New York & Company is one of my favorite shopping spots. Here are a few of my favorite new pieces! Click the links below for coupon codes and great savings!!
Sweaters BOGO 50% off !!
Pants &
Jeans BOGO 50% off !!!
Xoxo,
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
What's New at New York & Company: Shop and Save
New York & Company is one of my favorite shopping spots. Here are a few of my favorite new pieces! Click the links below for coupon codes and great savings!!
Pants &
Jeans BOGO 50% off !!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Pushing Thirty: The countdown continues
The countdown continues and thirty is right around the corner. I still say I'm having some sort of mini midlife crisis. Yes I am proud of who I've become, but I am and will continue to pursue more. There are so many hopes and dreams I still plan to achieve. I am not at the exact place I want to be in my life, but I will get there. As I mentioned before my thirties will start an entirely new chapter in my life.
I realized several things today while I hid under the cozy blankets on my bed.
1) My life is far from over!
2) Thirty is not old and it doesn't mean I can't start totally fresh
3) People have career and major life changes all the time. Thirty is not the deadline.
4) I want more for myself and for my family. I am more mature than I was in my teens and early twenties, therefore I am better equipped to go after what I know I/We want and need!
5) Wrinkle cream works wonders!
6) These few strands of gray hair can easily be covered!
7) It's not to late to stop bad habits and start healthy ones!
8) It's not to late to lose the extra pounds I keep complaining about!
9) Family and Friends are extremely important!
10) All things are possible through Christ who gives me strength!
Here's to the last few day's of my twenties. As I write this I have exactly 4 days, 8 hours, 7 minutes, and 51 seconds (10/28)....Here we go!
I realized several things today while I hid under the cozy blankets on my bed.
1) My life is far from over!
2) Thirty is not old and it doesn't mean I can't start totally fresh
3) People have career and major life changes all the time. Thirty is not the deadline.
4) I want more for myself and for my family. I am more mature than I was in my teens and early twenties, therefore I am better equipped to go after what I know I/We want and need!
5) Wrinkle cream works wonders!
6) These few strands of gray hair can easily be covered!
7) It's not to late to stop bad habits and start healthy ones!
8) It's not to late to lose the extra pounds I keep complaining about!
9) Family and Friends are extremely important!
10) All things are possible through Christ who gives me strength!
Here's to the last few day's of my twenties. As I write this I have exactly 4 days, 8 hours, 7 minutes, and 51 seconds (10/28)....Here we go!
Xoxo,
Monday, October 22, 2012
Mini Shopping Haul : Great Finds
I love to shop! What woman doesn't? One of the things I love the most is finding great pieces at even better prices! I don't mind spending money on something wonderful, but isn't it even better to find cute stuff for much cheaper! Here are a few of my finds. Check below for what I actually spent!
1) elf Shadow and Liner duo in Green/Moss- $ 1.00
2) Merona wedges- Was $29.99 on clearance for $20.98 coupon for 20% = $16. 78
3) elf Eyebrow kit - $1.00
4)NYC- concealer for spots, blemishes, and scars-$1.00
5) Purses:
Authentic Vintage Fendi $0.75
Candies $0.75
Black bowling style from Loft $2.00
6) Delicious Chevron print dress- $9.99
7) Delicious Blue/Gray s/s sweater dress with pockets $9.99
Grand Total $43.28
I think I did pretty good! Don't forget to check back for my video post on my VoxBox opening and reviews on the great products!
Xoxo,
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Truth About Skin Care : Tips and What I Learned
Throughout my teen years I had amazing skin. I rarely had breakouts and my skin always seemed to have a healthy glow. I thought because of that I was in the clear from future skin problems. Wrong! I'm about two weeks shy of turning thirty and have had more skin issues throughout my twenties than ever before. Because of this I have done tons of research on skincare and various products that claim to eliminate all of them. One thing I learned is that just because a product works on one person does not mean it will work on another. Here are a few things you need to know, and a few tips I learned along the way!
Everyone has pores! Some pores appear larger than others. Every hair on your body has a pore. Dirt and debris collect around your pores and eventually clog them. Underneath the tiny hairs on our face and under our pores are glands. These glands produce sebum. Sebum acts as our skins natural moisturizer. If our skin is not cleaned properly the sebum builds up and causes blemishes, white heads, blackheads, etc.
