I gotta say, I'm very grateful that I know how to apply makeup as it was most necessary those first couple of weeks post delivery when everything is overwhelming, your sleep deprived, and feeling like a deflated balloon. A little concealer, a sh*t ton of bronzer and mascara, and I was able to fake looking rested and not so blindly terrified. 8 weeks in, I've made it a priority to always dress myself in at least semi cute - Lululemon counts as semi-cute - (although easily washable) clothes, and make myself up. These two small things I swear have made a huge difference in my feeling great (that and the fact that I got VERY lucky, and have a good sleeper for a baby, and a husband that takes on the morning feeds so I'm not chronically sleep deprived), and confident in this whole new mum journey.
On the makeup front I have some new favs that are life changing. Get ready to purch because they are must haves!
1. L'Oréal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes: SO GREAT!! This mascara gives incredible volume, and for those of us ladies who like borderline fake, and obviously mascara'd lashes, 3 coats will give you the lash look you crave. If you want a more natural look, 1 coat is good, although it still does give the lashes some good volume and length. I'm SOOOOO happy to have found this stuff, because I've continued to spend a small fortune on various mascara's and been at best mildly impressed (Lancôme's Doll Lashes was good, but is almost $30 and dried up too fast for my liking).
2. Laura Mercier Secret Concealer: This stuff is AWESOME! Creamy, moisture rich, a little goes a LONG way, and doesn't cake. I put Jojoba oil on under it, or Grapeseed oil (another new fav moisturizing oil), and follow with new fav thing #3.
3. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder: This stuff is a setting powder for the concealer and has a slight luminosity to it. It ensures no settling in fine lines, and gives an awake look, while reflecting light, and giving a slight glow. It's a hard working powder, and quite frankly I don't know how I dealt with life without it.
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| Zoë and I walking in her carrier - she's obsessed with staring at blinds and branches. Weirdo. |
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| At her 6 day photoshoot - lil' munchkin |
Baby farts are loud.
xo T
