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February 18, 2021

Most Recent Beauty Buys

I am a self proclaimed beauty junkie. This means I love to try any and every new product I come across. Some end up being amazing, while others totally flop. I thought it would be fun to share some of my recent beauty buys! You can shop this post and more at: http://liketoknow.it/shoppingwithsum.

Close up image of my face after using NYX marshmallow primer.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/38D4m

NYX Marshmellow Primer: I have a hate/hate relationship with primers. I must be a glutton for punishment because I continue to purchase them and try them out. I have very dry skin, especially around my eyes. I work hard to achieve a “glowy” look, and primers immediately undo all of my hard work. I have tried Tula, Tatcha, Smashbox and a slew of others and I have never found one I like. I heard great reviews of this one by NYX. I was initially surprised at the price tag for this brand. This primer rings in around $20, which seems expensive. I love the cute packaging (anyone else a sucker for cute packaging?) and the promise of hydrated, long lasting makeup! However, I did not love this product overall. I can honestly say it is my favorite primer I have ever tried, but that is not saying much to be honest. This absolutely made my makeup go on very smoothly, which I loved. I also think it did help my makeup to last all day, which is great. But, the cardinal sin that I can not overlook is that this was drying to my under eye area! It really accentuated the fine lines around my eyes which I am already very aware of. It is all I could think about while I wore this so unfortunately this will sit in my cabinet until I finally decide to toss it. If you don’t struggle with dryness and fine lines and are on the hunt for a primer, this one is promising but just did not work for me. You can tell a big difference in my skin in this photo with the primer and the photos below without the primer. Below, my skin is much more glowy and the lines around my eyes are way less visible!

Two images of my skin after using Living Libations Best Skin Ever oil. One photo with makeup and one without.
I do not have on any makeup in the photo on the right to show how much this has evened out my skin tone (I struggle with redness) SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/38D4e

Living Libations Best Skin Ever Oil: I am very excited about this product! I have seen major changes in my skin since I started using this product ( and I don’t say that lightly). I have noticed increased hydration, more even tone and more radiant skin. I love it! I can’t say enough good about this product. I do want to be fully transparent though, it has a strong smell. I don’t notice the smell anymore but the first few times I used it, I was surprised! For me, the smell is totally worth the amazing results! This definitely ranks as one of my all time favorite beauty buys.

Two images of my eyelashes after using Maybelline Sky High Mascara.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/38D4B

Maybelline Sky High Mascara: I have tried more mascaras than any one person should in a lifetime. I am a mascara junkie. It is my end all, can only have one product again forever product. A quick swipe of mascara can really do a lot even for a makeup free face. I have talked numerous times about my love of Lancome Big Monsieur mascara. However, since purchasing this Maybelline one, I have worn it every single day. It is extremely easy to apply and gives major length! I don’t have to use an eyelash primer with it, which I love. It does not clump and does not flake. I love how it really separates your lashes and coats each and every lash. This is definitely one of most favorite recent beauty buys!

Two images of my skin after using Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich cream.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/38D4G

Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Cream: I purchased this on a whim during a black Friday sale. I liked that it was called “mega rich”. My dry skin loved the sound of that! This is an anti-aging cream and is very hydrating. It is not heavy or greasy and doesn’t have a fragrance (which I love)! I have been using this for several weeks and I really like it! I have noticed my overall skin looks much more even and hydrated. This in combination with the Living Libations oil is working great for me. I would definitely repurchase!

Photo of Kiehl's creamy eye treatment.
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Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment: Unfortunately I don’t have any before and after pictures for this eye cream. I used to use this a while ago and when I finished the jar I was bored to be honest. I wanted something new and fun. I tried a few different creams and came back to ole faithful here. The jar lasts forever, which is nice. This cream is very hydrating, which is great for my very dry under eye area. I noticed a big difference in hydration when I began to use another cream and I started to miss this boring (yet delightful) cream. It is fragrance free and feels light even though it is very thick. You only need to use one tiny drop of this cream (as I mentioned, it is thick). My only gripe is that I don’t feel like this does anything to treat lines or wrinkles or dark circles. I am unsure why it’s called a treatment and not just Kiehl’s creamy eye cream. That is all it is, eye cream. If hydration is what you seek, then this cream is for you!

