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Nadine West | Affordable Clothing Haul

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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 typically DO NOT like tops that have a faux knot, however, this one hits beautifully and looks super cute with high and mid waist jeans. I also have many pairs of cubic zirconia studs, but none with cold like this. I am currently wearing my favorite Made By Mary gold-filled “live in” hoops (seriously, if you don’t have these WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? I sleep, shower, run…live in them!)

Nadine West Final Thoughts

I very, very rarely like the pants that I get sent. I like the tops quite often, and have found some closet staples. I would much prefer to recieve less pieces of higher 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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How-To Wear a Bucket Hat in 2021 | The Bucket Hat is Back!

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Yes, the bucket hat is back. And, it isn’t just for Gen-Z! If you’re a millennial like me, you can rock it again, and do it better than you did in 1998. I remember thinking that my brown Adidas bucket hat was the coolest accessory, ever (it likely wasn’t, but I owned it and that is half the battle). I should ask my mom if she has pictures of this…goodness knows I wore it enough. If she finds them should I share them or burn them?… But, the bucket hat is back in a big way. Hats are one of my favorite accessories, and today I want to share with you my favorite way to incorporate the bucket hat in a wearable, classy way.

Let’s be real, not much was cuter than Britney in a bucket hat in Crossroads. I still love that movie. #FreeBritney

How-To Wear a Bucket Hat in 2021

I found a wool bucket hat by the brand A New Day from Target. This hat is pale, blush pink, and features a grosgrain ribbon and a small gold detail. I loved it, so much, and when I wore it for a picture on my Instagram, everyone else loved it too. I found several similar styles on Amazon that are also fantastic.

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Bath Bombs For the Shower?! | De-Stress Spa Shower Tablets by Smith & Vandiver

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And, most importantly, Happy 6th Birthday Sully! I love you so!

Do you miss out aromatherapy treatments, like bath bombs, because you prefer to shower? Or, are you like me and enjoy baths but also want to have a little extra pampering during your showers? GIRL! BOY! I found our answer! Or, actually my mom did. Each year for Christmas my mom gets me some self-care goodies like bath bombs, face masks, and lotions, each Christmas and this year she included Aromatherapaes De-Stress Spa Shower Tablets.

Smith & Vandiver De-Stress Spa Shower Tablets

The box comes with 6 individually wrapped aromatherapy tablets for the shower. These tablets are a mix of neroli, said to be helpful for anxiety, and chamomile, known for being calming and soothing, essential oils.

To Use: Place a tablet onto your shower floor or shelf where it gets wet but is not the main water stream. As it fizzes the aroma from the essential oils is released into the shower and bathroom space.

I love these and think they’d make a great gift tucked into a stocking, easter basket or care package.

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How-To Take Your Own Christmas Card Photos| Tips and Shop Our Style

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

If you’re finding yourself reading this on December 7th and clutching your pearls because oh [insert explicit word here] you are behind and all the mini sessions you saw on Facebook are booked and you can’t hit up JCP because #COVID, I’ve got you.

Stephan and I have done DIY Christmas card photoshoots for years, and this started out because we financially couldn’t justify hiring a photog, and because I’m married to a graphic designer [ praise!], I’ve always been able to avoid spending $$ on card design.

Today I am going to show you the very simple, not fancy, way that we got a holiday photo that has folks texting me asking what tree farm and photographer did our photos.

How-To Take Your Own Christmas Card Photos

What You’ll Need

-Camera [don’t have a DSLR? No prob! Use an iPhone!]

-Tripod that fits your camera/iPhone

-Cute Christmas jammies or clothes

-Location, preferably outdoors

-Photo editing app [Lightroom, Afterlight, Colorstory, etc]

-Discount code for card website [Shutterfly, Walgreens, Paper Culture, etc] ;]

Instructions

Step 1-

Get yourself in your holiday best, or be like us a rock matching jammies, and head to an outdoor spot. We have done this in our yard, but the last two years we have combined this with our trip to the local tree farm and take our picture before we cut down the Kwapis Family Christmas Tree.

Step 2-

Set up your phone and tripod. *Pro-Tip: Look up and practice the auto-timer beforehand so you aren’t scrambling when people are cold, the dog is barking, or the baby is crying! Get everyone in position [it helps to have a plan for this, look up Pinterest inspo ahead of time], and don’t be afraid to take A TON of pictures before selecting one.

Step 3-

Don’t fret *too* much about lighting. You can use an app on your phone [free ones are totally fine, if you like my vibe you are essentially going to up the brightness, but not so much so that everyone is so blown out that you can’t make it out. You want a glow but not a halo, amiright?] LISTEN TO ME! I am married to a graphic designer with photoshop, illustrator, and ALL THE THINGS but I edit our darn photo on my phone! You can, too. I use a preset I got as a gift, but even just bumping the brightness and vibrance will give you a more professional and trendy look. Get the photo how you like it and email it to yourself.

