Your Guide to the LTK Sale!

Hello Pretty Ladies,

It’s that time of year again… The LTK sale! A sale only for Like to know it, where Hot brands offer great deals just for our followers! Below are the 15 Businesses that we all love, offering great sales on all the latest merchandise. I have rounded up some of my favorite things I’ve purchased or have bought in the past that I love.

This is a great time to pick up Mother’s Day gifts, stock up on beauty favorites, and grab a couple of pieces for your Spring and Summer wardrobe. You won’t want to miss Style Collection’s sale of $4.00 jewelry (normally $48) I grabbed gifts, stocked up for Mother’s day, and even picked up some early Christmas shopping.

Your Guide to the LTK Sale! Happy Shopping

Full Sale Details

Abercrombie & Fitch| 25% off Site Wide w/CODE AFLTK

The Styled Collection| 50% Off Site-Wide w/Code LTK 50

Aerie| 10% Off Site Wide w/Code AERIELTK10

Express| $10 Off Purchase of $100 or More w/Code 2327

Petal & Pup | 25% off Sitewide w/code LTKP&P

Victoria Emerson | BOGO w/code BOGOLTK

MADEwell | $15 Off of $75 or more w/Code LTK15

Colleen Rothschild | 25% off sitewide w/Code LTKSPRING

Shutterfly | 50% off for new customers, 40% off for existing customers w/code LTK50

Forever 21 | Extra 20% off w/code LTK20

Armani Beauty | 25% off site Wide w/code LTKKARMANI

Tarte | 25% off + free Shipping w/code TARTLTK25

IT Cosmetics | 30% off site Wide w/ Code LIKEITKeihls | 25% Off Site Wide W/Code LTK25OFF

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. “Your Guide to the LTK Sale! I would love to comment below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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12 Beauty Items to Shop the Spring Sephora Sale

“Whether I’m wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I’m always the same person inside.”

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Need help with Shopping for the Sephora SALE? I am here to help! I had so much fun shopping for the sale this year. However, there were some items I wanted to try and didn’t really want to pay the full price for. So making it the perfect time to pick them up Now. 12 Beauty Items to Shop the Spring Sephora Sale!

Charlotte Tilbury “Pillow talk line has been a big talk of the town!” I love her products, as I use her eyebrow line, and I love her lip liner. I really wanted to try the Filmstar Bronze & Glow, the Pillow talk eye palette and eye pencil, and her Super nudes lipstick in Cover Star. Along with stocking up on some of my regulars, her Brow lift pencil, Gel, and Lipliner.

I also heard rave reviews on the Isle of Paradise self-tanning drops and mist. My sister has raved about all the Tatcha products, and I thought I pick one up. But, no, better time to try out new products and stock up on favorites.

Here’s what was in my Shopping Bag✔️

Shop My Bag Below:

SHOPPING BAG Items Details ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Charlotte Tilbury

-Film-star (small ) Highlighter Pallet, A travel-size contour and highlighter duo that creates killer cheekbones and candlelit skin on the go. (large) Pallet

-Pillow Talk Eyeshadow pallet A four-step eyeshadow quad with buildable, non-creasing formulas and pigmented shades for the day to tonight.

–Eyeliner A new, creamy-matte, high-pigment eyeliner in the iconic Pillow Talk smoky berry-brown shade.

–Lip Liner = A rich, velvety lip liner to reshape, resize, and balance the look of lips.

Charlotte Tilbury = Super Nudes lipstick in Cover Star =A collection of lip liners in universally flattering, nude-pink, romantic Pillow Talk hues fit for every complexion.

-Brow lifts a Brown pencil. A refillable brow shader mimics a full, fluffy hair effect with up to 16 hours of a long-wear natural finish.

–Eyebrow gel =A clear brow gel for all hair colors that sets, defines and holds brows in place for up to 24 hours.

Shop my Charlotte Tilbury Purchases below:

The Isle of paradise medium self- Tanner oil mist

Isle of Paradise self-tanning, Drops are great for the Face. The self-tanning Mist comes in a water mist or Oil Mist. The oil mist is great for dry skin and helps moisturize, and gives a glowy sheen.

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Sephora Collection 30% off to everyone

The Sephora collection has great basic make-up, tools, and everyday products from $7-12 dollars on a regular day; Now, you can get 30% off for the Spring sale. Great time to stock up on basics and really fun Easter basic stuffers.

Long-lasting eyeliner in deep brown= Long lasting Kohl pencil in deep brown. I love a good Eyeliner, and I thought I would give this Sephora collection a try and compare it to my Favorite Teddy by Mac. ( I also Picked up the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow talk eyeliner to do the same) I can’t wait to let you know the comparison.

Tatcha

Silk Canvas Protective Primer– (my sis said to try) it’s Fab, she said!

Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian Bum bum Body Cream–

Sephora’s Top sellers: I have a fun Instagram Live Interviewing a Sephora Manager on the Items that are Hot right NOW that they can’t keep in stock! Watch it to get all the details!

