The Best Beauty Guides 2025

Hello Pretty Ladies

We are here, the Busiest time of the year, and I am here to help! Are you already planning, decorating, and shopping yet? I am a little behind my standard time frame this year. I’ll have my House decorated by the weekend. I’ve been sharing some ideas and tips over on Instagram to help inspire you. I am working on my Dining room and creating a tablescape as I write this, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Hoping it will help you find the inspiration to make yours. I’ve already been planning meals and creating appetizers and cocktails I want to share with you this year.

My gift guides will make your Holiday Shopping a little easier! I have 25 Gift Guides that cover EVERYONE on your list! I personally think these are SO good and FULL of some fantastic ideas! Below is my collection of Beauty lovers’ gift guides. I’ll be rolling out the rest of my guides all week, so make sure you check back. I’ve also been creating Holiday Outfit Inspirations, which I’ve been sharing on my Liketoknowit and will add to a blog post next week.

If you are looking for something specific for your loved one, don’t hesitate to reach out, and I will help you find what you need! Simply leave a comment below or email me.

Beauty Guides For Your Beauty Lovers

Gifts For The Perfume Lover

Make up that adds a little Sparkle.

Charlotte Tilbury -In the Pillow Talk set, make your dreams come true with Charlotte’s award-winning and bestselling beautifying lip and cheek secrets. Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk is the iconic nude pink that suits everyone. Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm creates plumped-looking lips in seconds. The Pillow Talk Beauty Light wand provides a soft-focus, high-gloss highlight.

Gift Giving Made Easy-Beauty Gift Sets

Selfcare Beauty Gifts for your Cozy Homebodies.

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Live life stylishly and look good at any age

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3 Dresses and a Jumpsuit Perfect For Wedding Season

Hello Pretty Lady,

Are you in need of a special occasion dress this summer for summer’s social season, A Wedding, a Garden Party, an Outdoor Cocktail party, a Bridal shower, or a special event? I’ve got Four Outfits from AWBridal you’ll love. View my Styling Reel Here

Summer Social Season 4 outfits look perfect for the wedding season.

Mother of the Bride

Mother of the groom

Wedding guest

Garden party

Bridal shower

Bridesmaid dresses

Custom Sizing or Ready to Wear off the Rack

AWBridal offers affordable, great quality, and stunning dresses and jumpsuits. You can have them custom-made to your measurements or order ready-to-wear off the rack in your size 00-24. They arrive fast. You’ll be so impressed with these beautiful dresses. I had mine made to my measurements. Simply measure per their directions and send it in with your order. They make the style per your measurements and ship it out to you. And they fit like a glove. With no extra fees. Affordable and such high quality for affordable pricing.

Blue Botanical Dress

If this beautiful shade of cornflower blue is the wedding color. Then this dress is a must

I love the one-shoulder ruffle. I styled hair 1/2 up to showcase the shoulder detail and paired it with large drop pearl cluster statement earrings to also showcase the shoulder detail. No necklace is needed. White strappy heels with an acrylic square block heel, perfect for garden weddings. Gold clutch with flower detail for a little pop. View My Instagram Post HERE

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Coralia Multi-color Floral

Looking for the perfect Garden party dress? What about afternoon wedding guests, bridal showers, garden cocktail parties, or just a date with hubby? I styled this beautiful Haulter, 3D applique dress with a Gold metallic bag with bamboo handle, Cognac strap, wooden block heel sandals, and Floral earrings (old J.Crew) linked similarly, that would be perfect too. View My Instagram Post HERE

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I love the one-shoulder detail paired with the tiered ruffle. I styled my hair in an updo to showcase the shoulder detail and paired it with a large blush feather statement earring. The multiple bow heels give a beautiful and feminine detail that pairs beautifully with the tiered ruffles of the dress. By Cecelia New York. The Blush Metallic clutch adds a pop of glittering detail but is soft enough to go with the romantic vibe. Perfect for a Mother of the Groom/bride dress or even Bridesmaids dresses if Blush is the color theme. View My Instagram Post HERE

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LORRAINE JUMPSUIT

The Lorraine Halter neck jumpsuit in black is a darling chiffon jumpsuit that is a great choice for an outfit for a wedding. guest, Cocktail Party, or Social event. The strappy shoulder design is flattering, while the cinched-in waist adds a hint of romantic sass to the outfit. To show off the beautiful Haulter neckline, I wore my hair in a loose, low ponytail. Pairing the jumpsuit with Bold Gold accessories adds great detail to the Black. Gold Jewelry by Julie Vos and Lisi Lurch. A metallic gold small woven bag by Chicos and Gols, studded block heel sandals by Cecelia New York. My Instagram post HERE

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Styling Tip

Remember, Styling your Hair and make up to go with the dress, is part of Styling the look.