Step 4-

Order photos! I am *thrifty* [cheap?] about this and order 4×6 prints on Walgreens with a coupon code. But I’m lucky and have a husband who can make me the card I want. If you don’t have that, no worries! Just upload the photo to the card company of your choice, pick a card, and order that way.

Step 5-

Send out snail mail joy!

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JUST FAB | A BETTER USE FOR YOUR JUSTFAB CREDIT

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been a member of JustFab for years and to tell you the truth? It’s sometimes a love/hate. The shoes are SO cute, my favorites are the boots, and I typically have great luck with fit and comfort. I set up reminders on my phone, and *almost* always remember to skip the month, so I end up purchasing only about 4 times each year. I do get frustrated when I have a credit from months I forget to skip and get charged (valued at $39) and can’t use it towards more expensive items or use it for a less expensive item. I have noticed lately that the shoes I like are either $10 more or less than that value. I won’t sugarcoat it, that is annoying. HOWEVER, because of this, I have found several sweaters over the last year that I love, and today I want to share my current favorite with you.

JustFab Chunky Braided Turtle Neck

Why I Love It

The Chunky Braided Turtle Neck is comfortable, and a classic look. I love a good chunky cream or white sweater because even with a simple ponytail and no makeup on, it looks polished and chic. This sweater isn’t cropped, but it hits just at the top of my high rise jeans so it isn’t a lot of bulky fabric if I want to tuck in the front.

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NADINE WEST CLOTHING BOX REVIEW | OUTFIT SUBSCRIPTION BOX

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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, a BABY-STEP SOCIAL MEDIA KIT.

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 box wasn’t a great one for me, however, the pair of pants that I got I LOVE! I know it would take me a lot of hunting to find a pair of black pants that have the tortoise buttons, great ankle length, and perfect peach [booty!] fit.

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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Nadine West Clothing Box Review | Outfit Subscription Box

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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, a BABY-STEP SOCIAL MEDIA KIT.

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 post shares two unboxings. I really love the jewelry pieces, an opal necklace and a beautiful cuff bracelet. I got a pair of leggings that is very opaque and will work well for both workouts and athleisure wear. The tie waist, pull-on style pants are comfortable but not something that I see myself wearing often because I already have many similar pairs. I recieved a beautiful orange top that I wish was a bit more of a rust color, and because the color is a little brighter than I prefer I think I will pass it along to a friend.

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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NEW Freeman Hot Cold Mask Review | My new FAVORITE?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are enjoying a nice long weekend if you are here in the U.S! Here in the midwest we are experiencing quick temp drops as we head into fall, and I have a 2-in-1 mask by Freeman Beauty called Hot Cold Mask to share with you today.

This 2-in-1 mask from Freeman Beauty offers a HOT mask and a COLD mask
HOT: A heating cleansing mask to help unclog pores. Draw out impurities for a cleaner pores with this self-heating mask. This mask contains moroccan lava clay refreshes skin for a radiant glow.
COLD: A cooling hydration mask for tired skin. You can quench and soothe your skin with this cool, hydrating gel mask. This mask contains cucumber to balance the skin.

My Thoughts

I absolutely LOVE the self-heating HOT mask! It is hot upon application, but it doesn’t continue to get hot or get uncomfortable hot. It is just hot enough to feel like it’s working to help the pores open up. I liked that I was able to massage it into the skin and then only needed to leave it on for 3-5 minutes because that is sometimes all the time I can find for a mask when life gets hectic! The cooling side did give an initial cooling sensation that is especially appreciated in the warmer months, or if I’ve just worked out. I don’t set timers for my mask (do you? Comment below…) and just go by “feel” (risky, I know!) and I was able to feel after about 10 minutes when this mask lost it’s cooling feel. I washed both masks off with a warm washcloth and found them to come off easily. This mask is my new favorite! I love that it is 2-in-1 and it gives me an easy way to make sure I mask at least twice/week.

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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.

Before we dig in, a little housekeeping, I now offer social media coaching as well as social media management.

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 post shares two unboxings. I really love the jewelry pieces, an opal necklace and a beautiful cuff bracelet. I got a pair of leggings that is very opaque and will work well for both workouts and athleisure wear. The tie waist, pull-on style pants are comfortable but not something that I see myself wearing often because I already have many similar pairs. I recieved a beautiful orange top that I wish was a bit more of a rust color, and because the color is a little brighter than I prefer I think I will pass it along to a friend.

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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SAPLAYA ANTI-AGING COLLAGEN FACE MASK | K-BEAUTY MASK REVIEW

AUGUST 17, 2020 & LEAVE A COMMENT (Edit)

Hi there! Happy Monday!

