Author: Christina

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Top 3 Items I always carry with me

Happy Sunday! Today, I wanted to share the top three items I carry with me. These are items that can fit in any purse, big or small.

#1 – Lip balm/chapstick
    • My lips get dry so fast, so lip balm or chapstick is a MAJOR must-have for me. At home, I use Aquaphor, but I don’t want to carry a big tube of it everywhere I go, and the Aquaphor lip balm just isn’t my fave. I prefer the Vaseline lip balm for on-the-go.
#2 – Hand lotion
    • My hands get so dry, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse with all the extra hand-washing we were all doing. I personally love the travel-size lotions from Bath and Body Works. They’re perfect to carry in your purse or to leave in your car.
#3 – A hairbrush
    • I LOVE brushing my hair – it’s like giving yourself a scalp massage! I also feel like it helps dry my hair faster after a shower. My favorite brushes are from Wet Brush – they’re painless and easily undo any tangles. I need to mention that I only use full-size brushes – for some reason, travel-size brushes just feel different to me and just don’t give off the same effect as full-size brushes do!

I do have a bonus mention that I only carry with me in my work purse, but not in my everyday purse – facial sunscreen spray.

    • I have yet to come across one that I really love, but I’ve been using this one from Supergoop, which is not my favorite because it sprays everywhere except your face. I have been using this one from Neutrogena, it’s okay – it definitely has a better spray nozzle than the one from Supergoop! I will let you all know when I do find one that I genuinely love.

That does it for this blog post – I hope you all have a great week!

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My Top 5 Beauty Must-Haves

I hope you’re all having a great holiday weekend! This week, I wanted to bring you all my top 5 beauty must-haves. Once I find products that are actually effective, I continuously buy them. I feel like so many products hold broken promises, so it’s always nice when you find one that actually works.

  1. Revitalash Eyelash Serum & Conditioner – I’ve been using this serum for more than a year now, and it’s a normal part of my daily beauty routine. I have this blog post where I share the results I saw each month when I first started using it – this might be different for you, maybe you’ll see length first, and then the curl effect. Regardless, I’m very happy with Revitalash and won’t use another serum!
  2. Smashbox Halo Tinted Moisturizer – This is a newer product for me, but I am in LOVE with it! I love how light and airy it feels on the ski, as well as the coverage you get out of this tinted moisturizer. It’s perfect for summer and really gives off a nice glow! Match it up with a powder and bronzer and you’ve got the lightest makeup day.
  3. Moisturizing body lotion – My favorite body lotions are from Bath and Body Works – they have the best scents and they’re very moisturizing. I always stock up when BBW is having a sale – which I highly recommend!
  4. NYX Eyebrow Pencil – Eyebrow pencils are my favorite and I love the ones from NYX. I use it every day and my eyebrows always look soft and put together.
  5. Good cleansers – aka a good cleansing system. You may remember my blog post on the double cleansing method – which I still use today. This system is really effective and I believe it’s helped my skin stay clear since I started incorporating it in my daily beauty routine. I use the Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm from Clinique and the cleanser from CeraVe

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guide | 2022

It’s officially that time! Time to preview the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

This is the time when I do the majority of my shopping from Nordstrom. I try to stick to a theme every year in order to stay focused and within my budget. For example, during the year COVID-19 first hit, I stuck with loungewear. Another year, my focus was on accessories – Nordstrom’s brand is great quality! This year, my focus is kind of spread out.. where I’m wanting one lounge piece, maybe one necklace, and perhaps a pair of shoes? Yes, I don’t really have a theme this year, but if I plan to stick to only ONE item per category, I think I’ll be good! I’ll share what I eventually end up ordering!

One important thing to take note of is the tiered access system. If you’re a Nordstrom Card holder, you’ll get earlier access to the sale, depending on how much you spend a year.

