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HYALURONIC ACID HYDRATING BODY CREAM | BATH & BODY WORKS REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

If you have read this blog regularly, you might know that I love products that contain hyaluronic acid. What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by our bodies and its main function is to keep things well moisturized. But aging and the environmental factors make our natural hyaluronic acid level go down, so you hear it mentioned in the skincare world often because if we add it back our skin benefits. I received Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body Cream Cactus Water by Bath & Body Works as a gift and want to share my thoughts with you today.

Bath & Body Works Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body Cream

This body cream contains hyaluronic acid, which we know is a water-loving molecule, and this body cream is said to make your skin smoother and more supple. It is lightly scented with notes of cactus, bergamot, and white tea.

My Thoughts

I have been LOVING this body cream! It absorbs quickly, isn’t greasy, and I love how luxurious it feels. Because I lotion myself head-to-toe every day, I have been sticking to a more affordable lotion for my body, but I am using the Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body Cream on my neck, decollete, and hands.

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Have you tried any hyaluronic acid products? Share your favorites in the comments!

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Nadine West Review | Spring 2020

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you ever wondered how a clothing subscription box works? Nadine West offers an affordable style subscription service.

Before we dig in, a little housekeeping, I now offer social media coaching as well as social media management AND The Mitten Print Shop now offers LIVE SCREEN PRINTING EVENTS!

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for two years now on my blog (read the posts here). Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does Nadine West Work? 

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts On Nadine West 

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Nadine West Coupon Code 

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

Nadine West Unboxing

This was a decent month for me with my Nadine West unboxing. I received a pair of striped joggers that I love with a tank tucked in to give it a jumpsuit look, and think I’ll get a lot of wear out of this spring and summer. I like that they can be dressed up or down. I received a slightly wide-leg pair of black and white pants that I really like. I keep getting black and white pull-on style dress pants in these unboxings, but I do like them. I got a necklace that I love the look of, but it feels like plastic so I don’t anticipate it lasting me very long. I do love the style of the necklace, and I will wear it because I love the style of the circle and gold ball that goes through it. I got a pair of stud earrings, and I love that I am now getting studs, but this pair is lacking in quality and I don’t think I’ll wear them often. I got a bracelet that I LOVE! It is hands-down my favorite item and I put it on the day I got it. It is a nice quality gold bracelet with a pretty heart and rhinestone detail that has a drawstring style clasp that I love.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Most months I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box. I hope that I will continue to get neutral pieces that fit my style and delicate jewelry that works with my sense of style. I would love to see some simple, neutral-colored maxi dresses for spring, too. I would rather receive two or three nicer items than a lot of pieces that aren’t as nice of quality.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you for reading! xx

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MILANI STAY PUT MATTE 17 HR WEAR | BEST DRUGSTORE LIQUID

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am forever in search of the best drugstore liquid eyeliner. I have a new favorite drugstore liquid eyeliner and I am excited to share it with you.

MILANI Stay Put Matte 17 Hr Wear

I love L’oreal Infallible Super Slim Eyeliner but all other affordable drugstore eyeliners I have tried have not been opaque enough and the formulas have been too dry so I have to go over the line several times. I love Kat Von D Tattoo Liner but it is too spendy for me to buy all the time since I go through it pretty quickly. The Milani Stay Put Matte 17 Hr Wear Eyeliner eyeliner has a soft felt tip applicator and is easy to apply. It is a very wet formula and I love that it is rich, pigmented color in one layer. I do find that I start in the middle of my eyelid instead of the inner corner because it is to wet otherwise I get too much color deposited near my tear duct, but a quick q-tip swipe does that. This eyeliner does wear all day without creasing or smudging. I will be repurchasing this eyeliner and absolutely recommend it.

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What is your favorite liquid eyeliner? Do you have a favorite drugstore eyeliner? 

Thank you, as always, for reading! xx

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How-To Whiten Your Teeth Cheap | 5 Minute White Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you whitened your teeth lately? Have you tried 5 Minute White? One of the first things I notice about people, second only to how confident and approachable they seem, is their teeth. I am so thankful that my parents paid for my braces, and I remind myself of that every month when our daughters orthodontist auto-withdrawal hits out account. I have shared before my results from Smile Brilliant but today I wanted to share how I do whitening up-keep on a more regular basis.

