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Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional White with LED Accelerator Light At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been meaning to whiten my teeth but beyond applying a bit of my go-to maintenance whitening gel (a STEAL at about $5) I hadn’t whitened my teeth in too long. I snagged a box of the Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional White with LED Accelerator Light At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit because I’ve had great results with the Crest Whitestrips and have been wanting to try the LED light.

LED Accelerator Light At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

Product Claims:

  • Whitens 50% better than strips alone in just three days
  • Safe on enamel using the same whitening ingredient as dentists
  • Lightweight, water resistant, disposable, handheld light weakens stains
  • #1 Dentist recommended at home whitening kit brand
  • Apply strips once daily for 60 minutes, after complete, apply the light treatment for 5 minutes to strips.

My Thoughts

I have sensitive teeth, and whenever I use a whitening product I brush my teeth with this sensitive toothpaste. The first time I used the Whitestrips for 1 hour followed immediately by 5 minutes with the LED light my teeth hurt the following day. I waited two days before trying again and then continued to whiten with the Whitestrips for 1 hour followed by 5 minutes with the LED light with no issues and no more pain. My teeth were noticeably white after one use, and significantly whiter still after only 3 uses (one-week total time). I think this kit is pricy, but it works.

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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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Nadine West | Clothing Subscription Unboxing

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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 like, but don’t love, these tops. I tend not to like tops that have a faux knot, I think they look cheap, but this one actually looks pretty legit. I may pass both of these on, though.

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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The easiest makeup hack | Concealer GAME-CHANGER

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I don’t know about you, but one thing that I’ve been rocking since the pandemic is less makeup. A lot less. But I always wear concealer, at least under my eyes. I wear foundation probably four times a year, max (2016 me wouldn’t believe this fact!) but concealer is always part of my makeup game.

You know when you’re have swirled the wand as much as possible, and even though there is still product in the tube, you can’t get it out? I’ve figured out a work-around that ensures you’ve used every last bit of product. Not only is this friendly to your wallet, but it’s all-around less wasteful. I have zero shame in this, and I’ll cut open skincare to make sure I’ve scrapped every bit of lotion or eye cream out of the tube.

Concealer GAME-CHANGER Makeup Hack

All you need is a pair of needle nose pliers (ask your dad or husband before “borrowing” them if you’re a tad more considerate than I was…). If you look at your concealer tube once you’ve taken the top off, the part that the top twists into (swirl shape where it twists) has a thin (usually clear) plastic piece that you can use needle nose pliers to remove. Remove it and be AMAZED! So.Much.Product is left and easily can be use!

If you try this, please let me know in the comments! And, if you have a beauty hack that you use, I’d love to hear it!

Have a wonderful week! xx

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Why I Only Wear Neutrals

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I wear neutrals almost exclusively. White, black, beige, gray, navy, denim, and I also consider blush and olive in the neutral category. I do not wear patterns or florals, but I do wear stripes, leopard print, plaid (buffalo check and gingham), and the occasional polka dot. But, why? Do I hate all colors? No, not at all…let me explain.

Why I Only Wear Neutrals

I love clothes, and if you could hear me in a store? “Cute. Cute. Cute! That’s cute”. But I hated not haven’t a definite style. In high school I wore the typical Abercrombie, Hollister, and American Eagle garb that was popular amongst high schoolers at the time. In college my wardrobe bounced around a lot, until I got a job at Abercrombie where we wore “core colors”. I LOVED it. What do I wear today? Navy, gray, or white. In my mid-twenties, now no longer working for Abercrombie, I bounced around and just bought whatever I thought was “cute” but didn’t really know what my style was. It was then that I decided to start figuring out more clearly what I liked, what I wanted my style to say to the world, and how to build a capsule wardrobe.

I went through my closet and pulled out anything I could sell or donate. I still do this every few months.

I now only buy neutral colors and it is a GAME CHANGER.

Why I Love Neutrals

  • Versatile
  • Timeless
  • Looks high-end (especially black. Black faux leather, black blazers even if inexpensive, look luxe)
  • You can invest (I haven’t done a lot of this yet, but if I spend $$$ on a classic piece that I’ll have forever that’s way better than on something trendy or that I won’t like in 2 years)
  • It’s so much easier to shop. I get to ignore 75% of every store or clothing section.
  • You can repeat and mix-and-match outfits easily (Once you get pictures in a floral dress, it’s far harder to repeat, no?)

Neutral Outfit Examples

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A few great neutrals on Amazon to get you started.

Do you prefer neutrals? Or are you all about color and patterns?

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Nadine West May 2020 Unboxing and 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 has a shop!

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 wasn’t a super exciting month, HOWEVER, the items I got are items I will reach for often. The joggers are buttery soft and they have already been worn several times. I love that they can be dressed up a bit or dressed down. I will most likely wear these casually, and right now they’ll get a lot of wear as we are still quarantining here. I received a gray shirt that isn’t particularly exciting, but it fits well and can be knotted or tucked easily. My favorite item this month was the black blouse with the lace sleeve details and buttons. I also got a pair of star gold-toned stud earrings that are a pretty, delicate style.

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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LUMIFY Redness Relief Eye Drops Review | Are they better than other redness drops?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I never suffered from red eyes terribly, but a few years ago I started using redness relief eye drops before special events or pictures to make the whites of my eyes POP. So, when I saw LUMIFY ads interrupting episode after episode of my Netflix-Binge nights, I decided to give it a try when I saw it on sale at my local drugstore.

