not about to ruin your clothes (or your bank account).
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Best Bookstagrams

If (when) you need advice on what to read and why, please go directly to my favorite source, Grace Atwood. Grace recently also shared where she gets advice on what to read next, so essentially she’s let us in on the literary goods in a BIG way. If your summer reading list is feeling lackluster, it won’t for long. Check out her post on the best bookstagram accounts to follow now.
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Hanro PJs

Meet my new pajama obsession, please. These minimalist-chic PJs are so unbelievably soft and high quality, but they also wash really well which is really important for anyone who has ever looked at their pilled pajamas with frustration. I will have these for years (probably decades). They’re definitely a pajama brand you need to know and lounge around in all weekend.
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