Photo of my face using NYX lip pencil to line my lips and completely fill them in and topped with gloss.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/38D49

NYX Lip Pencil in “Peekaboo Nude”: I am fairly new to the lip liner game to be honest. I keep going on and on about my dry skin, but guess what, my lips are dry too. I used to shy away from lip liner and lip stick and just go with gloss. But, more recently, I have been loving lip stick (with the right gloss over it). This lip liner is a beautiful color! It is a nice pinky nude and works really well with my skin tone. It is a lighter color and looks similar to my natural lip color with just a hint more color. I have been using it to line my lips and fill them in completely before topping with a gloss. I don’t know that it stays on for long periods of time because I top it with gloss which makes it not last as long. Either way I love it, especially for the price!

These are my recent beauty buys! I love trying out new makeup and skin care and I will be sharing more! SHOP HERE: http://liketoknow.it/shoppingwithsum.

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January 28, 2021

Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that some people love and some people think is a totally silly, made up day created to sell overpriced roses. I personally think it is a lot of fun and I will take any chance to celebrate a day centered around pink hearts, chocolate candy and flowers. If you are celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or anything similar, here are some fun ways to celebrate! Check out my fun Valentine’s Day ideas!

Gift Guide: My husband and I don’t usually go all out with gifts for Valentine’s Day but in case you need a few fun ideas for the special someone, or best friend in your life! SHOP GIFT GUIDE HERE: http://liketk.it/370iI.

Valentine's Day gift guide for men and women! Included are a super soft blanket, funny mug, headphone stand, bracelet, necklace, funny socks with your pic on them, the best candle and personalized art
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/370iI.

Obviously Covid has probably put a damper on your plans this year. We usually go out to a nice dinner to celebrate, but this year we are not really comfortable eating in restaurants. If you are in the same boat, here are a few activities you can do instead of eating out!

  1. Try a new recipe at home! Make it super easy and do personalized, home made pizzas! These are always so fun, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love pizza! Here is a recipe to try: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-pizza-crust-recipe/. Make your dough, add your favorite ingredients and go! Try a new topping like pepperoni drizzled with hot honey…oh my gosh its so good! SHOP HOT HONEY HERE: http://LIKETK.IT/355kM.
  2. Have a game night! This could be super fun with just you and your honey, or invite a few close friends (socially distanced and not too many)! Some fun games to try: “That’s what she said party game” or “What do you meme”? CHECK THEM OUT HERE: http://LIKETK.IT370eO.
  3. Watch a movie that neither of you have seen! Pop some popcorn, grab the Twizzlers and hit play. Some movies I love that would be great for Valentine’s Day are: “Crazy, Stupid Love”, “Stranger than Fiction”, or “About Time”.
  4. Bake something fun! Even if you are on the healthy train, it’s fun to indulge once in a while! Try this: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11116/cream-cheese-sugar-cookies/.
  5. Get out and play tourist in your own town! Some of my favorite days are days where we just get in the car and drive. We don’t have anywhere specific to go or any time to be there. It’s amazing the things you notice in your city on a leisurely drive that you otherwise overlook! Also, this can make for some really fun conversation!
  6. Set up a wine tasting at home. You go out and pick a few new wines to try and whoever you are celebrating with can do the same! Grab some cheese and get a little tipsy while you discover some new wines!
  7. Have an at home spa night! Grab some face masks ( I love these:http://liketk.it/370dt ) or some new nail polish and use this as an excuse to pamper yourself!

What to Wear: Whether you are staying in or venturing out, I have you covered! Everything listed is cute, comfortable and festive! You can SHOP THESE LOOKS HERE: http://LIKETK.IT/370id.

Whether staying in or going out these comfy and cute looks cover all bases! Satin pajamas, heart pajamas. pink dress, puff sleeve sweatshirt, heart print dress, mom jeans and top with prarie collar, pink puff sleeve top
SHOP HERE: http://LIKETK.IT/370id

Now that you have some ideas of what to do and what to wear, I hope you are excited about celebrating! Holidays like Valentine’s Day don’t have to be a big deal! Just use it as an excuse to go on a date with your honey or spend some time with your BFF! We could all use some happy in our lives so why not do it on a day centered around love!

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January 20, 2021

7 Different Ways to Style Joggers

I think it is safe to say that 2020 challenged us in so many ways, including how we think about style. I never thought I would be writing a blog post on 7 different ways to style joggers. I have mentioned so many times that I have never been one to gravitate towards casual styles and prior to 2020, I would never leave home in anything remotely close to athleisure. I sometimes envied other gals who were going about their day looking so relaxed in their leggings, but even still, it just wasn’t for me. I still have a hard time leaving home in leggings, but I have found a compromise! For me, joggers are so comfortable but can also still look so put together!

