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Sí Passion Perfume by Giorgio Armani | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have talked before about my signature scent and that is still my everyday scent. I have purchased it seven (7!) times. For special occasions, particularly evenings where I want a sexier scent I wear Sí by Giorgio Armani but for my birthday I decided to try something new and I picked up Sí Passion by Giorgio Armani.

Sí Passion Perfume by Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani is a luxury brand and the perfume price point is high, especially because I don’t wear it on a daily basis. I typically don’t like travel perfumes because they are a rollerball which I don’t care or (anyone else feel like you NEED the spray?!) but the Giorgio Armani Sí perfumes have a spray! AND the $30 lasts me or a long time since it’s a special scent for me.

I LOVE this scent. It’s sexy to me, it has over 9K 5 STAR REVIEWS on Ulta. And, men love it. This may or may not matter to you, but there it is. And women do, too. I feel special when I wear this.

The website describes this as fruity, but I don’t feel that way. I don’t gravitate towards fruity, but I think that the floral and woodsy elements balance it out for me. Giorgio Armani’s own words are “an irresistible combination of grace, strength, and independence of spirit.”

What is your go-to daily scent? And what about your evening scent?

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How-To Wear Vegan Leather Pants | Neutral Leather Pants

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Confession time: I’ve been in a jean rut. I recently bought a pair of neutral pinky-nude vegan leather pants and today I want to share with you how-to-style neutral vegan leather pants.

My challenge for you? Try something different to change up your pants! Your only options aren’t just black trousers and jeans.

Abercrombie Women’s Vegan Leather 90’s Straight Pants

Growing up I always have loved clothes. In fact, before blogs and e-blast newsletters were a thing your girl wrote “zines” on AOL Teen as a tween back in the late ’90s. I also started college by applying [and getting accepted into…toot toot!] the J-School with a career plan of a fashion journalist. I changed my major to Advertising and PR, but never lost my love of writing about fashion. I started this blog is March of 2014 [shoot, even my blog is getting old…] and when I started my career in social media marketing I felt like I’d realized a life-long dream of being able to wear the ultimate fashion duo: Blazer and jeans. Snappy casual.

But now? I’m in a jean rut. And with most of my interactions being on Zoom, while I look put together on top, my lower half is in jeans 99% of the time. Enter my Abercrombie Women’s Vegan Leather 90’s Straight Pants. They are SO good. I have a pair of black vegan leather pants that I do like, but I am much more of a soft neutrals gal (think cream, gray, white, blush, and tans) so I don’t reach for them as often. I wanted a pair of beige leather pants, similar to my absolute favorite Abercrombie Vegan Leather Mini Puffer [favorite coat I own] but when I saw a pinky-nude it was meant to be.

What I love the most about these is allllll the ways to style them. They look cute with a sweater, they look fantastic with a bodysuit, and they’ll transition into spring with a pretty blouse. They are just shy of $100, but Abercrombie does have fantastic sales, and if you’re a member of “My Abercrombie” their rewards program, you get special sales and reward $. Both Stephan and I love Abercrombie these days, and so our points add up pretty quickly. [Fun fact, we met at Abercrombie maaaany moons ago 😉 ]

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My pants

I am attaching a few “look for less” I found on Amazon with good reviews but please know I have not tried those items!

Do you own any vegan leather pants? Let me know!

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How-To Wear a Sweater Vest | 3 Ways to Wear the Sweater Vest Trend

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

One of the trends in 2021 that I saw a bit in the spring and is now EVERYWHERE this fall is the sweater vest. Today I want to share three easy ways to wear a sweater vest.

How-To Wear a Sweater Vest

  1. Wear a sweater vest alone as a sleeveless top

2. Wear a sweater vest over a long sleeve button down

3. Wear a sweater vest over a t-shirt

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My sweater vest

I am OBSESSED with this one:

Super cute and classic:

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Nadine West Outfit Subscription Box

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Hi there! Happy Monday! I hope you are enjoying a day off today in the U.S for Labor Day (or, at least, holiday $!)

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

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for three 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.

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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!

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This wasn’t a great month for me. I do love the front of this tank, but I am not a fan of most lace like this. It feels cheap to me, and while it looks pretty I just can’t get past it. The necklace I am wearing is a beautiful Nadine West piece I wear often.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

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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Nadine West Clothing 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.

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for three 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 am a neutrals person, but I LOVE the color green, especially emerald or forest (a.k.a Spartan…) green. I also got a really precious pair of heart stud earrings that are definitely my style and something I’ll likely share with Hailey, my daughter, also.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

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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Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipstick Review | Drugstore Liquid Lipstick

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you’re feeling refreshed after what was hopefully a long weekend! As I cuddled up on the couch looking at our Christmas trees all lit up, I literally started counting my blessings! Living with purposeful gratitude has been such an impactful thing for me, and I talk about my favorite way to do it in this post.

