Working With Kesha//True Colors
When Face Masks
You can buy When face masks individually or in a pack. You can purchase them at any of the retailers below:
Birchbox
Sephora
Anthropologie
& be sure to follow When on social media so you can keep track of news & when they'll be in your area!
@whenmaskpacks
*The masks in the post were sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.*
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From Aunt Flo
Billion Dollar Brows
Girl Boss Box -- April 2016
Celebrate -- Lauren Conrad
HASK Kalahari Melon Oil Hair Care Collection
I was incredibly excited to receive a package from HASK which included their Kalahari Melon Oil shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, and shine oil. As an added bonus they also threw in the cutest HASK brush!
I used the shine oil minutes after opening the box. It smelled and worked great! ALL of the Kalahari Melon Oil products smell amazing! After the oil worked so well I was even more excited to try the rest of the products. I read about how all of the products are free of parabens, sulfates, gluten, phthalaytes, alcohol, and artificial colors. Alcohol is a big no-no for me in hair and beauty products, so I was happy to see that is was alcohol free. I also read about how the products also include cranberry & sunflower oils, which may have contributed to the phenomenal smell. After my shower, I am happy to say that the products all lived up to the inner hype that I gave them. This is made for colored hair & adds a ton of moisture! I would recommend this to ANYONE who had dry hair, not just those who color it.
My boyfriend is extremely picky when it comes to hair care products. He only likes natural products and has long, curly, thick, dry hair. After complimenting the smell of my hair and reading the brand info himself, he started using these products, as well. I'm happy to say they're 'Andrew Approved'!
You can shop the products by going here. I would recommend checking out their other lines while you're there!
Also check out their social media pages for news and updates:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaskHair
Instagram: https://instagram.com/haskhair/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaskHair
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/haskhair/
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Mother's Day Brunch Style
Mother's Day is right around the corner and one of my favorite things to do is take my mom out to brunch. Hello, bottomless mimosas! Since my mom had surgery a few months back and is still medicated and has to be hooked up to a backpack 12 hours a day to receive nutrition through a PICC line, she's not allowed to drink. But that doesn't mean delicious pancakes and omelettes are off the table! I love dressing up in cute spring dresses for Mother's Day.
Here are some of my current favorites from ModCloth to wear for brunch::
Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel
I use this gel at the end of my morning and evening skincare routines. This gel costs $84 a tube, but you use such a small amount each use that this product will probably last me 3-6 months. It has a light silky texture, which absorbs well and doesn't leave your skin feeling sticky.
From what I can tell after a week of use, it is a fantastic product and works well to reduce puffiness and dark circles. I haven't been using it long enough to know how it's going to affect the look of aging overall, but so far so good!
You can check out this product and more PCA Skin products here
*The product mentioned is this post was given to me for free in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own*
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March/April Favorites + Giveaway
An Influential Woman In My Life
When I was asked to write about a woman who influenced me, my first thought was to write about my mother. My mother is an incredible person, but there was something that made me feel like that would be the wrong choice. After attending a memorial service for a close family friend today, I knew exactly who I wanted to write about.
I first met Melinda a few years back. She has married one of my mom's friends from college and attended my mom's monthly wine parties. Melinda would always ask me about the things going on in my life and would always remember details about my job, my life, my family. and my boyfriend. When I had a ladie's brunch at my house, she showed up early to help me set-up (without me even asking) and arrived with roses in a vase that she decorated for me herself. She helped with day of set-up for my mom's vow renewal last December, as well. Melinda was always the first to help and always knew when you needed help, even when you didn't ask for it.
Melinda had an extensive heart surgery when she was 30 and was constantly in and out of the hospital. She never complained about her health and never asked for anything. In all honesty, she never complained about ANYTHING. She loved her husband, her family, her job, and her friends. Her life was rich and full of beauty even when he body was failing her.
Melinda passed away unexpectedly on Easter. It came as a shock to me since I had seen her less than a week before at my mom's wine party and had had a long conversation with her. She looked so happy and healthy. She had sent us on our camping trip with a big pot of clam chowder that she made for us. Today, I attended her memorial service and heard dozens of people singing Melinda the same praises. She was one of the most helpful, loyal, and giving person that most people have ever met.
Her husband talked to her cardiologist after her passing to ask what her actual cause of death was. After a brief discussion, the doctor informed him that he had told her that she could die at any time = 2 years ago. She decided to keep that from her husband and everyone around and instead chose to use her limited time to share her gratitude and love with the people around her.
Melinda taught me that I never have any reason to complain, to love to my fullest capacity, and that there's never a reason big enough to prohibit you from helping someone else. I feel good about the last conversation I had with her, but wish I had let her know how much she affected my life.
Beating The Flu
I had put today aside to share with you what my average day is like start to finish, but instead ended up sick in bed. Since Andrew is at work today and his brother is visiting (I'm not going to make his brother take care of me) I've been fending for myself most of the day. I thought I would share with you some of the things that I do when trying to get better from the flu.
1. SLEEP
I feel like this is a given. I started doing the second thing of this list and actually had to turn it off mid-episode because my eyes were so tired. I woke up at 8am today and have spent only about an hour total out of bed.
2. BINGE WATCH UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
I had been so excited when I heard Ellie Kemper and Tina Fey were teaming up for a show and the first season was AMAZING! The second season came out today, which made for the perfect sick-day binge watch. The show is chalked full of optimistic motivational quotes for when you're feeling like crap.
3. PHO
Andrew did come home for lunch today & he brought pho, which after passing on breakfast, was exactly what I needed. The broth & noodles are super easy on the stomach. I did feel quite nauseated afterwards, but I know pho was a much better choice than the food we had in our house.
4. WATER
It's easy to become dehydrated when sick, so I always make it a point to drink water so that I don't end up in the hospital with an IV. Enough said.
5. FRESH GINGER
The one nice thing about Andrew's brother being in town is that he cuts up whole ginger and literally eats a small bowl every single day. A couple bites of ginger helps with the nausea and helps suppress hunger (not that I even need it for that reason today).
6. TEA
I don't think the tea has actually helped me feel any better, but it does have a calming effect to it. The less stress my body feels, the better!
7. A HOT SHOWER
Luckily, I have a built in seat/ledge/bench (I don't know what you'd call it) in my shower so I have the option to sit down if I feel dizzy. Washing my hair and cleaning my body makes me feel a lot less funky and hopeless.
8. WASHING MY FACE
Doing my normal skincare routine even when I'm sick prevents my skin from feeling gross and icky and makes me feel like I don't look quite as dreadful as a sicky.
9. YOGA PANTS
I love yoga pants and running tights all the time and when I'm sick there is no way that I'm wearing proper pants.
10. FUZZY SOCKS
Sick days are the best day for fuzzy socks. Period.
That's pretty much it. I'm heading back to bed now and hope to feel well enough tomorrow to walk you through what an average day is really like. I also have a whole queue of review posts and style posts that I'm working on. Let me know what you always do when you're trying to get over a flu!