Wearing a block heel if you are attending a garden Party or outside garden wedding, is really helpful to walk on the grass without sinking your heels into the grass.

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18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024

18 Beauty Products I Loved and Used in 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

As we turn a page on 2024 into a new chapter with 2025, I wanted to share with you 18 Beauty Products I Loved and Used in 2024. I know you will love these products as much as I have for Hair, Body, and Face. I hope everyone had a great New Year’s Eve, and you’ll have a great 2025.

Now, let’s get to the good stuff. 18 Beauty products I loved! If you have any questions about these products, just comment below or email me. I am always happy to help. Thank you, D’Arcy

18 Beauty Products that I loved and used in 2024 that quickly became favorites.

Hair

Kendra – 25 volume super hold hair spray

Divi– Dry Shampoo- absorbs oil, revitalizes scalp and hair, boosts volume, and has a fabulous minty scent. Divi hair $10 off order

Colleen Rothschild– quench & shine restorative mask. For all hair types, it is packed with nutrients for maximum hydration. For healthier, softer, shinier hair. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Body

Dime– whipped Body Exfoliator with lactic acid and salicylic acid. It breaks up dead skin but is gentle enough to nurture the skin barrier. Clean product- use code DARCY to save on DIME

Dime—the Glaze Hydrating Body Oil infuses highly nutritious oils to hydrate your skin effectively. I use it after I shower.

Loving Tan– deluxe bronzing Mousse- professional strength quick dry Dark self-tanner

Tula– Take care of, polish, revitalize, and cleanse the body exfoliator. In a fresh berry scent. Powered by probiotics. Smoother and more even-toned skin that glows. Recommend 3-4 times a week. 15%off Code DARCY15

Donna Karen—Cashmere mist deodorant is the best deodorant I’ve ever used, and I’ve worn it for over twenty years. I love the smell, and it keeps me from smelling horrible.

Impress– press on no glue nails- peel and press on and last 10-12 days. Affordable, easy to do, no cutting or filing. I can’t say enough about this brand and the inexpensive way I now can have a manicure that looks professional and lasts. For $7.99-10 for 30 nails

Colleen Rothschild– Intense hydrating hand cream. Seriously, the best hand cream I’ve ever used, and I have been using it for about 5 years. This is a product I give as my go-to gift. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Luminous– white stripes, whitens without sensitivity, enamel safe/peroxide free, and whitens teeth in minutes. Non-toxic

Face Products

Nip+Fab– hydrate hyaluronic fix extreme jelly eye patches

Laneige– lip sleeping mask that helps you wake up to baby-soft lips

Colleen Rothschild– extreme recovery cream Great for part of your nightly skin routine Save 20% with code DARCY20

Colleen Rothschild– Glycolic acid peel pads with blue agave. A daily spa strength treatment formulated to help dissolve skin-clogging dirt debris. Targets fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and imperfections to reveal a fresher, brighter, more even complexion. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Tula– 24/7 moisturizer hydrating day and night cream as part of my morning routine.

Colleen Rothschild—face oil no. 9: I use it after my morning moisturizer before I apply makeup for a dewy, moisturized look. Living in Utah and midlife, my skin needs all the hydration help it can get.

Colleen Rothschild’s -Retinol Supreme Night Oil is a combination that provides retinol and hydration. I use it as part of my nightly routine. Save 20% with code DARCY20

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10 Products I Use on My Midlife Shoulder Length Hair Do

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a great weekend. Mine was full of work. I tried to finish everything to enjoy our son’s wedding week and schedule all my work to post automatically. We’re excited about this union and to have our family be a part of it together. This week on Instagram and the blog, I am sharing Wedding inspo from the Mother of the groom & bride, dresses, make-up, hair inspo, bridal jewelry, shoes, etc. Yesterday, I shared the Bridal shower I hosted for my future daughter-in-law. You can read and view in HERE.

