Happy first day of summer! This DMV region has a terrible reputation for hot and humid weather. But when I think back to the bitter cold winter days and grueling mornings of defrosting my car, I never thought this day would come. So I?ll take it!
The Summer season has reminded me it’s time to scale back on my makeup routine. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or the need to rely on melt-proof makeup, I’ve rounded up my best beauty products for summer.

Eyes:
ColourPop is my new obsession and I?m mad at myself for not discovering some of their products sooner. I?ve been using their Super Shock Shadows daily (both for work and play). Wattles is a pretty peach with a satin finish, and it has been my go-to everyday look. I also love Weenie, an ultra-metallic rose gold (pictured). My best advice when shopping for these super cute $5 shadows is that you Google swatches of the shadows. While I?ve been pretty content with all the shadows I?ve purchased (a whopping 7 in case you?re wondering), the product images on the website can be a little misleading. I?m really loving colored eyeliner again (see this post reclaiming my obsession). I?ve noticed when I wear Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Jade (a pretty hunter green) on my lower lash line it really makes my eyes pop. I love the double-ended smudge sponge to smoke out my liner and give it a more lived-in look.
While I have a couple high-end mascaras in my makeup arsenal, I always find myself coming back to drugstore st...