:: tuesday things ::

I pride myself on being able to identify actors and actresses within seconds of seeing them in something.
unlike my husband who is basically like “thats J. Lo” and the person is like Carnie Wilson (clearly this is not a real example, because no way would he ever know who Carnie Wilson is, but TRULY that is how drastically NOT the correct person it is but he INSISTS he is right.)
but I digress………
sooooooo when my friends sent me this text about the movie Trainwreck that we saw yesterday I could not believe my eyes.
HER BOSS WAS TILDA SWINTON?????

I meannnnnn I thought she looked familiar, but NEVER in a million years would I have thought was was Tilda Swinton.
Mind. Blown.

can I get an AMEN that The Bachelorette is over for the season?

I can’t believe I invested so many hours watching these cheese dicks.

I am SO EXCITED for Bachelor in Paradise it is going to be heavenly.

trailer
and to make it even better, it will be on 2 nights a week 🙂

after using the same shampoo for a little while I get the worst build up right at the crown of my head. no matter what, it never seems to go away, and even after shampooing my hair will look and feel greasy in that one spot. it makes me crazy! switching shampoos wasn’t even working anymore and my friend told me about Bumble + Bumble Sunday Shampoo.

{ bumble and bumble sunday shampoo }

you just use it once a week, and OH MY GOODNESS it is perfection. my hair hasn’t been this clean in a year. I am obsessed. and the bottle will last so long since you only use it one shampoo a week.

I got this self tanner off Amazon because it was the #1 rated one on there.

{ fake bake self tanner }

I was supposed to use it for the wedding last weekend, but I freaked out and was like AH what if I do it wrong I’ll just be pale and try it next weekend.
soooo I’ll report back on if this is successful or not. I’m just terrified to put it on my face. any face self tanner recommendations?

has anyone tried the Jergens moisturizer/tanner thing – does it really slowly build up a good tan like it says it does?

whyyyyy did I swear off the tanning bed? my body needs sunlight!

I’ve been stalking Nordstrom Rack for some maxi dresses for Italy. I had been trying to do the whole “pick everything in one color palate” thing and was going to do blue + white, but now I feel like I just need to pack a bunch of dresses and as long as most are solids I can try to change them up to wear at least twice with different accessories ? HALP. my packing anxiety struggle is real.

blue maxi // orange maxi // pink maxi

my friend brought me her copy of JoJo Moyes One Plus One so that is next on my list!

I just started reading it last night and already love it.
I read my first JoJo Moyes book (me before you) on our honeymoon last year and I think this one is going to be even better.

Comments

BLovedBoston says: July 28, 2015 at 12:25 pm

I use the jergens instant sun and love it!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
- Taylor says: July 28, 2015 at 5:31 pm
  
  thank you! I need to order some off amazon 🙂
Lauren says: July 28, 2015 at 1:02 pm

The Jergens stuff is legit – love it!
- Taylor says: July 28, 2015 at 5:31 pm
  
  ok great thanks for letting me know I need to order some 🙂
NKM says: July 28, 2015 at 1:39 pm

Jergens stuff is awesome! Has some smell, so I use it at night, 3-4x a week. For instant gratification, try Lancome Flash Bronzer (mixed w some lotion/cream) – amazing stuff as well!
- Taylor says: July 28, 2015 at 5:31 pm
  
  thank you so so much!!
marisa says: July 28, 2015 at 2:15 pm

I have used the Tarte Bronzing serum and it does a lovely slow build. It has a little smell but it would be good for everyday. I have also used the Xen Tan Face lotion and it's amazing! I only use it once or twice a week because the next morning there's a tan! It actually smells good and not like tanner at all, like coconut or something.
- Taylor says: July 28, 2015 at 5:31 pm
  
  thanks so much marisa!!
Emily Ray says: July 28, 2015 at 2:43 pm

I used that tanner for almost a year and loved it. It smells so good! This is the video I watched to learn to apply it – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl6yb9TNLD4. I do it at night before I go to bed and take a bath the next morning and I've never had any issues with the application. Good luck! Oh, and keep in mind that video is from 2012 and the makeup trends have drastically changed since then so don't fret over how bronzed her face is, yours won't look like that!
- Taylor says: July 28, 2015 at 5:32 pm
  
  this is SO helpful – thank you emily!
Jessica Marvel says: July 28, 2015 at 4:27 pm

I've used that self tanner and it works great BUT it rubs off on anything you touch between application and shower. Looked like a homeless person had been sleeping in my bed. I would suggest the jergens option or a #2 spray tan and follow up with jergens. Loved that book. Love your blog.
- Taylor says: July 28, 2015 at 5:32 pm
  
  haha oh my gosh my husband will kill me if I ruin the new white sheets – thank you so much for the heads up and suggestions 🙂
The Nelson Happenings says: July 29, 2015 at 11:11 am

I may have to give the Bumble & Bumble Shampoo a try !!!