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Your Going Out Beauty Routine
For the past year we’ve been talking about how I’ve been working on ditching the yoga pants and getting back in style. We do tons of fashion posts and I have to admit, I’ve been doing better! And I really have enjoyed my ‘transformation’ back to my old self. But instead of fashion, today we are talking beauty routines.
And not just everyday beauty routines. We are talking about our
going out beauty routine.
My going out beauty routine always starts with silky smooth legs and underarms. I love the feel of silky soft legs! They make me feel sexy. And confidence is really the best look anyone can wear!
Schick and Skintimate are the only brands that I use when it comes to shaving. I need a quality razor and a shaving cream that will moisturize. (Not to mention that Skintimate smells amazing!) The last thing I want is razor burn. We are going for confidence remember? And razor burn and being totally uncomfortable and embarrassed is definitely NOT sexy. It’s time to rock your legs!
What else is on my going out beauty routine?
On a normal day it’s a bit of tinted moisturizer followed by a natural shade of eye shadow, eyeliner on the top lid, a coat of mascara and a dash of lip gloss.
My going out beauty routine starts with my favorite tinted moisturizer, but I also add a bit of foundation, blush and highlighter. The eyes I like to go for a smokey eye. And I always make sure to add an extra coat of mascara. I also try to add a little bit of color instead of going with just a plain lip gloss.
And you can’t forget the nail polish! To me, nail polish is kind of like an accessory to your outfit! It can really help to pull all of the colors together!
One thing that is just as important as quality of the products is the ability for me to get it. I’m a busy working mom. I am constantly running here and there and back to here because someone forgot something. Being able to get everything at Meijer is important to me! I’m already there after all – getting groceries, picking up gifts, getting gas, and buying something for our home. So it makes sense that I would buy products for my beauty routine at Meijer too!
So while my make-up may take a little bit longer, my going out routine is totally worth it! Whether I got ready for a date night or for a girls night out, feeling beautiful and confident is such an amazing feeling! And it all starts with those silky smooth legs from Schick and Skintimate!
What is your going out beauty routine? Now you are ready for for date night, girls night out or a movie night (like to see the new Pitch Perfect 2 movie! Eek! I’m so excited!)
All Pitch Perfect 2 Limited Edition Shave products will be available beginning April 2015 at drug and grocery stores nationwide. Be sure to watch this super fun Rock Your Legs music video!
This post was sponsored by Schick and Skintimate and TapInfluence. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone. All Pitch Perfect 2 Limited Edition Shave products will be available beginning April 2015 at drug and grocery stores nationwide.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schick® . The opinions and text are all mine.
Stripe Dress Perfection - Fashion For Women
Summer is all about color. When I saw this dress online I knew that I had to have it! I’m a huge fan of summer dresses. They are so easy to wear, comfortable, and pretty! This outfit is perfect for anywhere - running errands, lunch with friends or even church. And those colors. Gah. I’m seriously swooning over here!
Now, I’m just counting down the days until I get it in the mail!
This dress is from Modcloth. Their clothes are great quality and always fun and fashionable!
Get the dress for $54.99 here!
I love these earrings! Pretty, unique and affordable. They are only $12.99! You will get compliments on these for sure!
Get the earrings here!
Don’t you just love the colors of these bracelets? It reminds me of the ocean and when I think of the ocean it makes me think of summer! Plus this bracelet set is only $10.46!
Get the bracelets here!
I really like this tassel necklace. I purchased it a while ago when we did another outfit and I’ve worn it several times. You can order it on Amazon for $15.99!
Get the necklace here!
Every summer outfit needs a pair of sunglasses! These aren’t just cute, but they won’t break the bank. Which if you are like me, is exactly what you need! (Anyone else lose their sunglasses constantly?!)
Get the sunglasses here!
I like the clean look of this bag. It’s so fresh, pretty and classic. It’s available in other colors as well.
Get the handbag for $30.12 here!
These cutout sandals remind me of a pair by Tory Burch. Although the price doesn’t remind me of them! Not at all! You can get them for only $19.99!
Get the sandals here!
Your turn! What kinds of outfits do you love to wear in the summer? Dresses? Shorts? For me, it’s outfits like this!
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Thanks Fashion 4 Mom for another adorable outfit!
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Lace & Mint Spring Outfit Affordable Fashion For Women
Spring is officially here. Flowers are blooming and it’s time to play outside, have neighborhood BBQ’s, and most importantly break out the sandals! This outfit is perfect for spring and even to wear in the summer and fall (just throw on a cardigan and you are done!) It’s fun, colorful and affordable! In fact, you can get everything seen here for under $200!
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I really am a fan of the lace trend! This tank is modest and beautiful. The patterns are wonderful! This tank is availble from JC Penny for $17.99!
