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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.

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 like, but don’t love, these tops. I tend not to like tops that have a faux knot, I think they look cheap, but this one actually looks pretty legit. I may pass both of these on, though.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

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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Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been rocking very little makeup, but something that I wear nearly 365 if mascara. I curl my lashes some days, but not always, and I like a mascara that is wet, waterproof (a pain to take off, yes, but I prefer that battle over worrying about smudges or the panic that otherwise ensues every time my eyes water).

Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara

I purchased the Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara recently and I’ve been a fan. I love that it’s a very mascara with the double curved brush makes applying mascara from root to tip a breeze. I am able to build up if I get a second coat on fairly quickly before the first one dries (I prefer to focus the second coat on the upper-middle and outer lash). This mascara does not flake or smudge on me. I get a ton of volume and a pretty fanned-out look (I can also wear just a tad of this on my most natural makeup days). The description does say that it is a fiber-infused formula, and sometimes I think fibers = spidery lashes, but I do not find that to be the case with this mascara. I use my favorite micellar water to remove this mascara.

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The easiest makeup hack | Concealer GAME-CHANGER

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I don’t know about you, but one thing that I’ve been rocking since the pandemic is less makeup. A lot less. But I always wear concealer, at least under my eyes. I wear foundation probably four times a year, max (2016 me wouldn’t believe this fact!) but concealer is always part of my makeup game.

You know when you’re have swirled the wand as much as possible, and even though there is still product in the tube, you can’t get it out? I’ve figured out a work-around that ensures you’ve used every last bit of product. Not only is this friendly to your wallet, but it’s all-around less wasteful. I have zero shame in this, and I’ll cut open skincare to make sure I’ve scrapped every bit of lotion or eye cream out of the tube.

Concealer GAME-CHANGER Makeup Hack

All you need is a pair of needle nose pliers (ask your dad or husband before “borrowing” them if you’re a tad more considerate than I was…). If you look at your concealer tube once you’ve taken the top off, the part that the top twists into (swirl shape where it twists) has a thin (usually clear) plastic piece that you can use needle nose pliers to remove. Remove it and be AMAZED! So.Much.Product is left and easily can be use!

If you try this, please let me know in the comments! And, if you have a beauty hack that you use, I’d love to hear it!

Have a wonderful week! xx

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Look Good On Zoom Calls | The Best Mini Ring Light On Amazon

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I was on Zoom calls before it was cool ; ) But now I’m in great company with many folks continuing to work from home after the pandemic which has caused a cultural shift that takes the office out of the equation and puts video conference calls onto the table.

I have terrible lighting at my house. AWFUL. You read it here first: Never will I ever [again] buy a house that makes creating content such a pain. I was using my full-size ring light for Zoom calls, and while I still use it for virtual speaking engagements and conferences, I was getting reeeeal tired of lugging it up and down our stairs every single call. So, I purchased a Mini Ring Light off of Amazon and it is a GAME-CHANGER.

UBeesize 10″ Selfie Ring Light with 50″ Extendable Tripod Stand & Flexible Phone Holder

I love that this ring light is affordable and right now it is the LOWEST PRICE I’ve seen it! I can also put my iPhone in to record videos and take pictures [so much nicer than a hand-held selfie] or I can just use the ring light to brighten up my space for Zoom calls.

Product Details

  • 【Dimmable Ring Light】UBeesize 10″ Ring Light features 3 light colors (Warm, Cool White, Daylight) and 11 levels brightness in each color, 33 options in total.
  • 【Adjustable & Stable Tripod】Extending from 15″ to 50″, and tripod legs unfold up to 30″ wide, the stable tripod can be adjusted to any height within as needed.
  • 【Endless Lighting Angle】3-way pan head with a convenient handle allows for tilt and swivel motion; portrait or landscape options.
  • 【Flexible Phone Holder from the Ring】Rather than placing the cellphone outside the ring, our ring light is big enough that you can place your cellphone in the ring to make the most of this circle light.
  • 【Bluetooth Remote and Lifetime Service】It comes with a Bluetooth remote, so you don’t even need to touch your cellphone to start the video or selfie.

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Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit with U V Light | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hadn’t gotten a manicure in probably close to two years. I got sick of painting my nails with a base coat, two coats of polish, and then a top coat only to have them chip after a day or two. I got gel manicures before special events, but when times changed in March of 2020, I started seeing more and more folks doing gel manicures at home. I asked for a gel manicure kit from Amazon, and it has been a GAME CHANGER.

Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit with U V Light | Review

The kit comes with the UV lamp, 6 gel polishes, a base coat, a matte top coat, a glossy top coat, cuticle oil, toe separators, a buffing tool, and several other cuticle and manicure tools.

This kit did take a bit of trial and error. My first attempt I struggled to get the edges of my nails to work well, but I realized that I needed to be careful to not let any excess polish go onto the skin next to my nails because once the polish is cured, any polish on the edges also hardens and then my nails don’t have a nice shape. I did also notice that a couple of the polishes didn’t cure as well as others, but overall this kit is a WINNER.

