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The BEST Light Coverage Brightening Concealer | elf Flawless Brightening Concealer

July 18, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It’s summer and I am wearing very little makeup. I’ve switched up my concealer to the elf Flawless Brightening Concealer.

elf Flawless Brightening Concealer

About the Product

Hyaluronic Acid – helps provide hydration by locking in moisture and reducing water loss resulting in a plumped up, bouncy complexion.
Vitamin C – Antioxidant that helps brighten and rejuvenate the skin.

Luminosity is a click away! Create a brightened, flawless complexion with a flick of a pen. Use this buildable, brightening concealer to highlight all over your face. This luxurious but lightweight formula brightens and highlights your key features. Infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, this formula works to conceal uneven skin tones.

All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All skincare is also free from sulfates.

My Thoughts

I love the clickable pen and I love that it isn’t thick or heavy for summer. I put it where I have undereye darkness and a bit on the outside corners of my eye. I use a brush to pat the concealer in and then like to set it with a pink powder. I wear Fair 10C

Have you tried this concealer?

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My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks | N Sale 2022

July 11, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

The Norstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is going on now (depending on your tier) and I’ve never shopped it before. Today I want to share a few of the items I am loving, and this isn’t a list of all the amazing things (there are incredible fashion influencers doing that so so well) but a list of some of the items that are actually on my wishlist. I won’t buy all of these, but hopefully, when my tier opens I can snag at least one.

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wishlist

*NOTE* Some of these items are currently sold out but they do re-stock as the different tiers open.

Public access is July 15-31st. Early access ends July 14th.

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Arched Mirror | Amazon Find

June 27, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have an office. This is huge. And I have to decorate it. I started with an arched mirror. I LOVE the anthropology mirror [me and apparently, everyone else, maybe I’ll get over it before we buy our next home] but for my office at our Gumseat Productions shop, I knew it was time for a mirror. Let me explain.

I create social media content for a living, and I’m taking a larger role in our screen printing and embroidery business, so having a large mirror that I can use to film reels for social media tips, fashion styling, and business content. I didn’t want to spend a lot but wanted something that looked nice and would function well. I read alllllllll the reviews on affordable arched mirrors and I am so happy with what I ended up with.

Amazon Arched Gold Full Length Mirror

I love that this mirror is full length, can be mounted (has D rings), or stands very well with the folding stand that has an anti-slip mat.

Do you have a full-length mirror? What’s your home decor style?

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How-To Wear a Jumpsuit | Jumpsuit Styling

June 20, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am currently in the chaos of our move and I wore a jumpsuit the other day because most things are in boxes scattered all over our new bedroom floor and it was easy to grab a one-piece and toss it on. I received multiple compliments on it, which was nice especially because I felt anything but put together.

How-To Wear a Jumpsuit | Jumpsuit Styling

Jumpsuits are wonderful because they can be dressed up or down. I wear the same jumpsuits with casual sandals, heels, and sneakers. I will link a few of my favorites below!

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Olive Heartloom Jumpsuit (similar to mine, mine is also Heartloom)

Black Lulus Wideleg Jumpsuit

Brown Abercrombie Jumpsuit (I have this and love it)

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We moved…saying goodbye to our house

June 13, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Yesterday we said goodbye to our first house. The house where we brought all of our kids home. The house where our kids grew up. The house where we grew up. We bought it straight out of college, and now 11 1/2 years later, we say goodbye. Our starter home, that we’ve finally outgrown. Home doesn’t stay with the house, it goes with the people in it. But goodness we’ll miss it.

How many times have you moved?

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The NEW French Manicure is the Same but Different | 2022 French Manicure

June 6, 2022 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

In high school, at an inexpensive mall nail salon, I got my first manicure. It was 2002, so what do you think I got? A french manicure with airbrushed tips, of course. And now, in 2022, the french manicure is back and it’s the same but different.

The NEW French Manicure is the Same but Different | 2022 French Manicure

So, what’s the new style? It’s almost anything you want that is a bit different than the old classic. Colored tips, reverse french, embellished tips, or what I did which is the white french bordering the entire nail edge as opposed to only the tip.

My nails were done at a salon. My nails are a gel full set. I do still use my gel manicure kit for doing my own pedicures.

Have you tried this style? What do you think?

