Sport Short

           Photos by the talented Daria Boniek

Top: Six Crisp Days from Whorl Boutique / Shorts: Just Female from Whorl Boutique / Necklace: MKaltenbach from Whorl Boutique / Shoes: Kristin Cavalari for Chinese Laundry 

Hey there friends! Hope you're all having a great week so far! I'm currently in San Francisco for work and just loving this city! Be sure to add me on Snapchat (mallorysauer) so you can follow my adventures!

Today I'm sharing this look that is perfect for summer. I'm loving the sport short/jogger short trend right now and think it's just perfect for summer! I was TERRIFIED of high-waisted shorts for the longest time as I thought they would always make me look large (I still sort of am but I'm working through it), but they've actually really grown on me. I've learned it's all about fit. The ones pictured here fit beautifully. Fitted where necessary, loose everywhere else. And pockets? Oh I'm sold! I love that shorts like this are so versatile. They can be dressed up as shown, or dressed down as shown here. Either way they're comfy, yet chic. Bonus: they fall into the athleisure trend that is so hot right now! Spoiler alert: I have some fun posts coming up focused solely on athleisure... Stay tuned!

Denver friends, have you checked out Whorl yet?! Just the cutest boutique with the best selection. The clothing quality is superb and the Whorl team is just amazing. You'll feel right at home the second you walk in the door. Check them out next time you're in the Lohi neighborhood!

What trends are you loving this summer?

P.S. Have you checked out my discounts page? I keep it up to date with all the latest hook ups I get to share with you, my amazing readers! Be sure to let me know if you purchase anything so I can see!

#tbt - Impromptu Paris Photoshoot

Photos by Alastair Arthur

Happy Thursday! This is a fun post for me and seemed fitting for #throwbackthursday. I did a two week Europe trip last September and I've been reminiscing about the trip quite a bit lately. My heart literally aches when I see pictures of Paris or London (like physical pain, sometimes tears) because I just fell so in love with both of those cities and have such special memories from my trip. I wanted to share these pictures from Paris, as well as the story behind them.

My first day in Paris was a nightmare. How is that possible, right? Long story short my hotel was terrifying - like horror movie terrifying. In a panic to find wifi (yes, this place didn't even have wifi) and find myself a new hotel, I met a friend who at the time felt like an angel sent from the heavens. Spoke english, my age, and down to go exploring. We went to the Eiffel Tower and spent time at the park in front of the tower. Enter Alastair Arthur (coolest name ever, right?).

Alastair is a photographer and started speaking to us because he was doing a piece on hats, and my new friend was wearing a hat that worked into Alastair's piece. After we spent time talking I was gushing about Paris Fashion Week (yes, I was in Paris during Fashion Week - swoon) and how I was just dying to have a fashion moment in Paris (think bold lips, bold outfit, cool Paris background), with pictures as a keepsake. Well, Alastair offered to take said photo. Now I was just thinking a quick snap of a few photos on my iPhone and we'll call it a day. Oh but did I get so much more.

The next day I was ready for my fashion moment. Big top knot, check. Obnoxious fur vest, check. Bright pink lip, check. Ready to go! Alastair was kind enough to do a full on photoshoot with me. We met at and took photos at the Louvre, wandered around the Tuileries Garden and ended in front of a fashion show. I was in fashion HEAVEN. The photos, the buzz outside the fashion show, the fact that I was in Paris. These are all memories that I will seriously treasure forever and I'm so thankful to Alastair for taking these photos as a memory of this amazing day.

It's crazy how things happen. Had my hotel been tolerable I never would have met my friend, we never would have wandered to the Eiffel Tower that day, and I never would have met Alastair. These are all things I'm so incredibly grateful for and will cherish for the rest of my life. Crazy how fate works, isn't it?

Some photos before the Nina Ricci show.

Thank you for letting me gush. Until next week!

Glo Minerals Makeup Review

Hi friends! After a little bit of a hiatus I FINALLY have a new blog post for you! Today I am doing my first beauty post and reviewing some fun things from Glo Minerals!

