Author: Christina

Fashion/

My Watch Collection!

I’m not a fashion guru, but I do feel somewhat fashionable when I’m wearing a nice watch. I know.. Apple Watches are all the rage, but I’ve just never been attracted to one! Screens are in front of our face all the time; the TV, your phone, your computer.. and now smartwatches. It’s nice to have a break and not have to look at another screen just to check the time (if your watch isn’t dead like mine all are).

Apple Watches won’t be a part of my collection anytime soon – it’s just not my style! I enjoy having more than just a band as options to my watch style.

A majority of my collection consists of Michael Kors watches – I’m a big fan. So, I thought this might be a helpful blog post/YouTube video as many of us are going back into work or slowly starting to, which means we’re back to dressing up for work again!

Watch my video to check out my full watch collection:

Below are links to watches I saw were still in stock:

Michael Kors Women’s MK5057 Ritz Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch

Michael Kors MK2256 Women’s Runway Slim Double Leather Watch – Brown

Michael Kors Oversized Runway Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch

Michael Kors Ritz Rose Gold-Tone Watch

Beauty/

Double cleansing | Does it work?

Double cleansing: a term I’ve never heard of until a few weeks ago. 

When I looked up what double cleansing meant, I was surprised to learn I was already doing it! 

According to an article I read from the TODAY Show, it’s a two-step process where you first wash your face with an oil-based cleanser, then again with a water-based cleanser.

The oil-based cleansing balm will remove any makeup, dirt, and excess oils from deep into your pores!

Sounds great right? But, does it work?

My answer is yes! I’ve definitely noticed a huge difference in both how my skin looks and feels after double-cleansing. I’ve also noticed fewer breakouts around my chin, which is where they tend to appear these days. My face also looks brighter, and just cleaner!

Now, even when I’m tired, I ALWAYS make sure to do my complete cleansing routine!

Here’s a look at the products I use:

  • I start out with Clinique’s Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. For a while, I was ONLY using this to remove my makeup and cleanse my face.. I definitely had makeup leftover on my face, but didn’t do anything about it.
  • A few months into this year, I started to use Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Cleanser after the cleansing balm. I was amazed at how good my skin felt afterward.
  • This would complete the double-cleansing process, but I recently started to add in a sample of Lancôme’s Creme Mousse Confort face wash. I didn’t think I would care for it much, but I LOVE it! I think I even get the full-size product once I’m out of my sample! 

In a way, it seems like I may be TRIPLE washing my face, but I kind of count the cleansing balm and water-based cleanser as one step, with the Lancôme cleanser being my second. It works for me and my face doesn’t feel irritated.

In the end, double-cleansing will forever be a part of my skincare system. It’s been great for my skin! Let me know which facial cleansers are your favorite!

Watch my video for a closer look at the products I use:

*I’m not a dermatologist or an expert in skincare. This is my experience with double-cleansing the products that work for me.

*Disclaimer: Some affiliate links may be used, which I may earn a small commission from (at no cost to you).

Lifestyle/

My new egg/teardrop hanging chair

I’ve been seeing these egg/teardrop hanging chairs more and more in the past few months (pre-COVID-19), and I’ve always thought they were so cute and such a fun idea.

I decided to just go for it and purchase one for myself!

I took the time to search for one I really liked and wasn’t too expensive. I had found cheaper versions of the egg chair, but that’s all it was – just a chair, not a swing.

Overstock.com actually had a sale going on, and I found one I actually liked! It also came with a stand and pillows, which I thought was convenient because I saw a few listings where you had to buy the chair and stand separately.

I ended up buying the Cayuse Outdoor Wicker Tear Drop Hanging Chair from Overstock. It was originally listed at $417, but I got it for $377 (with the sale and a coupon!).

Unfortunately, it’s out of stock, but here’s the link in case it comes back: https://bit.ly/3gmE7aJ

I highly recommend getting a rain cover. Here’s the one I have: https://amzn.to/3hiVaL1

Here’s a few options from Walmart: https://bit.ly/3eno8XX

Here’s a popular one I’ve seen from Target (this one doesn’t hang): https://bit.ly/3dbX6CU

Check out the process of putting the chair together:

*Disclaimer: Some affiliate links may be used, which I may earn a small commission from (at no cost to you).

Fashion/

My sunglasses collection!

I’ve always loved having sunglasses to make any outfit pop! It especially helps on days I don’t have time to get ready or.. just don’t feel like it.

Lately, I’ve really been into Quay sunglasses – the oversized ones.

I decided to shoot a video to showcase my sunglasses collection! I typically will cycle through three to four different pairs for a while until I decide to switch up the set!

Check out my video here:

I couldn’t find links for my older pairs, but here are some for the ones that are still online:

Ray-Ban:

Aviator Gradient – Light Blue Gradient (These look really similar to mine, but I’m not 100% sure!): https://bit.ly/2WZ3bN9

Aviator Classic (These say “green” color, but I couldn’t find just black with gold frames): https://bit.ly/3bZnkXC

Quay:

High Key – Black Fade: https://bit.ly/3gnUB2m

High Key Mirrored Aviators: https://bit.ly/3dcGOK1

Sahara (the super transparent ones): https://bit.ly/2zrGYOS

OTL II: https://bit.ly/2ZFzXEC

Amazon Quay Dupes: https://amzn.to/2Yk51rm

Lifestyle/

WOpet Smart Camera review | WOpet vs. Furbo

I was recently asked to do a review on the WOpet Smart Camera – it’s basically a cheaper alternative to the Furbo.

It’s on Amazon for $137 (plus there’s currently a $25 off coupon), making it a pretty big price difference from the Furbo at $249 – which is actually marked down to $199 on Amazon.

Since I have both pet cams, I thought this would be a good opportunity to do a comparison of the two and help you decide which one to get (if you’re in the market for one, of course!).

Check out the full review below:

WOpet Smart Pet Camera (currently just over $130. *Don’t forget to “check” the coupon box to get $25!): https://amzn.to/2XUBrtL

Furbo: https://amzn.to/2ZcOYw5

*Disclaimer: Some affiliate links may be used, which I may earn a small commission from (at no cost to you).

Fashion/

My High Heel Collection

Have you seen my latest YouTube video? I take a little trip down memory lane and go through all my high heels. One pair is from high school and a few are survivors from college, albeit a bit dirty.

I buy the majority of my shoes from discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, DSW, and Nordstrom Rack – so I don’t have links to anything! I haven’t purchased new heels in a while, but I’m sure you can find similar styles to what I have at those discount stores.

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