Bumble and Bumble

By: Ashley Messing-Kennedy

With spring (hopefully) right around the corner I am getting excited. Winter has been cold, snowy and brutal so I am ready to put it behind us and break out cute clothes and bright makeup! I am sharing 5 of my favorite beauty items that are getting me ready to welcome spring back to Michigan. I seriously need to feel girly again and not like a marshmallow man with way too many layers on.

1. MAC Ravishing Lipstick – I love this coral-pink color for the spring! It’s bright, cheery and kind of daring. I need to get this in my hands as of yesterday! For those of you who know me and are wondering what I am doing talking about lipstick, I have been converted. After many years of cheap, red lipstick during dance recitals I swore I would NEVER wear lipstick. Ladies, times have changed and todays’ lipsticks are amazing. I am addicted to MAC and I just got a new spring pink color from Sephora and I’m officially converted.

2. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Set – After a cold, windy winter skin can get really dry. Mine normally does, but I have been using this moisturizing set daily and it has made a huge difference. In the winter my skin is always flakey, dry and tight. This year I didn’t have any of that and attribute it to this serum and moisturizer. It is the only thing I changed and I am a total believer! If you have dry skin you need to pick this up now and if you use a face wash with Benzoyl Peroxide (a.k.a. Proactiv or something similar) you should get it too. I know it is expensive but it will last you a long time because a little goes a long way (I’m on my 5th month and have a lot left in my containers).

3. SEPHORA+PANTONE UNIVERSE Radient Rush Matte Lipstick – I know, another lipstick?! Refer to #1; like I said, I am obsessed. But this orchid lipstick is the color of the year. It is another fun addition to your collection. Everyone needs this color in their makeup bag.

4. Cityswept Finish – I am NOT a perfectionist. I come from a family that has a lot of perfectionists, but I am not one of them. Honestly, anyone can get their hair perfectly straight. But it takes a special person to pull off the just out of a ponytail look. This is my philosophy, I like easy hair that doesn’t look overdone and too perfect. That’s why I love Bumble and Bumble Cityswept Finish hair product. If you are looking for an easy hair style this is product for you!

5. Flying Monkey Jeans – I love these jeans. I mean LOVE THESE JEANS! They are stretchier than any other pair of jeggings or skinny jeans I have. With the high rise waist they keep my junk in the trunk and not muffin topping out. They are also a great price for great quality jeans (about $55)!

These are 5 things I love right now and I hope you try some of these out right away. What are your five favorite products?