Hate waiting for polish to dry? Or nicking your polish or smudging them? ME TOO. My FAVORITE part about this kit is that the polish cures so quickly. It takes me about 45 minutes to do my nails, which is similar to the time you’d spend in a salon, and the cost of this kit is less than the cost of one gel manicure. I also purchased extra Beetles Gel Nail Polishes so I would have more options.

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My final thoughts are this kit is SO WORTH IT! I have bought gel polishes before, but the light is what really makes it a gel kit. Have you ever tried a UV Light gel manicure at-home kit? 

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Nadine West 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.

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

This wasn’t a great box for me, but I do really like these black joggers! They will get a lot of wear.

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 receive fewer 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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Citizens of Humanity Liya Jeans Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and a joyous Easter, if you celebrate!

As a kid I had a terrible time finding jeans. I was tall and thin and jeans that fit in the waist were usually too short. I’ll never forget wanting a pair of Limited Too rhinestone jeans, but they didn’t come in “slim fit” so I headed home with plain ‘ole denim jeans. I don’t know why in the 90’s and early 2000’s kids pants didn’t come with adjustable waists, but I digress. In high school I was shopping with my mom (our favorite thing to do together, and when we got along the best ; ) )and I tried on designer jeans. They fit. So, while the price point was WAY more than they’d ever spent on jeans for me, I rocked Seven For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, True Religion, Paige…fast forward to college and more stores were offering more sizing options, and I began wearing most of my jeans from more affordable places again. For the past decade or so, most of my jeans have come from Express, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M, and Express. Recently I bought a pair of Citizens of Humanity Liya (pronounced Leah) and I want to share my thoughts.

Citizen’s of Humanity Liya

A friend of my, a true denim goddess, was able to get me a steal of a deal (I’m talking 70+% off) on these jeans, which is what pushed me to take the plunge back into designer denim. These jeans are a thick, stiff denim and are fitted through the hip and thigh, but then straight down (similar to the Wedgie Fit Levi or Levi 501). When I first put these on they were perfect in the waist, bum, and thigh, but tight in the calf (runner probz) but after a day or so of wear, they were perfect. I haven’t worn Citizens in so long, but immediately remembered how they keep their shape as opposed to cheaper denim which can stretch out over time and result in a diaper butt.

Why I’m Investing in Sustainable vs. Fast Fashion

Over the past couple of years, I have transitioned my wardrobe to be a capsule wardrobe that consists of all neutrals (read about that here) and now that I’ve done that, I am working to buy higher-quality (often this means designer or more expensive) sustainable clothing and accessories vs. fast fashion. I will still buy my beloved Target and H&M for anything “trendy” or that I won’t be wearing repeatedly (think a wedding guest dress or a trend that will not be evergreen).

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Citizens of Humanity Liya Jeans

*I bought my true size, but next time would potentially even size down because the calves were initially tight, but the rest of the jean stretched quickly. I do love that designer denim begins to form to your body. It feels special and luxurious.

My Favorite “Mom” Jeans

Levi Wedgie Jean

My Next Denim Purchase

Levi’s 501 Selvedge Jeans

Do you own designer jeans? Are you a fast-fashion shopper? Do you buy sustainable items? I would love to know!

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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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Maybelline Lifter Gloss + Hyaluronic Acid

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Has anyone else bought fewer lip products this year than any other year since middle school? Me too. Mask lyfe. But, I do like to pop a little lip on for Zoom meetings, and today I want to share with you the Maybelline Lifer Gloss.

Maybelline Lifer Gloss + Hyaluronic Acid

About Maybelline Lifer Gloss

  • Delivers hydration, shine and fuller-looking lips; formula with hyaluronic acid
  • A moisturizing lip gloss formula visibly smooths the lip’s surface and enhances lip contour with high shine for fuller-looking lips
  • XL Wand to enhance lip contour with shine and transform lips in one swipe

Why I Love Maybelline Lifer Gloss

The packaging is a bit large, but looks sleek and high end, and I like that the wand is shorter but the doe foot applicator is large and makes it easy to apply quickly. I can use a bit in the center of my lips to plump, or I can apply alone as my only lip product. I purchased the shade Reef, which is a pinky-nude without shimmer. I haven’t tried the Fenty glosses, but many are saying this is a look-for-less option. I will definitely continue to purchase this, and can’t wait to try other colors. The next shade on my list? Moon!

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Have you tried this lip gloss? What is your favorite drugstore lip gloss?

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Nadine West Little Black Sweater Dress Review | Clothing 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.

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 love the way that the soft, ribbed sweater dress I received hugs my body and looks in pictures. However, the dress is thin and because it is so fitted I was uncomfortable with how sheer it is in spots. I do think with the right shapewear that this would be a stunning dress.

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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