Samantha K Schmidt

Summer is a great time to go the beach and catch some rays, but after a day of body surfing (or real surfing if you're cooler than me) your skin and hair can be in a state of chaos. Here are a few things that I keep in my beach cosmetic bag to help me freshen up after a day in the sun. 1. Deodorant It's an obvious choice at the start of your day, but you may forget to bring it to the beach. It's likely that your newly tanned skin is dry and in need of some perspiration control. I love this fresh cucumber scent by Dove. 2. Dry Shampoo or Shine Spray I love the texture of my hair after being in the ocean, but the salty sea can leave your hair feeling dry or oily depending on your hair type. For oily hair, spray a bit of dry shampoo at your roots to freshen up. Batiste has a variety of scents and colors to choose from, so you don't have to worry about dusty gray roots. Dry hair needs a douse of moisture. This shine spray from Moroccan Oil is great becau...

Fall is my favorite season not just for the cozy sweaters, but also for the amazing color palette. Here are a few lip colors to try in the upcoming season. Vampy Red Try MAC's mineralize rich lipstick in Lush Life. Raspberry Try the color Prune in Fire in YSL's Rouge Volumpte Shine collection. Plum Try the Be Legendary Lipstick in Plum Scene by Smashbox. Matte Red Try Tarte's Lipsurgence in the color Fiery.

Sumer Must-Haves by samantha-k89 featuring Burt's Bees Tinted Moisturizer - Always start with a base that has SPF. It gives you a great glow and protects your skin.  Waterproof Mascara  - Whether you're at the pool or watching The Fault in Our Stars, waterproof mascara is a necessity to keep your eyes popping all day. Golden Hues - I love gold shadow for summer. It gives you a great glow and looks good on anyone. Waterproof Liner - This maybelline duo liner is miraculous. It seriously stays in place all day long. You'll have to check and see if this one is still on the shelf though. Lip Balm with SPF  - This is probably the most important summer beauty product. Your lips are super sensitive and burn really easily. Make sure to grab a balm with SPF (the higher the better).  Keep that kisser soft with these favorites: Burt's Bees, Blistex, and Baby Lips.  What are your makeup must-haves this summer?

This is possibly the most hodgepodge Pinterest favorites ever, but they might just be my favorite... favorites. Favorite Sunnies I am OBSESSED with round sunnies. The sad part is I can't find them anywhere! I saw one pair on Ebay, but they were $2 and came from China. If you have any less shady finds (no pun intended) please comment below!   Favorite Pop Favorite color pop that is. I was searching for long flowy pants (a current trend crush) and came across these. I love the bright color with the neutral top. Plus the shape makes her legs look killer long.   Favorite Nest If there's a name for this décor style please inform me, but for now I'm calling it romantic meets woodlands. I love how the natural meets the classic with dark wood and soft white pieces.   Favorite Pout I'm loving this vampy look. It's definitely something I want to recreate.   Favorite Veganism This shirt was too cute to ignore. I know my fellow animal lover...

It's that time of the month... again. How do you know? Oh, just the mountains that have developed all over your face. It's a clear indicator that Aunt Flo is about to visit. Hormonal acne is a huge pain and nearly impossible to escape. Even if you have perfect complexion you are bound to get those annoying pimples every now and then. I've been having a huge problem with hormonal acne lately due to a switch in medication, but I've managed to find a few ways to deal with these demons. Here are my tips. 1. Wash your face regularly. This seems like a given, but the amount that you wash your face each day can depend on your complexion. I have rather dry skin and only wash my face once a day. If your face is more oily you may want to shoot for twice a day. 2. Use a cleansing brush. Don't worry you don't have to spend $100. Ulta sells one for under $30. Although the expensive version may work a little better, anything is better than just your hands. via  Ulta.c...