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Baby Bum Product Review | Spread The Love

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you, as always, for being here and reading! I received a complementary set of the new Baby Bum line from Sun Bum from Influenster for review, and was very excited to try it out because I have loved Sun Bum products for years. As always, all opinions are my own and I will never accept money in exchange for a positive review. This post is not sponsored.

 

 

 

About Baby Bum

The Baby Bum line is plant based, hypoallergenic, pediatrician tested, and boasts being both dye free and paraben free. The Baby Bum line from Sun Bum is formulated for children and those with sensitive skin.

First Impressions

I absolutely love the packaging, it is similar to the Sun Bum line in it’s simplicity and I love the soft, neutral colors. I love the light coconut smell from the natural fragrance in the Shampoo & Wash and the Everyday Lotion.

My Thoughts

My middle child, Connor, has very sensitive skin and suffers with eczema that varies in intensity but it always present. I was excited to try Shampoo & Wash for him because he can only use very gentle shampoo and soap. I liked the foaming for cleansing his body, but found that I had to use more on the hair to get the lather I wanted. Connor had no reactions to the Shampoo & Wash, and I am also glad to have the Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen sample on hand in my purse for his sensitive skin in the summer. My oldest, Hailey, enjoys the Everyday Lotion, and has proudly used it after her showers to “test it for mom”. Hailey reported that the lotion, “felt like lotion” but rubbed in well and quickly absorbed into the skin. My favorite product of the Baby Bum line is the Coconut Balm which is a coconut oil infused with Tiare flower petals to keep the skin moisturized. I have been using the coconut balm on the backs of my hands and focused on areas where I need a little moisture.

Worth It?

The price for most of these products in full size is about $10, and is comparable to other nicer baby and kid lines like Honest Company, Aveeno, and Burts Bees.

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Baby Bum Shampoo & Wash

Baby Bum Spectrum SPF 50

Baby Bum Everyday Lotion

Baby Bum Coconut Balm

 

I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! xx

 

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STYLE SUBSCRIPTION BOX | NADINE WEST CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are having a great start to your week : ) I have shared my outfits from Nadine West before on my blog (read the posts here, here, here, and here), and I have been wearing the items from my last several boxes a ton lately, so I was so excited to receive a new box in the mail from them. 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!

My Outfit

This month I received a beautiful floral top that has a lace-up front, a gray and white cardigan sweater, a blue and black check belted tunic, a pair of olive leggings, a cuff bracelet, a delicate necklace, and a pair of beautiful dangle earrings.

Did I Keep It?

Yes! I was immediately draw to the floral lace-up top and wore it the next day! I absolutely love that shirt, and think it will become a go-to this season. I also love the earrings, they’re different than anything else I have, and I love the delicate details. The tunic is different than anything else I have, but I love wearing plaids and I also love tops that make leggings as pants acceptable, so that one is also a win for me. The gray and white open cardigan isn’t something that seems super exciting, but it’s really flattering on and a perfect basic for when I want something comfortable that still looks cute. I wore the necklace and really love it, I have been very into delicate pieces and love the bit of blue in the necklace to bring out my blue eyes. I don’t wear bracelets or watches as often in the winter because my arms are almost always covered in layers (brrr, Michigan is cold!), but I think the bracelet will be *perfect* for dressing up tanks and tees in the summer.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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FOOT PEELING MASK? | FOOT PEELING SHOES BY TONY MOLY

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have made it to hump day! I am so happy to be mid-way through the week! Do you have any fun weekend plans? Let me know in the comments!

 

 

I absolutely adore face masks, and I tend to mask at least two or three times each week, but until last night I had never attempted a foot mask. I was in Ulta last week grabbing a few essentials (which I got for FREE thanks to my Ultamate Rewards!) and the little display of add-on tempting goodies by the que caught my eye as usual and I ended up grabbing the Changing Magic Foot Peeling Shoes by Tony Moly.

Tony Moly Foot Peeling Shoes Claims

Tony Moly’s Foot Peeling Shoes can be used to make your feet feel smooth. I had to laugh at “Steps that can transform an average-looking woman into an attractive lady” printed on the package. This liquid based foot care product removes keratin. These peeling shoes contain AHA extract which comes from apples, lemons, and grapes and work to gently remove excessive calluses from your feet. This foot mask also contains aloe vera and rose hip oil, which moisturize and sooth your feet.