Get the tank here!
If you’ve been around for a while you know that I love colored jeans! I really thought this was a trend that maybe I wouldn’t be able to pull off or would be too ‘young’ but it’s actually one of my favorite ways to add a pop of color! Think about it. A black t-shirt and jeans can be kind of boring. Add it to a pair of red jeans - instant glam. Add it to these mint jeans - what style! A pair of yellow skinny jeans? Instant fashion success.
Get the jeans here for $29.99!
Gold hoops are a must for every lady’s jewelry box. These are pretty and a great size! Plus they are only $14.99!
Get the earrings here!
This pretty necklace would be the star of any outfit! And for under $5.00 you can’t go wrong!
Get the necklace here for $4.29!
Another fun pop of color, these ombre bracelets are great! I know that I would wear them with so many different outfits!
Get the bracelets here for $10.46!
I think that this bag is so pretty. The color is luxurious and the price isn’t! It’s available in other shades too!
Get the handbag here!
These braided sandals are something that you are sure to wear over and over and over again. They are only $12.95 on Amazon.
Get the sandals here!
I bought this watch a few weeks ago and I’ve been wearing it non-stop! Anne Klein makes quality items and this looks like a million bucks! Except it’s under $50!
Get the watch here for $41.25
Total cost of the outfit? $192 for all 8 pieces!
Is this something you would wear? Let us know! Thanks Fashion 4 Mom for creating another fantastic affordable outfit for us!
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Neutral Love
I’m a big fan of neutrals. It makes them so easy to mix and match for creating tons of looks. Just change out the accessories for pops of color and it looks like an entirely new look!
This was the original outfit. I really liked the tote bag and I’m a huge white jeans lover! I think that they look so crisp and clean. Every closet needs a pair!
For our version, we were able to find some great look alikes! The outfit has 10 pieces total and we got the final price down to $173.40 for the whole outfit! Here are the pieces we used:
The original cardigan was grey and white stripes and while I am a HUGE stripe fan, I decided to switch it up a bit this time. Who doesn’t love chevron? The answer is nobody hates chevron. Nobody. So this is a fun cardigan that you will want to wear all the time!
Get the cardigan from Maurices for $32.00 here!
Everyone needs a set of basic tanks. Target has some really great ones that are really long. They are perfect for layering and are great for the budget too.
Get the tank here for as low as $8.00!
Everyone needs a good pair of white jeans! Crisp and clean - these jeans are from Old Navy and are perfect!
Get the jeans here!
We have used this belt before, but that just goes to show you how a classic piece can be used time and time again!
Get the belt here for only $6.99!
These stacked bracelets are another accessory that I love to wear - a lot! Seriously, I bought these a few months ago and I wear them constantly!
Get the bracelets here for $4.99!
These gold hoop earrings get an unexpected addition with the pearls. These pretty earrings are just $24.99!
Get the earrings here!
If there ever was a ‘summer’ style bag, this would be it! Everyone needs this!
Get the handbag here!
Brown sandals are a must for everyone. I really like the shade of these and the cutout on it.
Get the sandals here!
How gorgeous is this shade? It’s called salmon, but the scarf is available in many, many other colors!
Get the scarf here for only $11.99!
Summer wouldn’t be summer without sunglasses! I love the glasses because they look good, but also because I’m known for losing my glasses and with these budget friendly prices I don’t have to stress!
Get the glasses here!
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Thanks Fashion 4 Mom for creating this outfit for us!
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Coral Jeans
Coral is one of the hottest colors this year! I love the combination of coral and grey.
Here is the original outfit that I found online. Don’t you love it?
I absolutely adore the color of these jeans! I think that you will be able to wear these pants with so many different outfits and add a fun pop of color!
Get the pants here!
Chambray tops are one of my favorite things right now. This top is from Old Navy and perfect!
Get the shirt here!
To say I’m a tad obsessed with these shoes is an understatement! The grey color is perfect and the white tribal details completely makes this shoe fun!
Get the shoes here!
We wanted to keep the accessories pretty neutral and low key for this outfit. This boyfriend watch is a classic!
This bracelet brings in a great look. The different textures of the metals is fun, classic and sure to be worn a hundred times over!
Stamped jewelry has been popular for a while now. It’s pretty and a great reminder! Layer this bracelet with the other for a fun stacked look!
Get the bracelet here!
One day I’ll have a jewelry box filled with diamonds, but right now my diamond money seems to be going to pay for things like birthday parties, summer camp and my Starbucks habit. 🙂 So until then, these will do! (And psst! You would never know they were under $20!)
Get the earrings here!
Isn’t this scarf pretty? It is available in other colors as well, but I’m definitely swooning over the corals, pinks, purples and yellows!
Get the scarf here!