If I would have told you a year ago you’d be rocking a face-mask every time you leave your house in a year would have you believed me? Probably not, but here we are. I have been masking (the beauty kind, I mean) more regularly because wearing the masks out and about, especially in the hot summer months, has caused my face to need a little extra TLC. My favorite masks to wear in the summer are sheet masks because there is no washing or scrubbing it off, no waiting for it to harden, and no mess! I also love how cooling they feel. *Tip: Pop a sheet mask in the fridge before you use it! It feels wonderful after a hot day.

Saplaya Anti-Aging Collagen Face Mask

I felt that my skin looked brighter immediately after using this and it made my skin calm down after a hot day wearing a mask. Do I think that this mask had anti-aging benefits? I’m not sure, because I haven’t used it regularly, but I do think that it is a nice face mask that felt great on my skin. This mask wasn’t a “must” but it was nice and also affordable!

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PACKING CUBES | WHY YOU NEED THEM

AUGUST 10, 2020 & LEAVE A COMMENT (Edit)

Hi there! Happy Monday!

As you read this I am sitting at my family lake cottage and hopefully offline. I wrote this amidst packing for a family of five. Mamas, you *know* what I’m talking about. WOOF. One of my pet peeves is living out of a suitcase [ I unpack and organize. ALWAYS.] and packing cubes have changed my packing game.

Why You NEED Packing Cubes

Packing cubes didn’t sound any better than large zip locks to me and I didn’t want to take the plunge. But they are so good and save so much space. No more wrinkled, not being able to see what’s clean vs. what’s dirty mess. They are worth the small investment and the entire trip run more smoothly.

My Routine

I pack an outfit for every person for every day of the trip (including underwear and socks) and a couple of extra outfits. I pack a “dinner” outfit for everyone if applicable. I pack everyone a sweatshirt and a pair of jeans for cool evenings and mornings. I pack each person two swimsuits so one can dry while the other is being worn. Everyone gets pajamas, a jacket, and typically sandals and sneakers. I pack outfits for each person in one cube. I pack socks and underwear in one cube. I pack pajamas for the kids in one cube and me in another (husband isn’t a PJs guy, but he gets joggers and basketball shorts). I have a cube for my bras. I also have toiletries in a bag. I take a giant mesh laundry bag (ala college) for the dirty laundry.

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Do you use packing cubes? Or do you just toss everything in and pray? Let me know in a comment!

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SUNLESS TANNER REMOVER AND B.TAN SUNLESS TANNING LINE REVIEW

AUGUST 3, 2020 & LEAVE A COMMENT (Edit)

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It may be August now, (how?! Summer is flying, even in quarantine) but we still have plenty of summer days left to flaunt a gorgeous summer glow. I am extremely fair, and religious about my SPF, but I do like to use sunless tanning products. I found b.tan products at my local Walmart this summer, and the first thing to catch my eye was sunless tanner eraser and I’ve had enough self-induced-botched-tanning-jobs to have that tossed into my cart REAL QUICK. I also have tried their sunless tanning mitt, and sunless tanning foam, so today I want to share my thoughts with you.

b.tan tan go away tan eraser

I was pumped to try this! It is described as a way to remove sunless tanner before it fades naturally (do people do this? not I…) but my hope was that it would correct those awkward mistakes I get with an obvious streak of color. AND IT DOES! Listen, I am not saying it is perfect, but it helps fade and blend far better than lemon juice or whitening toothpaste (like I said, I’ve suffered many sunless tanning blunders). A tiny bit goes a long way, so I love that I now have this in my sunless tanning toolkit.

b. tan forever + ever self-tanning mousse

I *LOVE* this stuff! It is about $10, which is a couple dollars more than my previous favorite Banana Boat Sunless Tanner, but a bottle of it lasts me for weeks so it ends up being more affordable. Also, it dries very quickly! I did initially use too much and had it get on my white sheets (whoops, sorry Hubster!) but it washed right out. This did stain my hands horribly, which is why I ended up grabbing a mitt (see below), but the staining did give me a chance to try the sunless tanning eraser and it worked GREAT!

b tan i dont want tan on my hands tan mitt

This is BY FAR the nicest tanning mitt I’ve ever used! The whole outer mitt is plush, not plastic or easy to tear. It is easy to wash also, but because it is so plush, soft, and thick it does take a day to line-dry, but because I typically tan every 2-3 days this works well for me.

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HOW-TO PICK FAMILY PICTURE OUTFITS |2020

JULY 27, 2020 & LEAVE A COMMENT (Edit)

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Last week we got family pictures taken (finally. legit the last time we did our youngest who is 5.5 was in the womb) and I was asked several times on my Instagram how I selected our outfits, so today I am going to share my process.

