Ciao, Italia!

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Ciao!

I've just returned from beautiful Italy, and traveled from the coasts of Amalfi, to the historic city of Rome, and through the romantic countryside in between.  This is my second time in Italy, and I love getting to know a country better because you can take the time to further appreciate its beauty, without being overwhelmed with all of the site-seeing spots you need to get to.  I fell in love with the country after seeing more of it and it is now one of my top visited places in the world. 

My first stop was Cinque Terre, off of the west coast of Italy.  The "five towns" is full of vividly-colored homes and beautiful cliffs.  Lemon trees line the streets, along with orange and olive trees.  The water is a clear deep blue and watching the waves hit the colorful house-line cliffs is a moment in itself.

Being here makes me want to throw on an easy summer dress and stroll the towns, stop for some gelato, and continue on towards the ocean breeze without a care in the world.

 


Beautyphyle: Travel Essentials

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Left to Right:

  1. Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask
  2. Ponds Facial Wipes
  3. BareMinerals Complexion Rescue
  4. By Terry Baume de Rose
  5. Ren Global Protection Day Cream
  6. Clinique High Impact Mascara
  7. Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum

Hello all!  If you've been following me on Instagram, you know that I've been traveling around Italy for the past two weeks.  I'm about to head back to New York and share all of my travel adventures with you, but first, as I prepare for my flight, I'm going to share some beauty intel for my fellow travel-fiends.  Share your thoughts in the comments and we'll chat when I get back! x

When you're packing for travel, some of your most important beauty items should be aimed to protect your skin for the flight over, where the air is super drying and without ventilation.

  1.  The #1 key to staying fresh on a long flight: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!  I use an intense night formula on the plane, because really, you can't overdo it.
  2. You can't moisturize until your face is fresh and clean.  Quick and convenient facial wipes are my savior both on the plane and anywhere on-the-go.  Ideal for lazy girls.  Don't worry, no one will see you without your makeup while you're on the long plane ride!
  3. This CC cream slash tinted moisturizer has taken me from the winter through to my warm-weather travels.  It really is super hydrating, and makes me feel less guilty than putting on regular makeup after my skin has been sitting in the stagnant in-flight air.
  4. Dry lips can be guaranteed if you don't apply something proactively, and if you forget to bring something for them, it's the worst!  Bonus for its multi-purpose use on cuticles and touching up brows and dry patches.  See how small mine is?  A little goes a long way.
  5. Did I mention moisturize?  I love Ren because it's free of harsh chemicals and- a personal priority- fragrance-free.
  6. Because we all need a quick touch-up after that rough ride and broken intervals of sleep.
  7. A touch of this puts life back into the ends of my hair (don't apply oil to the roots), and it smells fantastic.

Ps - people forget this- drink plenty of water!  Super important.  None of these products will do you any good if you don't hydrate.  Your body needs it.

What are your travel essentials?  Similar, or completely different? Would love to hear. 
Also, I will give away the pictured Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask and Clinique High Impact Mascara to one random commenter!

x
Sabrina
 

New Jewels: Rocksbox

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Happy Tuesday, everyone!
Today I'm sharing a new way of accessory-hunting, courtesy of Rocksbox.  Truth be told, I'm not the greatest when it comes to shopping ahead for accessories.  Oftentimes I'll make an outfit, and realize after the fact that I don't have the right accessories to go with it, or that an extra piece is needed to keep the outfit from looking too bare.  So when I heard about Rocksbox, the concept sounded perfect for me. 

It's a monthly selection of pieces sent to you, tailored specially to your personal style with the help of Rocksbox stylists.  When you receive the items in the mail, you get to trial them for as long as you like, then swap them out for new pieces anytime you want! If they picked pieces that you love, you can purchase them at the insider price.  Plus they give you $10 of "shine spend" to use towards a purchase each month. 

How easy is that? 

Confession: I'm a bit of a commitment-phobe.  

Luckily for me, and anyone else with the same condition, you can opt out at any time, no strings attached.  That said, I'm loving my new goods so much that I'm not quite so concerned about that phobia anymore.  

Ps.  Reversible necklace.  Love.

Here's the best part.  Sign up with my code stylophylexoxo and you get your first month free.  Is that sweet or what? Go forth and accessorize yourselves!

Have a fab Tuesday! 

Time for an escape...

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Dress - Haute Hippie
Shoes - Delman

I'm loving these warmer days, but the back and forth of sun to clouds to heavier jacket-requiring climate is such a tease.  I think it's perfect time to sneak away for a long weekend and enjoy some time on a quiet island.  Uniform of choice? Long, flowy, light dresses that let the ocean breeze flow through leave the humidity as a passing thought.  


Photos by Tony Yang


Put Some Swing in Your Step

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Coat - Zara//Sweater - H&M
Trousers - Tibi
Bag - H&M//Earcuff - NastyGal

A little flashback to NYFW.  I did some colorblocking with my rose-pink coat and pops-of-coral, a color scheme that carries well into spring.  This little fringe bag has been bringing me everywhere, such a fun trend.  I've played with fringe before, and I always love the way it adds movement to every step.  
Swing, swish, sway. 
The fashionable form of amusement was a steal from H&M, and in black, it's a versatile way to sneak some fun into virtually any outfit.  Almost too easy.
Anyone else  feel like skipping and spinning in circles when they put fringe on?  If I'm the only one, I'm still OK with it.  Because that's the effect it has on me.