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How-To Start a Morning Routine AND Keep It

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

As many of us have switched to remote work amidst the pandemic, and although I always work from home my kids aren’t always at home, so I’ve found myself clutching to my boundary setting more than ever. My favorite boundary is absolutely my morning routine, and today I’d like to share how it is changed my life, and is a way that I feel more beautiful (inside and out). 

Why YOU Need a Morning Routine

A morning routine helps to set the tone (a.k.a your mood) for your entire day. A morning routine allows you to figure out how you’re feeling, before social media, the news, or a work email tell you how to feel. A morning routine helps you to prioritize your schedule, and ensure that you have some times for you, no matter how chaotic your schedule may be. 

How a Morning Routine Makes You More Beautiful

By giving yourself 10-20 minutes every morning, you are also giving everyone you interact with a happier, more present, and kinder version of yourself. I also find that when I give myself time in the morning, and have prepped the evening before for a couple of minutes (as described in my mini-course) I choose outfits that make me feel more beautiful outwardly, and I have time to put on some makeup and style my hair.

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Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been masking regularly again and taking this time as we quarantine to take extra good care of my skin.

Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask

I love the Garnier Skin Active line and the Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask has been wonderful with so much time spent indoors that has made my skin more dry than normal.

It is a water-based sheet mask with Hyaluronic Acid. The mask is free of mineral oil and petrolatum, and is a non-greasy formula, with green tea extract, that provides added hydration.

  • Half a bottle of hydrating serum in 1 mask
  • Claims to give 24-hour long-lasting hydration
  • Helps prevent moisture loss throughout the day

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Cosmic Deep Cleansing Jade Holographic Peel-Off Mask |Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have had more makeup-free days than normal during quarantine due to COVID-19, and that combined with regular masking has helped my skin to look very clear (woot woot!). My current favorite mask is the Jade Holographic Peel-Off Mask by Freeman Beauty.

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Cosmic Deep Cleansing Jade Holographic Peel-Off Mask

I have been a fan of the holographic masks by Freeman Beauty for a while. I almost always notice a more even skin tone, and softer skin immediately following a mask, but because I like trying different masks in can be hard to tell if all of the claims are accurate. I do find that the Jade mask, which is recommended for normal or oily skin, helps my skin feel fresh and stay clear, and I love using it after a day in makeup or after a great workout.

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Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Because we have been quarantined for a month now I have not been wearing SPF most days because unfortunately, the weather hasn’t been very good *yet* here in Michigan. I started using a Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer that I’ve had sitting in my basket of yet-to-be-used products.

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Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer

The Perfecting moisturizer is oil-free and provides multi-functional benefits. Hyaluronic Gel hydrates and ceramides work to seal in moisture and claims to gives dewy finish.

Product Details:
• Oil-free
• Ceramides to protect
• Hyaluronic acid to hydrate
• Won’t clog pores

My Thoughts

I have been LOVING this moisturizer! It doesn’t cause breakouts and wears well under my makeup on my combo/oily skin. My biggest gripe with this moisturizer is that it does not contain any SPF, so if I wanted to wear this while not in quarantine, I would need to use a separate product for a sunscreen.

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Zo Skin Health Exfoliating Polish Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

During the quarantine, I have been enjoying my self-care routines, such as exfoliating my skin with my Zo Skin Exfoliating Polish, more than ever. Each week I shave my face, use my microdermabrasion tool PMD, and lately, I’ve added in this incredible polish by Zo Skin Health.

Zo Skin Health Exfoliating Polish

Magnesium crystals exfoliate dead skin cells to create a clear, smooth and even-toned complexion.

Why I love it

I have had these since the beginning of the year and I haven’t made a noticeable dent in it, even with weekly use. A little, tiny pea-sized amount, is all I use. I use circular motions, avoiding the eye area, on damp skin and rinse it off before continuing on to my cleanser.

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Wet n’ Wild | Photo Focus Concealer

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been really into wearing minimal makeup, and I’ve only been wearing concealer and powder most days and skipping foundation. I recently picked up the Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Concealer and it is so good! Today I am going to share why I love it with you.

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Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Concealer

It comes in a tube and has a doe-foot applicator. It is less than $4 for .29 oz (compare to Tarte Shape Tape, for example, which is .33 oz and about $27). It is the absolute perfect in-between to me, it isn’t ultra matte but it isn’t so glowy that it scares my combo/oily skin self. It is much thinner than a heavy-duty concealer like the previously mentioned Tarte Shape Tape or Shape Tape dupe e.l.f Camo Concealer, but it still offers beautiful coverage. I am the shade Fair Beige or Light Neutral. I like using this with my It Cosmetics Airbrush Foundation Brush on my forehead, nose, and anywhere else I need a little coverage, and with my Sigma F86 Tapered Kabuki Brush (my all-time FAVORITE for undereye concealer! Amazon just told me I bought it SEVEN YEAR ago and it’s going strong! So, so good). I also like using the Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Concealer with a beauty sponge (this is my favorite).

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Nadine West Unboxing | Affordable Style Subscription Review

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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! (after Covid-19 settles, we will all need them!)

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 was so happy to see all neutrals and no florals this month! I got a great pair of buttery soft black joggers that could easily be worn as dress pants or dressed wayy down paired with a sweatshirt. I received a pair of navy jegging style dress pants with pocket details that remind me of Tommy Hilfiger. I don’t think I will keep them, because they are legging tight, and that isn’t my preference for workwear. I got a slate short sleeve dressy blouse that I love, the color is unique but neutral, and it’ll look great with jeans or dress pants. I got a long-sleeve teeshirt dress, and if it were sleeveless I think I would like it, but I don’t like the very fitted sleeves contrasted with a very loose style dress. I also got a pair of gorgeous gold stud earrings with a rhinestone detail (*not pictured) that I will reach for often.

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 PERFECT LOB HAIRCUT | March 2020

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

As I write this we are currently experiencing a health crisis (Covid-19) and I know that many of you are now working remotely. You can watch the intro to my course all about Boundary Setting for free here.

I celebrated another trip around the sun last week, and a couple of days before my birthday I chopped off A LOT of my hair. I had been toying with the idea on-and-off for years but decided a few months ago I really wanted to do it. I was nervous but I.AM.OBSESSED!

I took photos of haircuts and color that I liked, and I’m telling you to TAKE IN PHOTOS for your stylist! **IF YOU ARE LOCAL TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL GET YOU IN TOUCH WITH MY STYLIST!

What Did I Get?

A lob or a long bob that just hits my shoulders. I asked for layers that would be easy to curl like the example pictures I took in. I said I wanted to be able to put it in a ponytail and messy bun easily without pieces falling out.

Why I Love It

I have ALL THE VOLUME! I washed it Thursday night and let it air dry, styled it Friday, slept on it, woke up and ran a 10K, and then was able to rock curls again Saturday. It’s so fun to style and the curls don’t need to be perfect, the bottom pieces are mostly left straight, and I just have worked with the top. It is a dream!

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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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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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