I was having had an impromptu hair tutorial for last week’s live (view here). I happened to be doing the live in our bathroom to share some of my latest beauty happy mail, which made it easy to share what products I use and how I style my hair. Having had several questions when I started live, I just went with it and shared all the details. This prompted today’s blog post, “10 Products I Use on My Midlife Shoulder Length Hair”. I explained how I care for my hormonally damaged midlife hair and how I styled my straight hair to hold a curl.

Want to know what supplements and products I take that have made a huge difference in my skin, hair, and weight in midlife? This blog post covers it all.

Colleen Rothschild Shampoo & Conditioner

Quench & Shine Restorative Shampoo

Quench & Shine Restorative Shampoo is an ultra-hydrating, color-safe shampoo infused with Moringa Oil and Shea Butter to lock in moisture and add lustrous shine without weighing hair down.

Biotin and Niacinamide deliver essential nourishment, leaving hair feeling restored, healthy, and strong. It is designed for everyday use and is perfect for all hair types. It is free of Parabens and Sulfates.

Replenish & Shine Daily Conditioner

REPLENISH & SHINE DAILY CONDITIONER is enriched with Baobab and Ivy Extracts to help protect and repair, transforming dull, brittle strands into robust and healthy hair. Starting at application, a complex blend of nourishing plant oils, including Poppy and Sacha Inchi Oil, offers instant slip and a daily hydration infusion. The lightweight formula never feels heavy or weighed down.

Save 20% off on all Colleen Rothchild Products with code DARCY20

SEVEN Kente Bond Spray

Last step of a 3-part hair repair system. Locks in luster reduce blow-dry time and ensure ongoing hair health.

I use this product after I’ve washed and conditioned my hair, right before I brush it out.

SEVEN haircare – Kente BOND Serum

A serum with Vit E & Blueberry Extract- Restorative Serum for Damaged Hair – Smooth & Seal Split Ends – Sulfate Free & Paraben Free – 3.2 oz.

A restorative elixir that smooths and seals damaged cuticles, resulting in softer, shinier, and healthier-looking hair.

Heat Protection: I apply heat protection to wet hair from mid-length to ends, brushing out before blow drying for a transformative finish.

Colleen Rothschild Protect & Perfect Styling Cream

Colleen Rothschild Protect & Perfect Styling Cream—PROTECT & PERFECT STYLING CREAM is a lightweight, leave-in treatment that uses a blend of Shea and Cupuaçu Butter to help defend against heat and humidity, smoothing hair while maintaining body and movement. Argan and Moringa Oil help impart shine and tame flyaways without weighing hair down. It is perfect before air and blow-drying.

Save 20% off on all Colleen Rothchild Products with code DARCY20

Dry Bar Triple Sec

Dry Bar Triple Sec– A three-in-one formula that texturizes, amplifies, and refreshes hair, providing instant texture, volume, and body. I use this product before curling my hair at the roots and ends. ( I don’t use it on my layers) only at the root.

Detox Original Scent Dry Shampoo

Dry Bar Dry Shampoo– This formula leaves hair with extra volume and a matte finish. Microfine rice powders absorb excess oils and odors. As they absorb, they become translucent to naturally blend with all hair colors and expand to provide lift in the roots. Golden root extract increases moisture to prevent dryness and breakage. It features the brand’s Original fragrance with jasmine, sandalwood, and Madagascar vanilla notes.

Kenra Volume Hair Spray

Kenra Volume Spray 25 -provides the maximum volume and hold possible. It leaves hair looking natural and shiny while imparting the strength and volume necessary to make any style last all day.

Bombay Hair Curling Wand

Bombay Hair Curling Wand Set 5 in 1 Curling Wand, Professional Curling Iron Tourmaline Kit & Salon Beauty Tools Interchangeable – Heat Resistant Glove & Temperature Control. I use the 32mm clamp barrel.

