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Boundless beauty (Bb) is a state of mind. It’s the belief that age is just a number, rules are meant to be broken, and you don’t need to live and look a certain way to please others – it comes when you are in tune with your truest self. As much as I want this blog to help others gain more confidence and feel beautiful, that will only come once you are comfortable in your own skin. It’s taken me years to get to this state of mind, and I’ll admit: it’s not easy to stay in this mental place, but it’s a path of self love that’s totally worth pursuing. I hope Bb can be a part of your journey.

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  • There’s a first time for everything 😅 I’ve never committed to a “low buy” before and honestly it was a new concept to me when I found the pan community here on IG and reddit. That was a sad sentence to type 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve been a makeup hoarder for years and with other like-minded beauty hoarding friends, it’s sometimes hard to identify “bad habits” when you’re surrounded by it b/c it is your norm...or you convince yourself it’s your norm 😬 I’ve lived in nyc for about 6 almost 7yrs now and have been conscious of my consumption b/c have you seen nyc closets? Super duper lacking in storage space (#nycproblems). We went from a tiny studio, to a small studio, to a 1-bedroom - each having a little more storage than the last, but we’ve had life changes along the way (I.e. getting married) that haven’t exactly contributed to us having less things. This year, I want to focus my energy on letting go more and reducing our stuff. In the skincare realm, I feel like I’ve made strides before committing to a low buy - in 2019 I vastly reduced my number of samples, excess half-used products and overall honed in my skincare regimen to a fairly streamlined lineup of products that offer results I’m content with. In the makeup realm, I know I have some work to do. #2020 #lowbuy #2020lowbuy #lowbuygoals #lowbuyrules #ownless #ownlessdomore #buysmarter #lesswaste #reducewaste #usewhatyouhave #cleanbeauty #skinfirst #skinfirstmakeupsecond
  • I want it painted black ▪️◾️🔳◼️⬛️⠀ ⠀ Ever wake up and want nothing more than to fade into non-existence? Not that you want to die, but the thought of small talk and “putting on a happy face” for everyone is so much harder than your conscious self wants it to be, and harder than you know it is on other days? Or, on the flip side, you are so overwhelmed with so many other possibilities (the “what if’s”) that you think yourself into a hole and don’t want to or aren’t ready to come out and start your day?⠀ ⠀ I’ve experienced rotations of anxiety and depression for as far back as I can remember - from my 3rd grader self being so anxious to get an answer wrong or “ask a dumb question” that i didn’t participate in class. Fast forward to high school, I vommed every morning before school b/c of that constant “what if” circling in my mind to the point of overwhelming nausea. Combine these plus a toxic perfectionist streak and that’s when I started to see unhealthy behaviors manifest in college. ⠀ ⠀ Since October, I’ve been seeing a therapist (clinical social worker specifically) and it’s been long overdue. There are definitely times when my healing journey feels so heavy in my head and chest that I question if I can start my day, but it’s been such a welcome change to be talking through these thoughts and issues that I feel like I have more strength to push through than I did before starting. I have a long way to go and a lot more to talk through, but I just need to remind myself that there is no such thing as perfect, only better than yesterday ✨⠀ ⠀ #rollingstones #paintitblack #anxiety #depression #therapy #makeuptherapy #healing #normalizementalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #positivevibes #emotionalhealth #anxietyrelief #selfcare #therapy #mentalwellness #nosuchthingasperfect #perfectdoesntexist #betterthanyesterday #blacklipstick #blueeyes #blacklips #blacklip #paleskin #darklipstick #normalizeskintexture #unretouched #unedited #unapologeticallyme #noretouching
  • Why so prickly? 🌵 ⠀ ⠀ I love cacti and succulents - and finding this beautiful photo on @pinterest was the perfect use for #makeupinspo 😜 I’ve had Melt’s Smoke Sessions palette for months now and have only oggled it, never used it so with my #usewhatyouhave rule for #2020, I’m trying out everything I have.