Good morning from Hawaii Kai on Oahu. Hawaii Kai is only 12 miles east from the bustling city of Honolulu. It’s near enough to feel like you could easily hop on the freeway and be in the middle of Waikiki, yet far enough to feel like you’re enjoying the slower pace of the suburbs. If we lived on the island, I wouldn’t mind being in this neighborhood at all.
We’re here visiting El Hub’s parents (going home on Monday), and as I’m typing this, I can hear doves cooing, chickens squawking and leaves rustling in the wind. It’s a beautiful morning song!
So far, we’ve spent most of our time next to water, either by the pool or at the beach, which has been glorious. I haven’t worn shorts or a swimsuit in months, and it’s nice to feel warm again.
Although, dang… the humidity here is next level! It definitely takes getting used to. I’m never not sweating. If you live in a humid place and know a product that removes that sticky feeling from the backs of your knees, then hook a girl up. I would buy it in a heart beat!
Oh, and my hair. It’s huge, man. The humidity transforms it into something else entirely, and it takes on a life of its own. I walk around feeling like I’ve got 20 extra pounds o’ lions mane.
This week’s reading
- These are supposed to be the best makeup products of 2022.
- Get to know makeup artist Porsche Poon.
- 17 vintage wedding makeup looks.
- The rise of gender-fluid fragrance.
- What experts have to say about petrolatum safety and slugging.
Science!
Face oils, FYI.
Speaking of slugging…
I love this show.
Have a beautiful day, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Your pictures make me long to visit Hawaii again- I was enthralled with all the different tropical flowers when I was there. Truly a magical and beautiful place!
For that stickiness in all the bends and folds you can’t beat Megababe Body Dust.
Vegan, no talc and very light scent that does not clash with perfume etc. Also Bust Dust-same product different container/delivery method.
Such beautiful photos! I’m glad you’re having a good time with family!
I love the windward side of Oahu. We once stayed in Lanikai and I didn’t want to leave to go back home. Hawaii is so beautiful!!!
It’s a mystery to me why I like Hawaii so much because I really love cold weather. It was in the 50’s and rained for about half the day down here on the peninsula yesterday and I was very happy and in my element. I’m sure it was much rainier in the north bay.
These might help you with that white lily you like.
https://www.gardensonline.com.au/gardenshed/plantfinder/show_1670.aspx
https://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk/crinum-pedunculatum/
Everything looks so beautimas!! You look like you’re having a wonderful time!! Enjoy!! And I can’t get over that Bird of Paradise…so cool!!
What loveliness! Wish I were there instead of the big city. BTW, your white flowers are Spider Lilies. I have them in my front yard and they always bloom between July 1-4th. They look like nature’s fireworks! One of my favorites.
Enjoy your holiday!