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Murder On The Dance Floor Party Theme Outfit

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

One of our dear friends had a Murder On The Dance Floor (song by Sophie Ellis Bextor) birthday party and this is my Murder On The Dance Floor-themed outfit.

Big Love Bodysuit by Free People This bodysuit is SO GOOD. The black is currently back-ordered (shipping in March) but is available in a blush pink (gorgeous!) and a white that would be perfect for a bachelorette party outfit. I purchased an XS because the Small was out-of-stock when I placed the order, and it did fit, but if I wanted to wear it on the shoulder or one shoulder up, I’d go for the size small. I am between sizes, it depends on the garment, and if that’s you I suggest ordering your bigger if available.

Vegan Leather High Rise Pant by Abercrombie & Fitch I borrowed these pants from a friend but have them in two other colors. I love them and now want a pair in the black. Comfortable, stylish, and on sale!

Black Velvet Heeled Boots* This pair is very similar to my boots, my boots are about five years old and they’re a go-to for me and a wardrobe staple.

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neuMASCARA Lash Enhancing Mascara

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I recently reviewed the neoLash which I have still been using nightly and really enjoy. I was sent a neoMASCARA and today I want to share my thoughts.

neoMASCARA

The mascara is very wet but I was amazed at how long my lashes looked after just one coat. My husband noticed! I typically use waterproof mascara, and so this mascara being a lash-enhancing mascara and not waterproof, I am a bit nervous about transferring. Reviews seem mixed, so I am hoping that it continues to wear well for me. I am excited to see how my lashes look and if I notice a change after 4-6 weeks. It is a pricy mascara, and I am a drugstore mascara girl most of the time.

Product Details

More than just color: longer-looking lashes in just 4-6 weeks! neuMASCARA™ brings together the instant definition of color cosmetics and the long-term benefits of our award-winning neuLASH® lash enhancing serum to create the ultimate lash-loving formula. The rich blackest-black pigment contains soft fibers to achieve your ideal level of intensity one layer at a time, whether you’re going for a subtle daytime look or head-turning date-night glam.

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Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo For Build-Up Dirt + Oil

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The Kristin Ess clarifying shampoo has been a game changer. I use a lot of dry shampoo and go every other day, sometimes even two days, between washes. Our oldest is getting to the age where her hair gets greasy fast, plus she dances so she uses a lot of hair gel and spray and is very active. So, both of us need a good clarifying shampoo to use every few washes to get rid of the build up.

Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo For Build Up Dirt + Oil

I love this because it’s affordable and my hair feels so clean and silky after. It is also beautiful packaging. I use it once every week or 10 days, and I use a good conditioner after using this.

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The Best White Sneaker | Elevated White Sneaker

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I kept running into situations where I needed an elevated white sneakers. I recently purchased the Frye Low-Lace White Leather Sneaker as my Mother’ Day Gift and I have reached for them so many times already.

Frye Low-Lace Leather Sneaker

Pictures do not do these shoes justice. The leather is pebbled, gorgeous, and incredibly soft. The inside of the shoe is nicely cushioned and I love that it’s a brown color so that it doesn’t get dirty from bare feet or sunless tanner. I have tied the laces and tucked them under the insert so that I can easily slip them on and off. These look great with shorts or a dress, and I love that they’re not clunky and are a bit more elevated.

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation Makeup | Worth the Hype?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I recently started using the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation Makeup and want to share my thoughts.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation Makeup

I have always had combo/oily skin, and for years I gravitated to matte makeup and matte skin only, but as I’ve gotten older my skin isn’t *quite* as oily (though my nose still is), and at the same time, over the last several years trends have changed and more glowy makeup has come into style, I’ve been enjoying a bit more glow. If you have oily skin, I hear you and I see you, but now I look less oily and more glowy, and I’m here for a little more of a dewy look.

The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation Makeup is considered by many to be a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, which is a product I haven’t tried but the comparison piqued my interest. I’ve seen the TikTok videos showing the Maybelline Perfector 4-in-1 and was excited to try it. I purchased it in the lightest shade, and it’s quite sheer so the range that could work with is larger than concealer or foundation.

When I first received it I didn’t twist enough (even though I’ve used other similar twist sponge applicator products from Maybelline) and it was watery and it messed up my makeup. Once I twisted up enough product I realized that I LOVE it. Do I think it’s a foundation? No. Concealer? No. But I do think that under makeup in areas where you want a little glow or my favorite way to wear it: applying it onto my cheekbones and blending with a sponge, it is stunning. It’s just enough glow but it’s natural. It looks like it is your skin, that the glow comes from within, as opposed to adding a shimmery or powder highlight on top of your skin.