One important thing I need to mention is to ALWAYS stay focused and never go past your budget. It can be very easy to get excited and get off track – which is why I find a theme for each year or a main focus. A general piece of advice for any major sale is to stick to basics. I recently read that your wardrobe should be 80% basics and 20% trendy pieces, which I think is a great rule to follow.

I usually use this sale to try something I’ve been wanting to try, but didn’t want to make the splurge without a sale. I also use this sale as a time to buy jewelry. I’ve found Nordstrom brand jewelry to be great quality! I have a number of pieces from Nordstrom that have lasted years!

I took a look at the preview for the sale and put together things I don’t think will sell out fast. One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing full-time influencers share items that are already sold out by the time the general public has access to the sale. So, I made it a point to only include a few big name brand pieces. I do have one collage dedicated to Barefoot Dreams, but I’m hoping there’s enough variety to where you will still have options if something is sold out – like the leopard blanket for example – it sells out FAST! So, I include other blanket styles as well.

My husband never shops the NSale, so I didn’t take the time to make any collages for the menswear/accessories. The same goes for kids, since we don’t have kids.

The NSale is one of my favorite sales and I look forward to it every year! I hope you find my guide helpful!

 

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Lulu’s sale! | 20% off sitewide

I’ve been planning to buy a few outfits from Lulu’s for our honeymoon cruise, so the timing of this sale is perfect!  You can get 20% off SITEWIDE with code: STARS20 from June 30 – July 3.

I love Lulu’s because they offer a variety of options from special occasions, vacation outfits, accessories, shoes, and even bridal! Even though I got married almost a year ago, you know I’ve got a few white outfits on my list for this sale!

I took a look at their newest pieces, but also included a few sets they seem to have year-round. Be sure to comment what you’re shopping for!

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Best Sellers | June 19 – 25

Last week’s best sellers is for all the dog lovers!

First off, we have this foldable dog pool, which I was VERY tempted to take out over the weekend.. for myself! It’s so easy to use and set up – it’s such a fun way for your pups to cool off this summer. They come in three different sizes – check out my video on it here!

I’m so happy to see the Furbo on the list! It’s been so nice being able to not only check up on the corgis when we’re gone, but I really like the alerts you can set up with it. From “person spotted,” chewing alerts, and even alerts if your pet is throwing up – it’s so helpful! I shot a review on this when we first got the Furbo, you can watch it here.

The Amazon purse strap makes the list yet again – a top, top seller of mine. It comes in several different color options and is comfortable on your shoulder.

This pajama set from Target is so comfortable and perfect for the summer season. It’s light and breathable, plus it’s very cute!

Lastly, these jeans from Express are so versatile – dress up it or down and you’re ready to go anywhere! I have them in a size 0R. I wear them with the ends folded, most of the time.

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Amazon Prime Day | Early Sales | Sign up for Prime!

Are you ready for Amazon’s Prime Day?! This year, the sales started early, which means there will be even more sales to take advantage of on actual Prime Day!

What is Amazon Prime Day? 

Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sale event where Prime members can get hundreds of exclusive deals on products through Amazon. This year, it’s happening on July 12 – 13. Prime deals will be across the board from beauty, fashion, electronics, decor, and more!

If you plan on participating on Prime Day, make sure you’re signed up for the Prime membership. This will also grant you access to Amazon Prime TV – we have it and watch shows on there all the time, so it’s beneficial for us to have it! The Prime membership will also allow you take advantage of the “try before you buy” deals on select clothing – another huge benefit!

I wanted to make this blog post to let you all know of the deals happening right now (a lot of items which are still in stock btw!), and to remind you to sign up for the Prime membership, so you don’t miss out on any deals!

I’ve made a Prime Day hub on my Amazon Storefront to help you find the best deals! Check it out here and continue to check back on Prime Day! Right now, a lot of electronics are on sale like TVs, Apple Airpods Pros, iPads and more. I’m planning to make a separate blog post on the actual sale once we get closer to July 12!

 

 

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