Leah Tackles

Abercrombie Denim Sale | My Favorite Abercrombie Jeans

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

The Abercrombie Denim sale is coming 8/11-8/14 and this is the time to grab your favorite jeans or to try out a new Abercrombie TikTok Jean. Today I want to share my favorite Abercrombie and Fitch jeans.

Curve Love Mid Rise Baggie Jean

If you haven’t heard, lower rises are back. Thankfully, the low rise doesn’t mean what it did circa 2003 (I am not ready to go back to the Christina Dirrty era, as iconic as it was) and I am a big fan of the mid-rise option.I have these jeans in cream and they’re so comfortable and go with everything dressed up or down. I size down in this style.

High Rise Loose Jeans

These are on my wishlist, and look so flattering on so many body types. They’re not *too* baggy.

Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jean

My favorite jeans!

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Powder Sunscreen | Summer Beauty Must Have

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you tried powder sunscreen? I wear SPF on my face, neck, décolletage, and hands 365 days a year, and in the summer I add SPF slathered all over my body. This is my favorite body sunscreen and this is my favorite face sunscreen. I keep a very simple handbag (belt bag…) and unless it’s a special occasion, I keep a lip gloss and a face powder. But what I have been loving over a compact and powder is a powder sunscreen.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Sunscreen Powder Brush – SPF 30

I love this SPF powder makeup to toss in my bag. I am going to get another one to send with my oldest to school and then to camps. It shouldn’t be used as your primary or only sunscreen, but when you need to touch up this helps blot the oil AND gives you a little more protection. Plus, it isn’t messy. It’s a win, win, win.

Have you tried powder sunscreen? I would love to hear your favorites!

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Spring Capsule Wardrobe Staples

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And here in the U.S., Happy Memorial Day.

I post my outfit each day on my Instagram. I wear neutrals and many of the pieces I have I have had for years because they are classics. Today I am going to share a few of my favorites from my spring capsule wardrobe.

A Classic Trench Coat

Olive Pull-On Shorts

Short Sleeve Linen Shirt

Denim Jacket

Classic Navy Shirt

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Full Brows |The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have decent eyebrows, they’re fairly full and I thankfully missed the overpluck of the ’90s, but I decided to try a hair growth serum to try to fill in the more sparse areas and get a little bit more fluffy brow hairs. The brow serums tend to be expensive, so I wondered if the well-reviewed hair growth serum from The Ordinary, a company I love, and I have loved the results. I love The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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Denim On Denim 2023 | In Style 2023 Trend

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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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Express Bow Jumpsuit | Baby Shower Guest Outfit

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

This past weekend I got to wear a gorgeous bow jumpsuit from Express. I was fortunate enough to attend a beautiful baby shower and my mom gifted me with several beautiful clothing items around my birthday (she knows I am on a no-buy!)

Statement Bow Color Block Straight Leg Jumpsuit

I wore the Hailenda Pointed Toe Pump by Vince Camuto.

I carried this Handle Bag in Lilac by French Connection.

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My Birthday Outfit 2023

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Today I will be sharing my birthday outfit from a night out with my Little. Yesterday this blog turned 9. I am proud of myself for remaining consistent with this project, and while it isn’t something I am working actively to grow anymore, I love that it helps me to flex my writing muscles weekly, and it has opened doors for me with video work, published articles, and social media jobs.

My Birthday Outfit

Out

I wore this Scarlette Dress by Elliatt from Revolve.

I wore the Hailenda Pointed Toe Pump by Vince Camuto.

I carried this Handle Bag in Lilac by French Connection.

My Little’s Lavish Alice dress.

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Cheap Whitening Strips?

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Hi there! Happy Monday! I hope you’re off of work for President’s Day ; )

I’ve whitened my teeth with trays, whitening strips, gels…you name it! And I’ve always had decent success. I whiten my teeth a couple of times a year, and today I want to share my thoughts on the Equate Timeless White Whitening Strips from Walmart.

Equate Timeless White Whitening Strips

I love these. They are $15 and work just as well for me as more expensive brands, and while they aren’t fancy, they get the job done. I have a LED whitening light I use for the last 5 minutes. I have sensitive teeth, so whenever I whiten I brush my teeth with this sensitive teeth toothpaste.

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My CHEAPEST Beauty Favorite | The Best Body Lotion

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I love indulging and investing in high-quality skincare, and high-quality also often = a high price. That said, some items I will always buy at an affordable price because they work and that’s an easy way I can save money. The BEST body lotion I’ve ever used, far better than higher-end versions I have gotten as gifts or anything from Bath and Body Works, is the Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Lotion from Up and Up at Target. This is a store-brand version of the Vaseline brand, which is also fantastic, but it is about double the price. Meijer and Walmart also have store-brand versions.

Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Lotion from Up and Up

This lotion is inexpensive, and every night (unless I am sunless tanning) I slather every inch of my body in this. It is not greasy but very moisturizing and keeps my skin incredibly soft. I love the pump, but when you get to the bottom it does stop working when there are still several days worth of lotion left but you can turn it upside down and shake the rest out.

Is this a silly thing to blog about? Maybe! But this lotion is something I have repurchased for years and I love it.

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My No-Buy Contentment Journey

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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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