Go-To Products To Elevate Your Summer Fun

Enjoy the sunshine and discover these great products from White Elm, Leaf People & LOLI

BY BRANDY EDWARDS

Iam definitely enjoying getting out of the house more often, especially as the weather changes and the sun stays out longer. Whether you are on the go and meeting more people in person these days, or you are simply enjoying being outdoors more, I have the perfect bag recommendation for you to carry everything you need to take with you on your adventures!

WHITE ELM is a female owned business that has what we all want, vegan leather bags!! The Founder, Laura Woellner, created her company by designing bags with features she desired that other bags and totes lacked. If you are in the market for a fringe crossbody bag, weekender tote bag or even a diaper bag backpack, White Elm has a unique bag to fit your personality that is also functional. My favorite is the Gemini Convertible Backpack, an oversized tote that is available in pink, black, taupe and almond.

This Gemini Convertible Backpack will hold everything you want to take with you when you leave the house or office, and you can change up how you carry the bag based on how you want to style it. For example, you can add the long adjustable strap to wear the

bag as a backpack or crossbody, or you can put the handles of the bag over your shoulder or hold them in your hand. There are so many pockets, interior and exterior, that will help you stay organized while carrying everything you need, including a padded sleeve that fits a laptop up to 17.3” inches. Whether you are having a casual day or a glamorous day, this bag will give you a polished look regardless of your outfit. The metal detailing on the bottom of the bag helps keep the bottom clean, and the tassel keychain on the front zipper adds a fun touch. The bag also has gold tone hardware with gold water-resistant lining. If you have been looking for a premium vegan leather bag, consider investing in the Gemini Convertible Backpack. Good luck on choosing just one color, they are all so beautiful!

This bag will give you a polished look regardless of your outfit.

Now, a few fun beauty products you can try from companies that are mindful of both people and the planet, all of which fit into the Gemini Convertible Backpack when you are on the go, are:

Green Tea Sandalwood Balancing Face Cream and Sandalwood Chamomile Calming Mist by LEAF PEOPLE. Both products smell amazing and Leaf People has an entire collection dedicated to urban living and anti-pollution to combat city living. The face cream tightens pores and detoxifies skin, and it has burdock root, green tea and reishi to balance and strengthen skin. The calming mist increases skin resilience for a clear complexion and has a blend of chamomile and aloe vera to balance skin and boost hydration. I like to apply the mist throughout the day when I want to feel refreshed, and Leaf People describes the mist as “...a weighted blanket for the skin and the mind...with

Every product sold LOLI Beauty cleans up to 2 pounds of plastic from the universe!

a few therapeutic spritzes.” Leaf People has earth friendly manufacturing, is made in the USA, avoids using synthetically manufactured ingredients and integrates cutting edge botanical science with western medical herbalism to create unique skincare products. Leaf People also donates 5% of its sales to charity!

Arnica Elderberry Jelly and Tea Seed Elixir by LOLI Beauty. The Arnica Elderberry Jelly is a zero waste, 8+ hour, “all day maskne + spot rescue”. This lightweight, hydrating potion dries to an invisible film, which you can use as a spot treatment or to protect skin from irritation and keep bacteria on your face under control, which people who are wearing masks can certainly appreciate. Interestly, you can apply the product to your face or to the inside of your mask! The Tea Seed Elixir, a balancing beauty oil, is a multi-purpose product that can be applied to clean, damp skin or to dry hair. The Tea Seed Elixir smells incredible and is a mixture of sweet orange, pink grapefruit and nourishing oils from tea seed, flaxseed and apricot. I like to apply the elixir to the ends of my hair, and to my face for a dewy glow on the days I do not wear makeup, or as a light moisturizer before makeup. The packaging of the LOLI Beauty products is really unique, as the packaging is plastic free and paper pulp free, and the labels, bags and boxes are compostable. Also, for every product sold LOLI Beauty cleans up to 2 pounds of plastic from the universe!

Change can feel so good, especially when you have control over it. Consider changing up your bag this season and try some new beauty products while you are at it, all while supporting some amazing companies who decided to change the world by sharing their products.