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Lululemon Dupes | Affordable Athleisure

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We are halfway through the work week and I am already excited for Friday (Grace and Frankie Season 5 will be on Netflix on Friday, so you know where to find me on Friday night!)

In college every girl on campus, myself included, wore a consistent uniform of leggings and North Face jackets. We’ve all seen the memes about millennial moms wearing leggings to drink wine instead of hit the elliptical. And now, leggings on the daily has a name; athleisure.

 

 

Lululemon Align Legging Dupes

I own one pair of Lululemon leggings, and they are phenomenal, but the price is substantial. I have been on a mission for a Lululemon Align “dupe” for a more affordable price and these are it. They offer the same look, aren’t at all see-through (who else has been there at yoga class? Just me?), and even have pockets! These don’t offer the same sucks-you-in feel, they do it but not as well as Lululemon, but for $25 which is $65 LESS? I’ll take it!

Lululemon Define Jacket Dupe

I have wanted a zip jacket like this that I could wear casually on a school run or on the treadmill for a run run, and I love this! It’s super flattering, well made, and passes my “shoulder test” across the back and shoulders because it has plenty of stretch. I like this so much that I want to grab one in black and try more from Degree.

Affordable 1/4 Shearling Fleece 

I love the shearling fleece trend, and I wanted a 1/4 zip but didn’t want to shell out a lot of money for one. I found this one on Amazon and took a gamble. When it came I ripped it open and my fingers touched some of the softest fabric I’ve ever felt. I call it my cozy bear sweatshirt now and my little loves love cuddling with me when I wear it (WIN). It isn’t the highest quality, but it looks really cute and is truly one of the coziest items I own. You have to be careful when ordering because they have other fleece items on the same listing, but for the price, this is a winter must.

Walmart Avia Sweatshirt

Walmart has really upped their game (so many of you went crazy for my Walmart sweater post) and they have some really cute workout or athleisure gear. I first discovered it last summer when I bought a high neck black tank top that I styled by tying at the side and wore constantly and received questions about it regularly. Walmart has winter clearance in January each year, and while you may not be able to find this exact piece, it’s definitely worth checking out. I also peeped their spring stuff? They have a long sleeve lavender top with my name on it and at $12 is a steal even at full price. Oh, this black cowl neck crew? $3!

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Do you wear athleisure? What is your favorite workout brand? What is your favorite website for athletic or lounge apparel? You can help out anyone reading by commenting! 

 

Thank you, as always, for reading! Have a wonderful rest of your week. xx

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NADINE WEST REVIEW | AFFORDABLE STYLE BOX

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you’re feeling energized and ready for a fresh, new week!  I have shared my outfits from Nadine West before on my blog (read the posts here) I have been wearing some items from my last several boxes a lot lately, so I was so excited to receive a new box in the mail from them.  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 It 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

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.

Discount 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!

What Did I Get?

This month I received a navy and white striped sweater, a pair of black and gray striped yoga pants, a skirt, a pair of square gold and rhinestone diamante stud earrings, a gold arrow bracelet, a delicate leaf necklace, a burgundy poncho top, and a red sweatshirt top.

Did I Keep It?

I love the navy sweater, it is simple, comfortable, and very much my style. I also love all of the jewelry this month! I was excited about the poncho, but unfortunately, the off the shoulder style of it makes it something I don’t think I’ll wear often. I do like the red sweatshirt, but I it isn’t something I will wear much unless I am hanging out at home. I did not like the yoga pants or the skirt. Overall, this wasn’t the best box but I was excited to have the jewelry pieces exactly to my style, and the sweater is a new go-to!

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 really loved this box and hope that I will continue to get neutral pieces that fit my style and delicate jewelry that works with my sense of style.

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! I’ll be back here Wednesday, as always : )

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HOW-TO STYLE A SCRUNCHIE 2019 | WITH PICTURES

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a wonderful week so far! I love adding cute details to my outfits even on casual days to make even a basic tee and leggings look put-together, and one of my favorite ways to do this is by using cute hair accessories. I love all of the 90’s trends that have crept back into our lives the past several years like dark lips, velvet, and my new obsession: the scrunchie!