LUMIFY Redness Relief Eye Drops

LUMIFY starts working in 60 seconds and lasts up to 8 hours. Lumify contains no bleach or dyes and is an FDA approved formulation. LUMIFY works by selectively targeting redness, alleviating some of the risks associated with other redness relievers, including rebound
redness, and loss of efficacy over time.

My Thoughts

I love how well this works! The difference, even on days when I don’t think my eyes look “that bad” is astounding. My mom tried is, and she is now hooked as well. I do not wear glasses or contacts and my mother wears glasses. I find that this works better than regular redness-reducing drops and definitely lasts way longer. I do not use these every day, but I use them whenever I have an event, meeting, know that I’ll have my picture taken, or when I look extra tired. I will definitely continue to purchase and use LUMIFY Redness Relief Eye Drops. I think that these are worth the few extra dollars over other redness relief drops because of the longer-lasting results and the whites of the eye are brighter with these than traditional redness relief drops like Visine.

The reviews speak for themselves! 4+ Stars three major retailers out of thousands of reviews.

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Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

The crisp fall breeze is in the air, a reminder of the approaching holiday season. I have been reaching for my Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow and think that it is the perfect gift for and makeup item to have in your beauty arsenal for festive holiday looks.

Stila Glitter & Glow Eye Shadow

This long-wearing sparkle eye shadow combines the mix of pearl and glitter to give your eyes incredible shimmer.  With its lightweight, water-infused texture, Glitter & Glow glides on effortlessly, then dries down smoothly, locking in sparkle with minimal fallout.

Why I Love It

I like to use the Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow to top off my eye looks, and adding just a bit to the center of the lid can create a gorgeous finishing touch to the look. I also love that I can use a few dabs of the liquid glitter on top of a shadow primer or base and I get a gorgeous look that is impressive looking but really only took a minute. These would be a wonderful gift and fits perfectly in a stocking. You can find them sold individually or in sets at Sephora, Ulta, or online.

My Routine

I use the doe foot applicator to dab it on the center of my lid when I am using the glitter as a finishing touch to an eye shadow look. When I am using the Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow for a quick eye look, I use an eye shadow primer or an eye shadow base like this one and then put the liquid glitter shadow on top and blend it with a synthetic eye shadow brush.

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The Perfect Wedge Sneaker | Linea Paolo Wedge Bootie

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been loving the look of the wedge sneaker, and casually keeping my eyes out for a pair for the past year or so (clearly wasn’t in a rush, was I?) because when it comes to clothes I am picky and know exactly what I like. I went to The Haven Conference (one of the BEST experiences so far for me in 2019, want to join me for the next one? Click here!) and one of the speakers (Kerry, owner of Reset Brain + Body) was rocking blush wedge sneakers that were THE ONES so naturally, I asked her about them. Today I am going to share them with you.

Linea Paolo Felicia Wedge Bootie

My favorite thing about these Linea Paolo Wedge Sneakers is that they come in so many colors and materials! You can get them in 17 different colors and materials (suede, perforated suede, or perforated leather).

About the Felicia Wedge Bootie:

  • 2 1/2″ heel; 1/2″ platform
  • 3″ shaft
  • Side zip closure
  • Leather upper and lining/rubber sole

Linea Paolo Felicia Wedge Bootie Review

What made me fall in love with this wedge bootie by Linea Paolo is the perfect blend of a sporty sneaker and a chic, beautifully made wedge bootie that can be dressed up or down. The sole is sporty, which is a cool contrast to the rest of the shoe. I am a mother of three who works from home, so while I love heels I don’t wear them on a day-to-day, so a wedge is a great option.

I opted for black perforated leather and it is a gorgeous, soft leather that had that incredible leather smell as soon as I slipped them out of the box. I wore these walking around Chicago and for a presentation for The Rising Tide Society. I love that I can wear these casually with jeans, slouchy joggers, or leggings OR dress them up with trousers, leather pants, or a dress. I am completed in love with them. The price? A little more than I typically spend (Target, I’m looking at you, come out with your own version of these) but they’re so well-made and compliment generating that I think they’re worth it.

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AFFORDABLE CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION | NADINE WEST REVIEW

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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). 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 purple cold-shoulder sweater, an olive and white striped cold-shoulder top, a white top with beautiful lace detail, a pair of shiny purple leggings, a pair of plaid pants, a sky blue floral dress, a black pendant necklace, a pair of gold and silver hoops, and a gold bracelet. 

 

Did I Keep It?

This month I only kept a couple of items. I love the material of the purple sweater, and it’s actually the same material and color as a sweater that I received in a Nadine West Box a few months back, but I am not into the cold-shoulder trend much anymore, so I’m not sure how often I’ll wear this. I love olive green and I love stripes, so I wish that it was a plain top and not cold-shoulder, because again I don’t think I’ll reach for it in my closet. The purple leggings are not workout leggings, but I think they’ll be nice to wear hanging around the house. I LOVE the dress so much, it is perfect for brunch or attending my daughters dance recital, but let me be real, real I was too cold to try it on! I love it though! So cute. I love plaid, and I think a neutral plaid pant would be super cute, but the plaid pants that came aren’t in my color palette and I don’t like the way they fit. I don’t care for the earrings or the bracelet this month, but the necklace is very cute and something I’ll wear often. Overall, this wasn’t a great month for me for 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 maxi dresses for spring, too.

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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