Hair Clips

Styling Hair Clips—This hair Clip Set includes 10 Premium Alligator Hair Styling Clips and no-cease hair Accessories for Women. These handheld crocodile clips are perfect for straightening, styling, blow drying, coloring, cutting, bathing, or even working out. Their springs adjust automatically to hold any hair, regardless of amount, thickness, or type. They are perfect hair clips for styling and hair clips for women.

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6 July Empty Beauty Products

Hello Pretty Ladies,

This week, I feel like I skipped a few days! August is just flying by. Over on Instagram, I did a fun collab with the girls who went on the Rhode Island Trip with me. It was a fun and a little silly recap from morning into night. If you didn’t see it, you should go check it out. I also shared a recap from Ben and me’s Gaylord Couples Trip on Instagram with an entire blog post with all the details. Read that here.

Let’s get to today’s topic. I tried and tested out beauty products. I like to call the “empties” products I tried out until emptied and tested to provide you with that honest review. Yesterday, I made a whole video on Instagram, discussing each product and giving my honest thoughts (maybe too real) on all six products. Head over to Instagram to view. I think you’ll like it and find it informative.

Here on the blog, I am giving you the product, some ingredients, and the product links.

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6 July empty’s:

I used up and reordered beauty products in July.

The 6 Beauty products

–Colleen Rothschild– Quench & Shine Restorative shampoo

–Colleen Rothschild– VitC brightening serum; if you’re not using a vitC serum, this is a game changer for your skin. USE code DARCY20 to save 20% off all Colleen Rothschild purchase

Tula-Probiotic & superfoods skincare – The cult classic purifying face cleanser. Use code DARCY15 for 15% off.

Impress—Skin toner pads—anti-aging tone pads with desert botanicals. Cruelty, paraben, and sulfate-free. Three different alternating pads. A skincare routine that has been simplified to one pad application per day. Use code DARCY40 to save 40% off.

Laroche-Posay—Lipikar triple repair moisturizing cream—Shea butter, ceramide, and dermatologist-approved recommended for Extra-Dry Skin—body and face cream. This made my skin so soft and smooth.

Elizabeth Arden– Flawless Finish -The foundation is now infused with micronized diamond powder to reflect light and instantly diminish discolorations and fine lines to give you a perfectly even, radiant finish. This cream makeup provides medium to full coverage and comes in a convenient compact with an applicator and mirror. I can’t say enough about this foundation.

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April’s 5 Beauty Product Empties

Hello, pretty Ladies’

Happy Self-care Saturday! I hope you’re having a great week and looking forward to Mother’s Day tomorrow. We’re going to brunch after church with the boys and their girlfriends. Hoping to enjoy some family time while enjoying good food on the patio. After that, I hope to plant my flower pots and maybe enjoy a bike ride. What are your Sunday plans?

Today, I am sharing a quick little beauty blog post: April’s 5 Beauty Product Empties.

April's 5 Beauty Product Empties

5 Beauty Products you’ll use up

Hair Care

Dry Bar—Detox dry shampoo—double the size in the original scent. It’s good for volume and dirty hair and smells so good. I have used this product for years and adore it! Shop HERE

Evolv—Better Root Scalpalp & hair oil nourish Scalpalp while stimulating follicles to activate regrowth and reduce shedding. I noticed a lot of new baby hair and stronger, shinier hair. I will be repurchasing.

WHAT IT IS: The EVOLVh Better Roots Rootboost Serum Is A Fast Absorbing, Oil-Free, Groundbreaking Scalp Serum That Nourishes Hair Follicles + Scalp Skin Cells In Support Of Healthy Hair Regrowth For The Appearance Of Thicker, Fuller Hair + Hydrated, SoothScalpalp—formulated For All Hair Types. Purchase it HERE

Hand Care

Colleen Rothchild—Restorative Hand Cream—This non-greasy Hand Cream soothes dry, chapped, and cracked hands and leaves skin with a velvety-smooth finish.
Combining an innovative brightening agent and precious Myrrh Extract helps minimize the appearance of age spots and crepe-like skin. Hands and cuticles will feel rejuvenated. I’ve been using this product for years, giving it as gifts and having one on the nightstand, in a purse, in the car, and the kitchen drawer. Purchase HERE Save 20% off with code DARCY20

Skincare

Impress– Foaming cleanser -Purifying everyday cleanser removes dirt, oil, and makeup without drying out the skin. Gentle enough for everyday use. I love that you can leave this product on you face for 5-10 minutes for a little mask effect. I’ll be purchasing again. Shop HERE and save 40% off with code DARCY40

Dime– Microbiome skin supplement– prebiotics and probiotics. I noticed better-looking skin with more brightness. I will be repurchasing. Use code DARCY to save 20% off all Dime purchases.