 

 

 

If you read this blog often, you know that I’m a liquid lipstick girl. I love liquid lipstick because they’re lower maintenance than a traditional lipstick, and it doesn’t kiss off on my husband, little loves, or my coffee mug. Currently, I’ve been all about my Dose Of Colors Matte Liquid Lipstick and Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick, but when I dear friend of mine gifted me with a gift basket for the holidays (how cute is that, by the way?!) that included two of the Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit Liquid Lipstick I became obsessed and had to share with you!

About Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipstick

This lipstick claims to glide on like butter but then stay put. Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick Made goes on glossy yet transforms into a high-pigmented matte finish with some serious staying power.

 

 

My Thoughts

I have tried two colors, which are both gorgeous and highly pigmented. Because these shades are both statement colors, I can’t speak to the lighter shades, but I love that I only need a thin layer applied. The color dried quickly and I have been amazed by the staying power! This would be perfect for a night out because it really does last a long time. I make my makeup work because I apply my makeup at 5 a.m and often don’t take it off until late evening, so touching this up once around lunch and then one more time if you needed to wear it in the evenings? That’s a win in my book! Matte liquid lipsticks are known for being drying, and I do find that these are drying but not more so than other liquid lipsticks. The Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipsticks are not uncomfortable to wear, and I just make sure to have my lips exfoliated before wearing these.

 

Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit in Berry Recognize 926B

 

 

Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit in Missy and Fierce 930B

 

 

My Routine

When I start my makeup I always apply a thin layer of a lip balm (these are my favorite) as a way to prep my lips. I like to wear a lip liner with my liquid lipsticks. I wear NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Red with Missy and Fierce and Rimmel London Lip Liner in Cherry Kiss with Berry Recognize.  I then get my Wet n’ Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipstick and wipe any access off of the doe foot applicator before applying a thin layer to my lips. I keep my lips parted as best I can until the lipstick dries and then apply the tiniest bit more if needed to make the application even. I reapply again around lunch (especially if I ate salad with an oil-based dressing) and again as needed.

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What is your favorite drugstore liquid lipstick? Let us know in the comments so we can share our finds! What would you like to see me review or do a tutorial on? Let me know! Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day : ) xx

 

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EMILY NOEL PALETTE REVIEW AND TUTORIAL | MAKEUP REVOLUTION X THE EMILY EDIT

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And, if you’re in the U.S.A, Happy Labor Day!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and, hopefully, are enjoying a great day off today with family!

I have been a follower of the beauty community on YouTube nearly a decade, and a consistent watcher for over six years (you may even remember before I niched my YouTube channel to Disney I dabbled in beauty content myself). I love many creators in the beauty space on YouTube, but the one I feel the most connected to, the one I put the most trust in, and the one who I believe is in it for only the best reasons, it is without any hesitation EmilyNoel83. I watched Emily (a.k.a Beauty Broadcast) announce this collaboration and I cried. I am so happy to be sharing a tutorial using The Needs Face & Eye Palette.

 

About the Palette

If there’s one palette you need, it’s this one! Revolution x The Emily Edit – The Needs Face & Eye Palette is a full-face palette created by content creator Emily Noel, aka Beauty Broadcast. Emily said: “The Needs is like the greatest hits of the brand… I’ve not seen Revolution do anything like this before and I thought it was something that was really called for… they’ve created so many great palettes, so let’s make the greatest hits from them all. This is what this is, in full face style.” A multi-tasking palette full of positivity, featuring personal shade names that mean something to Emily: “I wanted every color to have an identity.” The Needs is encased in pale pink packaging with Emily’s signature in a beautiful rose gold.

Shades

  • Courage (medium brown, bronzer and contour shade, matte finish)
  • Joy (peachy pink blush, matte finish)
  • Gratitude (creamy highlight, satin finish)
  • Kindness (cream translucent powder, matte finish) (Emily likes to use it as an under-eye powder)
  • Honesty (blush peach, satin finish)
  • Passion (dark brown, with a red shimmer)
  • Peace (peachy nude, matte finish)
  • Faith (warm brown, matte finish)
  • Hope (fudge brown, matte finish)
  • Love (cream matte finish)

 

My Thoughts

I knew I was going to love this palette because I really do just trust Emily that much. Emily could have collaborated with countless brands, and I adore her even more for picking a quality company that is a price-point that is accessible to everyone. This palette is so functional, and I know that I’ll be using it constantly. I think it’s fantastic for travel or for days when you need a quick no grab and you’re done out-the-door flawlessly palette. I love that this has enough eyeshadows to make a basic look or a more dramatic look without getting bored, and a beautiful bronzer that works great for contouring as well. I love the blush because it works with any eye look, and the highlighter has a beautiful sheen without being glittery. I think this palette would be fantastic for friends who aren’t sure what to buy, what goes together, or where to start with makeup. I think this will be one of my most recommended makeup items now and I am thrilled it isn’t limited edition.