Over the years I have tried several different products that claim to eliminate zits, pimples, white heads, black heads, and say they eliminate dead skin cells which cause future clogging of pores. Some products have worked well, while others just don't!
Everyone has pores! Some pores appear larger than others. Every hair on your body has a pore. Dirt and debris collect around your pores and eventually clog them. Underneath the tiny hairs on our face and under our pores are glands. These glands produce sebum. Sebum acts as our skins natural moisturizer. If our skin is not cleaned properly the sebum builds up and causes blemishes, white heads, blackheads, etc.
Over the years I have tried several different products that claim to eliminate zits, pimples, white heads, black heads, and say they eliminate dead skin cells which cause future clogging of pores. Some products have worked well, while others just don't!
Cleansing Your Skin
It is so important to properly cleanse your skin. While doing research on skincare I learned that the best way to clean your skin is to first open your pores. Since oil, dirt, and debris collect in your pores we need to unclog them. You can either steam your skin or use a hot cloth to enlarge your pores. Once you do this wash your face with your cleanser. Do this for a week and you will see a huge difference!
To Pop or Not To Pop
It is so hard when you see a huge zit on your face not to pop it! If you are anything like me then you don't want to walk around with a gross puss filled pimple in the middle of your face. I don't care what anyone says it somehow becomes the main focus of your face. Yuck! Another thing I hate is how white heads and black heads look. Whiteheads are those white or yellowish bumped up circles that somehow manage to pop up all over. Blackheads appear dark and cause your pores to look larger and almost dirty.
I'm not going to sit here and tell you to start popping every bump on your face, but I can tell you that if you are already a "popper" there is a better and easier way to do this without hurting your skin! That's good news!
First of all there is a facial tool you can use called an extractor. This is a better way of getting rid of those pesky bumps other than digging your fingernails into your skin. We all know that leaves marks on your face and causes the skin around the bump to become red. This is what they look like.
Here is the best possible way I have learned to perfectly remove whiteheads, and this really does work!
Steam your face! You can heat a pot of water and then place your face above it with a towel covering your head. Do this for a few minutes and you will notice your pores opening up. If you don't want to try this method a hot washcloth applied to your face for several minutes will do about the same.
Once you have steamed your skin your pores are now opened. This will make extracting pesky problems so much easier. Use your extractor tool and press gently into the skin. If you have to press too hard then you might want to wait a day or two more and try again. The whitehead/blackhead should come right out.
After you have extracted the problem areas cleanse your face. To close your pores you can take an ice cube wrapped in a cloth and rub across your skin.
A few weeks ago I noticed I had a good bit of whiteheads. They were driving me crazy and no matter what I did they wouldn't go away! I used this method and was amazed at how well they were extracted. I also use the steam method before cleansing at least once a day. Because I am limited on time I use the hot washcloth to open my pores then use a cleanser. It's also great to do this before applying a treatment mask. In less than a week my skin looks 99% better! No kidding!
Products
I mentioned earlier that not all products work for everyone. It is important to find a product that works for you! When you find one stick with it! Continuously changing products can also irritate your skin. Remember to always remove your makeup at the end of the day and if you don't like toners make sure you at least cleanse with a good cleanser! On top of that don't forget your moisturizer! That is a very important step!
I hope these tips helped and if you want further information or a detailed how to let me know and I will be happy to do a follow-up post!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Beauty Blogger VoxBox 2012 Review
I received my Beauty Blogger VoxBox from Influenster today! I was super excited to open the box and even more excited to see all the goodies inside!Influenster sent me this amazing box full of these complimentary products just to try out and see if I like them. Check out the pictures and the descriptions below!
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| This is how my box arrived. |
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| Side of my box |
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| This is how my box looked once opened. |
Goodies!
NYC New York Color Individual Eyes Custom Compact- Retail $4.99
EBoost $28 for box of 20 effervescent powders
Bath and Body Works Mini Candle in Nutmeg & Spice. It smells AMAZING! retail $3.50 and coupon enclosed.
Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream. Retail $6.00
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin-Retail $7.29
Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit -Retail $5.99
Can't wait to test out all my goodies!
Check back for my video opening and quick review of my Beauty Bloggers 2012 VoxBox from Influenster! Are you ready to sign up for Influenster to get a chance to test your favorite products? Check out their site HERE!!
Xoxo,
Week in Photos and Update
What a crazy week! I'm still trying to get everything back on track! My phone is acting crazy now, so I didn't get to instagram last week, but I did snap a few pictures with my camera! Here is last weeks photos!
1) Bay's bug project 2) Ty's Birthday 3) Bay's Fall Fun Day 4) Evan at Fall Fun Day 5) A Turtle Ty and the boys found. 6) Crazy bomb threat at KMart 7) Me and Ty 8) My sisters and I 9) Ty and I before heading out.
I have several posts I'm working on now, and I will also be doing a video opening of my VoxBox that Influenster is sending me! Check back for that and for my reviews on the products! Can't wait to get my box of goodies! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far!
Xoxo,
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Influenster : Are you signed up yet?
Influenster is totally free to join! It is a trendsetting community of people who love to give their opinion and review their favorite products and places! There are also perks! Influenster joins the community with specific brands and rewards you for your efforts! Check out the website and see what it's all about by clicking here!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Xoxo,
Current Loves : Beauty Products and Reviews!
I know I'm always telling you guys about some totally random product I love. Today I decided to go through a short list of these super affordable products and tell you why I love them. That way you can decide for yourself if you want to try them out!
Here they are in no particular order :
September Favs by flairbybrandi featuring maybelline nail polish
1) Carmex Moisture Shine chapstick: This stuff is great. It totally revives dry lips and brings them to life! It is a great moisturizing chapstick. I've actually been putting it on every night before I go to sleep, and there is a huge difference in my lips.
2) Neutrogena Anti Blemish Anti Wrinkle Face Wash : This stuff is great! I have tried every kind of face wash you can think of and right now this is what works for me! Love the way my skin feels after washing my face! My skin looks much healthier now too!
3) Advanced Techniques Moisturizing Hair Mask : Love this stuff! It is a type of conditioning mask that leaves hair super soft and shiny! It also helps to repair dry or damaged hair and treat split ends. Love it!
4) Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland: Have you smelled this stuff? Oh man, it smells so good! I keep a bottle in my purse so I can spray it any time I want a boost!
5)FX Curls Up: WOW! I have naturally curly/wavy hair that I normally hate. I tend to straighten it or pull it up half the time. If I leave it "natural" I need to put some type of product in it so it doesn't get huge or frizzy. This stuff is AMAZING! It isn't a stiff gel or spray. It looks like gel when you put it in your palm, but once it's in your hair it dries so soft! It gave my curls a boost and left my hair so soft that you can easily run your fingers through it with no tangles. No more gels for me! This stuff is totally my fav right now!
6) Neutrogena On The Spot: This is a great spot treatment for breakouts. I just switched brands again,but have found this to work great! Love it!
7) Maybelline Falsies Mascara: I love the boost this gives my lashes. It doesn't clump at all and totally lengthens my lashes!
8) Maybellines Color Show Polish and NYC Matte Polish : The color show polishes come in a great shades and go on great. For me the polish lasts a week without chipping! The Matte Polish is one of my new favorites. It is a clear top coat that can totally transform the look of any polish! These are all great!
What are your current favorites?
1) Carmex Moisture Shine chapstick: This stuff is great. It totally revives dry lips and brings them to life! It is a great moisturizing chapstick. I've actually been putting it on every night before I go to sleep, and there is a huge difference in my lips.
2) Neutrogena Anti Blemish Anti Wrinkle Face Wash : This stuff is great! I have tried every kind of face wash you can think of and right now this is what works for me! Love the way my skin feels after washing my face! My skin looks much healthier now too!
3) Advanced Techniques Moisturizing Hair Mask : Love this stuff! It is a type of conditioning mask that leaves hair super soft and shiny! It also helps to repair dry or damaged hair and treat split ends. Love it!
4) Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland: Have you smelled this stuff? Oh man, it smells so good! I keep a bottle in my purse so I can spray it any time I want a boost!