⠀ ⠀ I realized while applying this makeup that I bought this mainly while daydreaming of doing other peoples’ makeup - primarily anyone with a darker, less pinky pale complexion than mine 🤦🏼‍♀️ that’s something I’m working through: making sure to be realistic with my purchases, not just idealistic or fantasizing as I’m in the checkout lol I’ve always teetered on the fine line for shopping addictions, but 2018-2019 took the cake for me with my #makeupaddiction. At one point I was super obsessed with all things Jeffree, even bought a ticket to see a #behindthebrush tour date here in nyc (hello, generous goody bag 🤩), and from there my makeup hoarding just kinda built and ballooned. Always having an overly active imagination doesn’t help - I can always “picture myself” using the palette, the lipstick, the this, the that, but in reality I resort to my routines and now, no longer being in an image-centric industry, I don’t feel as adventurous as I once did with my makeup . I don’t feel a pressure (or encouragement) to try new makeup looks because I’m comfortable with what works - that doesn’t mean I don’t like to shake things up every once in a while 😜⠀ ⠀ Most of the look here stays the same throughout, only eyeshadow changes. Constants:⠀ ⠀ @cloveandhallow Concealer in 02⠀ @juicebeauty Flawless Serum Foundation in Cream⠀ @coverfx bronzers in Sunkissed and Suntan⠀ #coverfx Monochromatic Blush in Soft Peach 🍑 ⠀ @glossier Boy Brow in Blonde⠀ @jeffreestarcosmetics highlight in #Sarcophagus⠀ @rimmel Scandaleyes mascara⠀ @marcjacobsbeauty lip gloss in Moonglow⠀ ⠀ Swipe to see each eyeshadow look, all made using @meltcosmetics #smokesessionspalette:⠀ # 1 - Sugary sweet sea foam green using shades Sweet Tooth and Blue Dream⠀ # 2 - Smoked out sea foam green using same ^^ with Mean Green and Space Queen layered on top⠀ *continued in the comments below*
  • Monday morning dew✨⠀ ⠀ Only thing I’m missing / searching for in my daytime routine is spf for face that is #dimethiconefree / #siliconefree / #coconutfree / #fragrancefree / #mineraloilfree. Been eyeing the @lepaar Elemental Day Silk from @credobeauty - anybody tried it yet? #opinionsplease ⠀ ⠀ My morning routine In order of application:⠀ *warm water “wash” 💦*⠀ @theordinary @deciem Marine Hyaluronic acid⠀ @youthtothepeople Adaptogen deep moisture cream mixed with 3-5 drops of @herbivorebotanicals Phoenix oil⠀ @supergoop Brighteyes spf eye cream Ps - anybody else have the lettering come off their #youthtothepeople glass jar like this? 🤷🏼‍♀️ #dewyskin #hydratedskin #naturalskin #mondaymorning #morningroutine #skincareroutine #instaskincare #sensitiveskin #naturalskincare #cleanbeauty #brighteyes #spfeveryday #phoenixoil #hyaluronicacid #ha #adaptogen #theordinary #herbivore #supergoop #yttp #mondaymornings #morningroutines #morningritual
  • Forever searching for that “ideal routine” 🤦🏼‍♀️ ⠀ ⠀ My #clearskinjourney has been a doozy - who knew acne would be a 20+ year ongoing battle 🤷🏼‍♀️ that being said, I’ve been on a mission to find the least irritating *but effective* products for my skin within my budget that veer towards the more natural realm.⠀ ⠀ Parameters:⠀ • must be #fragrancefree⠀ • must be #dimethiconefree / #siliconefree⠀ • must be #coconutfree for face (that includes you, caprylic triglyceride 👿 but oddly enough I don’t get reactions in my eye area to this, so my eye creams both have it)⠀ • must be #mineraloilfree ⠀ ⠀ My #shelfie at the moment, from L to R:⠀ @itcosmetics serum cleanser ⠀ @foreo for sensitive skin 💜⠀ @youthtothepeople Adaptogen hydration spray⠀ @theordinary @deciem Marine hyaluronic acid⠀ @herbivoreboranicals Bakuchiol serum (retinol-alternative for my sensitive skin)⠀ #HerbivoreBotanicals Phoenix oil (trial size)⠀ #youthtothepeople Adaptogen deep moisture cream⠀(the glass jar with the worn off print) #YTTP AHA exfoliating toner⠀ @supergoop SPF eye cream⠀ @drunkelephant C-Tango eye cream⠀ ⠀ & then there’s the part of every girl’s cabinet shelf thats a stash spot for samples, testers, and things we’re just “trying out” 😜:⠀ #DE Virgin Marula Oil⠀ #herbivore #Prism serum⠀ #drunkelephant #Babyfacial⠀ @drbarbarasturm Glow drops⠀ @mountlai Jade + amethyst rollers⠀ ⠀ And all the way at the end is an item I don’t think is even on the market any more by @kahinagivingbeauty #pricklypearseedoil eye roller 👁 CORRECTION: this eye rollerball is available on Kahina’s website as well as @thedetoxmarket 🤗 it feels heavenly and soothing after a long day *swoon* ⠀ Where are you in your skincare journey: still searching or locked into your tried-and-true favorites?⠀ ⠀ #sensitiveskin #sensitiveskinjourney #thirstyskin #cleanbeauty #adaptogen #ashwaganda #spfeveryday #theordinaryskincare #thirstythursday #aha #hyaluronicacid #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #skincarecommunity⠀
  • Rx for Sunday scaries. Pause and repeat.⠀ ⠀ I’m an over-achiever and type-A. These are things I used to pride myself on. As I’ve gotten older and moved along in my career it’s something that’s helped my reputation and show my work ethic, but they’ve also drained me and made me a #workaholic. It’s gotten me accolades but at the cost of my sanity at times. With so many things on my plate at one time It’s made me doubt myself - decision-overload can make you second guess yourself and have a toxic effect (for me at least).⠀ ⠀ Instead of overwhelming my plate and piling it on this year, I’m determined to learn how to #letgo again and say no, set boundaries and keep my promises to myself. My first step towards this? Setting realistic, attainable goals. Too often have I set the bar disgustingly high for myself, only to beat myself up when I don’t reach my goal. I need to be kinder to me, be fair to me, and set myself up for success vs instilling the failure mindset and the toxic “I can always do better” mindset. Breaking things down to bite-size chunks, I’m giving myself small weekly goals (I.e. go to the gym 2x, go grocery shopping, and don’t bring work home next weekend b/c work is for the office), and larger monthly goals (I.e. booking summer travel). The more I can deliver on my to-do lists, the more confidence and headspace I’ll re-gain. 