About 5 Minute White

  • Complete, fast, and easy
  • Proven bleaching power whitens and brightens teeth
  • Oxygenating action like dentists use to gently and effectively whiten teeth
  • Bleaching power starts to work in 5 minutes
  • Comes in 2 ounce tube

My Routine is to use my own trays (you can make your own with athletic mouth guard kits, use whitening trays you already have, or use the one that comes in the larger 5 Minute White complete kit) and apply the whitening gel with a q-tip to my teeth, or sometimes I put it into the trays but if I do this I am careful to make sure it stays on the front portion of the tray. I also will use a q-tip to wipe any gel off off my gums to avoid irritation.

I leave the trays in for anywhere from 15 minutes- 2 hours, and I do not find this gel to be irritating to my sensitive teeth, but if I whiten for over an hour I always use a sensitivity toothpaste to avoid pain.

I love this gel because it is cheap and does a great job maintaining my white teeth. I like to use Smile Brilliant or Crest White Strips twice each year and use my 5 Minute White to maintain. I try to put the gel on ( sometimes even just put on my q-tips and no mouth tray for a few minutes, and when I feel like it or have time, I’ll do it longer) once every couple of week.

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Do you whiten your teeth at home? What product or kit do you use? I would love to hear from you in the comments! Thank you, as always, for reading. xx

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NADINE WEST REVIEW | IS IT WORTH IT?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you ever wondered how a clothing subscription box works? Nadine West offers an affordable style subscription service.

Before we dig in, a little housekeeping, I now offer social media coaching as well as social media management.

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for two years now on my blog (read the posts here). Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does Nadine West Work? 

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts On Nadine West 

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Nadine West Coupon Code 

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

Nadine West Unboxing

This month was a BIG hit for me! I loved all three pieces of jewelry: A delicate t style necklace with two small gold bars hanging vertically, a pair of clear and blue rhinestone stud earrings set in gold metal, and a gold a pearl cuff bracelet. I also got a navy t-shirt dress that will be perfect in the summer for an easy, comfortable look. I think a simple dress with great sneakers will be a go-to look for me this summer. I received a navy and white striped v-neck that is a great basic piece for me, and think it will be a great transition piece paired with white bottoms as we enter spring and then summer. My favorite item this month was a pair of high-waisted black pants with white pinstripes and a beautiful bow at the waist.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Most months I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box. I hope that I will continue to get neutral pieces that fit my style and delicate jewelry that works with my sense of style. I would love to see some simple, neutral-colored maxi dresses for spring, too. I would rather receive two or three nicer items than a lot of pieces that aren’t as nice of quality.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you for reading! xx

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Saplaya K-Beauty Mask Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

In the winter months, I like to pamper my skin because all of the forced heat indoors and the harsh cold outdoors leaves even my combo/oily skin needing moisture. That, combined with my love of masking as a part of my self-care, means that in the winter I like doing single-use masks at least once a week. I have heard some people say that they have given up single-use masks because from $1-5 each you could save that money and buy a more expensive skincare item. I do agree with this thought process, and so I stick to very inexpensive single-use masks and now only use them once a week instead of several times each week. On days when I want to pamper but don’t want to use a single-use mask, I like using a scrub, my PMD microdermabrasion tool, or my The Ordinary AHA and BHA solution.

Saplaya K-Beauty Mask Review

I received several Saplaya K-Beauty Masks for Christmas from my mother-in-law and I enjoyed them all. I found them to stay well on my face whether I was relaxing in the tub *OR* running around with a mask on because, #momlife. I did find an assortment set on Amazon which I will link below, but I’ve also seen them at TJMaxx.

My Thoughts

I like masking because I notice that my skin will look brighter and feel softer for a day or so after, and my complexion definitely looks more even although these changes aren’t permanent. I also enjoy that it feels like a tiny bit of luxury on a completely ordinary day.

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Do you like face masks? If you have a favorite, let me know in the comments of this post!

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Pom-Pom Sweater Trend

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I have been seeing the pom-pom sweater tread on Instagram for the past year and I finally jumped on the bandwagon after I had a Just Fab credit that I wanted to use.