How-To Style A Scrunchie 2019

I love the versatility of the scrunchie because if you purchase cute ones you can wear it as a bracelet, pull your hair back in a loose pony, or top it over a regular hair tie or hair elastic to add a little style to your regular pony, bun, or braid. I LOVE the brand Kitsch and have shared my Kitsch Hair Favorites many times and continue to consider it my favorite hair accessory brand. This is the set of Kitsch Hair Scrunchies I Bought and I love that they are my go-to neutral tones in metallic hues, which give a great bit of style to any outfit. I am also LOVING this Kitsch Velvet Scrunchie Set!

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BATH AND BODY WORKS FACE MASK WITH VIDEO DEMO | FACE SHEET MASK REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend : ) Now that the holiday season is officially behind us, I have been finding myself needing little things to look forward to after a long day, and my go-to easy and affordable option is definitely treating myself face masks. I have shared lots of face mask reviews and today I want to share a quick review of the Bath and Body Works Face Sheet Masks.

 

 

 

 

About the Bath and Body Works Face Sheet Mask

This line of face masks from Bath and Body Works contain skin-loving ingredients like pumpkin enzyme, and claim that these masks will leave your face feeling radiant & rejuvenated.

My Thoughts

I love the packaging of these masks and think they make very cute add-on items to a gift. My favorite thing about these masks was that it seemed to fit my face very well and absorbed very well into my skin. My skin felt very soft after using this which is one of my favorite things about masking, and I noticed some brightening as well. I will say that when I saw these retail for $4.95 I thought that was pretty expensive, but they are more like $2-3 in stores with the sales and promotions that are usually going on. I would definitely buy these again when they’re on sale (currently on sale online!) or part of a promotion.

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WET BRUSH PADDLE HAIR BRUSH VS. ORIGINAL WET BRUSH | WHICH IS BETTER?

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Happy New Year! I hope that 2019 feels fresh and full of possibilities! I would like to challenge you to do something that scares and excites your this year every month. I stated by signing up for a course that I’m not sure I’m ready for but I’m deciding to tell myself that my nerves are actually just excitement. Coffee clinks and champagne cheers to 2019!

 

 

I have long hair, and I have been a Wet Brush user for years! I have purchased several, on average about one each year (which works out to less than 0.20 cents a week or in my case about a penny every time I use it) because the brushes are still in great shape, but literally dusty with dry shampoo gunk since I am self-proclaimed dry shampoo crazy. I needed a new Wet Brush, and I saw the Wet Brush Paddle Hair Brush on Amazon for about $1 more than the Original Wet Brush Oval Brush and decided that because it has more surface area it might be helpful for my very long hair.

My Thoughts

It doesn’t look like that much of a difference in surface area when you compare the Wet Brush Paddle Hair Brush vs. the Wet Brush Oval Brush but I was blown away by the difference. I like both brushes for combing through my hair (something I do several times a day when my hair is down), but when my hair is wet out of the shower and I’m trying to comb product though (almost always my go-to favorite is the It’s a 10 Leave-In Treatment) I noticed that the Wet Brush Paddle Hair Brush combed through my long, fine but thick hair in record time! I think both Wet Brushes are fantastic, and I will continue to use both, and will never ever ever go back to the days of my gigantic wide-tooth comb incredibly time consuming old way of combing out my wet hair.

 

 

My Routine

I do not use the Wet Brush in the shower, but you totally could depending on your preferences, but after I shampoo and condition my hair, I squeeze in out with my hands and wrap it in a hair towel (I like this one and this one) but do not rub my hair with the towel because that can damage you hair. I like my hair dry in the hair towel while I apply lotion or sunless tanner, do my nighttime skincare routine, and brush my teeth. Once I am in my pajamas (these are my current favorites) I take my hair out of the towel, squeezing to absorb as much as I can into the towel, and then spray it with any product I am using before combing it out with my Wet Brush Paddle Hair Brush. I start at the root of my hair and gently work my way down to my ends.

Which Is Better?

I don’t think you will miss with either brush, but for me the paddle brush has the edge because it makes it even faster for me to brush out my wet hair. I think if your hair is shoulder length of longer the paddle brush is the winner.

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Have you tried the Wet Brush? What is your favorite detangling brush? What is your go-to hair product? Please share in the comments so we can learn from each other : ) As always, thank you reading, and have a wonderful weekend! xx

 

 

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MICKEY MOUSE FACE MASKS | JUST CUTE PACKAGING?

