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Angels and Tomboys Plant Based-Beauty For Tweens and Teens | Teen Girl Gift Guide

December 4, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Our daughter is 12 and getting more into her skincare, so when Angels and Tomboys reached out to see if I wanted to try a few products for review I was excited.

Angels and Tomboys was started by two teenage sisters and it featured plant-based ingredients and trendy packaging. The body butter is so thick and soft, that a little goes a long way, and when I tried a little I didn’t want to give the rest to my daughter (but I did). The body wash smells nice and my daughter was excited to have something of her own in the shower for bodywash beyond the usual shared family cleansers.

Fluffy Body Butter by Angels and Tomboys

Champion Body Wash by Angels and Tomboys

My daughter has loved these and it was fun seeing her so excited to use them.

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HarlanMD SmartLotion | Eczema Relief

November 6, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Our son has eczema so when HarlanMD offered to send me HarlanMD SmartLotion I was excited to try it.

HarlanMD SmartLotion

If you have eczema and dermatitis then HarlanMD SmartLotion is something I would suggest you try. Our son has suffered from eczema since he was a baby, he is now almost 11. Dr. Harlan a board-certified dermatologist, has made creating a product and bringing hope of an eczema-free America his life work. I appreciate the postcard-sized informational pages included, and the fact that if his support staff cannot answer your questions, Dr. Harlan has committed to doing so personally. I spent some time on the website and it’s very well-done and informative.

I have been using this in place of our other favorite eczema, sensitive skin lotion and have been impressed. We apply this lotion after our son bathes and has toweled dry.

You can purchase the lotion here. I think this would make a thoughtful gift, and I appreciate that it supports a small start-up business in America with a positive product they’re hoping to share.

Do you have eczema? What has helped you?

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How-To Style Curtain Bangs

October 23, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I got curtain bangs in early summer, and now I have a more extreme curtain bang, and I love it. Today I wanted to share with you how I style them.

How-To Style Curtain Bangs

I style my curtain bangs the same whether I wear the rest of my hair down, curled, straight, or pulled back. I use my favorite drugstore heat protectant and then a straightener (*note: This is not my straighener, but I had a T3 for years and it was my favorite). I hold about a 1-inch section of my bang (I usually do each side of the part separately but you can do it all at once for a quick one-and-done) straight up and go straight up above my head with the flat iron and then flick my wrist up at the very end of the hair. That’s it. I spray with my favorite hairspray and let it set for a bit before I run my hands to fix them.

If you’re not using a silk pillowcase yet…

September 4, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday! Enjoy your Labor Day if you’re in the U.S.A.

I’ve been using a silk pillowcase for years, but if you’re not here is your perfect opportunity. This mulberry silk pillowcase from Amazon is absolute perfection and is less than a Starbucks run.

Amazon Silk Pillowcase

Silk pillowcases are smooth which helps to reduce friction to help your skin and hair not tug. A silk pillowcase will help you to not get frizzy hair, or wrinkled smushed into your skin from your pillowcase, and as an added bonus? It feels much cooler than a regular cotton pillowcase.

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Have you tried a silk pillowcase? I’m also a BIG FAN of silk eye masks.

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Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals | Target Dupe

August 14, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I found the most stunning pair of braided rhinestone slides from Target, the Women’s Lucy Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals – A New Day.

Women’s Lucy Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals – A New Day

The Women’s Lucy Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals are 29.99 and you can often snag them for 20% off. They’re a dupe for the Madden Girl by Steve Madden Park Slides. I am a neutrals gal, but these are such a fun girly pop. They’re incredibly sparkly, especially in the sun, and this summer I am fully embracing everything Barbie Core and girly. I am wearing these at an upcoming rehearsal dinner with a dress, but they look equally good with jeans or sweatpants.

Normally a rhinestone slide would be a pass for me, but these? SO GOOD.

