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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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What is your favorite concelaer? Do you have a drugstore favorite?

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

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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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Turban Knot Headband | How-To Wear It

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A trend that I’ve seen on the pages of Harper’s Bazaar, on the runways, and (the most relatable and attainable of them all) on the tables of my local Target.

How-To Wear Turban Headbands

The turban-style headband or turband (get it?) reminds me of the 1960’s images of Elizabeth Taylor in the 1960s. I opted to pick a neutral camel colored velvet headband to ease myself into the style, but I had so much fun and felt so chic in this, I’d like to add a few more of the gorgeous jewel tone styles to my fall and winter wardrobe. I would suggest starting with a smaller knot, like the one in my photo, and a neutral color. I received a lot of compliments, and it is a great “third piece” to add to any outfit.

Why I Love Turban Headbands

Because I prefer to dress in a “capsule” wardrobe (if you’d like me to do a post on my capsule wardrobe let me know in the comments) I appreciate on-trend pieces like a headband that I can add to the staples I reach for daily. I love that this style is accessible to everyone without a big investment, with headbands starting at less than $10 each.

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Too Faced Damn Girl Mascara Review

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In the summer one of my go-to looks is “no-makeup makeup” with bare eyelids but big lashes. I got a deluxe size sample of the new Too Faced Damn Girl and want to share my thoughts with you today.

About the Too Faced Damn Girl Mascara

This mascara is being compared to the Better Than Sex mascara by Too Faced which is an OG in the beauty community and is still extremely popular. Jared Blandino, the cofounder of Too Faced Cosmetics, said that the Damn Girl mascara is made with two unique pigments (one an opaque, creamy black, the other a sheer, glossy texture) that combine to create a super dark result and the melting waxes that fuse together to make it easier to layer.

My Thoughts

I do like Better Than Sex mascara by Too Faced, but it isn’t my favorite mascara. I also think that the L’Oreal Lash Paradise is a good enough dupe for the Better Than Sex that I buy it instead. I heard that a lot of people think, “Damn Girl this wand is TOO big” when they look at the Damn Girl wand, but because I have large eyes and long lashes, I don’t personally have this issue. I LOVE that this doesn’t clump and holds a curl for me all day. The Damn Girl mascara gave me great length, so much so that my lashes touched my skin and I had a little smudge, so I am anxious for when they release the waterproof version. All in all, yes I like this mascara but it isn’t changing my world. My “holy grail” mascara for when I want intense lashes is still the Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2.

Have you tried the Too Faced Damn Girl mascara? What is your favorite high-end mascara? What is your favorite drugstore mascara? Are you into waterproof or regular? Let us know in a comment!

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AFFORDABLE CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION BOX | NADINE WEST UNBOXING

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope you’ve been having a great summer! I did something exciting with my husband which is a FULLY OPEN DISNEY INSPIRED DISNEY SMALL SHOP! AH! Let me know what you think!

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for well over a year 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 great box for me! I got two pairs of shorts that I love, one olive pair that is ridiculously comfortable and I love the way they look with a cotton tank tucked in. I also got a pair of blush-colored shorts with white striped that look beautiful with a white or blush colored tank. I got a burgundy shirt with lace short sleeves that is pretty, but the neutral-loving girl in me knows I won’t gravitate to it often. I got an orangey-red and white striped dress that I LOVE because it is super stretchy, comfortable, and flattering but I wish it was a color I liked a bit better on myself. I prefer blue-toned red and of course, navy or black would have worked well for my color preferences. If you like that dress on me, let me know and if you think I should pass on it, let me know. My FAVORITE item in the box is a pair of nautical vibe pants that are white with blue pinstripes that flare out at the ankle. I wore them with a blue halter tank top (*similar). I also received a few floral items, but I prefer dots, stripes, or solids. I also did not like the jewelry I got this month.

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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