Post-Workout Skincare Routine

I love the feeling of working out and pushing my body to its limits, but I hate the way my skin looks and feels when I hit stop of the treadmill or get off the spin bike. Over the summer, I was hitting the gym regularly in the mornings and I figured out a modified version of my daily skincare routine that takes my face from a flushed, sweaty mess to an I woke up like this glow.

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Simple, No-Makeup Fall Makeup Look

I've completely given up on wearing makeup during the week. I'll do a full glam for going-out nights, but day-to-day I've been spending all of my getting-ready time on my skincare routine. It was peachy keen until I caught myself in the mirror the other day and realized that no amount of eye cream and moisturizer can hide the mid-term-season exhaustion from my face. So, I created the perfect, easy no-makeup makeup look to get me through the weeks without looking like a zombie. 

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Beauty Hack: Drying Your Face

Today's simple beauty hack changed the way my skin looks and feels almost instantly! Long story short; we've been drying our faces all wrong.

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Simple, No-Heat Hairstyles

A big part of having healthy hair, no matter which way you choose to wear it, is avoiding heat. I straighten my hair at least once a week, so on the six days in between, I try to avoid the flat iron at all costs. Sometimes it's unavoidable, but I've collected a couple simple styles that I can use no-heat necessary.

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How to Shop Clean Beauty

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Clean beauty is all the rage right now and I love it! As you've probably noticed, I've become picky and hyper-aware of what I'm putting on my skin. I all but scrapped by skincare regimen for a bar of soap a couple years back and I've been slowly adding products and curating my routine ever since. My skincare routine is coming to this blog soon (I promise), but today I'm sharing how I shop and choose products that I know are healthy for my skin.

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Go Greek

"Go Greek" is all I've been hearing and seeing around campus this week. Even though Georgetown isn't big on sororities and fraternities; the few groups that exist on campus are encouraging everyone they can to rush! But today, I'm not talking about Greek life in the Panhellenic sense, I'm talking about sandals.

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Why You Need To Buy a Facial Massager ASAP

Facial rolling has changed my life and that's a fact. It's so easy and takes just a few minutes of my routine every morning, yet my skin has never looked or felt better. Integrating facial massaging into my routine also meant adding a couple of other steps and doing some research into best practices, so today I'm breaking down everything you need to know about facial massaging and why you need to buy a facial massager ASAP!

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The Magic of a Sweater Tank

Now that I'm all moved in and settled at school...happy FMOC (first month of classes)! This year, move-in was easy and kind of fun. Having classes with my friends has made for a comfortable and relaxing transition and I've been counting down the days until this outfit made its debut!

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My Purse, It Has Everything

This bag is my end all be all. Seriously, I may never buy another purse again.

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Los Cabos, Mexico: Swimsuits on Sale + ATVs

Visiting Cabo was the best way to end the summer. Our 4-day trip was the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure - what more could I ask for?

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Summer Beauty Essentials

So...here I am...one month later and back on the blog. When I wrote my farewell post, I had an inkling that I might be back in 2019 or late fall at the earliest. But, during my month-long hiatus, I realized that "misslaurenalston" is such an integral part of my identity. There are numerous other factors that brought me back here, but instead of listing them all out I'd rather get into my summer beauty essentials.

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The Best Travel Outfit Ever

The day before my Hong  Kong flight I was in Urban Outfitters (when am I not there) picking up another pair of my favorite skinny jeans (and they're super on sale!!). As I was wandering around the store, I realized that as much as I love those jeans (and I really do) I was not looking forward to wearing them for over 24 hours on the plane and in the airport. That's when I saw the dress. 

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Beauty Travel Essentials

Hi everyone! Today, I'm sharing the beauty & skincare products that I have to have on the plane. In my last life update, I mentioned doing a summer study abroad in Hong Kong. I leave in a few days so I'm taking a break from packing and writing this post.

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How to Get Out of A Creative Rut

As much as I love blogging, every couple of months I fall into a rut and feel completely uninspired to write blog posts, post on social media, or be creative in general. I usually end up wallowing in it for a few days (or weeks) and then something sparks and I jump back into the swing of things full force! It works, but it's undeniably not the most efficient way to live my life. After a few cycles of this, I realized what always pulls me back: changing my look.

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