Like everyone else, 2020 forced me to stay home a lot more than I ever really dreamed. I began to gravitate towards clothing that was practical. I still love dresses and always will, but it started getting old to look at a closet full of pretty dresses that I couldn’t wear anywhere. I love the look of joggers and started on the hunt for the perfect pair!

I knew I wanted a beige or cream colored pair, and in my mind I knew exactly how I wanted them to fit. If you have the luxury of being taller then you may not understand this fully. I found that joggers can be super challenging to find if you are short. I tried several pair and while I found some comfortable ones, I struggled to find the pair that fit just right. I didn’t want them to bunch up at the bottom, or have to be rolled over at the waist and then have some weird crotch thing happen. I also found a few that fit much more like a legging and showed every single wrinkle, roll and dimple in my legs (not cute).

One random day at Target, I walked past a pair of pretty cream joggers that I had actually seen several times and decided to add them to my cart. I am so glad I did! They are the unicorn joggers I had been searching for! My go-to look for wearing joggers in public is a white t-shirt and a denim jacket. But, I wanted to get creative and style them several ways. I pretty quickly came up with 7 ways to style joggers with things I already owned and I am loving the versatility! If you are short like me, then these joggers will rock your world!

  1. Joggers and a matching cardigan: This is not sold as a set, but the two matched perfectly! I love how this cardigan looks with these joggers and feels put together! This outfit doesn’t look like you just rolled out of bed. It’s stylish, cute and so comfortable! I also paired many of these outfits with my favorite Golden Goose sneakers. I recently wrote a blog post all about them and you can find it here: https://wordpress.com/post/shoppingwithsum.com/1391.
Cream joggers styled with a matching cardigan sweater and sneakers outfit.
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2. Joggers and a denim jacket: I mentioned this is my go-to, so I had to include it. This outfit is foolproof! It’s easy to throw on and fuss free. I styled it with some fun mules, but it would also look adorable with sneakers!

Cream joggers styled with a white t shirt and an oversized denim jacket. Paired with shearling slip on mules.
SHOP HERE: http://LIKETK.IT/36nSR

3. Joggers and a matching sweatshirt: This is another top I already owned, and it ended up matching these joggers perfectly! I love when fate steps in like that. I love this sweatshirt because it feels elevated with the fun ruffle sleeve! This is a way to feel like you are wearing pajamas but look like you put some thought into your outfit. For other fun ideas on how to style sweatshirts: https://wordpress.com/post/shoppingwithsum.com/482.

Cream joggers styled with a matching sweatshirt and sneakers. The sweatshirt has a ruffle at the shoulder to add some extra texture to the neutral outfit.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/36nTd

4. Joggers and a sweater front tucked: I love the casual ease of this outfit! I chose a slouchy, thinner sweater here, but literally any sweater will work for this look!

Cream joggers styled with a ribbed sweater and sneakers. The sweater is front tucked into the joggers.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/36nTz

5. Joggers and a sweater not front tucked: For good measure I wanted to show how cute the same sweater looks not tucked in. I think this looks chic, and it literally doesn’t get easier than this outfit!

Cream joggers styled with a ribbed gray sweater and sneakers.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/36nTz

6. Joggers and a moto jacket: I thought it would be fun to add a little bit of edginess to the joggers. Adding a faux leather jacket totally takes the lounge feel away from these joggers and makes it a real outfit! Thank you 2020 for at least making it acceptable to call joggers a real outfit!

Cream joggers made edgy by adding a white t shirt and a faux leather jacket. Topped off with Golden Goose sneakers.
SHOP HERE: http://liketk.it/36nTW

7. Joggers and a graphic t-shirt and cardigan: I love how this cardigan looks with these joggers. It feels effortlessly cool! Any graphic t-shirt would work here and you could use this to add some color to a neutral outfit!

Cream joggers styled with a graphic band t shirt and a long gray cardigan. Paired with Golden Goose Sneakers.
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I hope this gives you some ideas on how you can style jogger style pants with things you probably already own in your closet! This is a style that is so versatile, so don’t be afraid to get creative! These days, anything goes so just have fun with it and you never know what you might end up loving.

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