I received these products from Glo Minerals a little over a month ago, and wanted to make sure I spent some time using all the products before giving a review. See below for each product, the steps I took, and my thoughts on each product.

First, a little information about Glo:

glō∙minerals offers a mineral makeup system uniquely designed for skincare professionals and their clients. Their award-winning formulations deliver unsurpassed coverage, UV and environmental protection and an exceptional spectrum of mineral pigments.

• Triple-milled process ensures even, continuous coverage that lasts

• Powerful antioxidant blend of Vitamins A, C, E and Green Tea Extract

• Broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection

• Non-comedogenic, talc free formulas

• Formulated with anti-inflammatory ingredients

Good stuff, right?

The first product I used was their Luxe Liquid Foundation SPF 15. Now let me preface, I have very oily skin, so luxe foundations don't typically get along with my skin type. However, I've been wanting to try a luxe foundation because I love the dewy effect they give. I was excited to try this one because it has SPF 15. Knowing that my oily skin would have trouble with this foundation, I prepped my skin with a mattifying primer.

I used the Glo Minerals Luxe Foundation Brush to apply a nickel-size amount of foundation all over the face. After using this foundation for a while I can tell you, a little goes a long way.

I use the brush to stipple the foundation all over the face and make sure it's all blended.

Next, I used the Luxe Liquid Bright Concealer. This little guy doubles as a highlight and a concealer. Score! I'm definitely a highlight/contour junkie so this product is a home run for me. A couple clicks and you're ready to go! I draw three little lines underneath my eyes and dab with my finger to blend underneath my eyes.

Did I already mention that my skin is oily? Well it is. On top of using a mattifying primer, I set the foundation with the Glo Minerals Loose Matte Finishing Powder. Between this powder and the primer, my skin was able to handle this foundation and still have that dewy look I was after.

Using the Glo Minerals Luxe Setting Powder Brush, I swirled the brush in the powder, tapped off the excess and dusted all over the place.

Now moving on to the eyes. I used the Metallic Smoky Eye kit and let me tell you, I'm in LOVE. The shades of brown are beautiful and definitely make my blue eyes pop. Furthermore, they last all day! No creasing here. Score!

I finished the eye look off with a little bit of black mascara. I currently use this mascara and LOVE it.

A little trick... wait until your mascara is almost dry and push lashes up with your fingers.

Finally, I used the Suede Matte Crayon in color Trademark. This is the perfect 'Kylie Jenner' lip color. AND there is a sharpener in the cap of the lip crayon. How cool is that? I love the creamy feel of this crayon, but you still get that matte effect.

Here is the finished look!

Overall thoughts:

I love this foundation and love how it feels on the skin. Due to my oily skin, it's definitely not a wear every day foundation for me. I have 10+ hour days and need foundation to hold up and stick to my skin. I wear the Glo Minerals Luxe foundation on nights out or special occasions. I love the way these products feel, and they're good for your skin too! Their formulations are award-winning and for good reason. Packed with tons of good stuff (think vitamins, sun protection, etc.) their products aren't too harsh on the face. I've had a ton of fun playing around with different eye looks using the Smoky Eye palette and different lip crayons. I give Glo Minerals an A! I have tons of information if you'd like to know more!

Glo Products Used:

Foundation: Luxe Liquid Foundation / Concealer: Luxe Liquid Bright Concealers / Eyeshadow: Metallic Smoky Eye Kit / Setting Powder: Loose Matte Finishing Powder / Powder Brush: Luxe Setting Powder Brush / Lips: Suede Matte Crayon

What do you guys think? Would you like to see more beauty reviews? Tutorials? Let me know!

I have a bunch of fun stuff I've been working on that will be coming your way very soon! In the meantime, I finally decided to hop on the Snapchat bandwagon. Be sure to follow me! Username: mallorysauer

*Disclaimer: This post was in no way sponsored by Glo Minerals. I was gifted these products to try and review. The thoughts and opinions are all my own

P.S. Did you see Sweet & Sauer on the news last week? In case you missed it, here's the link!