Pom-Pom Sweater by Just Fab

I am a big fan of shoes (boots especially) from Just Fab but this is the first time ordering any clothing and I was pretty nervous. I purchase affordable, but if the quality isn’t there or it looks and feels cheap, I won’t wear it. I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality! I will now be sure to check out the clothing when I have a Just Fab credit (I usually am good about skipping the months, but I forget about twice a year). The sweater I got is sold out but I found a lot of similar ones that I will link.

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Have you tried this trend? Where is your favorite place to shop for sweaters? Let me know in a comment below!

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Nadine West Unboxing | Affordable Outfit Subscription Box

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you ever wondered how a clothing subscription box works? Nadine West offers an affordable style subscription service.

Before we dig in, a little housekeeping, I now offer social media coaching as well as social media management.

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for two years now on my blog (read the posts here). Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does Nadine West Work? 

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts On Nadine West 

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Nadine West Coupon Code 

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

Nadine West Unboxing

I know that the crisscross style on the top of shirts and dresses is popular, but it just isn’t for me. I think they often look great on others, but it isn’t a look I like on myself. I also don’t like cold shoulder tops anymore. So, because of that, three of the items I got in my box were immediately no-gos for me. I will say that I really love the colors of these tops and Nadine West has done a great job listening to me lately and giving me neutral colors that I love. I got a pair of thick dress pant style leggings that I love because I will be able to wear them when I want to wear leggings but still look a bit more dressy or put together. I got a pair of gold circle stud earrings that aren’t shown, but I love them because stud earrings are my everyday jewelry uniform.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Most months I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box. I hope that I will continue to get neutral pieces that fit my style and delicate jewelry that works with my sense of style. I would love to see some simple, neutral-colored maxi dresses for spring, too. I would rather receive two or three nicer items than a lot of pieces that aren’t as nice of quality.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you for reading! xx

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THE BEST WINTER COAT FOR $60! | Women’s Artic Parker – Universal Threads Target

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I think sometimes my most used products and my most functional items don’t get the love they deserve on here. A coat that I bought this season and is still available online needs to be brought to your attention because it’s the cost per wear has already gone below $1.

Women’s Artic Parker – Universal Threads Target

I was at Target with my mom in October, tried this on, and we both LOVED it, but because we already had a cart full of stuff I put it back. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and neither could my mom, so she went and found it at her local Target (she really is the best!). I love this jacket because of the long line (it fully covers my bum and I am 5’7) and it isn’t bulky but still keeps me warm on most midwest winter days. I do still reach for my North Face Parka when it’s below zero, but typical errands, outdoors for shorter periods of time when it’s 50-15 degrees Fahrenheit. The waist can be sinched in, which is nice, though I don’t find myself using that often. I LOVE the deep pockets, they’re functional to keep my hands warm, and easily hold a small wallet, keys, my phone, gloves, and whatever other random things my Little Loves hand me. The hood is removable and has a pretty faux fur trim and incredibly soft brown fuzzy lining in the hood. The coat has over 80 reviews, almost all of them 5 Stars and is also available in Gray, Black, and Olive. I would guess that over the past 90 days I have worn this jacket 75 of those days. It is so good!

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Where do you purchase your winter coats? Let me know in the comments! Have a wonderful week! xx

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HOW-TO STYLE BARRETTES 2020

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I might be alone here, but I don’t think so…let me know if this sounds familiar: I walk through the aisles of Ulta and my heart swells and internally (annnnd sometimes audibly) squeal when I look at all the beautiful hair accessories! Pearls, rhinestones, and bows, OH MY! So, sometimes I’ll buy them, but then find that I’m rarely reaching for them because “How the heck do I style these?” Anyone else? Well, today I am going to share with you the easiest way to wear barrettes, and the best part is you can do it with smaller, more delicate barrettes like the one I show today, OR the giant, blinged-out barrettes that are also popular right now.

Psssssst! Read my other hair accessories posts here!

How-To Style Barrettes in 2020

Do an extreme side part (I like using a comb similar to this which I shared in this post) and then put the barrette about 1 inch above the top of your ear. EASY! I like doing this when my hair is curled OR straight.

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Have you purchased any barrettes or tried this style? Let me know in the comments of this post!

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