Daily skincare routine with an inside/outside approach to beauty and wellness*
Prebiotics and probiotics balance Purchase HERE.

April's 5 Beauty Product Empties

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Nordstrom Sale 2023 Beauty Picks

Hello pretty ladies,

I hope you had a great weekend. I am on vacation with my hubby and enjoying every moment with him. I’ll share more of that later in the week. The Nordstrom sale has started, and I wanted to give you a heads up on some of the items I love and like to stock up on, as well as some top-rated beauty items and great deals you may not want to miss.

Nordstroms anniversary sale is a great time to pick up some beauty bundles and deals you can’t get anywhere else or any other time of the year. I shared last week the six things I purchase yearly, and 1/2 of them are beauty items I only purchase at this sale.

Below are a few things you might like to know about the sale and the beauty items I think you might want to check out and put on your wish list. Happy shopping, pretty ladies, OX

Things to Know about the Sale

Link to apply for Nordstrom card HERE

If you want to score early access, apply for a Nordstrom credit card asap. The retailer offers two types of cards, a retail credit card and a Visa credit card, which provide the same benefits and are eligible for early access to the Anniversary Sale. While your cardmember status depends on yearly spend amounts, all cardmembers automatically start at Influencer status, which means you’ll get an extra four days to shop the sale before it opens to everyone.

When can I shop for the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

July 3: Online preview begins (so you can start planning and bookmarking deals)
July 11 to 16: Icon early access
July 12 to 16: Ambassador early access
July 13 to 16: Influencer early access
July 17 to August 6: General access for all!

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Best Deal to Shop Now: Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask (32-Ounce), $124 Sale $87
Best Skin-Care Deal: NuFace Trinity+ Smart Advanced Facial Toning Device System, $395 Sale $265
Best Hair-Care Deal: Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long, $660 Sale $600
Best Makeup Deal: Dior The Diorshow & Dior Addict Makeup Set, $79 Sale $62
Best Fragrance Deal: Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum Set, $470 Sale $310

If you want to get a head start on shopping, I’ve got good news: Nordstrom just released a sneak peek at its enormous list of deals, and I highlighted some of the best deals. Below you’ll find my top picks in 5 categories.

| Makeup |

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless setting spray-A two-piece setting spray kit that helps set makeup for up to 16 hours without melting, fading, or settling into fine lines. value $76 Sale $52

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick– Oil-in-stick balm duo, A duo of medium-coverage oil-in-stick lipstick balm that provides luscious color and luminous shine while conditioning lips. Value $86 Sale $55

Dio The Diorshow & Dior addict makeup set includes a cosmetics bag with mascara, lash primer, and lip balm for a naturally glowing makeup look. Value $99 Sale Price $

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip set-A three-piece lip kit in the universally loved Pillow Talk hue that features everything you need for a classic nude-pink lip. A best-seller and sales out every year value $92 Sale $62

Mac Cosmetics prep + Prime makeup setting sprays A lightweight setting spray that soothes and refreshes skin and gives an instant boost of hydration while finishing makeup. Sale $42 Value $68

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|Hair|

Slip Pure Silk Hair Ties– A 10-pack of skinny scrunchies. A set of hair ties spun from silk to be gentle on your hair. Value of $65 Sale $44 Makes a great gift Sale $86. After-sale $128

Moroccanoil-A three-piece set featuring the best-selling Moroccanoil Treatment in full and travel sizes and a single-use Intense Hydrating Mask. Sale price $48.00 Value $72

T3 Airbrush Duo blow dry brush-A hot air brush that helps you take your hairstyle from smooth and sleek to bouncy and wavy in one easy step. Sale price $127.29 After sale price $189.99

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|Body|

Donna Karen New York Cashmere deodorant What it is: A set of three effective deodorants and antiperspirants infused with the iconic Cashmere Mist scent. This is a product I purchase every year and have for years! It lasts me all year, it’s the only Deodorant I purchase, and it works.