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Towel Terrycloth Summer | Summer 2022 Trends

May 23, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Back in high school, I had a few items in towel terrycloth and I adored them. I’ve bought my daughter swim coverups in terrycloth over the years because I’ve always loved it so much, and I was so happy to see that it’s back in style for grownups. Today I will share a few of the towel terry pieces I’m loving and the one I picked up.

Towel Terry Cloth Summer 2022

C&C California Terry Polo (my pick!)

Gap Towel Terry Vacay Shirt

Have you tried the terrycloth trend yet this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Crayon Review

May 16, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I’m all about the no-makeup makeup, especially in the warmer months. I received a deluxe size sample of the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Color Eye Crayon in Strapless as a birthday gift from Sephora and today I want to review it for you. It’s a cream shadow that dries to a powdery feel.

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Crayon Review

If you want a fast makeup routine for the summer, this is your answer for eye makeup. I love it because I can apply it without a brush to my lid and then I like to do a bit on my lower lash line and it’s firm enough that it isn’t messy but soft enough that it doesn’t tug the delicate skin around my eyes. I use this synthetic brush to lightly blend the edges so there aren’t any harsh lines. Some days I then take a shadow brush and put a bit of a shimmery eye shadow on top, focusing on the center of the lid, and some days I only wear the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick.

Have you tried a shadow stick?

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My Favorite Bodysuits + Why I Love Them

May 9, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you tried a bodysuit yet? Are you wondering if you should? If you would like it? Or why you might want to try them? I still vividly remember in 2009 seeing one come through the stockroom at Hollister and being confused as to why a leotard was in the boxes, but jokes on me because I love them. I’ve been wearing bodysuits regularly for a few years now, and today I want to share my favorites with you.

Why I Love Bodysuits

Bodysuits are awesome because they don’t crease if you wear them under blazers or jackets as a tank or t-shirt would, and you don’t have to constantly tuck them in. Yes, it’s true that it does take a bit longer to use the bathroom but I find the tradeoff worth it. I prefer thong bodysuits, which all but one I have tried have been and I think is more common than a cheeky-cut.

My Favorite Bodysuits

I have several bodysuits from Abercrombie, one from Hollister, one from Express, and one from Target. My favorite brand for bodysuits that I have tried is hands-down Abercrombie.

The Best Abercrombie and Fitch Bodysuits

Seamless Rib Fabric Scoopneck Bodysuit in Orange

If you’re only going to get one bodysuit, this is my favorite. I love that it is ribbed because the seamless bodysuits (which I will talk about in a minute) are stunning but the rib is less likely to pill or snag. I got the orange color, which is a beautiful light and I am a neutral gal who thinks that this passes as a neutral.

Double-Layered Seamless Fabric Square Neck Bodysuit

The double-layered seamless bodysuits are incredible. They are so smooth, they hold you in, and I don’t need to wear a bra with them. I do wear nipple covers. I do wash these on delicate in a laundry bag and hang them to dry because I do find them more likely to pill.

Double-Layered Seamless Fabric Corset Bodysuit

One-Shoulder Essential Bodysuit in Brown

I am *here* for the one-shoulder making a comeback (Shoutout to my mom for letting me wear these at 14 which I absolutely rocked to school with a zip-up track jacket over it). This bodysuit is not double-lined, hence the lower price (compared to other Abercrombie bodysuits). I wear it with the best strapless bra ever by Soma.

Long-Sleeve Seamless Mockneck Bodysuit

This is on clearance and in limited sizes but there are other similar ones on their website. It is PERFECT under blazers, and cardigans.

The Best Basic Bodysuit from Express

Body Contour Scoop Neck Bodysuit

If you need one bodysuit that can be worn alone, as a layer, dressed up, and dressed down this is it. It’s beautiful, holds you in while still being comfortable, and comes in so many color ways.

The Best Affordable Bodysuit from Target

Double Scoop Bodysuit

If you’re on a budget but want to see if you like the look of a bodysuit, I suggest this one. It doesn’t suck you in as much as the pricier options, but it still offers other benefits of the bodysuit such as avoiding the need to tuck in or flatten out fabric wrinkles. This is a bikini cut bodysuit, and while I prefer a thong cut this isn’t uncomfortable to wear. I love the line A New Day from Target for basic tanks and this bodysuit is no exception.

Have you tried any bodysuits? I’d love to hear which ones in the comments!