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Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Because we have been quarantined for a month now I have not been wearing SPF most days because unfortunately, the weather hasn’t been very good *yet* here in Michigan. I started using a Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer that I’ve had sitting in my basket of yet-to-be-used products.

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Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer

The Perfecting moisturizer is oil-free and provides multi-functional benefits. Hyaluronic Gel hydrates and ceramides work to seal in moisture and claims to gives dewy finish.

Product Details:
• Oil-free
• Ceramides to protect
• Hyaluronic acid to hydrate
• Won’t clog pores

My Thoughts

I have been LOVING this moisturizer! It doesn’t cause breakouts and wears well under my makeup on my combo/oily skin. My biggest gripe with this moisturizer is that it does not contain any SPF, so if I wanted to wear this while not in quarantine, I would need to use a separate product for a sunscreen.

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Zo Skin Health Exfoliating Polish Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

During the quarantine, I have been enjoying my self-care routines, such as exfoliating my skin with my Zo Skin Exfoliating Polish, more than ever. Each week I shave my face, use my microdermabrasion tool PMD, and lately, I’ve added in this incredible polish by Zo Skin Health.

Zo Skin Health Exfoliating Polish

Magnesium crystals exfoliate dead skin cells to create a clear, smooth and even-toned complexion.

Why I love it

I have had these since the beginning of the year and I haven’t made a noticeable dent in it, even with weekly use. A little, tiny pea-sized amount, is all I use. I use circular motions, avoiding the eye area, on damp skin and rinse it off before continuing on to my cleanser.

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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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Nadine West Review | Spring 2020

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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 offers LIVE SCREEN PRINTING EVENTS!

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 was a decent month for me with my Nadine West unboxing. I received a pair of striped joggers that I love with a tank tucked in to give it a jumpsuit look, and think I’ll get a lot of wear out of this spring and summer. I like that they can be dressed up or down. I received a slightly wide-leg pair of black and white pants that I really like. I keep getting black and white pull-on style dress pants in these unboxings, but I do like them. I got a necklace that I love the look of, but it feels like plastic so I don’t anticipate it lasting me very long. I do love the style of the necklace, and I will wear it because I love the style of the circle and gold ball that goes through it. I got a pair of stud earrings, and I love that I am now getting studs, but this pair is lacking in quality and I don’t think I’ll wear them often. I got a bracelet that I LOVE! It is hands-down my favorite item and I put it on the day I got it. It is a nice quality gold bracelet with a pretty heart and rhinestone detail that has a drawstring style clasp that I love.

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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MILANI STAY PUT MATTE 17 HR WEAR | BEST DRUGSTORE LIQUID

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am forever in search of the best drugstore liquid eyeliner. I have a new favorite drugstore liquid eyeliner and I am excited to share it with you.

MILANI Stay Put Matte 17 Hr Wear

I love L’oreal Infallible Super Slim Eyeliner but all other affordable drugstore eyeliners I have tried have not been opaque enough and the formulas have been too dry so I have to go over the line several times. I love Kat Von D Tattoo Liner but it is too spendy for me to buy all the time since I go through it pretty quickly. The Milani Stay Put Matte 17 Hr Wear Eyeliner eyeliner has a soft felt tip applicator and is easy to apply. It is a very wet formula and I love that it is rich, pigmented color in one layer. I do find that I start in the middle of my eyelid instead of the inner corner because it is to wet otherwise I get too much color deposited near my tear duct, but a quick q-tip swipe does that. This eyeliner does wear all day without creasing or smudging. I will be repurchasing this eyeliner and absolutely recommend it.

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Thank you, as always, for reading! xx

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Saplaya K-Beauty Mask Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

In the winter months, I like to pamper my skin because all of the forced heat indoors and the harsh cold outdoors leaves even my combo/oily skin needing moisture. That, combined with my love of masking as a part of my self-care, means that in the winter I like doing single-use masks at least once a week. I have heard some people say that they have given up single-use masks because from $1-5 each you could save that money and buy a more expensive skincare item. I do agree with this thought process, and so I stick to very inexpensive single-use masks and now only use them once a week instead of several times each week. On days when I want to pamper but don’t want to use a single-use mask, I like using a scrub, my PMD microdermabrasion tool, or my The Ordinary AHA and BHA solution.

Saplaya K-Beauty Mask Review

I received several Saplaya K-Beauty Masks for Christmas from my mother-in-law and I enjoyed them all. I found them to stay well on my face whether I was relaxing in the tub *OR* running around with a mask on because, #momlife. I did find an assortment set on Amazon which I will link below, but I’ve also seen them at TJMaxx.

My Thoughts

I like masking because I notice that my skin will look brighter and feel softer for a day or so after, and my complexion definitely looks more even although these changes aren’t permanent. I also enjoy that it feels like a tiny bit of luxury on a completely ordinary day.