5)FX Curls Up: WOW! I have naturally curly/wavy hair that I normally hate. I tend to straighten it or pull it up half the time. If I leave it "natural" I need to put some type of product in it so it doesn't get huge or frizzy. This stuff is AMAZING! It isn't a stiff gel or spray. It looks like gel when you put it in your palm, but once it's in your hair it dries so soft! It gave my curls a boost and left my hair so soft that you can easily run your fingers through it with no tangles. No more gels for me! This stuff is totally my fav right now!
6) Neutrogena On The Spot: This is a great spot treatment for breakouts. I just switched brands again,but have found this to work great! Love it!
7) Maybelline Falsies Mascara: I love the boost this gives my lashes. It doesn't clump at all and totally lengthens my lashes!
8) Maybellines Color Show Polish and NYC Matte Polish : The color show polishes come in a great shades and go on great. For me the polish lasts a week without chipping! The Matte Polish is one of my new favorites. It is a clear top coat that can totally transform the look of any polish! These are all great!
What are your current favorites?
Xoxo,
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Animalistic : Love the Print
I love animal print, and I have for years. I think it started when I was about 14 or 15. That was almost 15 years ago! I still love these patters today, and I have to say my current favorite is the leopard. Here are a few fun printed finds.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Pushing Thirty
Ok, the time is getting closer. It seems like yesterday I was turning eighteen, or twenty-one, then twenty-five. Where has the time gone?
So much has happened over the last several years, and now here I am pushing thirty. Wow! I'm really turning thirty. I think back to high school and the years that followed, and wonder to myself if anyone else had or has these same feelings. Is thirty that big of a deal? It's just a number right?
On my birthday last year I told everyone that I would just continue to have "Happy 29 Again" birthdays. I have since changed my mind.
I have been through so much in my lifetime. To be honest the things I've dealt with are more than most 30 year-olds. I have earned every gray hair (ok so I did find a few, but they are now a shade of brown!) and every frown line or wrinkle. I have earned the stretch marks, the scars, and the bruises. I have earned the tears, broken hearts, laughter, and smiles. I have been on one heck of a ride, and have somehow always been ok. God has always guided me through.
I may not be where I want to be in life. I may not be in the career I dreamed of or live the lifestyle I envisioned for myself. I'm fine with that though! I have come so far and I am proud of who I am! I am a wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. I am loving , caring, loyal, creative and unique. I am proud of these things. I am proud of who I am. I am proud to turn thirty!
So no, I will not have another "Happy 29 Again" birthdays. I'm thirty! I earned my stripes. My life is far from over. Thirty is the beginning! I am starting an entirely new chapter in my life! A chapter filled with excitement, love, and bright beginnings. The countdown has begun. I'm ready for all the wonderful new things that thirty will bring! I'm ready for change!
So much has happened over the last several years, and now here I am pushing thirty. Wow! I'm really turning thirty. I think back to high school and the years that followed, and wonder to myself if anyone else had or has these same feelings. Is thirty that big of a deal? It's just a number right?
On my birthday last year I told everyone that I would just continue to have "Happy 29 Again" birthdays. I have since changed my mind.
I have been through so much in my lifetime. To be honest the things I've dealt with are more than most 30 year-olds. I have earned every gray hair (ok so I did find a few, but they are now a shade of brown!) and every frown line or wrinkle. I have earned the stretch marks, the scars, and the bruises. I have earned the tears, broken hearts, laughter, and smiles. I have been on one heck of a ride, and have somehow always been ok. God has always guided me through.
I may not be where I want to be in life. I may not be in the career I dreamed of or live the lifestyle I envisioned for myself. I'm fine with that though! I have come so far and I am proud of who I am! I am a wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. I am loving , caring, loyal, creative and unique. I am proud of these things. I am proud of who I am. I am proud to turn thirty!
So no, I will not have another "Happy 29 Again" birthdays. I'm thirty! I earned my stripes. My life is far from over. Thirty is the beginning! I am starting an entirely new chapter in my life! A chapter filled with excitement, love, and bright beginnings. The countdown has begun. I'm ready for all the wonderful new things that thirty will bring! I'm ready for change!
Xoxo,
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