summer – Page 4 – Mackenzie Billington

Ocean salt

June 8, 2015 by Mackenzie

Dress Forever 21 (sold out online- but similar and similar) • Purse Rebecca Mink • Sandals Jack Rogers • Earrings Kendra Scott • Lips Revlon • Blush NARS (exhibit A)

This tie-dye, bell sleeved shift has helped me beat those Monday blues. It can be hard getting out of bed in the summer (especially when you’re a little addicted to 90210), but this fun printed dress makes it easier! This has definitely become one of my favorite pieces in my closet because it is so perfect for Sunday brunch, evenings with friends, and even those fall game days. I purchased this dress in the store during March, and it was love at first sight. However, it is currently sold out online (so I linked two similar options). I paired it with some gold sandals and cool toned earrings. I also decided to add my white fringe purse to bring out the whites in the dress. It’s been a fabulous week here in Texas with even more fabulous weather. I can’t believe I head off for Tanzania in just 10 days- I am so excited!

Take me to Maui

June 6, 2015 by Mackenzie

Dress Show Me Your Mumu Wedges Jack Rogers Earrings Kendra Scott

Every time I put on this fun, tropical dress, I instantly feel like I am back in Maui (which is pretty much my very favorite place on Earth). The halter, swingy fit of this Show Me Your Mumu dress is incredibly flattering and perfect for those hot summer evenings. I loved the ‘Katy Halter Dress’ so much, that I purchased another one in this wild print as well! I decided to pair it with some rose gold, hibiscus adorned wedges, and pearl statement earrings. For my lips, I went with a beige lipstick and a layered coral lipstick. I’ve also been playing around with my new Exhibit A blush, so I will definitely be reviewing this bold blush soon!

Hope you are having an awesome weekend!

Shopping wishlist

June 5, 2015 by Mackenzie

Hey y’all! So this has been something heavily requested on my tumblr, and I decided to finally make one. Here are some things that are currently on my shopping wish-list. Thank you for checking out my blog! Let me know what’s on your wish-list for this summer!

Have a great weekend, friends!

May favorites

June 3, 2015 by Mackenzie

As the month of June begins, it’s time to share my beauty favorites from the month of May. I am a little bit of a beauty-junkie, and I am constantly trying new products. These are my favorite beauty products I have been loving this month:

1.) NARS Key Largo eyeshadow duo

These NARS eyeshadow duos are my favorite, especially for travel. I picked this little duo up on a whim, but I have been loving it so much. It’s a perfect peach and bronze combo that works for both day and night. I find myself wearing it pretty much daily with black liquid liner and mascara. The peach shade is matte and looks really nice with a tan. The shade on the right is a rich bronze that looks lovely in the crease of the eye. I think ‘Key Largo’ is a great duo for blue eyes! I will definitely be bringing this perfect summer duo with me when I head abroad.

2.) MAC ‘Margin’ blush

When I am picking up a new blush, I usually go for warm peaches and pinks. I was just browsing around at the MAC counter in Memphis, and the makeup artist there suggested that I try this blush. Initially, I was very opposed to giving this blush a try. It does look muddy and dull in the pan, however, it actually looks very natural on the skin. It really adds a nice glow and is perfect for everyday use. I think this blush would be especially perfect on tan skin and works great as both a blush and bronzer.

3.) Revlon colorburst lip balms

These Revlon lip balms are brilliant! I have three shades- Sweetheart, Cherish, and Mischievous. ‘Sweetheart’ is a bold, hot pink that is super bright and stays on the lips all day. ‘Cherish’ is a cool toned pink that is a little more wearable for daytime because it is more sheer. ‘Mischievous’ is a pale orange stain with a matte finish. Something that I love about these balms is that they are so easy to apply and require no sharpening. These Revlon balms also have the nicest scent. They smell so minty and fresh, which is great because I can’t stand lip products that smell bad! I definitely plan on purchasing more of these fun Revlon lip balms in the future.

4.) Bath & Body Works ‘Maui scrub’

I got this summery, little scrub for my birthday and I’ve been loving it! With notes of coconut, hibiscus, and mango, it smells so tropical. This body scrub also does a fabulous job of exfoliating (which is great if you spray tan and/or use self tanners). I am a little bit in love with everything from the Bath & Body Works Hawaii collection, especially the lotions and body sprays!

5.) Essie ‘Bikini So Teeny’ nail polish

This has been my go-to nail polish for the past month. It reminds me of the beach and really flatters any skin tone. This cool blue polish also looks great on the toenails as well! It’s a really nice color for the season, and I would highly recommend it for anybody looking for the perfect summer nail polish!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog. Let me know what your May favorites are!