Revolution X Emily Edit Tutorial

 

 

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Makeup Revolution X Emily Edit The Needs

Next on my list? Makeup Revolution X Emily Edit The Wants Eye Shadow Palette

 

Do you follow Emily? What is your favorite does-it-all palette? I want to know! Have a wonderful week! xx

 

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5 EASY HAIRSTYLES FOR BUSY MOMS | FEATURING KITSCH

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend! I am back from our mini getaway and am feeling the pressure of the back-to-school hustle and schedule craziness. I am the kind of woman who gets ready every day ( read more about *why* I do that here) but I am going to share a secret with you…a couple of years ago I walked my daughter into her first day of kindergarten in my favorite I-wear-every-second-I-am-home-even-in-the-summer Ugg Slippers. YUP, it happened. So, because I know that I am going to be busy turning my three Little Loves into Gap models in the mornings, I will be needing a quick routine for myself. Today I want to share 5 easy hairstyles for busy moms featuring some of my favorite hair accessories from Kitsch.

 

 

 

Why I Love Kitsch Hair Accessories

Kitsch hair accessories are typically around $8-15 depending on the accessory, but my big tip is always go to the clearance aisles at Ulta because they almost always have a ton of super cute Kitsch hair accessories for a lot less! I have been able to snag Kitsch Hair Cuffs and Hair Ties for as much as 50% off ( I even left some clearance pictures off some of my favorites so you could see).

Pretty Bobby Pin

I like to pull a few pieces of hair off my face and use these pretty pearl Kitsch bobby pins to give it a little extra style. *Tip: I do find that the Kitsch embellished bobby pins can be a little harder to open (they’re more heavy duty than regular cheapo bobby pins), so I sometimes use a regular bobby pin first and then cover it with a pretty one from Kitsch.

Bun Comb

I shared a post last fall called How-To Do a Cute Messy Bun Featuring Kitsch and it is still one of my favorite ways to make a 1 minute hairstyle look like you tried and give it a more “done” look.

Ponytail Cuff

On days when I just want a ponytail with my hair pulled out of my face, I love using this Marble Pony Cuff to give my hair a sleek and sophisticated ponytail. It is such a classy and chic look and the perfect quick hairstyle.

Bow Hair Ties

Look at your wrist, is there a hair tie around on your wrist?! Is it a pretty one?  I absolutely love these Bow Hair Ties from Kitsch because they look like a pretty bracelet and I like having one of these on my wrist when I wear my hair down because if I’m outside at a soccer game or on the walk with the Little Loves and want to get my hair off of my face. These hair ties are so beautiful and look so much better than a regular hairstyle on your arm.

Hair Coils

If you have a lot of hair like me and it ever gives you a headache to have it in a pony all day or you don’t want to put kinks in your hair (I hate doing this and then ruining my second-day hair!) I like having hair coils like these Kitsch Clear Hair Coils to pull my hair back. I don’t think these feel as tight and secure as regular hair ties (I wouldn’t run a marathon in them) and they take time to get used to looks wise, but I do like having these when I need my hair back.

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What is your favorite quick hairstyle for busy mornings? Let us know! xx

 

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7 THINGS YOU CAN DO EVERY DAY (FOR FREE) TO BE MORE BEAUTIFUL!

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Whew! We have made it to the middle of the week! I am so excited for the weekend, as always! Do you have any special plans for this weekend? Are you doing anything special for Father’s Day? Let me know in the comments!

This is a beauty blog, and I share lots of product reviews and beauty tips, but today I wanted to share something a little different. I have certain habits that I have created for myself that cost no money and I believe make myself, and anyone who chooses to apply them, and beautiful!

 

 

#1 No Screen Morning Routine

When I wake up (always on the first alarm, a life-changing habit I started thanks to The 5 Second Rule) I turn off my alarm and check the weather but then I do not check any news, emails, texts, or social media until I’ve been awake for at least 30 minutes. I like to listen to affirmations for peace, calming anxiety, and confidence on YouTube. If you’d like my picks for these, please let me know in the comments. Having this no screen rule when I first wake up helps me decide how my day starts instead of news or things others are doing, and I believe this helps my attitude for the duration of the day to be happier, and more beautiful.