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And, Happy (almost) New Year!

I hope that you had a wonderful week celebrating the holiday season with your loved ones and are ready for a fresh new year! I know I am. Most years I get back into the routine of waking up early, working, and eating right because in previous years my husband has always worked this week, and he has been working this year but from home, so we have been thoroughly enjoying playing with our little loves, cuddling by the tree, and eating all the cheese. Legit guys, the meme below is me this week, anyone else?!

 

 

Joking aside, as we enter the new year a lot of us will have resolutions or goals, and one of mine this year is the idea of not feeling guilty or putting self-care or self-love on the backburner, and while I can’t splurge on big treats, I want to allow myself to not feel guilty about enjoying things for myself like an adorable bath bomb with fun packaging, even if it’s just a regular old bath bomb with cute packaging. If you’re familiar with The Five Love Languages, one of mine is gifts, and for me, it’s the idea that the details of how something is presented or wrapped can make all the difference. So, what does this have to do with Mickey Mouse Face Masks? Well, a lot. These Mickey Mouse Face Masks were sold at Target as part of the Mickey Mouse line last spring and summer, and they are just regular sheet masks, not better or worse than others I have shared here, but the packaging makes me feel SO HAPPY that to me, they’re better. Now, these masks were limited edition, but I managed to find a few on Amazon in case you’re a big Disney fan like me.

 

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In 2019 I want you to allow yourself to enjoy the simple things like cute packaging and details. Do you want to spoil yourself with a “high-end” latte or a themed beauty item? Go for it, in moderation, and treat yourself. Happy New Year! Please be sure to let me know what you want to see me share, review, and feature on this blog for 2019! xx

 

 

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Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2 | The BEST Mascara I’ve Ever Used!

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! I hope you are still enjoying family time, and today I don’t want to take up too much of your time, but I am so excited to share a mascara I’ve been using for a few weeks that has been the BEST mascara I’ve used in my 15+ years wearing makeup. *Note: It was snowing beautiful, Hallmark Christmas Movie moment snowflakes when I took these pictures! It was magical!

 

 

About Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2

Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2 is a volumizing, thickening mascara with an instant Hollywood false lash effect. Legendary Lashes Volume 2 is a brand new reformulated mascara to give volumized lashes in a long-wear, smudge-proof, humidity-resistant formula that claims to increase volume by up to 507 percent after just one application. The intense jet black color will add the finishing touches to any eye makeup. This mascara claims you can create a wing lash, doll lash, or Hollywood-style false lash depending on how you apply. This mascara is made without parabens.

My Thoughts

I absolutely adore this mascara. I do not like when mascara looks spidery or clumpy, but I love having very dramatic, full and long lashes, and this mascara gives me that. I prefer mascaras that are more on the wet side, because I do not like the feeling of a dry mascara flaking off, and this is a very wet formula. Because this mascara gives the most volume and length I have ever seen in just one or two coats, I do have to be careful that I use a q-tip to fix where the lashes have touched my brow bone or eyelid. I absolutely LOVE this mascara and while it’s pricey, I am amazed at the difference this makes! This Charlotte Tilbury Mascara makes me want to try other Charlotte Tilbury makeup.

My Routine

I apply one coat of this mascara on my upper lashes, being careful near my inner eye so I don’t smudge, and then I have used this on my lower lashline, but some days it is too dramatic so I will actually use a less dramatic mascara on my lower lashes, and then I like to do another coat on the outside of my upper lashes to give a fluttery, false lash effect.

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STICKY BRA REVIEW | BRAS FOR BACKLESS SHIRTS | BRAS FOR LOW CUT SHIRTS

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And, more importantly, Happy Christmas Eve if you celebrate!

We are a week away from NYE and if you’re like me, you get the perfect outfit for occasions like this and then at the last minute realize that your bra awkwardly shows. Not cute. So, this year I wanted to share a review for a sticky bra that you can order on Amazon for less than $15. I realize that this post may not be needed if you have a very small chest, and may not work if you have a very large chest, but if you’re at that in between size like I am, this post is for you. *Note: With clothing, there have been many times when I’d prefer to have a very flat chest and others where I could use some more volume…We always want what we don’t have, right?  If you do have a smaller or larger chest, you may still want to check out the Amazon reviews, because many women in all bra sizes have left helpful reviews.

