Outfit: #LikeAGirl

The phrase "like a girl" is one that I'm sure you've heard before, and most likely it had a negative connotation. Always is rewriting the rules with their #LikeAGirl campaign, encouraging girls everywhere that doing something #LikeAGirl is a good thing.

Always created the following short video, which has gone completely viral, generating world wide conversation about what it means to do something #LikeAGirl.

"In my work as a documentarian, I have witnessed the confidence crisis among girls and the negative impact of stereotypes first-hand," said Lauren Greenfield, filmmaker and director of the #LikeAGirl video. "When the words 'like a girl' are used to mean something bad, it is profoundly disempowering. I am proud to partner with Always to shed light on how this simple phrase can have a significant and long-lasting impact on girls and women. I am excited to be a part of the movement to redefine 'like a girl' into a positive affirmation."

Always Top (℅ Always) // Joe Fresh Jeans // Steve Madden Wedges // Cambridge Satchel Company Bag (℅ Always) // Alex and Ani Bangles

I've worked with Always in the past (here and here) and I couldn't be more proud to work with such an amazing company now to help spread the word about this campaign. Join the conversation with the hashtag #LikeAGirl on twitter and instagram.

Always sent me the shirt seen as part of their #LikeAGirl Campaign but did not influence this post in anyway.

Brand Spotlight: Tibi

Sleeveless Flirty Dress // Pleat Skirt // Double Layered Cutout Tank // Colorblock CDC Jumpsuit // Strappy Ruffle Camisole

After moving to Hong Kong in 1997, Tibi founder Amy Smilovic began designing contemporary dresses before later expanding to a full range of women's clothing and shoes. The line is heavily influenced by Smilovic's international travels. Today, Tibi can be found in over 600 specialty stores and department stores.

Review: NYX Butter Glosses

NYX's Butter Glosses ($4.99 for 0.27 fl oz.) are creamy and conditioning glosses available in a variety of sweetly named and scented flavors. Available in 22 scrumptious shades, these glosses provide luscious color for a low price point.

(Vanilla Cream Pie)

I am so pleased with these glosses, they apply beautifully and leave your lips looking and feeling great for a good amount of time despite how glossy and "buttery" they are. They can build anywhere from a sheer to medium-full coverage depending on how much you apply.

(Tiramisu)

Overall, I would definitely give these glosses two big thumbs up. They apply smoothly, feel and smell amazing, have a decent lasting power, and have great coverage. Pretty impressive for a drugstore gloss if you ask me.

Beauty Sales Week of July 6th

Gilt:

• No!No! Hair Removal (Sale begins Noon ET 7/8)
• Erno Laszlo (Sale begins Noon ET 7/10)
• Gorgeous Hair Feat. Jose Eber (Sale begins Noon ET 7/11)
• Luxe Skincare Feat. Dr. Copeland (Sale begins Noon ET 7/12)

HauteLook:

• Rodial Skincare, Senna Cosmetics (Sales begin 8am PT 7/6)
• #ManiMonday: Ciate, Nature's Shea Butter (Sales begin 8am PT 7/7)
• Brilliance New York Hair Tools, DermaHeal Skincare, Tarina Tarantino Cosmetics (Sales begin 8am PT 7/8)
• Billion Dollar Brows, Silk'n Hair Removal (Sales begin 8am PT 7/9)
• CotZ The Healthier Sunscreen, jane ire dale, PMD (Sales begin 8am PT 7/11)
• ANSR Sole Callus Remover, La Curcio Skincare, VIOlight (Sales begin 8am PT 7/12)

MYHABIT:

• Crowning Glory: Haircare Essentials (Sale begins 9am PT 7/12)

Rue La La:

• CARGO (Sale begins 11am ET 7/10)
• Treat Your Skin with Clinique & More (Sale begins 11am ET 7/11)
• Upgrade Your Morning: Men's Grooming Musts (Sale begins 11am ET 7/12)

Link Love: June 29-July 5

4th of July DRUGSTORE BEAUTY (+ More) HAUL [Lo Bosworth]


Braised Beef Ragu [Bakers Royale]

Lingerie Shop Humiliates Trans Woman In The Name of "Privacy" [Refinery 29]

Nutella Ice Cream Has Finally Arrived, Thanks to Carvel [Huff Post Taste]

Step Into a Stone Space That's Anything But Cold [Domaine Home]

The 9 Most Iconic American Beauties Of All Time [Byrdie]

Currently Craving: Summer Sunnies

Gucci Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses // Dolce & Gabbana Cat Eye Acetate Sunglasses // Ray-Ban Aviator Metal Sunglasses

Who doesn't love a good pair of sunglasses? They're a daily essential for me almost all year round but especially so in the summer to protect my eyes from the sun's harmful rays. 

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: June 2014

Hawaiin Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun Lotion // NYX 'Vanilla Cream Pie' Butter Gloss // Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen // Klorane Dry Shampoo // Bliss Pore Perfecting Facial Polish // Maybelline Baby Lips // Bamba 

Hawaiin Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun Lotion: I got this just before my trip to Israel in my Influenster Surf's Up VoxBox and it was the perfect remedy for my skin after hours in the sun. Thankfully I did not get sunburnt while on my trip but this provided much-needed moisture back to my skin after hours in the sun that a regular lotion just wasn't giving me. 

NYX 'Vanilla Cream Pie' Butter Gloss: I never gave into the hype of these glosses but when I saw 2 shades on sale at Target, I decided to give them a try. They apply so smoothly (like butta) and last for a good amount of time considering how glossy they apply. Full review is coming soon!

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen: This has been a summer staple of mine for years so in preparing for 10 long days in the sun, I knew this would be something I had to pick up. I used this under minimal face makeup daily and alternated it with a sunscreen spray for my body and I never felt greasy or 'sunscreeny.'

Klorane Dry Shampoo: Another savior of mine while in Israel was this dry shampoo because honestly, even with washing my hair it didn't feel clean there. In addition, I couldn't heat style my hair and needed a little product and this was all I had. 

Bliss Pore Perfecting Facial Polish: This leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and looking even better and practically poreless like it claims.

Maybelline Baby Lips: I knew when prepping for Israel I would need a lip balm that provided SPF and hydration because dry burnt lips are not cute or comfortable. This is my tried and true lip balm and it gets the job done for a low price. 

Bamba: Seriously, how have I lived 19+ years without this and why hasn't it come to the States yet? I feel like I ate a bag of bamba a day while in Israel but (if you've had it) can you blame me? If not, it tastes similar to cheese puffs but without the cheese and peanut butter flavored.

I traveled to Israel for 10 days this month and it was by far the best experience of my life. Going into it, I was nervous. I didn't know anyone on my trip, it was my first time leaving the country, I was going somewhere completely new, and everything going on in Israel currently didn't help my nerves. If you ever have the opportunity to go, do it. Even if you're not Jewish, Israel is a place that everybody should experience.