Dump Your Frump

My New Favorite Sunscreen for Face: L’Oreal Sublime Sun

Tara — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:15:35 +0000

L'Oreal liquid face sunscreen, Sublime Sun, SPF 50

I buy a lot of sunscreen. A lot. I am fair and burn easily and I was not always good about sun protection, so I am desperately making up for lost time. Sunscreen for the face though, is my enemy. It is often greasy, melty and does not cooperate with makeup. If it gets into your eyes, it stings, ruins mascara and otherwise is just a general pain. Alternatively it is chalky, streaky and leaves you looking a little vampireish. A lot of makeup now has sunscreen in it. But I’ve never really trusted that because unless you are caking on your makeup, it’s doubtful you are getting enough protection.

I used to send away for this liquid sunscreen that was like $45 dollars. From France. I know. But it was honestly the only thing I liked. The other day though I saw this and because it was in a similar type of bottle, and was advertised as a liquid the same as my $45 dollar indulgence, (but at just $10)I thought I’d try it.

Sunscreen is not heavy or creamy and still manages to provide great sun protection without looking chalky. Blends well and is makeup friendly.

It’s awesome:

You can wear it under makeup or powder and it doesn’t pill or roll off; powder still looks normal, doesn’t “sit” on top of sunscreen.
It goes on very smoothly and is very light – not greasy. It’s more of a liquid than a creme.
It does not fall apart later in the day. In other words it does not turn slick and oily a couple hours after application, which some do.
It offers a high SPF – 50. While some people say anything over 30 spf is overkill I’m one of those tedious people who think if I double my medication I will get better faster. Just kidding. Kind of. Remember it is still important no matter the SPF, to reapply every couple hours. This is especially true if you are outdoors and/or sweating.
At about $10 at Target, it’s much cheaper than the one I was buying and a lot cheaper than the other fluid sunscreens I’ve found at dermatologist’s offices. Yes, there’s not a lot in the bottle, but if you’re using it specifically for your face, it will still last since that’s a smaller area.

So far I’m a big fan. I’ve also used it on the kids and haven’t had any problems with it running into their eyes. Do you have a sunscreen for the face you love? Please share it!

Pink & Mint

Tara — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:01:03 +0000

I got some pink jeans because apparently I can’t stop buying colored denim. I think it’s because of Pinterest and seeing all these cute ways to wear it. It’s a look that feels summery but still allows for days that aren’t quite warm enough for shorts. I really like chambray and pink, so I thought I’d try a version like the color combo below.

allthingsgirlyandbeautiful.tumblr.com via Pinterest

And I love the mint and yellow here as well…

lookbook.nu via Pinterest

Here’s my version.

Pink jeans, mint accessories

Colorful Chain Necklaces

Tara — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:23:35 +0000

Chain necklaces, especially when plastic are light around your neck and can add a burst of color to an outfit.

I really love all the chunky necklaces and accessories that are so in this Spring. Bracelets are piled on, necklaces are colorful and substantial. One of the trends I really like are the resin chain necklaces, like the ones above. Chain necklaces are both modern and slightly retro. Check out Megan Draper from Mad Men below. I love the Tory Burch ones but have no desire to shell out $195 for one of hers, so of course I was on a quest to get a cheaper version.

Megan Draper from Mad Men

If you know me, you know that I get a lot of my accessories cheap – at Target, Forever 21, sometimes Aldo or H&M. I found these chain necklaces at Target. They’re light weight, can be worn long or looped and come in several punchy colors. I got the coral and the emerald but they had a blue and an ivory that were great too. And for $10, you can’t really beat it.

$10 for Tory Burch inspired resin chain necklaces. From Target.

Mad Men Dresses for Spring & Summer

Tara — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:00:25 +0000

I like fit and flare dresses, they give you a waist and flare out to hide all kinds of body issues. They are great for the summer when it is too hot for pants. Mad Men showcases lots of these dresses and it seems that pretty much any body type on the show can pull them off. I tend to think of dresses as being for special occasions or dressing up. But this summer I’m going to make more of an effort to wear at least one dress a week. You don’t have to pair them with heels or even fuss over your hair. Put your hair in a messy bun, wear some ballet flats and it’s still a thousand times better than those khaki capris you were considering.

Some inspiration

Modcloth "What a Dahlia" Dress

Modcloth: "About the Artist Dress" $52

Top Shop Dress

Anthropologie Dress

H & M Dress $59

Jack by BB Dakota at Zappos, $65

Asos Dress: $90

Asos Dress, $69