 

 

 

Invisible Adhesive Bra 2 Pack 

If you search “sticky bra” on Amazon you’ll get a LOT of results, and I have tried several and honestly have had very similar results. My favorite bras are the ones that have the drawstring or lace-up style so I can somewhat adjust how much cleavage I would like. I have come to love this particular set because they come with two, the pack I ordered came with nude and black, and the adhesive is VERY sticky. Does it feel completely secure like an underwire bra? No, but I do feel covered, comfortable, and confident wearing clothing that is backless or a more low cut. Some sticky bras have little quarter sized circles for your nipples, but this particular bra does not, so I like to wear nipple petals like these because the idea of ripping this off at the end of the day without some nipple protection makes me shudder. Overall, completely worth trying a few out for the price.

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Have you tried these? What do you think? What is your favorite backless bra? What if your favorite bra ever? What if your favorite bra for low-cut tops? Have a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for reading, today and always! xx

 

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CeraVe AM Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 Review

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

If where you live is anything like where I am here in Michigan, the winter months make you crave sunshine, but even when it doesn’t look sunny it is important to wear SPF every day to protect your skin. Several months ago I shared my favorite sunscreen for the face, the Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50, but have recently been trying out the CeraVe AM Face Moisturizer to see if it’s a more affordable drugstore option.

 

 

About CereVe AM Face Moisturizer SPF 30

CeraVe AM Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen, SPF 30 claims to moisturize throughout the day and helps restore the protective skin barrier. The CereVe AM Face Moisturizer is formulated with broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen for daily UV protection.

  • With ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid
  • Oil-free
  • Non-comedogenic
  • Fragrance-free
  • Gentle, non-irritating formula

My Thoughts

I was not surprised when this had a strong white cast because it is a sunscreen product, but it is much thicker than the Algenist Sublime Defense which is a very liquidy consistency, if I put some of the CereVe on my hand I could flip my hand over and it wouldn’t fall off. I found that as I would rub this into my skin it would pill up, similar to if you get fuzzies from socks or pajama pants, but if I used less of the lotion and rubbed it in upwards circles it worked without the pilling issue. I now only use this product mixed with other facial moisturizers (this is my favorite) and it seems to work very well that way. I do have combo/oily skin, so if you have dry skin you may not have the issues with the product pilling as you rub it into the skin. Would I buy it again? I would in a pinch to mix with other face moisturizers if I needed an affordable facial SPF that didn’t break me out, but otherwise, I’ll stick to the Algenist Sublime Defense. I do enjoy the CeraVe brand and was bummed I didn’t like this more. I am happy that it doesn’t break me out and will use it mixed. If you know of a fantastic drugstore facial moisturizer with SPF 30+, please comment because I would love to try it!

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Lavender Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile, and Lavender | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you feel wonderful and rested after the weekend! Today my daughter, who is seven-years-old, said: “On Monday’s I’m a blob” this morning and I laughed so hard. I hope that you are not a blob today ; ) With the colder weather and fabulous but also the stress-inducing holiday season here, I think it is the perfect time to share this Mario Badescu Facial Mist that I’ve been using for almost a year but haven’t shared on the blog before.

 

 

 

About Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Chamomile, and Lavender

The Mario Badescu rose and cucumber facial sprays are well known in the beauty space, and about a year ago the lavender spray was added to the lineup. The lavender spray features aloe which is hydrating for the skin, vitamin c which I am always raving about for its brightening properties, and lavender which is calming and soothing. This spray can be used before applying makeup, as a makeup setting spray, or to refresh your skin throughout the day.

Why I Love It

I like using this in the evening before bed to help me wind down for the night, and I also love using it during the day when my makeup looks a little cakey or needs a pick-me-up. I also have been known to take a “mommy minute” when my Little Loves are driving me crazy and go hide in my closet (yep, totally serious) to eat a piece of chocolate and spray my face to calm down. You know how when you’re stressed people suggest splashing water on your face? The Mario Badescu Lavender Facial Spray helps me get the same result without ruining my makeup.

My Routine

I use this the most often in the evenings just before bed, but I also enjoy it when I need a little skin refresh, especially when it’s dry in the cooler months, or when I feel like I need to sooth the stress away.

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