Erika Thomas

Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing HydraFacial, a skin health treatment that uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate, leaving the skin fresh and glowy. I experienced my treatment at BayPointe Dermatology here in Miami, and the team there had so much great information to share about skincare, the HydraFacial procedure, and how to get into a regimen of monthly HydraFacial treatments to keep pores clean. I know the HydraFacial FAQs say you can put on makeup right away, but I tried to give my skin a few bare hours to absorb the products completely before putting makeup on again (it also felt counter-intuitive as I had just had makeup taken out of my pores? ). My skin, up close & personal 3 days later I definitely recommend HydraFacial to anyone looking for a way to deep clean and pamper their skin.

Accessories like this Apolis bag can be used in a variety of ways, I use it as a beach bag, a work tote, hauling farmer’s market goodies, even as a baby bag from time to time. What’s crazy is that for the same price of a new slipdress you might wear a handful of times from a fast fashion boutique, you could score a great gently used (or even new with tags) designer piece. Try as you might, there will likely be a time where you have to use disposable goods, you’ll shop fast fashion on a trip when you forgot to pack a sweater, you’ll use makeup wipes in between trying new products. But, when you make a conscious effort to monitor and adjust your habits, these moments will likely happen less (you’ll be habitually prepared), and you’ll know better next time (because life is a lesson).

Between Googling what’s normal and what’s not, deciding what diapers to buy, what foods to introduce, sleep schedules, milestone timelines, and other complicated topics, one thing that’s easy to cross off the list is how to outfit your baby in easy and comfortable clothing for their day to day activities. For me, I’ve found beauty in the simplicity of Carter’s little baby basics. There are so many beautifully simple clothes in the little baby basics baby girl shop, including traditional pastel clothing, and more modern pieces like these black and white basics. Clothing from the Little Baby Basics line is soft, holds up during baby’s adventures (such as crawling, standing, and hopefully very soon, walking! ), and the prices are just right.

This week, I went ahead and got a new one to protect my skin from the sun and emit summer vibes even on a ho-hum work day. This dual-phase, 28 day peel is an at home way to target and correct fine lines, enlarged pores, dull skin and dark spots. I’m using this organic and plant-based oil in conjunction with the peel to make sure my skin retains moisture throughout the process. It is also great for repairing your skin from daily environmental stressors, so I think it takes the power of the peel up a notch in terms of skin benefits.