Kiehl’s Lotion– Creme de corps body moisturizer-A superb allover body moisturizer Sale $62 After Sale $92

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|Candle|

Capri blue volcano grey blue candle– A hand-poured, tropical-scented candle housed in a lidded glass jar with neutral hues that will complement any space. Sale $22.99 After sale $34.99

Diptyque Candle set– 4-piece candle set. Value $168 Sale $118

Voluspa Candles– Set of 5 mini tin candles. Sale $39.99 After sale$

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|Perfume|

Gucci Bloom-A is a beautifully boxed set featuring Gucci’s floral Bloom fragrance in a full-size spray and body lotion. Sale price $89 Value at $138

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How I Get Bounce in my Midlife Straight Hair

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Guess what? Did you guess it was snowing again in Utah? You’d be right! I am so over it and really can’t wait for Spring. Today I am headed to lunch to meet some fun blogger friends I met online but haven’t met in person. One of the best things about social media is the friends you meet. Then, this evening, I have a live with the Chit Chat Chic Ladies and a family dinner. So, a very busy day.

Tonight we are chatting about all things Hair and that inspired today’s blog post, and the funny thing is I had a hair tutorial reel already created to post. Talk about perfect timing.

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All about hair care:

What shampoo & conditioner are you currently using?

Evolv Ultra Shine Shampoo & Evolv Utra Shine Conditioner

Healthy Volume Trio

Optimize hair health with nutrient-rich, non-toxic, organic, and natural ingredients. Includes our beloved UltraShine Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner plus SmartVolume Leave-In Conditioner with natural flax to boost volume. Ultra Shine’s custom blend of nourishing antioxidants, amino and fatty acids, and a low pH (4.5-5.5) normalizes hair and adapts to what you need the most.

A couple of years ago I was using Hair Biology shampoo and conditioner, I wrote a whole blog post on my experience, and Following in love with my hair again. you might want to go check it out as it’s an affordable brand.

What hair mask are you currently loving?

I have two: I love the Vegmore overnight hair mask, which you apply and wear overnight for Ultimate hydration and frizz reduction. Helps repair damage, protect color and enhance shine. Leaves hair feeling more vital.

Secondly, I am loving the, I am Stripes hair mask– the Crown Pleaser, which you leave in about 5 min for improved shine, and a trio of plant extracts that revitalize and soften thinning hair.

2 Items I am Using Menopause Hair Loss

As I am aging and in menopause, I am losing hair, a common side effect that isn’t been discussed much until recently. Here are 2 products I have been using for over a year now and am seeing results with hair growing back in and stronger hair.

Scalp Treatment

The secret to healthy hair is a healthy scalp and GRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum by Vegmore is a fully comprehensive approach to scalp health that incorporates the use of proprietary phyto-actives, vegan proteins & minerals designed to work in tandem for optimal scalp and hair wellness.

Grow Hair Serum

Hair serum by Vegmore made from Organic plant actives has been clinically shown to help improve visible hair growth, help reduce fallout, and repair follicle damage while protecting the hair from external aggressors.

3 Hair Care Products I Use For Styling & How I Get Bounce and Body

– Hair Oil (to keep my hair shiny, and protected) a small drop in the palm of my hands use wet or dry

– Dry shampoo to add texture and volume, I use it at the root and ends I love Dry Bar and it smells fantastic, and I have been using Hair story powder, which is a loose powder and can be sprinkled on or I put in my hands and finger it in. You don’t go though the powder as fast. Both do the same job so it really is on preference.

– Hair Spray on ends and at the root, then after each curl. Kendra Hair Spray is a game changer when it comes to hair spray. My favorite by far. Let me tell you I have tried them all, well almost!

My Hair Oil Story

Hair Oil

A Daily Treatment: This styling oil for hair helps smooth out frizz, add shine, and hide the signs of damage while softening texture. A blend of 8 essential oils does wonders for parched or frizzy areas when worked through hair – damp or dry.

