Hi! Nicole Caroline of Elite Esthetics here guest blogging for this first Makeup Monday beauty post of 2019. You might remember me from the best facial ever. Brittni asked me to share my top 5 skincare resolutions, and I had a hard time sticking to five so I included a bonus one for those of us looking for extra credit this year. Here is my list of the 5 skincare resolutions we all need to make:…
I was buying white hydrangeas and drunken goat cheese at my favorite little market the other day. I’m obviously pregnant at 19 weeks and I was holding hands with my 18 month old son, Luke. The store owner has met me several times, and had also met my 3 year old son. “You have two boys? Do you know what you’re having next?” “Yes, it’s a girl,” I smiled. “You’re DONE,” she deadpanned. Please, never say this to anyone.…
I know I shouldn’t be happy to be working on a holiday, but I am, so Happy New Year. To be honest, I am more ready to say goodbye winter “break” than I am to say adios to 2018. It was a good year for so many reasons, my top two being finding out I am having a daughter and watching my sons grow to be best friends. Looking back on things here, it was a good year for outfits.…
I just started going through my holiday orders tonight and realized I need to pick up some last minute gifts. This happens to me almost every year. I know I am not alone! Luckily, some of the best retailers are still delivering in time for the big day. Here are the 5 best online stores for last minute gifts:…
Now that I’m in my third trimester, I figured a pregnancy update was just about due. Yesterday, my mom and sister in law hosted the most beautiful sprinkle for me and my close friends and family. It was so perfect, and it made me finally believe that I am actually having a daughter in 10 weeks. To mark the occasion, here are 5 things that have surprised me about my third pregnancy.…
Tomorrow is National Wear Your Pearls Day, and while you’ll never see me in a pearl necklace or studs, I love unexpected pearl details. A pearl necklace is so classic and just stunning on some, but it’s just not me. However, one of my all time favorite pieces in my closet is covered in pearls and a new version of it is back and on sale. Here are 4 unexpected ways to wear pearls that I love and how I…
So the Shopbop extra 30% off sale is so nice, I had to post about it twice. Today is the last day to get an extra 30% off sale items with code JOY18, and there are so many amazing gift options from under $20. Shipping is free, and they’ll arrive in time for Christmas. I will definitely be scooping up a few of these for my loved ones. Here are the best gifts to give or receive with your Shopbop…