Venice CA is for sure one of my favorite places in southern california to shop, people watch, walk around and get a tasty bite to eat! I lived in Culver City for a year which was pretty close to Venice, so I tried to go as often as I could! Los Angeles is an awesome city for so many reasons. I am not totally sure why, but sometimes I didn’t always find it as inspiring as some other places. So, to me Venice was a little escape, still within the greater LA area but something about it was much more peaceful, exciting and inspiring. I could seriously wander around abbot kinney blvd. all day! Just looking around, poking my head into every store, eating honey lavender ice cream from Salt & Straw and buying wayyy too many cards. I love cute cards and will never pass up a chance to snag one for a friend or even myself haha. I bought this card from one of the cutest stores, Burro. It said “even shooting stars dream of you” and I just wrote a little note to myself! haha. One of my other favorite things to do is walk around the Venice Canals. It is soo quiet and absolutely the cutest little area to live. Last time I was there I saw a mommy duck with her little duckings! They were so fluffy and cute and just cracking me up trying to keep up with each other :’)
These pictures were taken on one of my last days in LA, I strolled around Venice, had two drinks (maybe 3?) from Intelligentsia Coffee (obviously the coffee and matcha is great! but you gotta try the peony tea!!) and got mexican food.
Anyway! I also wanted to share some of my favorite face care products right now, either your face is wayy too dry in the summer or way too oily! I feel like there is no in between. These products however, I SWEAR by them and they have changed my skin. They provide a perfect balance to anything you need and truly even out your skin completion and leave you with a healthy glow. I never wear foundation anymore because of these products, just a little concealer and sometimes blush! Obviously everyone has different skin, but this is just what worked really well for me. With any skin care regimen you have to be patient and consistent with the products… commit to a few to see true results!
I will do a post later on some skin care tips / tricks and more favorite products and also some makeup favs. Let me know what you think and if you have any must tries!
Skin Care Loves:
Current face wash, exfoliating here and gentle here
♥ 1. Ole Henriksen serum
♥ 2. Ole Henriksen Pure Youth Activating Oil
♥ 3. Ole Henriksen Truth Advanced Moisturizing Creme
Use 1, 2 and 3 together (in that order after cleansing your face for a deep and smoothing and refreshing moisture)
Note: Ole Henriksen products smell UNREALLL, which to me is so important haha I sniff everything and have hyper smell.
♥ 4. Dr. Jart Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer
Number 4 is great for a lighter moisturizer (also smells amazing 😉 )
Outfit Details:
// dress (sold out, similar here)
