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Coconut Oil: The Hero Skincare Ingredient You Need

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Last week I had the opportunity to stop by one of my favorite clean beauty offices, Kopari.  If you’re not familiar with the brand, they make non-toxic skincare using one common ingredient – 100% organic coconut oil.

The benefits of coconut oil have been widely praised and the Kopari mission infuses this wonder ingredient into their line-up in the chicest, this-is-everything-I-need-and-more way.

My first introduction to the brand was via their coconut body scrub.  I keep it in the shower and use it at least once a week.  It’s a fabulous exfoliator and locks in hydration.  As we move into winter, I’ll up my application to three times a week.

Since the birth of my daughter, I’ve been even more aware of the ingredients I use on a daily basis.  While I’ve switched to just about all clean/green beauty, the one product that continues to elude me is non-toxic deodorant.  I’ve tried charcoal varieties, spray on, the kind that comes in a jar that you apply with your fingers (I just can’t get on board with this application!) and everything I’ve tried has just been meh.  They all seem to work for like a month and then peter out.

Kopari recently launched their coconut oil deodorant and I’m smitten.  It smells great (so you do too) and glides on really easily.  One of my biggest complaints with other roll-on organic deodorants I’ve used is that they’re chalky and make application difficult.  Not the case here.  Plus the coconut oil softens the skin to make shaving easier.

I’ll keep you posted on how it works as the month goes on, but being a 2018 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner gives me high hopes I’ve found the holy grail of non-toxic deodorant.

Spending the day at Kopari was nothing short of magical.  Their space is beyond stunning and has a gorgeous view of the ocean.  Talk about a dream workspace.  I love their beauty version of the Vogue accessories closet – it was so fun to play around in the space!

Arielle Levy captured these fabulous pics and we joked that the last one is my CEO pose.  I’m not gonna lie, being at Kopari for the day definitely made me feel like a boss lady.

Photos by Arielle Levy

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Wardrobe Essentials: The Classics

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Citizens of Humanity Rocket jeans via Pink Lagoon (c/o) // Quay sunglasses
Celine mules (under $25 pair here)

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Last week I talked about my summer essentials.  This week I wanted to stick to the theme of essentials, but this time, let’s chat about the classics.  These are the pieces you reach for again and again.  Those ‘never let me down’ staples that are good year round.

The Leather Jacket

If you follow me on Instagram you saw my recommendation for three leather jackets under $500.  One of my faves is by a small company out of Austin, TX called Understated Leather.  Today I’m showing off their Easy Rider Moto and I can’t recommend it enough.  Coming in at $418, this is one of the highest quality leather jackets I’ve ever seen.  It’s seriously right up there with Saint Laurent but at a fraction of the cost.  If you’re looking to invest in a classic leather moto, jump on this deal ASAP.  This company treats their leather to form to your body, so over time, the fit just gets better and better.  It’s like a vintage pair of Levi’s.  Fit like that comes around once in a blue moon.

The Skinny Jean

Speaking of denim, my hands down favorite pair of comfortable skinny jeans is the Citizens of Humanity Rocket.  I’ve featured this style on the blog many times before and can’t recommend them enough.  Truly one of the most comfortable jean styles out there, they mold to your body without stretching out and have the most flattering high rise.  I love the cropped length because I have short legs and they offer tons of different washes in both the cropped and regular styles.

The Perfect Tee

Last week I introduced you to Solana Beach boutique Pink Lagoon with my super chic shirtdress.  If you haven’t been into the store, it’s a gem in the Cedros design district.  Not only do they carry an abundant supply of Citizens jeans, but they also carry amazing indie labels like The Great, whose striped tee I’m wearing.  If you’re looking for a high quality comfy tee, this is it.

They also have other hard-to-find fashionista favorites like Ampersand as Apostrophe, SEA and Xirena.  Owner Jenny Livits is just as kind as she is chic, and I was thrilled to find a sartorial soul sister – she knows her fashion.  Her expertly curated wardrobe is reflected in Pink Lagoon’s amazing inventory and I love that she supports local, indie and established designers alike.

Pink Lagoon also offers personal styling services both in store and in-home and has a designer consignment vault.  It’s a great option for people like me who have an overflowing closet that needs pruning!  I consigned two of my barely used handbags: check out which ones here and here.

If you’re a San Diego native looking for hard to find labels or personal styling help, check out Pink Lagoon.