While I was looking for the perfect scarf for this outfit, I fell in love with a second scarf. It wasn’t quite a look alike for the original outfit since it wasn’t a tribal print, but I wanted to include it! Here is the outfit with the cross scarf.
You can get the scarf here.
Whether you choose the tribal scarf or the cross scarf, this outfit is super cute. And as far as your budget goes, you can get the entire look for $221.17 for everything - the scarf, shirt, pants, earrings, both bracelets, the watch and the shoes! Not bad! 🙂
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10 Pieces of Jewelry Under $3
Looking for some inexpensive jewelry? Here is a list of 10 pieces all under $3.00 - shipped!
Tibetan Silver Leaf Shape Turquoise Crystal Drop Dangle Earrings $2.63 shipped
Heart shape dangle unique distorted pattern Ear Wire Hook Dangle Earrings $2.58 shipped
Amber Pendant Sweater Chain Necklace $2.33 shipped
Golden Single Row Crystal Ring $3 shipped
Austrian Crystals Wreath Bow Earrings $3 shipped
Stylish Artificial Gem Love Heart Shape Pendant Necklace $2.80 shipped
Infinity Owl Giraffe Key Friendship Leather Charm Bracelet Alloy $2.50 shipped
Infinity Love Heart Eiffel Tower Friendship Leather Charm Bracelet $2.19 shipped
Hollow Out Tibet Round Rimous Turquoise Pendant Chain Necklace $2.96 shipped
Tibetan Silver Flower Pattern Turquoise Feather Dangle Earrings $2.40 shipped
Thanks, Couponing For Freebies!
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5 Things I Couldn’t Be Without
I thought it would be fun to do a weekly series on some of my favorite things. So welcome to I’m Totally Obsessed With…
So I know it might sound crazy - being obsessed with plastic containers. But I am. Completely! When I cook dinner we usually have leftovers. Now, I can pack them in these handy containers and I have my own freezer meals. Plus, they are great for cooking ahead of time! Delicious, portioned meals ready to go. It’s been helping my budget and my weight!
I’ve had this Yankee Red Raspberry Candle under our candle warmer non-stop this week. It smells so delicious. It smells like, well, summer.
I’ve been watching House of Cards since it came out. I just finished up the current season and now, I can.not.wait for the next season to start. (Come on Netflix, hurry!)
It has rained non-stop it seems like for the last week. Rain, mud and puddles are everywhere and when you have a puppy who needs to be at the dog park rain boots become a necessity. I’m beyond obsessed with these herringbone boots! There are tons of other prints available - pick your print!
I’m a huge Pandora fan, which is how I found Boyce Avenue. I listen to them ALL the time! Think your favorite songs redone to cool acoustic versions. Seriously. Love.
So you tell me. What are you loving this week?
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Cute Spring Outfit For Women
I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter weekend! It’s Monday so that means we have another adorable and affordable outfit courtesy of Fashion 4 Mom! If you love this outfit, you should really check out their site! It’s full of cute, affordable fashion for women along with beauty and health tips!
This is the outfit that I found on Pinterest. It was created on Polyvore here and I admit, that as soon as I found it, I fell in love. But then, I saw the prices! $400 for the jean jacket? $1,295 for that bag? Those are a little over my budget. In fact, the original outfit cost $3,053! Yikes!
I don’t know about you, but $121.91 sounds a lot better than $3000! And you have to admit, the looks are pretty close!
Here are the pieces that were used:
It all started with this tank! We found this tank at JC Penny. It is available in multiple colors and is a steal at only $7.99!
Get the tank here!
This jean jacket looks familiar doesn’t it? It’s been getting quite a bit of use! I had someone email who said they absolutely love the jacket, however the sizing is off. It runs very small. It’s $19.61. You can get it here.
This jean jacket is a little more expensive, but still a good deal. It’s reviews are really good! You can get it here for $34.90.
The warmer months need a pair of white skinnies. I’m pretty sure that it’s a rule somewhere. These are from Old Navy and are only $17.50! Old Navy usually has coupon codes on their site for you to use so you can probably even get them cheaper!
Get the jeans here!
This outfit was full of basic pieces which is great. That means you can use them time and time again, mixing and matching them to create tons of unique looks. The accessories give it a pop of color and really complete the look! Accessories are an inexpensive way to change the look of this outfit. If you substituted the color it would give this outfit a whole new look!
Get the necklace for $10.99 here!
To match the necklace and really pull everything together, we found shoes to match. These yellow ballet flats are only $12.99 and ship for free. Plus, they are available in TONS of colors!
Get the shoes here!
For the rest of the accessories, we left them as closet basics. You know, things everyone should have in their closet because they go with everything! These earrings have the look of diamonds, but definitely not the price! Plus, they have great reviews!
Get the earrings here!
