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The Edit: Samantha Wennerstrom, New Mom & Blogger behind CouldIHaveThat?

Sam Wennerstrom is a boss, to say the least. Not only is she a new mom but she runs the lifestyle + fashion blog, Could I Have That? With more than 102k followers on Instagram. She has been a positive force behind the brand for some time, so we thought we’d catch up with our lady friend and get the inside scoop on upcoming summer beauty & fashion trends from the fashion insider herself. Enjoy! xx

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CAREER:

1. When did you first get into blogging?
The summer of 2009. I was working at a magazine and started it as a creative outlet.

ON WEB PRESENCE:

2. What makes your blog different from the rest?
Could I Have That is more of a state of mind. Its about improving ones lifestyle and celebrating all the things that can turn a bad day into a good day. I love lending inspiration to my readers in different ways so they can up the ante in their day to day routine.

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WHAT ELSE YOU’RE WORKING ON:

3. Is there anything else in the pipeline for you or can you expand on everything you’re currently working on?
There are a lot of exciting things coming later this year. A little facelift to couldihavethat.com and a handful of projects that I can’t wait to share.

SKINCARE:

4. What is your go-to skincare routine?
Cleansing morning and night, exfoliating twice a week with either a Clarisonic brush or Goldfaden MD’s Doctor’s Scrub; moisturizing with a serum or anti aging night treatment and eye cream morning/night. Oh and sunscreen every day, or at least try!

MAKEUP:

5. What are your TOP makeup must-haves?
Makeup Forever foundation, Cle de Peau concealer, Laura Mercier eye base, Trish McEvoy eye pencil and Le Volume de Chanel mascara.

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TRENDS:

6. What are the spring/summer trends you are most excited about and why?
Seventies style! It has always been my favorite era so I’m excited to pull out some bell bottoms and platforms.

JUST FOR FUN:

7.Tell us about an experience working as a fashion blogger that truly shaped the outcome of your career?
I was flown to Paris once for a store opening. It was such a surreal experience and I had the opportunity to meet and hang out with fashion editors from all over the world. That was a turning point for me and I started taking my business much more seriously.

SHAMELESS PLUG:

8. What’s your favorite Goldfaden MD product, and why?
The Doctor’s Scrub! It will completely transform my skin from dull to radiant after one use. It leaves my skin glowing.

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What we LOVE about these Mother’s Day Gifts

It’s always a challenge when you are on the hunt to find that “perfect gift” for all the mothers, grandmothers and step-mothers out there this upcoming Mother’s Day. That’s why we wanted to feature our curated assortment of our go-to gifts for every type of women out there.

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HOME: 

Diptique: From the legendary Parisian perfumery, this candle gift set of two of our favorite scents, Baies and Tubereuse, comes in the most gorgeous packaging and can fit into anyones home.

For the design savvy, we love everything Tom Dixon, but we’re especially fans of his decorative bowls and they fit into any space.

We love this naturally-based soap line, Eau D’Italie, and the packaging is so bright and happy. The Fig & Berries scent is one of our kitchen staples.

These playfully printed, Christian Lacroix hand painted notebooks, feature bold ikat prints in this bohemian driven notebook. Ruffle printed end pages open up to a surprising die-cut page. Scribble your notes, thoughts and lists on silver gilded pages.

HAIR:

The scent is not the only lust-worthy benefit of Oribe’s hair products, but after using his supercharging color safe reparative, hydrating and volumizing shampoo, conditioner and mask, hair is left looking shiny, fresh and styled. Every women can benefit from this incredible set!

BEAUTY: 

ByTerry ‘s best-selling lip glosses now come in a limited edition set – these are the smoothest, hydrating and best pigment-bursting glosses out there.

Dr. Goldfaden’s newest product to hit his cult-favorite line up, Fleuressence makes the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. The anti-aging, non-greasy, golden elixir, treatment replenishes hydration, improves skin color, tone and boosts radiance. The proprietary blend of 100% pure active botanicals, fruit extracts and natural oil delivers powerful vitamins and nutrients deep into the skin to boost moisture levels and skin cell revitalization.

This handmade brush set by Kevyn Aucoin is literally a game-changer! Makeup goes on smoother and completely even to boot. For a limited time, this 5-piece set is also on sale. Snag one before they’re gone.

TRAVEL:

These flat and easy-to-pack leather travel pouches come in an array of colors and sizes and make the perfect catch all for all the travel needs.

This cashmere travel set makes any type of travel super cozy and luxurious.

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How to combat that lingering dry and flaky Winter skin

Winter weather always wreaks havoc on our skin no matter how many oils, creams, lotions and potions are applied. Dry and flaky skin is simply inevitable given the harsh conditions in most areas of the country (and world). With Spring now officially here to stay, we wanted to share a few staples that we work into our regimen to keep the flakiness at bay while our skin is transitioning with the Spring season.

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Prep your skin (right): Arguably the most important first step is exfoliating (with something gentle) to remove the surface layers of dead skin and follow with a super hydrating moisturizer or oil. We love Goldfaden MD’s Fresh A Peel, an effective but very gentle Lactic Acid enzyme peel or Tatcha’s Deep Rice Enzyme exfoliator followed by Fleuressence “Native Botanical Cell Oil”. If you’re feeling extra dry, you can seal with your preferred heavy cream moisturizer to ensure that all moisture is locked in.

*Tip: For extreme dry areas, pat an extra dab of oil onto the targeted spot and let soak in.

Say goodbye to powder: Powders tend to lay on top of dry surfaces, build up, clog pores, and make it appear that your make up looks “caky”. Instead of grabbing your compact foundation, opt for a blush stain (we love Tarte, Benefit and ByTerry), as it will give you an elevated natural flush glow and stay on all day long.

Introduce a skin highlighter (game-changer): We have talked about skin highlighters before (because we LOVE them) and they are perfect for adding in that extra POP to your skins glow. Best to be used to accentuate the bone structures – cheek bones, nose brim, eye brow OR mix in a tiny drop with your foundation.

We love: Nars Copacabana, Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Skin Illuminator and Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfecter.

Drink water: As much as people talk about this, it’s true. Drinking a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day not only keeps you hydrated, but it also helps to flush out all of the toxins and impurities that lead to pore-clogging mishaps. Keeping your skin hydrated is the least expensive way to take 5 years off of your age and eliminate dark circles and splotchy skin.

 

 

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