Well, my weekly best sellers fell off the wagon when the holidays rolled in, but I’m getting back to them! So, this week, I’m sharing the top five best sellers from March to this past Saturday.
First, we have the Il Makiage foundation – it’s full coverage and blends really well with a tinted moisturizer if you’re looking for something lighter. Their color-matching quiz on their website also works really well!
Of course, the Stanley tumbler continues to be the rage with just about everyone. I have two myself now (I promise I’m not collecting them!) in the light pink and light blue colors.
This Amazon Kindle cover is so smooth and is really all you need for your Kindle – mine is in purple!
My actual trunk organizer is now sold out, but I did find a really similar one that comes in other color options, so I will link that here. I love my trunk organizer and will even place my groceries in there to keep them from moving around while I drive (not that I’m a crazy driver!).
Lastly, the Jolly Egg from Amazon is one toy Biggie Smalls loves. We have it in red and it’s so funny to see him try to pick up the egg and chase after it.
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Painted nails are some of my favorite accessories to wear (nails can count as accessories, right?!). They can add a simple yet elegant touch to any look and of course, they can compliment any arm candy, from jewelry, rings, and watches!
I used to paint my nails ALL the time as a kid, and I continued to do so as a teenager and adult. Of course, I started with regular nail polish, tried acrylics once, moved to gel, and then really committed to dip powder – my favorite!
After years of getting dip powder on my nails (I was waiting on a proposal from my now-husband!), my nails have definitely taken a hit – they’re soft, brittle, and really don’t do well naked. Plus, the constant nail salon visit were also taking a hit on my wallet!
I started hearing about gel-x nails on Instagram and TikTok, and started doing some research on why it’s all the range and if it’s actually better on your nails.
After reading up on the trend, I decided to get my own nail kit and start doing my nails at home. I’m not a nail expert, and I’m not even good at it – I would say I’m average at doing my nails! But I’m hoping this blog post can help someone out. I see a ton of videos of gel-x tutorials on TikTok, and they all look PERFECT. So, my tips are a mix of everything I’ve seen and read up on from TikTok, with some of my own techniques I picked up along the way. I also feel like my YouTube video explaining my kit and my process can be confusing, which is why I’m writing up a set of simple step-by-step instructions. Everything I purchased for my kit came from Amazon – I will link everything down below. I used an old acrylic drawer I originally stored my makeup in, but I linked a few similar options as well.
Gel-x nail steps
1. Clear and clean nails from all polish.
2. Apply the daily nail keratin treatment – soak it in for a few min and massage it in.
3. Find the best-fitting gel extension for each nail and set aside. Buff each extension if not pre-buffed.
4. Apply the nail dehydrator on each nail (I like to fully prep one hand at a time before painting).
5. Apply a thin layer of nail glue over each and cure with full nail lamp.
6. Apply nail glue on gel extension, place on your nail (not flat down, but at an angle starting at the cuticle), and flash cure. Fully cure with larger nail lamp once all gel extensions are on.
7. Trim your nails with the gel-extension trimmer to the length you want and file edges down. Buff all nails after. This will help the gel polish adhere to the gel extensions.
8. Begin painting nails with gel polish and cure with larger nail lamp. I typically do two coats.
9. Apply gel top coat, cure, and you’re done! Unless you want to add the chrome effect – use the sponge that comes with the chrome powder kit, and apply another top coat, and cure.
Clean nails with keratin treatmentgel extensions ongel extensions trimmed and buffedsecond gel-x attempt attemptgel-x suppliesthird gel-x manicure attempt
As you can see from the photos above, the process does get easier with each application. I’m slowly getting a little more precise each time. Practice makes perfect!
I mention some important tips to follow while applying the gel extensions and painting them – hear all about them in my video below!
The nail kit and supplies
Everything I used to build my nail kit can be found on my Amazon Storefront.
Watch my full video:
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Car organizations are some of my favorite videos to watch on Instagram and TikTok – why are they so satisfying?! This week, I’m showing you how I organize my car, a Ford Mustang.
Mustangs aren’t the most spacious, so I really wanted to make the most with the small storage spaces I do have. For example, my center console is pretty tiny compared to most cars, and my glove box won’t even fit one of those Amazon glove box dividers.
I decided to take everything I learned online, and bring them to life! It’s not the easiest to type out, so I would recommend watching my full YouTube video.
My Amazon Storefront is updated with links to what I use in the video below or similar options. For example, I linked a compact pack of hand sanitizer that I plan on buying once the two packs I currently have in my car run out. I also made sure to include a few other items that I think are helpful to keep in your car, like these jumper cables that is also a battery pack and flashlight.
Let me know your car must-have!
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Have you tried the Beachwaver yet? I wasn’t sold on it until one of my best friends got one, and said I would really like it – so of course, I bought one at her recommendation.
I got the holiday edition b1 Beachwaver (which is no longer available, but here’s a Pink Sunset version), and have been testing out all three heat settings ever since. Turns out, I prefer the curls from the low heat setting.
One thing I didn’t realize at first is that Beachwaver actually has curling irons of ALL different sizes (my friend didn’t realize this either) – had I known this, I would have initially gone with a bigger size since I prefer bigger and looser waves.
Regardless, the Beachwaver does a great job of curling your hair in the back, which can be challenging to reach sometimes!
One common question I get on my TikToks featuring the Beachwaver was, “how does it compare to the Chi Spin N Curl?” I actually have a YouTube video comparing the two here!
Beachwaver also has some great products, including the Stay Strong Reparative Kit, which I mention in my video below, as well as a Braid Balm (this is amazing btw!) and Volumizing Mousse.
I’m also happy to share that I have a discount code for you to use and save on ANY Beachwaver product! Use code: CHRISTINADWAVE at checkout for 10% off!
Watch my full review:
Let me know your thoughts on the Beachwaver!
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Better late than never, right!? I was in the middle of traveling to Bozeman right after work when the LIKEtoKNOWIT Spring Sale kicked off, and I just made it back home yesterday night. For those of you still wanting to shop the sale, I’m making a note of the brands I think you should still look at!
First, here are all the brands participating in the sale, which ends tomorrow – so you still have time! As per usual with LTK sales, you need to shop in the app in order to get the discount code. Follow me on LTK to get the codes!
I’m not looking to do any major shopping during this sale, but if I were, I’d take a closer look at Abercrombie, Aerie, and Stanley.
I don’t have any collages prepped, but I figured it’s better to let you all know about the sale than to waste time creating these collages late in the sale. Happy Shopping! <3
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