This product is a WIN for me. Have you tried it?

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Shower Pill Hustle Clean Body Wipe | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am a runner. I am also a wife, mom, and full-time entrepreneur [ freelance social media marketing] so I have to run when I can. And a lot of times that means random runs when I still have a full day ahead of me or squeezed in runs after lunch when I have a call or a soccer game later, but no time to shower. So, today I want to share my thoughts on Shower Pill Hustle Clean Body Wipes.

Shower Pill Hustle Clean Body Wipes

I have a giant pack of Assurance Disposable Washcloths (typically used for elderly people, or folks with a medical need)at home which I like because they’re cheap and get the job done, but on the go, they aren’t practical.

When I ran my marathon I bought a ton of stuff to have in our car “just in case” and these wipes were one of those items. They are about $1 per wipe, so not super cheap, but if you sometimes don’t have time to shower after the gym on your lunch break or before a drink with the girls, these are well worth it. Have a few on hand in the car and in your bag.

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Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional White with LED Accelerator Light At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

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I have been meaning to whiten my teeth but beyond applying a bit of my go-to maintenance whitening gel (a STEAL at about $5) I hadn’t whitened my teeth in too long. I snagged a box of the Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional White with LED Accelerator Light At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit because I’ve had great results with the Crest Whitestrips and have been wanting to try the LED light.

LED Accelerator Light At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

Product Claims:

  • Whitens 50% better than strips alone in just three days
  • Safe on enamel using the same whitening ingredient as dentists
  • Lightweight, water resistant, disposable, handheld light weakens stains
  • #1 Dentist recommended at home whitening kit brand
  • Apply strips once daily for 60 minutes, after complete, apply the light treatment for 5 minutes to strips.

My Thoughts

I have sensitive teeth, and whenever I use a whitening product I brush my teeth with this sensitive toothpaste. The first time I used the Whitestrips for 1 hour followed immediately by 5 minutes with the LED light my teeth hurt the following day. I waited two days before trying again and then continued to whiten with the Whitestrips for 1 hour followed by 5 minutes with the LED light with no issues and no more pain. My teeth were noticeably white after one use, and significantly whiter still after only 3 uses (one-week total time). I think this kit is pricy, but it works.

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TIGI BEAD HEAD Wave Artist | Easy Beachy Waves

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Summer is in full swing and I’m all about beachy hair, thanks to my TIGI BEAD HEAD Wave Artist. I don’t get naturally gorgeous beach waves (I don’t have a saltwater situation…) and I don’t like the gamble of sleeping in braids…sometimes cute and other times…yikes. I usually use a curling wand and finger comb on days when I don’t wear my hair straight, but I’ve pulled out my waver again and I am so glad. This is NOT YOUR MOM’S OLD CRIMPER (sorry 80’s-early 90’s mom’s). I snagged mine on Amazon for $25 and it’s fantastic.

TIGI BEAD HEAD WAVE ARTIST

My routine is using my favorite heat protectant, and then going around my head waving on the top layer of my hair. I do like to curl the pieces closest to my face with a wand away from my face instead of waving, which sounds high maintenance but it only takes a second to do it and for me, the result is better. I then spray with my favorite hair spray, fluff it up a bit with my fingers if needed, and I’m out the door.

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Bliss Micro Magic Skin-Renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

As this post is publishing I am taking a day off with my family, and hopefully you are too : ) I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend, if you celebrate, and remember: don’t drop your phone into the lake/ocean/pool/insert-other-body-of-water-here! I heard on a radio station that this weekend is the most common weekend of the year for dropping phones into water, and based on that source I would say it’s 50/50 that it’s true.

Bliss Micro Magic Skin-Renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub

In the summer, especially after a day at the beach or in the sun, I love the feeling of removing my makeup and then using a facial scrub before cleansing. The Bliss Micro Magic Scrub has quickly become my favorite. I’m keeping this short and sweet: just use a small amount of water (damp, not soaked) on your skin and a pea-to-dime-sized squirt of this, rub in circles for a minute, rinse and your skin will feel AMAZING.

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How-To Wear Mini Dresses as a Mom [comfortably]

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Did this title make you cringe? Make you click SOFAST because it made you angry or curious to see why on earth I’d ever suggest that a mom shouldn’t feel comfortable rocking a mini dress [or skirt]? Good. You’re here. First of all: Wear whatever the heck you like that makes YOU feel good. Period. That said if you’re like me and you love mini dresses but you also love to be able to bend over comfortably or hold your kid’s hands in a parking lot on a windy day without flashing everyone, this post is for you.

How-To Comfortably Wear a Mini Dress as a Mom

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