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Nadine West Unboxing | Affordable 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, 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

I know that the crisscross style on the top of shirts and dresses is popular, but it just isn’t for me. I think they often look great on others, but it isn’t a look I like on myself. I also don’t like cold shoulder tops anymore. So, because of that, three of the items I got in my box were immediately no-gos for me. I will say that I really love the colors of these tops and Nadine West has done a great job listening to me lately and giving me neutral colors that I love. I got a pair of thick dress pant style leggings that I love because I will be able to wear them when I want to wear leggings but still look a bit more dressy or put together. I got a pair of gold circle stud earrings that aren’t shown, but I love them because stud earrings are my everyday jewelry uniform.

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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HOW-TO STYLE BARRETTES 2020

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I might be alone here, but I don’t think so…let me know if this sounds familiar: I walk through the aisles of Ulta and my heart swells and internally (annnnd sometimes audibly) squeal when I look at all the beautiful hair accessories! Pearls, rhinestones, and bows, OH MY! So, sometimes I’ll buy them, but then find that I’m rarely reaching for them because “How the heck do I style these?” Anyone else? Well, today I am going to share with you the easiest way to wear barrettes, and the best part is you can do it with smaller, more delicate barrettes like the one I show today, OR the giant, blinged-out barrettes that are also popular right now.

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How-To Style Barrettes in 2020

Do an extreme side part (I like using a comb similar to this which I shared in this post) and then put the barrette about 1 inch above the top of your ear. EASY! I like doing this when my hair is curled OR straight.

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Have you purchased any barrettes or tried this style? Let me know in the comments of this post!

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NADINE WEST 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, my course BOUNDARY SETTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS is ON SALE for 50% off! Get it before the price goes up in 2020!

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

I was underwhelmed when I first dug into my box, but I ended up finding some incredible basics that I really love. I have been conscious over the past couple of years to buy things that are neutral and fit into my capsule wardrobe, so these basics will get a lot of use. I got a stunning gold chain necklace with a simple pearl that is very much my style, and I adore how delicate it is. A pair of linen material ankle pants with a tie waist will be used a lot in the spring and summer, and I love the way they look with a tee and a pair of loafers or sneakers. I also got a pair of black and white plaid pants, and they are the most comfortable, legging-like, buttery soft pant, but they’re dressy! WIN! I got a tee shirt dress with pockets in a rust color that will be so comfortable in the summer with a pair of white sneakers. I also got a simple burgundy v neck tee that I love for this time of year. I am such a black, brown, tan, gray, white, cream, navy…a.k.a neutral-toned gal, but I will wear some colors if they’re solids ; )

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! MERRY CHRISTMAS if you celebrate! Thank you for reading! xx

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Drunk Elephant Gift Guide 2019

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Over the past few years, I have transitioned from spending the bulk of my beauty money on makeup and the latest palettes to investing in skincare. I have spoken before about how much I enjoy Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant, but if the prices stop you before you even explore the brand, you aren’t alone! I am right there with you! I love the holiday kits for these brands because it gave me an affordable way to dip my toe in but come with large enough sizes that I can have time to see if the product is worth the splurge to me.

Drunk Elephant Precious Cargo

This kit stood out to me immediately because people LOVE Sukari BabyFacial (a 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask) and this kit comes with four deluxe size samples in addition to the BabyFacial for only $8 more. I do not have this kit, but Santa if you’re ready this, I would be thrilled ; )

This Set Contains:
– 1.69 oz/ 50 mL T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial™ 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask
– 0.1 oz/ 3 mL Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil
– 0.16 oz/ 5 mL Shaba Complex™ Firming Eye Serum
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Lala Retro™ Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

Drunk Elephant Shelf Control

I love this set because it is beautifully packaged and it takes the guesswork out of a nighttime skincare routine. This would be a WOW! factor gift for anyone on your list who appreciates high-end beauty and skincare. I also have LOVED the T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum and this is a great way to try that along with four other products for just $8 more.

This Set Contains:
– 1 oz/ 30 mL T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
– 0.27 oz/ 8 mL Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Lala Retro™ Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
– 0.16 oz/ 5 mL C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Cream

Drunk Elephant NightBright

I love this set because it makes a brand like Drunk Elephant accessible to people (myself included!) who otherwise would hesitate because of the high price-point. This is substantial enough to be a standalone gift, but it would also be a wonderful stocking stuffer or as part of a curated gift basket. I have purchased this and will purchase it again.

– 0.27 oz/ 8 mL T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum
– 0.27 oz/ 8 mL Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil

Have you tried anything from Drunk Elephant? Will you be snagging any of these for yourself or another person on your list?

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