I’ve always had oily hair and as I have aged and with menopause kicking in, It’s been dry everywhere, but still oily at the roots. I didn’t add oil to my hair, thinking it would worsen.

I have learned hair takes the oil it needs, when you apply just a couple of drops to the palms of your hands, rub them together and apply them to the hair. Only use it in the middle and ends of my hair, avoiding my roots. This has helped with the brittleness and added shine back into my hair.

4 hair care tools you can’t live without – T3-micro curling iron, makes all the difference for my hair type, as this is the only curling iron that, gives me a curl my hair holds. For drying hair, I use the T3 micro styling blow wand.

The Wet Brush Original Detangler helps your hair stay strong and healthy! Gently loosens knots, on wet or dry hair, without pulling or snagging. The moment you use it, you’ll feel the difference.

GRO Revitalizing Scalp Massager features a series of bristles that stimulate the scalp and boost scalp health, providing both an exhilarating scalp massage and a relaxing experience. Ideal for all hair types, this hand-held massager can be used on a dry scalp. I use mine in the shower when shampooing and conditioning hair.

I have hairstyling tutorials available

If you are visual, I have created several Reels on my Instagram. Here’s the one from today. I’ve also done tutorials and saved them to Highlights. You might want to go check them out, as I think you’ll find them helpful. More about this in this blog post Must hair Hair care items

A fun little speed round of hair Q&A

How often do you wash your hair?

I wash my hair twice a week or If I have an event or photoshoot maybe 3.

Is your hair generally oily, dry, normal, or combo?

My Hair is oily, but as I age, it is getting dryer and dryer.

Middle or side part?

Changing up my hair do’s is something I like to do, so I do my part, for how I am feeling that day. I also like to wear braids, top knots, side do’s, twists, etc.

Do you do your hair down or up?

This question is answered above, as I like to wear my hair differently daily.

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Are you as happy to see the weekend as I am? Today, I am joining my friend, Dawn, with Party Til Dawn with a blog and Instagram share. Recapping our girlfriend’s “work and play” girl’s trip. We had the pleasure of combining work and play for a fun Girl’s weekend. Shopping, Hair, nails or a spa day, wine tasting, watching a movie, and dining are always delightful on a girl’s trip in Kirkland, Washington.

What to Wear and Do on a Girl’s Trip to Seattle (a suburb of Seattle) Kirkland, Washington.

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A little look back at my girl’s weekend with Dawn. We stayed at the beautiful Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, WA. Located just a block from Lake Washington and surrounded by great restaurants and shopping, it is a must-stay when you visit! You are also just minutes away from Shop Totem Lake. The Heathman has a beautiful lobby to cozy up next to the fire with a cup of coffee to start your day. And an excellent onsite restaurant and bar where we shared appetizers and drinks after a long work day.

Shop Totem Lake in Washington is the sister shopping center to Utah’s Station Park, which Dawn and I work with regularly on content creation. Dawn features Totem lake often, and I feature Station Park. We have now had the pleasure of working with each other at our locations while combining work and Play with a girl’s trip.

Kirkland Girl’s trip Itinerary

Friday

Lunch with Sharleen at Joe’s Burger

An excellent spot for a lunch meeting or hanging out with friends. The food was delicious, with several types of fries, from waffles, sweet potato regular fries, and garlic fries.

Content creation

Photo shoots with Evereve, Ulta, and Sephora. A little video-creating with products perfect for the holidays and some sneak peeks in Santas village. Below is one of the outfits I wore for Evereve.

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Evereve, Ulta, Sephora

Hotel bar & restaurant appetizers & night cap & crazy meeting /Jewelry artist (for next day’s pop @Rhon)

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Saturday

Spanx air essentials pieces are perfect for Travel and weekend wear. Shop the Look below:

203 Coffee and a walk

203 coffee, also located at the shops at Totem lake, is a charming spot to grab a great coffee or warm drink and head out on a walk around the lovely shopping center to get in your steps for the day or shop the beautiful stores while taking in the sites of the center.

Ulta hair appointments

Olaplex hair treatments at Ulta are a must! Your Hair will look and feel so good! Read more about Our experience HERE.