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 Medical Grade Skincare

July 31, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It has been HOT and humid this summer and I’ve been wearing five makeup products each day with the favorite being the DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 because it is a super light coverage but enough to blur my imperfections and gives me SPF on my face.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46

I apply this with one of my favorite Real Techniques beauty sponges. I apply a layer all over my face and build it up a tiny bit on any imperfections. The DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 is a best seller on Amazon for a reason!

What is your favorite tinted SPF?

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My No Buy/Low Buy Update

June 12, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

We are halfway through 2023 already, and it’s time for me to update on my no buy/low buy for 2023.

I have so far followed all of my rules, but I have definitely pushed it a little bit. For example, I asked my mom for clothing and shoes for my birthday, and I had a few gift cards, and when I used those I would pay the difference and allow that. For example, I had a $50 gift card but spent $70. I also bought myself a Mother’s Day Gift that I picked which is what I told my husband I wanted.

Shopping Triggers

Shopping definitely gives a little happy boost, and fashion is my weakness. I notice that I want to shop when I’m really stressed, or sad, and sometimes just when I see a great piece that I think will be impactful in my closest.

What I’ve Learned

While I haven’t been perfect, the no buy / low buy has stopped me from buying things right away and made me pause. And a lot of times the “must have it” feeling will fade. Having to be creative with gifts and gift cards has also ensured I really research what I want. It helps me to save a web browser and I can always go back to the item later. It also helps me to organize what I do have, for example organizing my shorts or all of my hats. I also like putting together outfits from my closet instead of seeing a new item and putting an outfit together in my head with the new item.

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Denim On Denim 2023 | In Style 2023 Trend

May 8, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am a big fan of denim on denim, and it wasn’t gone that long but now it’s back in a big way for 2023. I love any monochrome, tone-on-tone, dressing, and denim on denim is a fun look. Some people are worried that they’ll look like they’re rocking a “Canadian tuxedo” or be imitating Brit and Justin circa 2001 (IYKYK), but if you give it a chance it can be an easy, pulled-together look.

Denim On Denim 2023

I styled my Abercrombie 80’s Mom Jeans with an old denim (chambray) shirt worn open (similar one linked here) and wore a green-gray neutral tank (similar).

What do you think of this trend? Are you into all this denim? Let me know in a comment below! You can view my outfit daily on my Instagram.

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The Best Linen Pants | Abercrombie Linen Pants

April 10, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I wore these Abercrombie linen pants so much last year. My favorite is white, but I also have them in a natural tan shade that is also so versatile.

Abercrombie Linen-Blend Tailored Wide Leg Pant

Linen is a wonderful fabric for spring and summer, and I love having linen pants for days when I want more coverage, especially when I’m going into places with A/C but it’s hot or I’m at appointments and don’t want shorts on.

These pants are a linen blend, which helps because they do wrinkle some but not nearly as bad as many linen items I have. I steam them in a minute and they look great all day, even when I’ve sat or been in the car.

Have you tried linen pants? I’d love to hear!

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My No-Buy Contentment Journey

January 23, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am really enjoying my no-buy. I have noticed that I get excited to even buy basic things now, like replacing my favorite facewash. I do think this showcases that I do crave the thrill of buying, but I think that being able to be excited about the simple and mundane is good. This brings me to another element that I have brought into 2023 along with my no-buy.

My Contentment Journey

I am trying to be more present by not distracting myself all of the time with YouTube, streaming shows, and music. I still listen to things (I am listening to a YouTube video as I type) but when doing things like making dinner, switching the laundry, or washing dishes I am not having entertainment on. I am trying things like using some of my many (many) eye shadow palettes that I haven’t reached for in awhile, changing up my earrings, and trying to enjoy the process of getting ready. I’ve also tried to be present and notice the touch, sound, and beauty in the mundane.

Have you attempted a no-buy or a low-buy? What category (makeup? skincare? clothes? home decor? craft supplies?) do you overshop?

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