Summertime means I change my beauty and makeup routine. I take a less-is-more approach to having a natural glow all summer long.

Pregnancy doesn't always give moms-to-be that coveted glow. In fact, with my first pregnancy, my skin was dull, my hair was limp, and I had stretch marks galore. So far with Baby #2, I've had so many breakouts, waking up everyday to find a new pimple. My hair is greasy and dry at the same time - the kind of hair that looks fine in photos but in person... Oof. I certainly don't have the glow, but I found some skincare products that help. With warmer weather officially here for

Summertime. Sweet Friends. Cute Clothes. Great Beer. Plus, what's more fun than getting a whole bunch of incredible #bossbabe women together for a photoshoot?! NOTHING! The creativity was flowing, we were giggling like middle schoolers, and it was a blast getting to know some of the local entrepreneurs I haven't met yet... but am SO glad to know now. This whole day was the brainchild of my friend Amanda, who owns Boutique 44 - a gorgeous online boutique with stylish and every

Every girl with curly hair struggles to find the perfect balance between full, bouncy curls and a frizzy, unmanageable lion's mane. For me, the struggle typically results in my favorite bad-hair-day looks, a sock bun or ponytail and my faded ball cap. I have always preferred the lazy-girl, shower-and-go system when it comes to my hair, especially now that most of my showers get interrupted by my almost-toddler, but my hair always dries frizzy and my curls are limp and lifeles

I'm with ya - makeup in the summer can be a hassle. From finding the right shade to match your tan to getting your makeup to stay on through sweat and humidity, it is almost not worth it. For years, I stuck with basic mascara and bronzer in the summer for a simple, everyday look. The idea of makeup melting off my face in the Maryland humidity wasn't appealing. For years, I only wore drugstore makeup and it was great - I would go through 4 different foundation shades a year