My personal favorites and things that are on my Wishlist currently and for a Mama or busy lady who simply just doesn't have the time to spend on combing through looks, time on achieving these looks, or simply just needs some inspiration.
Starting with Beauty picks going into Fashion picks!
1. PATTERN BEAUTY HYDRATING MIST : Refresh your curls and your scalp this summer at home or even on the go. This little bottle is a must have for curls and ethnic hair - it protects, nourishes, and re-activates the curls!
https://patternbeauty.com/products/hydrating-mist?al_pg_id=8e728dc6-ba17-4a2f-9288-3d75b35dd603
2. TOPICALS FADED SERUM FOR DARK SPOTS AND DISCOLORATION: If you haven't seen this on TikTok yet and ran to Sephora then this is your sign to. On the Topicals website there are a ton of bundles if you like deals like me! Going into warm weather means showing more skin which can sometimes be uncomfortable. Try this out PLEASE - it's a must have year 'round but especially summer time!
https://mytopicals.com/products/faded
3. NATURIUM - THE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH: This is a fabulous way nourish, cleanse, and exfoliate your body (can be used on your face too) all in one go! As a super busy Mama I really don't have a quality shower every single time...sometimes I only have time for a body wash and that is it. I love that this is basically an all-in-one and if you can get your hands on it definitely grab it and try it out. The reviews are PHENOMENAL.
https://naturium.com/products/the-perfector-salicylic-acid-body-wash
4. GLAMNETIC - GOLDEN TOUCH SHORT ALMOND PRESS ON NAIL SET: Ok so up until the pandemic and when I had kids I ALWAYS had my nails done and was very picky about nail tech and didn't trust many based off of previous incidents. First off getting your nails done in 2023 is going to consist of 2+ hours and $90+. For the longest time I would not try press-ons because the stigma around them being cheap and flimsy. Not at all the case with Glamnetic. I might never go back to getting acrylics! I would recommend buying a clear gel top coat polish to keep the look as long as possible though. TRUST ME - they are approved.
https://www.glamnetic.com/collections/shop-all-nails/products/golden-touch
5. SWEET STREET COSMETICS - THICK & THIN LIPSTICK AND LINER DUO (IN SWEET THANG): I personally use these religiously, I come from women that firmly believed in a good lip liner & lipstick duo. These are first and foremost so easy to put on, keep on, and look bomb! My beauty secrets and makeup style come from my mother who is the the QUEEN of a loud lip - pun intended lol. She actually put me on to these and bought a bundle for me for Christmas! Go Mama! You will not regret these - real deal!
https://bella-dona.com/products/thick-thin-sweet-thang
6. CHINGONA'S JEWELERS - GOLD PLATED HEART LOCKET (WITH PHOTO OF YOUR CHOICE): A lot of my style is heavily influenced by my neighborhood and my Latina heritage. It's almost a right of passage to start collecting jewelry as a baby. I have heirloom pieces from my mother and my Nana that I will cherish and pass on to my baby girl when the time is right - but only certain brands and things match those pieces and I LOVE that this brand has a great price point but still looks just as good as the other pieces I own. & I love the fact that the owner is a Chicana!
https://chingonasjewelers.com/products/gold-plated-heart-locket-necklace?variant=42963348717729
7. THE SOUL OF A MOTHER - RESPECT & LOVE CLASSIC T-SHIRT: Obviously I had to include this T-Shirt in a MUST-HAVE list because it is one of my favorites. I love wearing this out because it reminds me that I am still fine as hell and I also catch looks from other Mamas like "GIRRRL YES". It comes in so many colors and has more of a baggy boxy shape but looks so good with biker shorts, jeans, or sweats!
https://www.thesoulofamother.com/products/respect-love-classic-t-shirt-white-blue
8. ADIDAS - ADIFOM STAN SMITH MULE SHOES: So either you're a mule girly or you aren't - might take you a while just like crocs did for me but these are super stylish and comfy. There are absolutely going to be dupes of this but this specific color is so easy to wear and they are a platform style! We love a good on trend and comfy shoe.
9. 9FIVE EYEWEAR - DIEGO SUNGLASSES: I think a BIG + BLACK (especially gradient) is a must HAVE for sunglasses. For me it's a staple - I have purchased more trendy smaller sunglasses previously but I have been looking to add a more classic pair to my collection and this is it. I can't lie I saw my cousin with these on and every time I see her I feel like we're just going to have to be twins because they are FLY.
https://9five.com/collections/9five-diego/products/9five-diego-black-24k-gold-gradient-sunglasses
10. THE SOUL OF A MOTHER - PRETTY BROWN GIRLS CLUB TRUCKER HAT: I am actually pretty happy about the comeback of trucker hats and of course had to have one for my BROWN SKIN GIRLS! It comes in red as well as orange in the featured image but I think mixing vibrant colors is on trend right now for summer. The hat says it all!
https://www.thesoulofamother.com/products/pretty-brown-girls-club-embroidered-hat-orange-white
PLEASE COMMENT BELOW IF YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE ITEMS AND YOUR EXPERIENCE! THE GIRLYS NEED TO KNOW!