Available in 9 different colors, this handbag has some pretty stellar reviews. You can get it for just $27.99!
Get the handbag here!
And because everyone needs a great lip gloss to go with their adorable new outfit! I love this Burt’s Bees gloss. This particular color is called Ocean Sunrise.
Get the lip gloss here!
There it is! Our spring outfit. Is this something you would wear? I know I plan on it!
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Colors of Summer Outfit
One of my favorite things to do in summer is go to concerts. This is exactly the kind of outfit that I would put on to head out with my friends and to dance the night away.
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I honestly can’t choose my favorite piece! Want to get your own summer concert outfit? Here are the pieces I found!
This dress is absolutely darling! The color is perfect for summer. I think that the waist of the dress would make it very flattering on!
From Mod Cloth, this dress has even been featured in Life & Style!
Get the dress here for $44.99!
We’ve used this jean jacket in an outfit before (remember this Red Maxi Dress?) I love the color and the length of the jacket.
Get the jean jacket here for $36.99.
Adding a skinny belt can really help define your waist - which can help you look your best!
You can get the belt on Amazon for just $8.99!
I wasn’t 100% sure if I was going to include this necklace in the outfit. I love it. I think the colors are amazing for summer and match it with the yellow? SWOON! So why would I question it? Well, it’s not available….YET! Right now you can sign up to get alerted when it is available (or if you are finding this a little bit later - it should be available!) I seriously can not wait to get my hands on this!
Get the necklace from Mod Cloth for $24.99.
I’m apparently on a Mod Cloth spree because the bracelets are also from there! I love the turquoise and gold mix. I also am a fan of the arrow being stacked in there!
Get the bracelet set here for $17.99.
Aren’t these boots the cutest? I think these will be dubbed my concert wearing boots. 🙂
Get the boots here for $39.95!
This gorgeous shade of blue is my nail polish color of choice for this outfit. It is from Julep and the color is called Brandis.
Get the nail polish here!
A quick little bit about Julep. Julep has amazing make-up, nail polishes and skin care products. You can also join their monthly subscription club too. It’s $25 a month (shipping is free) or $19.99 if you buy 3 months at a time. I love that they are fully customizable. Simply log into your account and swap out anything you wish! Or you can just keep it a surprise! You can also skip a month or send it to a friend for a month. You also get 20% off anything online when you are a member!
As an extra bonus, to sign up you can get this Hello Spring box free! Just use the code SPRING and pay $2.99 shipping. Then, enjoy your monthly polishes and make up delivered to your door. 🙂
Sign up here!
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Summer Beauty Essentials
At first I thought if I just kept telling myself enough times that summer was coming that it would eventually happen. And then, I realized, hey, summer is really just around the corner! It’s time to break out the sun glasses, the flip flops, and those summer dresses! Sunshine and school vacation time will be here before you know it.
Are you ready?
Is your beauty routine ready? Here are summer beauty essentials you can’t be without!
1. Gillette Venus Swirl razor
Summer time means tanks, shorts and swim suits. It also means ‘shaving season’. Number one on our summer essentials list is a great razor.
Available at Walmart, this Gillette Venus Swirl razor is different than an ordinary razor. There is actually a flex ball on it which allows it to really glide and manuever while you shave. No more tricky areas and missed spots! Plus, with 5 blades it gives a close shave meaning extra soft skin.
And it’s pretty! (Which counts!)
2. Gillette Venus Olay Violet Swirl Shave Gel
Number two on our list is a shaving gel. I know many people that don’t use shaving gel anymore. But did you know that by not using them you are more susceptible to cuts and drier skin?
Also available at Walmart, the Gillette Venus Olay Violet Swirl Shave Gel is an absolute must! This gel contains 5 times more moisturizers and helps get you the perfect shave!
3. Nail Polish
Summer is the season for color! Break out the corals, the teals, the purples and the sparkles! Put a fresh color on your fingers and your toes. After all, with flip flop season here your toes will be front and center!
4. Lip Balm
My lip balm for winter helps guard against dry, cracked lips. But for summer, I want something a little different. I still want something to moisturize (because dry lips can happen in any season!), but I want something that has great color and also contains a SPF.
5. Sunscreen Cosmetics
Speaking of SPF…. I know that nowadays you hear about sunscreen …. a lot! But that’s because it’s vital. I also like to wear cosmetics that contain it. I switch out many colors of my make-up in the summer. My skin is a different shade, trends change and some colors just look better in the summer time. During the summer I like to keep my make up simple. Tinted moisturizer (with sunscreen of course!), my lip balm, and waterproof mascara are all three musts in my book!
Walmart is a great place to be able to get all of your summer essentials in one place. With low prices, you are able to pick everything you need without breaking the bank! And to help get you started, we will be giving away a $20 Walmart gift card!
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