My Thoughts

I don’t have a major issue with bad calluses, but I definitely have feet that could use a little TLC due to not giving myself a pedicure or scrub in far too long this winter boot season. I took a long hot shower and then applied the sheets to my feet after toweling them dry. The top had to be pulled lightly to rip it open, but realized that it is to make sure that the liquid stays inside and contained until you’re ready to slip your feet into the mask booties. I wear a size 8.5 or 9 shoe and the booties felt with plenty of room. I used the included strips of tape to secure the top of the bootie. I did walk in the booties, carefully, and it feels odd because you’re essentially walking in a pair of socks with a wet liquid sloshing around. I sat on the couch for most of the suggest 1-1.5 hours and then threw away the booties and rinsed my feet in warm water.

 

 

My Results

My feet feel baby soft which is pretty remarkable considering I didn’t use any sort of pumice or exfoliation and also used no lotion.

Follow Up?

The directions say that I should notice the dead cells peeling and falling off in a little under a week. I will definitely be updating you, so be sure you’re subscribed to this blog (subscribing is easy! Enter your email on the sidebar on the righthand side of this page and receive emails only when I post something new) to hear my results!

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Have you ever tried a foot mask? What was your experience? Do you ignore your feet in the winter months? Let me know in the comments : ) I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx

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L’OREAL LASH PARADISE | WORTH THE HYPE?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that your week is off to a positive start! Let’s be bold this week and not be afraid to put ourselves out there!

I love experimenting with mascara, and I’ve been playing around with Lash Paradise from L’oreal and want to share my thoughts with you today.

 

L’Oreal Lash Paradise

 

 

L’Oreal’s Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara is their first mascara for voluptuous volume and length now with more black pigments. The wavy bristle brush holds formula volume. The applicator has 200+ bristles.

My Thoughts
I love the hourglass shape of the wand makes it easy to apply to every part of the lash. I noticed thickening, and lengthening with the mascara, and the formula is wet but not so wet that it was messy for me to apply. I will say that I did notice slight smudging when wearing this mascara alone, but when I wore it with my favorite go-to mascara base, the Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara in Water Resistant, I didn’t notice a smudging problem. I am a fan of layering mascaras, and this seems like a great one to pop on when I want both lengthening and volume.  I am enjoying this mascara, and will be keeping it in my mascara rotation. If you’re interested in my mascara layering bundles, please let me know in the comments : )

L’Oreal Lash Paradise vs. Too Faced Better Than Sex

The packaging of the L’Oreal Lash Paradise is *very* similar to the Too Faced cult favorite Better Than Sex mascara, and many have stated that the Lash Paradise is a dupe for the higher end brand. I find the Lash Paradise to be a more wet formula, which while you do risk more smudging I enjoyed because I prefer the way a wetter formula applies, and also tend to have less of a flaking issue. Mascara can be a very personal choice, because everyone has different needs and preferences with their lashes, but for me I enjoy both of these as a “second coat” mascara to build and lengthen my lashes.

My Routine

I apply two coats of my L’Oreal Voluminous Primer and then curl my lashes with my Tarte Lash Curler. I then apply my favorite “base” mascara, Covergirl Clump Crusher in Water Resistant, and then apply my L’Oreal Lash Paradise in Water Resistant (I prefer water resistant mascaras to avoid smudging).

 

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Have you tried this mascara? Do you layer mascara? What is your favorite mascara?

Thank you, as always, for reading! Live your week with dignity and grace! xx

 

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6 Lip Colors You Can Apply In A Rush! No Lipliner Required!

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

First I want to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my husband, Stephan, who is celebrating his 29th birthday today! Thank you for your constant support and positive attitude!! I love you so!

Today I want to share my top 6 picks for lip colors you can apply in a rush.  I love gorgeous bold lipsticks as much as the next girl, but I definitely can’t rock those colors every day. For one thing, I am constantly kissing little faces and that can be a pain ; ) But more often than not it is because I need to be able to apply color fast, and often times without a mirror, or in a moving vehicle.

*Note: please don’t try to apply makeup while driving ladies, it’s just not worth an accident! <– yes, I had to be a mom for a second.

 

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From left to right:

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

NYX Butter Lipstick in Hunk

Tarte Lip Surgence Matte Lip Tint in Alluring (*Similar)

L’Oreal Colour Riche in Sunset Angora

Maybelline Color Whisper in Oh La Lilac

Bite Beauty Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in PopSugar Exclusive (*Similar)

I am ALWAYS on the hunt for great new lip products, so let me know YOUR FAVORITE lipstick for when you’re running out the door in the comments : ) I hope you have a beautiful week!

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