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If you’ve never heard about the skin health benefits from using hyaluronic acid, you better listen up. Hyaluronic acid is a compound found in the skin to help us retain moisture, but as we age our body produces and contains less of it. To make up for this deficiency  you can take supplements or use hyaluronic acid-infused skin care products. ULTIMA Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Serum will give you a dose of this powerful humectant geared to help your skin keep a more youthful glow. Hyaluronic acid not only helps your skin retain moisture, but it also helps fight free radicals, prevent signs of aging, and promote radiance. Delivering it in serum is great because it can penetrate deep into the skin before your moisturizer and sunscreen are layered on top. It’s something someone of any age and skin type can incorporate into their routine. Plus, it’s a really affordable serum unlike the majority of those on the market.

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Ultima Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Serum
by UTLIMA
$19.95

OMG buy me THIS.

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Classic tall riding boots are a shoe I could live in all year here in San Francisco. Even on the tail end of spring and the cusp of summer, we get some really odd freezing cold days where the coastal fog takes over and any stranger might think it was a typical day in February. And as a SF girl on the go, I also like carrying just my bare necessity items with me if I’m meeting up for drinks, dinner, or dessert with friends at night; you won’t catch me ever going out with a humongous purse. The same goes for when I’m out running errands; I find my purse just gets in the way and it’s one more thing to carry. That’s why when I found these boots by Canadian designer and entrepreneur Elizabeth Anne, I knew they were designed with the city girl in mind. These are innovative and stylish boots with slim pockets for your bare essentials built inside!

Scheduled for release this September, these classic brown leather riding boots with this innovative slim pocket feature are available for preorder now. The ‘European’ style boot, pictured above, features the designers signature “Purse n’ Boots” creation: a handy pouch in the shaft of the boot with slots for your credit card, passport, and smartphone. As in, it will work for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Blackberry users! Made of a genuine cowhide leather, I just love the vintage finish these boots have. They’re not only practical, but very stylish! What’s also wonderful is that there are two calf sizes available  which few shoe manufacturers offer, ever. I think I will absolutely live in these when it comes to going out year-round in SF. Perfect for rocking with a dress, jacket, and you’re out the door… no purse needed!

Purse n’ Boots – The European
in Beautiful Brown Leather
by Elizabeth Anne Shoes
$285.00

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Elizabeth Anne Shoes

When it comes to fashion for women, few things provide finer polish than a gorgeous blouse. This silk blouse by Maison Scotch is just that! Topped with ornate beaded epaulettes, this coral and white striped shirt is the piece to dress up plain denim and your favorite flats. This top can likewise pair perfectly with slacks or khakis for a more business casual look. More subdued masculine elements like the granddad collar, breast pocket, and buttons give it a more relaxed vibe, even though the top is made of silk. Coral and white is one of my favorite color combos for the warmer months so this is a top I could live in all summer long. Would look absolutely lovely worn with turquoise accessories or nails!

Silk Stripe Shirt
by Maison Scotch
£140.00

OMG buy me THIS.

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We’re going to briefly talk about something not so glamorous here: acne. As someone who’s struggled with acne on and off for the greater part of my life, I can tell you it sucks. It really really sucks when you feel like you’ve invested over hundreds of dollars in skin care products and treatments that are suboptimal. They work kind of, sort of, for a little bit, then your acne pokes through again, and it comes back with a vengeance. It’s even worse when it’s that certain time of the month when your hormones are all out of whack, and you get a super painful pimple to deal with that you feel everyone honing in on. It’s hard to even look people in the eye for fear they might start staring at your acne.

So in short, I’ve been there and I know how bad it can be. That’s why I’m so glad I finally tried this gel cleanser by La Roche-Posay that has instantly cleared up my skin after just a few washes. The pores around my nose are noticeably less clogged and dark looking. The large painful pimples on my forehead and chin have diminished. Not to mention, my overall skin condition has improved 10-fold, and I’m having a lot of “good skin days” lately that I’ve never experienced before. It dries up acne without overdrying or stripping your skin of moisture. This is a cleanser totally worth trying if you’ve had it with acne!

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser
by La Roche-Posay
$22.99

OMG buy me THIS.

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Since I’ve been showing a little more leg on vacation, and starting to self tan more regularly, I’ve made it a habit to moisturize my skin religiously every day as soon as I get out of the shower. Besides my 100% pure unrefined extra virgin coconut oil I apply at night, I use a lighter product that absorbs more quickly in the day and I’ve recently been stuck on Pacifica’s Body Butter in Tuscan Blood Orange. This is a fabulous natural product that contains high quality ingredients like shea butter, almond and safflower seed oil, and mango butter. The scent is absolutely strong, bright ,and citrusy, with subtle finishing notes of Madagascar vanilla. While this is a thick body butter, I find that it blends well over my legs and arms and doesn’t leave me waiting long to put on my clothes after application. Nourishing enough to be a daily hand cream and body moisturizer, I was using this product non-stop last week on my trip to Kansas City, where I was strutting a little more skin on the hot and humid Midwest days. I just love that this product is paraben-free, cruelty-free, and 100% vegan. Replacing it will be a breeze, too, because this product is thankfully carried at Target!

