Hi friends! Do y'all remember a ways back I used to do a Friday (kicking the weekend off) with Amazon finds?! It was something I loved doing and y'all seemed to really enjoy it as well :) I polled this on IG stories about two weeks ago and 94% said you wanted it back. Well I'm right there with y'all because I love doing these. Soooo without further adieu, they're back and I'm kicking off today with the first Amazon Friday in quite some time. Today I'll be sharing some adorable sweaters that are all Amazon finds, perfect for V-Day andddd the perfect ones that are also bright, happy ones to get you into Spring. I still love wearing my hearts after Valentines. I also have one beauty find and three other random great-for-everyday-life finds to share :)
Everything (including the pieces I'm styling that aren't Amazon) will be linked underneath each photo.
Cutout Hearts Sweater (Fits oversized and could definitely size down one size, Comes in four colors, wearing the small) // AE Jeans (I suggest sizing up one size) // Ethyl Sneakers
Encouraging Water Bottle: Just got mine this past week and I love it so far! I think it definitely helps you drink more because one, you can track it and two, you have a goal to hit. I know that if I set a goal and can visually look at what I'm striving to hit, I will do better at getting to it. This one comes in quite a few colors, and I also love that it has a filter where you can put fresh fruit for flavored water.
The Spatty: This awesome little makeup spatula (yes, I know that sounds silly) is actually very useful! I first saw it on Sharktank. It's great for using every single bit of product left in your makeup bottles (and of course some other products too). For example, I use the Lancome Ultra Wear Foundation. It's a glass bottle with a pump. So when you get near the bottom of the bottle, the pump won't reach. The makeup spatula helps you scrape out every last bit so it won't be wasted.
Strawberry Slicer: This nifty little tool is actually really cool. Madeline loves strawberries, and I also love putting them in my water. This saves time with slicing.
Veggie & Fruit Shape Cutters: We have actually had a lot of fun with these! They're like cookie cutters but mini and perfect for cucumbers, watermelon, apples, you name it. Madeline has especially loves these. And if you're making a veggie or fruit platter, these will help put an extra creative spin on it. I just think they're so fun and creative. Oh and you can also of course use them for mini cookies :)
That's it for today! If y'all have an Amazon product you think I could try and share on future Amazon Fridays, please share with me :)
Hi friends! Hope y'all are having a great Tuesday :) It may be the end of January, but goodness am I looking forward to spring. We are actually headed to the beach in about two weeks, so I'm looking forward to some 70 degree weather and (hopefully) sunshine! Since we're headed off, I've been browsing and hunting down new spring arrivals from all my favorite stores. Anddd since it's Tuesday Shoesday, I have a roundup of some of the cutest new spring shoes that are all under $50! Several of these I have ordered. Wedges, beach/pool shoes, sandals, sneakers, so many cute ones to see!
Hi Friends! I hope y'all are having a great Thursday. Speaking of, happy Friday Eve!! :) Every once in a while, I like to do a little updated hair routine. I'm going on five years since getting my hair chopped, and I love it more and more every day. I've gotten it to more of an angled lob style, which has made me love wearing it straight more than curly. I've gotten some recent questions, and when sharing it, I always like to put it into a static blog post so that y'all will be able to easily access the products + tools I use. I will be sharing more on using these via IG stories today (and will save to highlights under "Straight Hair" once they expire).
I always use the Kristen Ess Thickening Spray + the Kristen Ess Volume Mouse on the day I wash my hair. I have a fine hair texture, so this combination helps so much with thickening things up. I normally don't use dry shampoo until about day three or four. But this warm vanilla sugar scent by Not Your Mothers smells soooo good! Also, are any of y'all also a huge fan of Wet Brushes?! Madeline has a few, and they are my absolute favorite for her! Her hair gets so tangly and she has a sensitive head, so these have been the best for her! And not going to lie, I've loved using hers too haha. For the styling process, I like to straighten my hair first. I just go through, and especially focus on straightening the pieces that frame my face. I have been using this Remington straighter for a few years now and love it. I had forgotten about how affordable it is! And here's the trick, after I've straightened my hair, I go over it with my revlon roll brush styler! It's so true that straightening tends to take the volume out, so using the roll brush after helps to add the volume back in and shape it. Once I've used these two, I have the shape I want back into my hair. Then, I'll tease a few sections (usually a little on the front two sections and the back). Then I'll spray some of the Living Proof Volume Blast Spray to the sections I've teased, massage that into my hair and I've got loads of volume! Then I'll go over the front pieces lightly with hairspray.
Hi friends and happy Monday! I'm feeling excited for a fresh start to the week, what about y'all? I recently did some shopping on Shein and thought it would be fun to share everything I ordered. When I first ordered from there I was a little hesitant, but I have been so pleased with I'd say 90% of what I've ordered from Shein. It can also be a little overwhelming to shop on there due to having such high volumes of merchandise, but I've found the most by searching key words of details I love. For example, I've recently searched "color block sweater", "heart sweater" and more. I've also been pleased with the quality of most of the pieces I've ordered, especially for the price point. The pieces I've ordered for Madeline have been even better! I seriously can't believe some of the things I've found for her. Knowing she's going to outgrow these pieces, I always feel better knowing I'm not spending a ton on her pieces. And they have some really cute twinning pieces! You have to dig a little more for the matching ones, but I've found some super cute ones for us :)
Oh and as far as sizing, the pieces I've ordered have mostly been true to size. It's also very helpful to read the reviews or just check out how good the reviews are. For example, if you see a piece you love that has a good amount of reviews and almost five stars, you know you should be good to go! These are just a few things I've found to be helpful with shopping on Shein. See what I picked up in my most recent order below!
Hi friends! and Happy Friday! Continuing on with some Valentine fun, I rounded up some cute (and affordable) Valentine's Day decor to share with y'all today. We officially got all of the Christmas decor down last week. I finally convinced Madeline that we had to get her tree down and the garland off her window. Plus, we really needed the floor space where her tree was to put one of her presents there. She was sad to see them get taken down, and I have to admit, it looks a little bare without it being there. However, one of the ways I convinced her to get them down was by telling her we could put up some cute Valentine decor! We definitely won't be going all out like Christmas haha but just put up a few fun things here and there. She requested hearts all over her door, window and bed. We probably won't exactly be able to make that happen haha, but I've found some cute banners and such to add the perfect Valentine touch. Valentine's Day always helps me get over the Christmas blues.
My go-to places to look for cute, festive decor are usually Target, Michaels and Etsy. See the finds I rounded up below:
Jumping into the new year, I always get excited for all the heart and Valentine things. I'm not sure if it's from being sad Christmas is over and having another holiday to look forward to? Or if it's the fact that I absolutely love Valentines Day, pink, hearts and especially pink and red together? I love having another reason to wear my red pieces after Christmas. My sweet Ammama has always loved hearts, and I think her love for them has definitely rubbed off on me as well. When I was pregnant with Madeline, I also had Valentine themed baby shower, and ever since then Valentine's day has had an even more special meaning to me. So, I'm pretty sure it's all of the above!
So, I'm extra excited for today's blog post. I've rounded up forty-eight adorable sweaters that are perfect for Valentine's Day. Red, pink, hearts, leopard print and more! I also rounded up some oh-so-sweet Valentine finds for girls as well, because y'all know I love some twinning :) Let me know which one y'all like best!
