A week in Barcelona

I joined the masses of Americans in a pilgrimage to Europe this summer. It was my first time out of the country since 2017, long before the pandemic, and to say I was anxious would be an understatement. I didn’t know much about Barcelona before booking the trip, aside from the Disney Channel masterpiece The Cheetah Girls 2, Woody Allen’s (I know, insert *yikes* here, but it’s arguably his best film) Vicky Christina Barcelona, and what I learned in AP art history about Gaudi. And while I wanted to over-prepare and over-plan, as is my nature, going in semi-unprepared served me well. Now I think every European vacation should be under-planned. All I can hope is that I absorbed even a tiny drop of that laid-back, carefree, spontaneous Spanish energy. Fingers crossed.

Products of the Summer

Turns out, I’m a summer beauty person. In fact, think I may just believe in summer beauty supremacy. Glowy, juicy skin, fruity, sunset-inspired color palettes, long mermaid waves— perfection. As a former lover of matte skin, matte red lips, and winged eyeliner, I’ve done a total 180.

To celebrate my newfound love of summer beauty, here are some of my favorite products I can’t get enough of for the warm weather!

My second bottle of Future Dew and I know there will be many to come.
As you can see, this bronzer is extremely well-loved. It’s perfect on eyelids, cheeks, and the lower lash line. This single product has made me a bronzer convert.
I’ve worn this Nearly Rose shade nearly every day since I bought it in spring.
All the chef’s kisses for this. It’s gorgeous.
THE fragrance of summer. It’s so sexy and sophisticated. Owning the giant bottle has made me feel like a real grown up.
It’s perfect, I have no other words. I’ll stan this brand forever.
The end result!

My Top Thrifted Pieces

Joie blouse (Thred Up), Everlane pants (Depop)
Zara slip dress (Depop)
Vintage 1970s blouse, unknown brand (Depop)
Cashmere pullover , vintage Nordstrom brand Classiques Entier (Depop)
2000s GAP corduroy skirt (gifted from a friend)
Zac Posen Calypso dress (The RealReal)
Comme des Garçons PLAY shirt (Depop)
Bob Mackie cardigan (Vantage Vintage in Salt Lake City, UT)
Ruffled mini cardigan, unknown brand (Depop)