(Sumzine, issues one through three.)
I first heard about Sumzine, the slow-fashion magazine, on Leah’s blog and was instantly intrigued. I donated to their Kickstarter campaign for the third issue and received the first three Sumzine copies recently. I’ve been perusing them slowly and I really enjoy the articles and the photography.
Sumzine is a welcome departure from traditional fashion magazines and it’s inspiring to read pieces written by members of the fashion industry who share the same interests and concerns that I have. We’re all trying to shop more consciously and use what we have, and Sumzine reaffirms this commitment in such an artistic way. If you’re interested, you can purchase the issues from Sumzine’s site.
(I know they are so overdone, but we only get peonies in our local stores for a short time each spring.)
This week was crazy busy as we adjusted to our new summer routine with two different boys on two totally different schedules. Our calendar is literally packed and Ryan and I have a good chauffeuring schedule in place. I’m so glad the weekend is here and we can all relax and enjoy the sun before it gets too hot. Here are the things that caught my eye this week.
Leah and Alden both reviewed The True Cost. Here’s my review.
The owner of the Rana Plaza complex has been charged with murder in Bangladesh.
Ben Bradlee donated his archive to the University of Texas.
The possibility of a single test for all viruses.
An entirely new way to conduct basic blood tests. I am intrigued by this idea and hope the concept arrives in Texas Walgreens soon. No more scary needles!
Caitlyn Jenner will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
And millenials are embracing their granny panties.
Have a great weekend!
(RMS Beauty and Avène Products.)
My skin has changed a lot lately, and I chalk it up to allergies, the weather, and hormones. I’ve been experimenting with a new routine (which I’ll tell you about soon), and I’m trying to be as gentle as possible with it. I’ve been paying more attention to ingredients and avoiding things that cause redness and irritation, so that means I’m learning about more natural products, too. Avène’s gentle skincare line has become a saving grace for me recently, and their Antirougeurs products are perfect for sensitive, easily irritated skin.
I also tried a few products by RMS Beauty, including the UnCoverup and Lip2Cheek in Demure, and I really like them both. Coconut oil is the first ingredient in both of these products, and the UnCoverup is a great concealer for me, though it’s a bit too shiny to use as an all-over foundation on my oily skin. The Lip2Cheek is perfect as a cream blush and is also very hydrating as a light lip gloss, too. I’ve only used the products for a few days, so I can’t offer a more comprehensive review yet, though I’m happy with both so far.
I love beauty products and I’m having so much fun exploring these natural brands. I plan to do more detailed posts about my skincare and beauty routines soon. In the meantime, do you have any natural products you love?
