August is national breastfeeding month, so this week I’m sharing some of nursing experience and essentials. Nursing comes with some new skin challenges (um, nipple cream!?) and requires avoiding a list of chemicals and ingredients commonly found on beauty counters. Throughout my two breastfeeding experiences, I’ve tested a lot of beauty products and these are my absolute essentials. In my opinion, these are the 5 best breastfeeding beauty buys.…
This weekend marks the last few days of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I shared my favorites, but the reality is that I had to reign in that wish list and I’m never shopping for just myself. Since all prices will be going back up to full price on Monday, I’m sharing the good, the glam, and the not-so-glam reality of what made the final cut for me. Here is what I actually bought from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale:…
I love a white dress in the heavy summer heat of August. I love it even more in the fall with boots and a cardi or a military jacket, or the on-trend way: worn over jeans. This looks especially amazing with wrap or button-down styles, and I can’t wait to try it. Can’t hold your horses like me? Wear one now over cut off shorts. BRB, doing that today. 5 Perfect Little White Dresses…
I’m celebrating National Lipstick Day a little late on here, but you know how the saying goes. I love lipstick so much, because it doesn’t just make your face, it makes an entire look. I grew up watching my mom always apply her lipstick before leaving the house. She still shows up even with no makeup on in leggings for Glamma duty, always with lipstick on her lips. You know how people say you eventually become your mother? These are…
Having recently moved from Manhattan apartment life to a house, I can attest that furnishing a home is expensive. It is even more costly if you have champagne taste (oh, HI!). Don’t get me wrong, just as in your wardrobe, some things are worth a splurge. BUT it’s also possible to save serious cash without sacrificing style by shopping at these online retailers. In my opinion, these are the five best budget decor stores. …
So now that we’ve updated our transitional wardrobes and beauty bags thanks to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, it’s time to give our home base some love. I mean really, who doesn’t need the best smelling candles on planet earth and chicer towels?…
