beauty: redefining perfection {with bareMinerals Complexion rescue}.

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I’m going to be a bit vulnerable with you for a sec. That okay? Cool.

Growing up, I had a major insecurity. It wasn’t my weight, height, shyness, or intelligence.

I was insecure about my freckles.

My freckles have faded as I got older, but they were pretty apparent when I was a kid. Up until about the end of middle school, I absolutely loathed them. It didn’t help that my best friend growing up had a smooth, tan complexion with a perfectly placed “Cindy Crawford” mole above her lip. I felt as though I paled in comparison (literally) with my fair skin, light eyebrows/lashes, and freckles covering nearly my entire face.

Thankfully, as I got older I got over this insecurity 100%. I really credit my mom specifically - she always told me how beautiful I was (inside and out), and in general I was raised in a environment that affirmed me in so many ways. Somehow I went from hating my freckles to actually LOVING and fully embracing them!

Now that I’m in my 20s, my freckles aren’t nearly as apparent. They come out more in the summer when I’ve spent time in the sun, and I actually get excited for that now. Over the years I’ve really loved using makeup that allows me to embrace and highlight my unique features, rather than trying to cover them up.

A few weeks ago bareMinerals was kind enough to send me a ton of their products, and I was excited to take the opportunity to play around with natural makeup looks.

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I got a few different eye shadow palettes - I couldn’t decide which I loved most! They were all great neutral shades that still adding a hint of glam and shimmer. My favorite was probably the Sexy Neutrals.

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But the product I love the most (seriously - I can’t speak more highly of it) is the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue. Complexion Rescue is a smart new form of liquid lightweight coverage that actually improves your skin as you use it. How cool is that?

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Complexion Rescue is not only a thirst-quenching cure-all, but it’s also available in 10 natural-looking shades to provide effortless sheer-to-medium coverage for both workday and weekend wear. Providing just the right amount of coverage, Complexion Rescue enables skin to appear more awake and even-toned due to its imperfection-diffusing properties and naturally radiant color.

Complexion Rescue combines the best of BB and CC creams & tinted moisturizer, complete with skin-loving humectants and mineral electrolytes. It applies easy with a smooth and natural coverage, while drastically improving skin hydration and texture at the same time (a very California chic aesthetic). It really is a whole new way to think about makeup.

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I want to be clear that I only speak highly of products that I genuinely do love *and use* myself, and Complexion Rescue is one of those products. I definitely suggest checking it out/learning more by visiting bareMinerals.com.

Be original. Be natural. Be good.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of bareMinerals. All opinions herein are my own. Please note that I was compensated for this post. You can refer to my product review policy here. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.

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Have you tried bareMinerals products? What is a “flaw” of yours that you’ve learned to embrace?

workout recap | 3.1.15.

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Weekly Workout Recap | GirlMeetsLife.com

Monday 2/23 - 45 minute Revolve spin class.

Tuesday 2/24 - 45 minute SoulCycle class.

Wednesday 2/25 - off

Thursday 2/26 - off

Friday 2/27 - 1 hour session at Crunch gym. I did 10 minutes on the StairMaster, 30 minutes Arc machine, and 20 minutes strength training. ClassPass just started offering gym time at certain gyms, which I think is a great addition. As much as I’ve grown to love classes, sometimes it’s nice to do my own thing. And this workout was just that! I’ll definitely be doing more of these in the future.

Saturday 2/28 - 45 minute SoulCycle class.

Sunday 3/1 - off

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Are you more of a class person or “DIY” when it comes to working out?

eats: staying healthy while dining out {reader request}.

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I feel the need to preface this post by saying that the title is sort of deceptive because…well, I’m not going to give you “5 ways to lighten up your meal” or anything like that.

But when I recently received an email asking for my tips for staying healthy while eating at restaurants, I figured I’d take the opportunity to share what that looks like in my life. *

Before I moved to New York, dining out was much more of a treat. And because of that, it typically meant an excuse to overeat or “cheat” in one way or another. But since living here - where dining out is much more the norm than cooking from home is - I’ve learned to kind of get over that.

While eating at restaurants is still a form of entertainment and an enjoyable dining experience, most of the time it’s just another meal for me. And I think that that’s a really healthy way to view dining out, as opposed to making it the enemy/a bigger deal than it actually is.

Anyway. I digress. With that being said, here are some meals that I’ve eaten over the past week, all clearly not made in the GML kitchen.

* This looked different a few months ago when I was trying to stay more Whole30/Paleo, but I’m not right now.

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1) Whole Foods salad bar. Always a good go-to healthy option. I like to fill the bottom up mostly with greens + veggies, then I top it with the good stuff like the beans, grains, meat, etc.

2) Crispy Rice Tuna Roll from Tao. This was an appetizer but I got it for myself for dinner. Crispy rice is my jam.

3) Steel cut oats + sliced banana + Nutella at Le Pain Quotidien. I have this weird thing where I can’t eat oatmeal without a nut butter of some sort (preferably peanut butter), but LPQ didn’t have any, so I “settled” for Nutella ;) I added another scoop about halfway through eating.

4) Gluten free peanut butter cookie + almond milk latte at Toby’s Estate. This wasn’t exactly the most balanced lunch, but I had a late breakfast and early dinner on this day, so I just needed something small to hold me over.

5) The “Signature” burger from Delicatessen (AKA the early dinner). The burger was topped with a fried egg, pork belly, and a cheese sauce. It was as amazing as it sounds. I ate the whole thing (1/2 without the bread) and a handful of the Truffle fries.

6) Suizas Enchiladas from Baby Bo’s. Mexican is my favorite cuisine, and this was the perfect comfort food for a Saturday night with my girl friends.

So there you have it! I hope it doesn’t disappoint that I don’t really have any special tips for staying healthy. I typically order whatever I’m in the mood for and I stop eating when I’m full. Most of the time that does mean I eat the entire portion, but not always. I also don’t snack as much throughout the day when I find myself dining out, so I think it all balances out.

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How often do you dine out? Do you typically view it as a treat or just a normal meal?