Body Butter
in Tuscan Blood Orange
by Pacifica
$14.99

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Target

I picked up this chiffon tank a few weeks ago at the Charlotte Russe outlet store in Livermore, CA, and I’m obsessed. This is the perfect little top to wear under solid colored basic cardigans, blazers, or sweaters for a sharp geometric pattern pop. You can also rock the top solo, say belted with a bright red skinny belt to break up the pattern and give the silhouette a bit more shape. I’ve also really been loving this tank because it’s black and sheer in the back; totally lightweight and airy for those warm summer days. Perfect for day or night, worn dressy or causal!

Crisscross Back Chevron Stripe Tank
by Charlotte Russe
$19.99

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Charlotte Russe

If you love rocking a statement piece and the color purple, I’ve found THE item for you. In a delicious and vibrant grape shade, these handmade knee high leather boots fit like a second skin. The lace-up calf and moccasin style feet give this bohemian boot a forgiving wear on any size leg or foot. These boots are made of fine quality leather that’s both supple and durable; perfect for romping around in. I think these are the perfect piece to rock at that summer music festival you’ve been looking forward to; a unique fashion item no one else will be wearing! The laces hang down like tassels and that tells me these boots were made to dance and twirl in. Wear with a mini skirt, crocheted tank, antiqued silver jewelry, and cross-body purse for that an instantly boho chic look that starlets like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Lucy Hale make look so easy. I’ve featured boots by GiPSY Dharma in the past and I just had to share that these boots come in not only purple, but many other colors!

Purple Knee High Leather Boots
by GiPSY Dharma
£160.00

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: GiPSY Dharma

Lashes are by far my favorite facial feature to enhance with makeup, and I’ve recently become curious about what I can use beyond plain old mascara. There are pricy growth serums and treatments, all kinds of false eyelashes, and primers you can use as well to compliment what you’ve already got before mascara goes on. These Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes by Younique essentially work similar to a traditional primer and mascara combo, except with hundreds of lash-enhancing fibers that kick it up a notch! You start by using your regular mascara; apply one coat and let it dry. Then move on to the first tube, the Transplanting Gel, in the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes duo, which will help the fibers adhere to the lashes. And you guessed it; the next step is to immediately apply the product from the second tube, the Moodstruck Natural Fibers, while the gel is still wet, to take your lashes to the next level. Lastly, seal it all in with another layer of the Transplanting Gel to top off the look. The Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes give your natural lashes a 300% boost in volume and thickness, leaving you with more full, bushy, and sexy lashes. The best part? This high impact product is waterproof, yet still easy to wash off with warm water and your cleanser or makeup remover. No more tugging at your eyes, rubbing away lash glue and impossible-to-get-off waterproof mascara. If you wear waterproof mascara or falsies daily, you know how much of a pain and chore removal is.

I’ve featured Younique cosmetics in the past, and I wanted to remind you they’re an all-natural and mineral-based brand, that’s free of parabens, oils, synthetic fragrances, and yucky cheap fillers! Younique also operates through direct sales reps, like many cult favorite beauty brands, so if you’re interested in a new career in beauty please check out their opportunities page. I’ve heard great things!

Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes
by Younique
$29.00

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Younique

I’ve been a little sandal crazy this month, and I just can’t get enough of these mini wedge sandals. They go with literally everything. They give you the gift of extra height without being hard to walk in. They make your legs look good. They are light, compact, and travel well. They’ve got the seasonal trendiness going for it with its gold hardware and chevron-V embellishments. Lastly, it has a rich snakeskin texture that looks as cool as carbon fiber from afar. These Dolce Vita Helia wedges have got to be the most chic mini wedge sandals I’ve seen this season so far.

Helia Low Wedge Sandals
by Dolce Vita
$149.00

OMG buy me THIS.

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Here’s a hot little sleeveless number for you. This Lipsy dress combines lace and sequins in a gorgeous mini coral frock perfect for those warm spring and summer nights. It has a slim fit, a low scooping back, and a nice layer of lace that covers some cleavage. Paired with nude pumps, an updo, and chandelier earrings and you’ve got an instantly fabulous going out look!

Lace and Sequin Dress
in Coral
by Lipsy
$76.36

OMG buy me THIS.