How-To Pick Family Picture Outfits

1-Pick your own outfit first

Now, stay with me here. I knew that I wanted to feel confident and comfortable, so I wanted something that I felt that I could take truly happy, candid, and beautiful pictures in that I wasn’t sucking in, worried about wrinkling, or feeling less than my best in. If it’s engagement pictures or couple pictures, you can focus on your heels or your posture, but with family pictures and young kids? I knew if I picked something that would cover all my bases, I could build the rest of the family’s outfits around that I picked a Blush dress from Lucy Avenue.

2-Figure out a color palette

Once you have your outfit, you can pick your color palette. Once I knew that I was wearing a blush dress I decided that the boys all had soft blues that would coordinate well with the dress and this left me to find something for our daughter.

3-Have a “pop” of pattern or color

It isn’t 1998 and we aren’t at a mall photo studio. (Fun fact? Stephan and I got our “engagement” pictures at the mall because we were young and broke. Some could argue that we are still young and broke…joking, ish!) Gone are the days of all white shirts and jeans. It can be scary, but having one person rock plaid, a statement piece like a hat, faux fur for textrue, or a floral print that coordinates with the colors of the other outfits looks great! Just don’t get too busy or too “matchy-matchy”. I was having a rough time finding Hailey something, and ended up finding a jumpsuit at Walmart for less than $10 that was a butterfly floral print, so yes I got lucky.

4-Plan shoes, accessories, and makeup

HURRAY! You’ve laid all the clothing pieces on the bed and you’re happy with the result. The hardest part is over! Now, accessories! Try to not let this be an afterthought. I planned all of my jewelry (I love rings in photos, ladies! They look so good) and picked shoes that I wouldn’t be sinking into the dirt or twisting my ankle in while holding my kids. I wore more makeup than I typically wear in the summer especially, and I do suggest wearing makeup a *bit* heavier than your normal look in photos.

5- Pack extra clothes. Trust me

Put the clothes on just before the pictures, and grab a back-up for anyone who spills or isn’t reliably potty trained. You’ll feel much more relaxed and less tense knowing you have this option.

6- Know your angles and have fun!

I know which “laugh” pose looks naturally and which one makes me look like a hyena. I know my favorite “side”. I know what makes my kids smile. I saved a few inspiration ideas on a Pinterest board and wasn’t afraid to speak up when there were a few pictures I wanted.

Our photographer, Celeste Lovely Photography, is INCREDIBLE! If you’re local, check her out!

Did you find this post helpful? If so, please share! How often do you get family pictures taken? Let me know in a comment!

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NADINE WEST UNBOXING AND REVIEW 2020

JULY 20, 2020 & LEAVE A COMMENT (Edit)

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.

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!

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This wasn’t a great box for me, and while I got some beautiful pieces they were patterns, florals, and bright colors which aren’t my style. I did get a pair of super comfortable sweater material joggers that I can’t wait to wear this fall. I also got my favorite necklace I’ve ever got in a box! It is a gold disk with a tiny cubic zirconia stone. I love delicate jewelry and this one looks like nice quality and I know I will wear it often. I also got a pair of gold circle studs with silver druzy raw stones that I actually already have a pair that are nearly identical, but I love them so much that I am excited to have a backup pair. *DRESS SHOWN FROM TARGET SHOP IT HERE.

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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FREEMAN BEAUTY DAY AND NITE FACE MASK | 2 IN 1 MASK REVIEW

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I love doing face masks both for my skincare and for my self-care. Having a fun mask to look forward to at the end of a long day keeps my spirits up and is a great way to pamper myself and doing it multiple times a week helps my overall mental health.

Freeman Beauty Day Nite Mask

I love Freeman Beauty single-use masks because they’re affordable and I do notice a difference in my skins overall look an feel when I use masks a couple of days each week. I was drawn to this mask because it is a 2-in-1 mask with a “Day” purifying mask + cleanser AND “Nite” calming gel mask.

My Thoughts

I used the calming gel mask first because I enjoy using masks in the evenings when I take a bath for part of my evening routine. It felt nice on my skin, and as with most gel masks my skin tone looked even and my overall complexion looks brighter after masking. I used the purifying mask the next day in the afternoon and also found that my skin looked bright and firm after using it. I did like it, however, avoided anywhere near my eye area because as soon as I started applying it that my eyes began to tear up, and I don’t usually have particularly sensitive eyes. I wouldn’t use this mask if your eyes are very sensitive. I had a little bit of the purifying mask + cleanser leftover so I saved it for the next morning to try as a cleanser, and I did like it for that but wouldn’t find it practical to use as a cleanser on a regular basis. Overall I really loved that this one single-use mask actually got me 3 different uses and experiences. I would buy this again and hope Freeman Beauty makes more masks like this.

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