Your In-Flight Skin Savers

I'm always so excited to catch a plane home for some family time! I have to be sure I'm fully prepared for the trip though, especially because flying tends to completely screw with your skin. Have you noticed that no one looks runway ready when stepping off a plane? High altitude means DRY and dry means dehydration namely, for your skin. 

When flying you have a lot to tackle with that you may not have thought of as aggressors to your skin before. Other than the dryness from altitude, being crammed in a tiny space means there are a lot of germs and bacteria floating around. Disgusting, I know. So here are your in-flight skin saving tips: 

Wash your face! Remove all makeup, dirt and oil. This may not be glamorous but freeing your skin from all of the above will help prevent clogged pores and added inflammation to the skin. Often times breakouts occur after flights because  

1.) (Not sure why the 1. got cut off, but you get the idea) Aveda's Instensive Hydrating Masque to put back the moisture lost from the plane ride. 2.) Kiehl's In-Flight Refreshing Facial Mist is travel friendly so you can spritz your face before and after your flight to keep your face hydrated and balanced. Check your local Kiehl's store for this product. 3.) Stila's Ready for Takeoff Moisturizing Cleansing Cloths not only has an adorable name, but is perfect for removing make-up before your flight. 4.) Drinking water is the best thing to do to keep skin hydrated. When your flight attendant comes by to get your drink order, request that H2O!  

Lattes & Lions at Highland Park Village

Thursdays are my favorite day for a number of reasons. It's the light at the end of the tunnel to Friday (today) and also because it's been dubbed "blogger photo shoot day" by my work bestie and I. Outfits are planned, spots are determined, photos are taken and fashion happens. 

After these little photo shoots comes a visit to some chic little cafe for lunch; which usually consists of a bowl of leaves, some form of protein and caffeine... This week we lunched at Number One in Highland Park Village. It was a lovely choice.   

And bonus! This incredible boutique/fashion bloggers fantasy book nook is attached to the cafe.  

oh, and Happy Valentine's Day loves! 

Photos courtesy of: KM at Chronicles of Frivolity

Sweater: GAP, tank: American Rag, Skirt: American Rag, earrings: Kendra Scott, bracelets: Gemelli, necklace: Loft 

Seaside Jewels by Chloe + Isabel

Another iced over day and I'm far off dreaming of the warm sand, sun kissed skin and the rolling waves of the ocean. As I'm collecting my summer wardrobe I'm scouting for pieces that look fit for an oceanside princess. It didn't take long to fall in love with Chloe + Isabel's Morningtide and Undreamed Shores Collection.

If you're not familiar with Chloe + Isabel, you should be. Smart, chic and beautiful designs are available through individual sellers and thankfully, I have an in. There's no better merchandiser than Carol DeBrock. She's part sweet, part sassy and shaken with a heavy dose of Southern Charm. If you need to be glamorously accessorized, Carol is your girl. 

So now that I've divulged that little secret into getting the perfect accessories (delivered right to your door, did I mention that?) for summer, here are some of my favorite pieces from the Spring 2014 collection! 

1.) Morningtide Chandelier Earrings ($58), 2.) Shoreside Layered Long Necklace ($148), 3.) Paillette Single Drop Earrings ($24), 4.) Morningtide Long Pendant Necklace ($78), 5.) Modern Convertible Torsade Necklace ($148),  6.) Seascape Drop Earrings ($34) 

All photos courtesy of Chloe + Isabel. 

Weekend Swag

My bestie has a good eye, what more could I ask for? A jewelry catch all and a giraffe.

It's also about that time of year that I start gathering color back into my wardrobe so I was quick to collect these pretty pieces for Spring. I'm rather anxious for warmer weather. :)

Giraffe jewelry holder: Anthropologie,  White shirt: Anthropologie, Skirt and tank: American Rag 

Weekday Favorites for Friday

Just deciding to throw in some of my favorite things I've seen this week while on a relaxing lunch coffee break at Crooked Tree Coffee House.

I totally splashed my coffee... sorry.

It's been a crazy week, so this has definitely been the best encouragement to cling to in the tough/confusing/hazy times that this week revealed. It's most definitely been the background on my Mac for the past several months... 

Patagonia released the cutest shorts I have ever seen this week and I plan to buy one in every color as soon as my paycheck hits the bank. I mean really, they are called "Barely Baggies" which to me is adorable and they are the perfect combo of cute wear around/durably athletic/weekend wear/adventure shorts ever. 

I don't think I can get through Spring without having this in my closet...  Anthropologie's Silk Racerback Cami in this dazzling shade of pink. 

Most everyone that knows me knows without a shadow of a doubt that I'm obsessed with giraffes... and if they didn't know that all they need to do is spend 5 mins talking to me, looking at my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest to find that out. 

Anyone who is close to me knows I'm obsessed with giraffes. If they didn't know that it would take about 5 minutes of talking to me, looking at my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest to find out. That being said this has been my favorite picture this week (new Mac background?). 

Lastly I'm afraid I've been in one place for too long so 80% of my thinking has been daydreaming of a new adventure location. Thankfully I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to my wandering soul's lust for adventure. Since my budget may not exactly fit into a big trip right this moment I think Austin is a must-visit soon for a hike around Pedernales Falls. 

Colors of the Wind

I'm pretty much getting over winter now. I remember a few months ago I craved the cold, frigid air but I'm getting my fill. Basically the only reason I'm not in a huge rush to see winter go is because I heartily enjoy wearing athletic leggings and ridiculously oversized long sleeve shirts and sweaters every waking moment I can. So don't get me wrong, I'll soak in every moment of the cold weather outfitted in fun, colorful athletic leggings and big baggy tops but there's the new J. Crew spring line… 

I snagged this skirt and felt spring was in the air the moment I stepped outside my door. There's no denying that while lounging in my cozy clothes the next couple of deep freezing days I'll be hunting through J. Crew's new line gathering up all my looks for spring. Hello brights!  

yes, I was freezing during this shoot.

My work wife (fashion blogger at Chronicles of Frivolity) snapped the photo below just as the wind whipped through us and afterwards claimed I looked just like Pocahontas and that I had to use this picture. So naturally, I named this post "Colors of the Wind" (now it makes sense…).    

Shirt J. Crew, Skirt J. Crew Factory, Jewels J. Crew, Fossil, Francesca's, Clutch Coach.

 Images by KM of Chronicles of Frivolity