#2 Get Ready

I get ready every single day which to me means I apply some makeup and do my hair every day. For some of you this may mean just some mascara or lipstick, and for others it may mean a full face, but some amount of makeup makes me feel “ready” for anything. I also do my hair, always, which is sometimes just a braid of a messy bun, and sometimes a full curl styling or straightening. I feel more confident, social, and happy when I take a few minutes to get myself ready.

#3 The Rule of Three 

When I get dressed I always try to remember the Rule of Three even on my most casual day. A tee shirt and a pair of jeans is just clothes, but if you tuck in or knot your tee, cuff your jeans, and throw on an amazing hat, necklace, or pair of shoes? It is an outfit. I try to stick to the “rule” that you  need three pieces for it to be an outfit. If you’d like me to go into more detail with this, I would be happy to do so!

#4 Journal

I am a writer and have been a writer since I was a young child, but I’ve never been good at keeping a diary or journaling. I have started many but never created habits. In the beginning of 2018 I decided to begin a gratitude journal and started writing down three things I was grateful for (ranging from simple things like coffee to major things like my marriage and my children). You can do this in any old notebook you have lying around, but a pretty  journal may be more fun to keep on your person daily. I have now switched over to The 5 Second Journal adore it so much! I highly recommend it for those of you who don’t have the time or patience for traditional journaling. By taking a few minutes to set my goals and remember what I am grateful for, I am able to give the best of myself to those around me and let go of what doesn’t matter. Being calm and less anxious helps me to feel happy and in turn, more beautiful inside and out.

#5 Eye Contact and Smile

Alright, I get it, everyone *knows* eye contact is important and smiling makes anyone more beautiful. However, until I made it a little game I play where I try to hold eye contact until the other person looks away (all of the people I know in real life reading this are going to look for it now…oh well!), I never realized how, frankly, bad most people are at eye contact. I also am a big proponent of smiling because it makes you look so confident, approachable, and if you keep smiling you actually become more positive and happy. You know when you see or meet someone with a fantastic smile? Be that person!

#6 Workout

I am a naturally slim person, but over the past two almost three years I have really focused on my strength and toning by working out five days a week. People ask me a lot what workouts I use and how I do it, but really it isn’t all that fancy. I use this mat on the floor of my bedroom and simple hand weights (5, 8, and 12lb) like these. I have an easy curl bar and these resistance bands. Some days I workout for an hour and have a fantastic workout! Other days  I have a full face of makeup on and don’t even change into workout clothes, but still do an upper or lower body workout because some is better than none. I think with working out you just need to start! You’ll never regret a workout (unless you get injured!). I also do simple cardio like walking on a high incline on our treadmill and doing some jogging. I also love to chase around the yard with our Little Loves. Working out is something I do for me as a stress release and something that makes me feel good about myself. I LOVE the way it feels to get stronger and notice muscles developing. I also do it for those around me because I am a much better wife/mother/human when I get my workouts in. Plus, working out is so good for my short and long-term health.

 

#7 Evening Routine

I think everyone should have an evening routine that they can look forward to throughout the day. It could be something like a hot bath, meditation or yoga, or journaling. My nighttime routine is a small snack like my favorite popcorn, a cup of tea, and watching a show on Netflix or YouTube. I think about this time when I feel anxious or stressed during the day, and it helps me to calm myself. I feel like a much happier person knowing I have quiet me time to look forward to and being happier makes me more beautiful.

 

What are some of your ways to make yourself feel beautiful? Do you have any tricks you could share with others?

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend! xx

 

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NEUTROGENA DEEP CLEAN 100% HYDROGEL MASK | REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We are already midway through the week–yay! I hope that your week is going fantastic so far : )

I can’t resist trying new single-use masks and when my mom (a.k.a this blogs most dedicated reader) saw the new hydrogel masks from Neutrogena picked me up a couple to try.

Neutrogena Deep Clear 100% Hydrogel Mask 

This hydrogel mask infused with seaweed extract claims to instantly sooth and refresh skin leaving it healthy looking plus purified. This mask is made from a unique 100% hydrogel material and contours to your skin and seals in the formula for optimal absorbtion to deliver clinically proven results.

My Thoughts

While I  know that it would be ideal for me to be able to relax laying down or in the tub with candles lit and music on while I’m masking, but that is not my usual with three young kids, so I LOVE that this mask has a gel consistency but seals onto my face so I can wear it while I run around with the kids. This mask is different because it comes in two pieces, which is great because it fits your face contours and around your eyes and mouth. My skin has been breaking out lately which I am sure is both hormonal and stress induced, and this felt soothing and my skin looked calmer after I wore this mask for about 25 minutes. I have another Neutrogena mask to try, and I have high hopes because I really liked this mask.

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Have you tried any hydrogel masks? Have you tried any Neutrogena skincare? Let me know!

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