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If you saw me at the end of my last visit to France in October 2011, you might have been appalled by how many bottles of this stuff I put in my luggage to take back home to the US. Since then this product has really blown up in the beauty blogger community, but I’d like to think I was an early adopter of this wonderful product so much so that I got slapped with a “HEAVY” sticker on my suitcase. Bioderma is the most gentle makeup remover cleanser I’ve ever tried; suitable for all skin types. The formula is water-based and is ultra soothing; it doesn’t sting, burn, or tingle at all. It works fabulous as a gentle makeup remover that doesn’t leave you oily or dehydrated after use. It’s so great of a product that it sounds almost too good to be true… well, let me just inform you straight up that it is nearly impossible to find in America, but there is hope online! But with that convenience comes a cost. Even for 500ml of this magical solution, $39 is a little outrageous considering you could get two 500ml bottles in a French pharmacy for less than €17. Even with the poor USD-EUR exchange rate fluctuations in the Euro’s favor, that price is an absolute steal. As long as I don’t have a France trip on the books, I guess online shopping will have to do and I’m so glad I found an online store that carries it. Looks like I’m set for now, but for my next friend visiting La France, you now what favor I’m going to ask of them.

Créaline H2O Ultra-Mild Non-Rinse Cleanser
by Bioderma
$39.00

OMG buy me THIS.

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For someone with the last name Pearl, I actually don’t own that much pearl jewelry. Sure, I have a few earrings and necklaces here and there, but not much besides the true classics. I think my next addition to the pearl jewelry collection will be something fun with a twist, and I think this piece by Saint Christine would be a great fit! Mixed in with this layered freshwater pearl necklace is a chain of crystal beads, coming together in a nice tangled texture in the middle. Great as a focal statement piece, I think this would be beautiful paired with a dress or even a classic chambray top. Saint Christine gives wholesale volume discounts, so if you’re ordering multiples (say for you and mom!) you can get a nice discount. Also, they ship worldwide!

Freshwater Pearl & Crystal Beads Short Necklace White
by Saint Christine
$45.32

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Saint Christine

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on handmade jewelry brought to you by Saint Christine. While I was compensated for this post, all opinions expressed are my own.

Everything spring culminates in this blazer by new online boutique Wizards of the West. Floral print, buttercup yellow, and a slim fit give this blazer I’m currently lusting after the perfect spring vibe that will go with any of your skinny jeans, cropped chinos, or even cutoff shorts alike. It’s a vintage flower pattern with red, blue, and green mixed all in, in a soft cotton material that’s comfortable enough for any occasion. Floral not your thing? One really cool thing about this site is you can search by pattern name or pattern swatch, which allows for even more efficient browsing and shopping. I was really close to writing about yet another leopard piece, but I thought I’d feature something more seasonally appropriate. This is a great piece to jazz up the solid apparel basics we all have in our closets.

And that’s not all folks. We have a special offer from our friends at Wizards of the West: sign up now to get $15 free store credit towards your first order. Hurry, this offer is good for 30 days and spring fashion is calling your name! Don’t forget they also offer free shipping and returns, so shop with confidence to your heart’s desire!

Yellow Floral Blazer
by Wizards of the West
$64.45

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Wizards of the West

My shoe closet is in need of a sandal refresh and there are just so many new styles I want to get. Luckily I discovered Femini Shoes’s great selection of affordable summery sandals in call kinds of colors, and I think I’m going to start with this classic black thong with a twist. I love this style of sandal because it’s minimal, but it keeps your feet strapped in well at the heel. The circle cutouts give it a fun twist which can easily be worn to the beach or poolside lounge. You won’t catch me on vacation without these, since there’s always a lot of walking and exploring to do, and I need a nice sandal that’s great for hitting the pavement but also looks great with everything. Available in four different colors, I think I want them all!

And as an added bonus: use promo code summer2013 at checkout for 30% off your order!

Pebbles Sandals
in Black, Pink, Turquoise, and Nude
by Femini Shoes
$22.99

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Femini Shoes

We’ve all heard it time and time again, keeping your skin hydrated is best thing you can do for your overall skin health. It’s even easier than avoiding the sun, or remembering to wear and reapply SPF. If you haven’t already heard, hyaluronic acid is a wonderous humectant, a compound that powerfully draws in moisture from the environment. It can hold 1000 times its weight in water and it naturally occurs in various human tissue for lubrication and hydration purposes. But sometimes our bodies could use a little extra serving of this magical stuff, and it’s great to get in a serum as one of the first skin products that touch and sink into your bare skin. This Hyaluronic Acid Serum by Cosmedica Skincare is by far one of the most affordable and 100% pure options I’ve found. It’s made in America and is completely paraben-free; with no added fragrances, oils, or fillers. Hyaluronic acid can help promote skin elasticity and boost collagen production, while obviously adding hydration by helping your skin retain more moisture. It can overall help the appearance of your skin in texture and complexion evenness, so I absolutely think this is something everyone can incorporate in their routine. It’s such an easy small step to take to achieve brighter, more beautiful, and well hydrated skin. I already take HA supplements daily, but I think switching to this serum is the more economical way to go.

Hyaluronic Acid Serum
by Cosmedica Skincare
$14.29 for 2 oz, $9.69 for 1 oz

OMG buy me THIS.

Photo credit: Cosmedica Skincare