Category Archives: Body

Casual to Dressy Summertime Style with Ashley Stewart

[This post is sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.]

Being above average in height and a true size twelve has proven to be challenging in the past. Many times the clothes just don’t fit wonderfully or you’re left with a very limited selection of styles. This can be especially hard in the summertime when all you want is an adorable wardrobe full of pieces you can take from daytime to the nighttime and back again.

I’ve partnered up with Ashley Stewart, where they offer a wide assortment of fashion items including extended sizes (up to size 32 and testing to include sizes 34 and 36), wide width and wide calf shoes, and exclusive online styles. There are 89 stores across the United States with a fast growing e-commerce forum. New fashion items are added every day, and the pieces are both trendy and sophisticated. Right now, Ashley Stewart is offering 40% off all full price styles with the code PRIMP40. Even if you’re not a size 12-32, they have incredibly cute accessories like sunnies and handbags that are worth checking out. Read More

Spice Up Your Bathroom // DIY Spa Shelf Tutorial for my Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream

[This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GentleHydration #CollectiveBias]

Target is my wonderland of one-stop shopping. I go there for one thing and end up purchasing items from 5 different departments. Recently, I was shopping for some of my favorite skin care items, including Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream, and I dreamt up some ways I could spice up my bathroom to make it more spa-like.

My skin has been in utter chaos mode with the weather going from warm to cold and back again in a matter of days. Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream has been keeping my body and face hydrated and comfortable through the weather changes. I keep my big jar of product in my bathroom front and center on display because I reach for it so often. Since I believe your home should be your haven, I came up with a quick, easy, inexpensive way to jazz up your bathroom shelving. I’ve got the full tutorial inside of how I went from “plain jane” to “spa by the beach.”  Read More

PINCHme Sample Box // Get Samples Free For Your Feedback!

[This box was sent to me for press consideration. All opinions are my own.]

I love sample boxes where you can try out products for free, but all too often there are strings attached. Sometimes you have to pay shipping and handling or they want you to earn reward points first in order to receive the samples. PINCHme is 100% completely free and all they request in exchange is your feedback on the products. Above you can see the box I was sent for review which contains a variety of samples. Read More

“Sea’s the Day” with new summer scents from Suave® Essentials!

[I participated in this sponsored campaign for Suave® Essentials on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.]
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Confession time: I’m a shower product junkie. To me, there’s nothing greater than having a variety of bath products stocked in your shower so that when you hop in, you can pick and choose what you want to use each time. Body washes, in particular, are a mainstay in my shower, and I love switching up scents depending on my mood that day or even the current season.

Using Suave® Essentials Body Wash, I can actually afford to keep my shower shelves stocked with various scents. Some days I want a more relaxing, casual scent, and other days I want something more uplifting. With summer now right around the corner, I am going to show you 2 gorgeous new scents from Suave® Essentials that I am loving to scrub-a-dub-dub with!

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Amethyst Sunset is filled with purple jasmine, jeweled apricot, ruby red grapefruit and sweet linden flower. Besides the fact that I’m a purple-lover and very attracted to this bottle and name, it smells delectable. This is a feminine scent with fruity and floral elements to it. It’s something I would use before a date or a night out.

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Cucumber Agave Smash is a refreshing elixir of crisp cucumber and sweet agave with a touch of dewy rose. I have been a sucker for cucumber body wash scents since I was a teenager. There is something very fresh, clean, and stimulating about cucumber. It has a very light, airy smell with just a hint of sweetness to it, making it perfect for daily use. I can tell you that this one is a personal favorite of mine and I love coming home from the gym and using this one!

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Ironically, there was a “sniff test” done of Suave® Essentials Body Wash, and the following scents were compared to and WON over Bath & Body Works scents that were similar:

I’m personally all about saving money where possible, and since I’m a huge product junkie, the more affordable, the better. Why pay more for something that not only smells similar, but even better than the costlier version? You can take a look at the “sniff test” comparison yourself below!

 

 

 

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7 Ways To Live a More Holistic Lifestyle

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by vitafusion™  through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about vitafusion™ gummy vitamins, all opinions are my own.

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Though many of my posts are centered around makeup, hair, and skin products that can provide instant fixes and quick glamour, my mantra has always been that the best beauty starts from the inside. If you’re taking care of your body from the inside, nourishing it, and treating it like a temple, it will reflect on the outside. Starting a routine like this is often daunting and people don’t know where to start. So here is a handy guide on 7 ways to live a more holistic life for both an inner and outer glow.  Read More

Spring 2016 // Wet n Wild Highlighting Powders in “Precious Petals” & “Crown of My Canopy,” Swatches & Review

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I had been on the lookout for these after seeing someone swatch these on Snapchat. The brand new highlighters from Wet n Wild are “Precious Petals” and “Crown of My Canopy.” They are part of a new collection for Spring 2016, and my husband happened to spot the small display inside of a local Walgreens for me. I have been looking forward to photographing and swatching these for the blog, just because I heard how pigmented and luxurious these are for a drugstore product. Needless to say, these do not disappoint and rival many high-end highlighters for me. Full swatches and thoughts are inside, Read More

Let’s Glow! PÜR Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette Swatches & Review

[Press sample.]
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If you’ve heard of the term “strobing” in the beauty community lately, fear not. Strobing is really just a fancy word for highlighting, which you’re probably already familiar with. Contouring is emphasizing the shadows in our face to slim and trim, and highlighting is the way to make our skin look glowing, luminous, and healthy. The PÜR Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette contains 3 different shades for you to highlight with. All 3 are cream-to-powder in formulation, so they’re really easy to apply and blend, but set down to a long lasting powder finish. Read More

Get Glowing with NARS “Hot Sand” Illuminator

[Press samples.]
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‘Tis the season for glowing, sun-kissed skin! Today I’m sharing my favorite items right now to get gorgeously bronzed, peachy cheeks and skin. The NARS Hot Sand Illuminator is limited edition for Spring/Summer 2016, and comes in a handy duo compact with NARS Orgasm Blush. It also comes in stick form as the NARS “The Multiple” in Hot Sand. Each have the same ethereal shimmer to them, but with slightly different formulas and applicators. Read More

High-Powered Holiday Beauty Products!

[This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media.]
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With the holiday season officially upon us, we need strong, efficient beauty products to power us through long workdays, holiday parties, and endless pictures. I love products that are high-powered, meaning it’s all about quality and not quantity. Products that get the job done quickly and last is what we all need this holiday season. I’ve got 3 products for you today that will propel you through this month and beyond! Read More