Mani/Pedi’s- Anthony Vince at the Shops at Totem Lake

Need a little pampering? A manicure and a pedicure always do the trick for me—also, a great place to have a birthday party or bridal pampering party.

Dinner at Due Cucina located at the Shops at Totem Lake

love good pasta? This pasta is like your little Italian grandmother made it! 🙂 Guess what? You can take it home and freeze it too! Travel well, as I brought home to my family.

Movie- Cenamark we saw a great chick flick (Ticket to Paradise with Julia Roberts)

Content creating/ Shopping -Nordstrom Rack & Sephora

Sunday

A little sleeping in and enjoying a coffee with a view in my room, wearing Print Fresh PJ, of course. (You know these are some of my go-to pj’s) The Heathman has in-room coffee, tea, and comfy couches, and my room had a pretty view overlooking the cute shops across the street.

Print fresh Pj’s perfect for sleep and lounging on a Sunday morning. With all the fun prints and stylish sets, Printfresh pj’s are my go-to pj’s for Travel.

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A Walk & Breakfast at Kirkland bakery right across from the Hotel, and of so good we had to stop by multiple times.

This bakery and coffee house had the best croissants (like I was in Paris, and I am not joking). So good I took a box home for the guys. Everything we tried, we loved. Isn’t that one of your favorite things to do while traveling? Trying out and tasting the foods.

WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY

Yes, Seattle has a wine culture; who knew? Dawn and I met one of Dawn’s followers, Karin, for this fun experience. (now Karin and I follow each other and chat via dm daily) Another fun part of our job is building relationships that turn into friendships. We had a fun day experiencing three different wineries, tasting three wines per winery owned and created by women.

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Dinner at Sparrow with Krista & Julie

Krista & Julie are fellow Bloggers/Instagrammers living in Kirkland and Dawn’s good friends. We also have built a friendship on Instagram. One of the best parts of traveling is connecting with those you’ve made friendships with online.

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Monday – Pike Place Market shopping and Lunch

Checked one off my bucket list, with a little day trip to Pike’s Place. The flowers are stunning, and the shopping and food markets are something to see. We had a delicious lunch and picked up several yummy gourmet jams, cheese, chocolates, and treats to bring home.

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We are wearing some great looks from @lovechicos that will take you from day to night, work to weekend, or a fun Girl’s trip as we did!

Chico’s is having a Huge SALE. Our looks and some of their BEST sellers are on major sale!

A few of our favorites are:

-Coated denim $49

-Cashmere joggers $19-49

-Define me denim $19.98

And so much more!

Our Chico’s looks: Shop the Chico’s looks

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Day of Shopping Look. Shop the Photo below:

Out for a walk and Grabbing a coffee: Shop the Photo below:

Thank you

Thanks for reading today’s blog post. “What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip” Do you like to go on girl’s trips?” I would love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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T3 Friends and Family Sale

Hello Pretty Ladies,

T3 Hair tools have their 20% off friends and family sale Now until 10/23/2022. Let me tell you; these are some of my favorite hair tools. I did a hair tutorial HERE that you can watch; it shows how I use a couple of my favorite tools. T3 tools are a little bit of a splurge, but genuinely worth it✔️ Great time to grab them 20% off…. I am holding the Hot rollers✔️ With the holiday fast approaching, T3 would make for a great gift. 20% off all hair styling tools (No code needed)

T3 Friends and Family Sale

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~Styling Brush dryer Great for adding volume or blowing hair straight ✔️
~1. 1/4 barrel Curling Iron- Soft curls
~Hair dryer- dries hair in record time

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T3 Hot Rollers

T3 Hot rollers are bringing the old hot rollers into 2023. I will be sharing a tutorial on Instagram this next week.

This is how we roll for extraordinary volume, body, and shine. T3 HeatCore technology ensures fast heat-up and consistent heat transfer, while dual temperature settings deliver long-lasting style to all hair types. CoolGrip rollers with velvet flocking are easy to handle, making it a breeze to wrap. Includes eight rollers in two sizes, crease-free clips to hold rollers in place, and a luxurious case for easy storage and travel.
T3 Friends and Family Sale

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post.

“T3 Friends and Family Sale”

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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