Happy JUNE!!!!

I keep repeating to myself  FIVE MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL, FIVE MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL.

Let’s be real, I already made lunches today and the kids are on their way…so, technically, I have four more days, right?!  I can see the finish line…we’re so close!!!

I’m pumped about today’s post because after last month’s beauty post with NORDSTROM, they asked me to do another one and this time, I found the perfect foundation for summer.  The one I used to use is not available any longer, so I set out to find a new fave…and you’re going to love it.  So, let’s not waste any more time…as always, I’m linking up with my girls  Andrea, Erika and Narci and sharing some with you today.  I’m so happy that it’s FRI-YAY!

At the beginning of May, I shared with you guys my favorite summer beauty products/waterproof makeup and SPF from Nordstrom…

In that post, I said I would apply all of this stuff and then take a pic so that you see how it doesn’t run all over my face when I’m in the pool.  I don’t wear a lot of makeup in the summer, but thanks to the heat, humidity and my daily dips in the pool, I need stuff that holds up.  Ready?  Here is my uber glamorous “after” pic…

Hahahahahaha!  I mean…it gets the job done though, right?  I put on the waterproof products, swam with my kids and then took an awkward selfie. Please note, mascara and eyeliner not running down my face.  #winning

Once again, here is what I love…this eyeliner (I have always used the Cafe color but just recently bought Azure because it looks like summer) and the waterproof mascara, so this year, I added a waterproof brow set (in toasted blonde) and a lip stain and lip/cheek combo thing.  I’ve also been using this the lip/cheek combo thing that isn’t waterproof, but the reviews were so good that I tried it and it’s the perfect little finisher to my summer routine.  It works on both lips and cheeks for just the right amount of color.

In that post, I referenced this pic…

…which leads me to FAVORITE #2 this week…

I went to Nordstrom on a Thursday morning and tested out a bunch of BB creams, tinted moisturizers and foundations for summer with a sweet lady in the beauty department.  I explained to her what I was looking for and she helped me test some until I found and fell in love with this one…

…I was using a CC cream during the summer, but it’s hard to find these days and I’m out, so I found this tinted hydrating gel cream.  I’ve never really used Bare Minerals before, but it was love at first site.

I loved this one because it has SPF already built in (the more the merrier!) and the texture was like mousse…

…I can’t really explain it.  You have to feel it to believe it.  It’s not like a liquid, it’s not runny like many tinted moisturizers, it’s not thick…it’s this fluffy, mousse-like product that gives great (light) coverage and isn’t heavy and pore clogging.  (FLUFFY is really the best word to describe it!)  I’ve been wearing it for three weeks now and not looking back.  After applying my serums and moisturizers, I add my daily SPF and then this goes right on top.  I use more for days when I need extra coverage (like when I do full makeup for church) and less when I’m just at home and stuff.  The color that best matched my skin was 05 NATURAL.  Below, I added an easy little widget of all of the SPF/waterproof products from the last post…

…and then here is one of all of my other favorite makeup products from Nordstrom…

Another favorite this week?  Getting to hang out all week with my little girls!

Ashby and Madeley finished up Pre-K and preschool for the year, so we’ve already jumped into summer.  In case you missed it, here are their first day of school pics next to their last day pics…

…ahhhh!  Sweet Ashby!  Guys, she did AMAZING this year in Pre-K!  I was a little worried about her going in because she is naturally a little behind due to the fact that she didn’t get over here until she was already 2½.  That plus her articulation issues made me nervous for this school year…but she knocked it out of the park.  I am just so proud of her!  She just overcomes any obstacle that’s in her way!  Look out kindergarten, here she comes!

This little Miss finished up her first year of preschool and we were so proud of her too!!!  Madeley just conquered it.  She had the sweetest teachers, some great friends and a “can do” attitude all year.  I’m proud of this one too!!

On Tuesday, I shared this goodness with you…

…holy cow!  Cassie’s items from Nordstrom FLEW off the shelves this week!  I ordered two more tops on Tuesday morning and love them just as much…

Navy and white stripes?  Yes, please!

This tee also comes in two other colors.  I paired it with my shorts and sandals from Tuesday’s post…because they’re my fave 🙂 .

Hello gingham!  Oh my word!  This top is SO CUTE!!!

Look at the back!!  Adorable, right?!  It also comes in blue and white as well.  My earrings are HERE.

To see all of the looks from Cassie’s collection, scroll and click below…

And wrapping things up today…

…I’ve updated my SIMPLE SUMMER SUPPERS post because IT’S JUNE!!

Some of these recipes are for the grill, some are just full of great seasonal flavors…and they’re all easy and delish.  See themHERE.

Whew!  That wraps up this week’s Friday Favorites!  I hope you guys have a great weekend!!  And if you get a chance, seriously, try out that new foundation from Nordstrom and let me know what you think.  I’m telling you…it’s fluffy 🙂 .  The beauty department at Nordstrom ROCKS!  I just love working with brands that I love so much and sharing stuff with YOU!  Happy Friday, friends!