💃🏼 ⠀ ⠀ How do you boost your confidence when you’re feeling down? ⠀ ⠀ #breathe #sundayscaries #selflove #selfcare #confidence #dontdoubtyourself #selfconfidence #sundayvibes #haveconfidenceinyourself #boostyourconfidence #setboundaries #workisfortheoffice #mindfulness #mindfulmantra #respectyourownboundaries #keeppromisestoyourself #sundayselfcare #sundayselflove #anxiety #depression #mentalhealthawareness
  • We’re multifaceted people - let your self shine through✨ ⠀ I’ve always struggled with having a “work self” and a “weekend self”, all of my side interests and hobbies - I’m me, regardless of which side you see. This photo represents me to my core: always looking ahead and having my eye on the prize, patiently waiting in anxiety-riddled silence, with a sensible approach to my style (and my deep love for neutrals). Thank you @jamyolee for capturing this 😘⠀ ⠀ This was a pivotal day for me - the first time I did a photo shoot and was actually just me being me. Me in my most natural state of self: natural hair, minimal makeup (concealer + mascara) in my favorite low key outfit showing my tomboy side. ⠀ ⠀ Since I first was involved in shoots, I never was photographed as me being me. In college, it was me as the hair model in the theme of the shoot. When I first moved to nyc, it was me as an even edgier hair model for education purposes at the @Bedheadbytigi styling academy. In my first full-time job, I moved to more bts roles on fashion/clothing shoots but still never felt fully “me” then either - in my experience, working in fashion meant you’re always “on” - always wearing a full face of makeup, always needing to “look the part” - it was exhausting to me because when you’re playing a part, you never get a mental break and I found myself going down mean mental downward spirals at times (don’t you hate that bitchy bully voice in your head sometimes?).⠀ ⠀ Now that I’m no longer in image-centric industries, I’m working on reclaiming my sense of self both in + out of the office and diving into all aspects of “me”. Cheers to 2020, may it be a year of self-discovery and self-love for each and every one of you too. #selflove #selfcare #selfdiscovery #mebeingme #unapologeticallyme #standoutdontfitin #anxiety #depression #selfimage #ideaofself #mentalhealthawareness #takecareofyourself #toxicselfspeak #stoptoxicselfspeak #bekindtoyourself
  • Anyone else feeling dead today? 🧟‍♀️💀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ This is a #selfie from back in October when @davidaiorio (aka “the hubs”) and I went to a charity #costumeparty. When I say #embraceyourweirdness I’m not joking or saying it lightly - uncover it, embrace it, and go down one of those amazing self-discovery rabbit holes until you’re pleasantly surprised with yourself. If you had asked me 2yrs ago if I’d be interested in #sfx makeup, I’d have said it was cool but not for me. Fast forward to 2019 - I did the zombie look on me for the first time and it was also my first year taking paying #zombiemakeup clients for the West Village Halloween parade. #dontdoubtyourself or your own capabilities - you’ll surprise yourself in the best way possible.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #discoveryou #discoveryourtalents #zombae #zombabe #sfxbeginner #sfxmakeup #specialfxmua #suvabeauty #jeffreestarcosmetics #talcfree #talcfreemakeup #mineraloilfree #mineraloilfreemakeup #rocknrollisdead #feelingdead #fridayfeels #thisoutfitisfromhighschool #costumecontest
  • One of my many resolutions: be yourself ⠀ ⠀ #beyourbestself #beyou #beyourself #fuckwhattheysay #whoaretheyanyway⠀ #unapologeticallyme⠀ ⠀ When i first saw this, I thought back to college - before hitting the working world - and it reminded me of a time when I felt the most “me” ever: I had an internship I was proud of, an independent study I was eager to work on, and a whole lot less stress. I cared less about others’ opinions of me. I had decided to be unapologetically me, but my mind has taken a few twists and turns since then and I’m on my way back to that mental place.⠀ ⠀ To me, the moment you decide to be yourself is the moment you decide to love you for you. It’s you choosing yourself over any other version of you others may have been projecting on to you. Admittedly, I’ve lost my sense of self since graduating college, industry-hopping and trying to find a job I liked.⠀ ⠀ It’s taken me a while to accept and embrace the multi-faceted person I am and figure out how to #showup differently. I haven’t fully figured that out, but this blog page is coming along for my journey. #buckleup 💥 ⠀ ⠀ Do you remember a time when you felt the most “you”? Was it recent or more in your past like mine? #tellmemore

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