Sweet summer nights

June 1, 2015 by Mackenzie

Romper Red Dress Boutique (not available on RD, but available here) • Purse Rebecca Minkoff • Sandals Jack Rogers • Earrings Kendra Scott • Bracelets David Yurman

Nothing says summer like a bold romper- oh, and a sunburn. I am all about halters, so when I saw this fun, geometric one, I could not resist! I have worn this romper several times over the past few months and it is such a summer staple for me. One of my favorite things about this romper is that it looks like a two piece set, but it’s really not. It’s also super comfortable! I decided to pair it with some navy and white sandals and a white cross body purse. I think it would also look cute paired with a denim jacket for chilly summer nights. Now that the month of May is over, I will be posting my ‘May favorites’ later this week! Thank you again for checking out my blog!

Hope you had a fantastic weekend!

Totally tropical

May 30, 2015 by Mackenzie

Top Blue Door Boutique (not available, but similar) • Shorts Show Me Your MuMu • Sandals Jack Rogers • Necklace Kendra Scott • Nails Essie ‘Bikini So Teeny’

Nothing says summer like a bold, tropical pattern. These Show Me Your Mumu shorts have definitely been my favorite piece in my closet for the past few months. I feel like I wear them weekly. They are incredibly comfortable, and surprisingly pretty versatile. I recently purchased them in white as well. I usually pair these shorts with a white or denim shirt, but today I tried them out with a fun, hot pink tank.

I also included pictures of the two baby kittens we have been fostering for the past few weeks. We took them to the Humane Society yesterday, so that they can find a good home. They were so sweet and we had the best time taking care of them!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog. Have an awesome weekend!

Playing it casual

May 29, 2015 by Mackenzie

Tee Free People • Shorts Apricot Lane (Not available, but similar) • Halter bra Free People • Necklace Kendra Scott • Sandals Jack Rogers • Purse Rebecca Minkoff

Who else is ready for the weekend? Usually, I’m one for dressing head to toe in bright, neon hues. However, I decided to borrow my sister’s muted Free People tee to try something different. To keep with the muted feel, I paired the top with some off-white shorts and bone colored sandals. I also added my favorite Rebecca Minkoff purse because it really adds something fun to the simplest outfits. I’ve been loving fringe this season!

Thank you for checking out my blog!

Living life in tie dye

May 25, 2015 by Mackenzie

Dress Red Dress Boutique (Red dress boutique just put up a similar one, but here are some other options as well: similar, similar, similar, similar) • Wedges Tory Burch • Earrings Kendra Scott • Bracelets David Yurman • Lipstick Revlon Colorburst in ‘Sweetheart Valentine’

When I saw this dress go up on my favorite online boutique a few months ago, I knew I needed this fun piece in my closet. The bright tie dye really adds a fun pop of color to any rainy day. I decided to pair it with my favorite Tory Burch wedges and some bold Kendra Scott Skylar earrings. To finish the rainbow look, I added some bright lips with the Revlon Colorburst matte balm stain in the shade ‘Sweetheart Valentine’. It’s that perfect fuchsia shade that really works for any summer outfit. The matte balm stain is super pigmented and long lasting; I’ve been loving it this month! Sadly, this tie dye dress isn’t available on Red Dress Boutique anymore, but there are so many other cute and bright dresses available on their site at the moment! (Also, if you use the code ‘FIRECRACKER’ today you can get 30% off!)

P.S. I am heading to my favorite store, Lush today! I will making a post some time this week about my Lush ‘hits and misses’ over the years!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

A coral summer

May 23, 2015 by Mackenzie

Top sugarlips (not available anymore- but similar) • Skirt Altar’d state (similar) • Clutch Mango • Sandals Jack Rogers • Earrings Kendra Scott • Lipstick Maybelline Vivids ‘Shocking Coral’ • Bracelets David Yurman

With all this rainy weather here in Dallas, it was so nice to finally have one evening of sunshine! I’ve been really obsessed with neon colors lately, so I couldn’t resist wearing this fun, coral top. I paired it with nude sandals and a white skirt to keep the rest of the outfit more neutral and added some turquoise earrings for another pop of color. Coral and turquoise is currently my favorite color combination! The best part of the outfit is the tribal print clutch! My mom ordered it from Mango about a week ago, and I’ve been dying to borrow it. I know I will definitely be borrowing her clutch many more times this summer- it’s so unique and really adds something fun to every outfit.

Thank you for checking out my blog!

lavender dream

May 21, 2015 by Mackenzie

Romper Nordstrom (sold out- but similar) | Wedges Tory Burch | Bracelets David Yurman | Earrings Kendra Scott | Necklace Kendra Scott

Summer is here, so it’s finally time to break out the pastels and floral. I got this fun, lavender romper a few months ago and have been dying to rock it! I wore this outfit to photograph my sister and her friends before their prom. We were so lucky to have beautiful weather that evening as storms were forecasted. I decided to pair this Nordstrom romper with my new Tory Burch wedges and my Kendra Scott earrings and necklace. I will definitely be wearing this romper many more times this summer. It was really comfortable and fun to wear!

Thank you all so much for checking out my blog, and I am so excited it is finally up and going. I am looking forward to making more posts soon!