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The sale goes From April 1–11, promo code SAVE SPRING.* Rouge members get 20% off starting April 1, VIB members get 15% off starting April 5, and Insiders get 10% off starting April 7 until 11th

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. “12 Beauty Items to Shop the Spring Sephora Sale” I would love to comment below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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Tarte Beauty 30% off Sale

Hello Pretty Ladies,

The Tarte Beauty Sale we all look forward to started yesterday, and this is a great time to pick up your favorite items at 30% off, stock up, and maybe grab something you have wanted to try. Like a new pallet, a blush set, or the great new dual brush. I am sharing my top 9 products I love and use daily from Tarte, and I hope you’ll give one or two a try.

Tarte Shape Tape= Ultra creamy Concealer, The iconic shape tape concealer, now with a built-in EYE CREAM for 24-hr moisturizing! This is perfect for midlifers and is not drying or sinks into fine lines or wrinkles. the Orginal Shape tape can be too dry for mature skin
Lip Therapy Mask= Get pillow-soft lips all day long with this creamy daytime lip treatment with a hint of tint for a smooth, supple & hydrated lip. Utah is so dry and can crack lips without using a regular lip mask. I love how this mask keeps my lips hydrated and smooth.

Amazon Clay Matte Pallet=Master your matte with this cool-toned palette! Matte palettes are great for aging skin, as glitter shows off fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, a matte eyeshadow helps to enhance your eyes. I love the shades of browns and earth tones in this palette. This is my daily go-to eyeshadow palette.

Amazon Clay Pallet=WINNER Best Palette, Allure Readers’ Choice Award 2021. This Pallet has the same tones above but with shimmer and matte shades. This pallet’s colors help eyes look bigger and are great tones for all eye colors.

Glow Pill super serum=Daily dose of skin-hydrating vitamins in a lightweight serum that delivers hydration & improvement in fine lines & wrinkles for up to 24 hours. This has to be one of my favorite serums for getting your skin to glow and look refreshed. I use it at night before my nighttime moisturizer.

Double-ended Complexion Brush= Double-sided brush for an instant cheek lift! Angled side lift and contours cheeks, Now how does middle-age need that? I noticed a big difference when using this brush on how it helped my blush and highlighter blend better and lifted my face.

Brezzy Cream bronzer= want that just got back from the beach glow? This is your product, a buildable cream bronzer you’ll love. I love a cream bronzer and blush as I have gotten older. It doesn’t crease or settle into fine lines.

Maneater Mascara= I wear lash extensions, but I still love a great mascara on my lower lashes, and this one, WINNER Best Mascara (Drama), Allure Best of Beauty Award 2020 (in black). I love how long and full it makes, even my lower lashes.

Pro- Glow Highlighter= A highlight and contour palette with six pigmented powder & cream shades to create perfectly glowing, chiseled looks. I love the mix of powder and cream. The shades are beautiful. I use the creams more for my skin, but now and then, I love the sparkle in the powder. It also works great as eyeshadows.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. “Tarte Beauty 30% off Sale” I would love it if you left a comment below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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(no cash value, all entries will be entered into a random drawing, Every comment counts as an entry, and Signing up for blog counts as an entry. It ends March 31St, and the winner will be notified on April 2nd.)

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Christmas Chit Chat and a Couple Recipes

Christmas Chit Chat and a Couple Recipes!

My favorite time of the year is finally here- Though admittedly, I’ve been decorating for the holidays since the beginning of November. (Annual Holiday Home Tour is Saturday on Instagram) Don’t worry, and I’ll be adding Decor ideas and this year’s Holiday Decor look HERE on the blog Sunday!

Our Chit Chat Chic Girls had a fun chat yesterday about some random holiday items, and we thought that would make for a great blog post. Quick & easy to read with some fun get to know us Holiday items. Do you do a red lip or red nails? A cookie swap? Have a favorite dish you take on repeat? Are you ready for the Holiday, or have you finished Christmas shopping? Do you host a party? Typical questions you ask your girlfriends, and that’s what we all are, right? Girlfriends… So join us in sharing our conversation. All of us answered the questions on TODAY’S blog post…I hope you enjoy the conversation! (make sure to check out Cindy, Lisa, Michelle’s blogs today.)

Let’s get to the Christmas Chic Chat…

1. Do I do a Red Lip? I have tried it, and I look like a hooker!! But I have friends, and my sister sport a red lip and looks fab. So, one Red that did work for me is by Tom Ford that I can pull off with my big lips that look good, and I wear it only this time of the year and in February.

2. Do I wear Red or Holiday Nails? I sure do love a good Red with Blue undertones, not orange. However, I love Holiday Nails as well. In November, I started sporting Red Nails, and I just had a Holiday manicure done on Monday!

3. Are you done with your Shopping? Yes, Yes… I am!

4. Do you Host a Holiday Party? I host a small girlfriend’s party year every year. A sit-down dinner, yummy drinks, and everyone bring a “Favorite thing” gift for an exchange. Personally, I like the smaller group to be able to chat, spend time catching up with each other.

I threw a BIG Holiday cocktail party every year, and it just got too Big. It was fun, but we’ve moved past those times in our lives and love things scaled-down and spending quality time with those we love on a smaller scale. Hence the tiny Girlfriend Party was born.

I also Host Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, and Christmas Dinner! It brings me great joy, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. If you do not have anyone to spend it with, you are welcome at our home, As a full house at Christmas is a blessing.

5. What’s your Favorite “go-to” Christmas Holiday Appetizer? I have made this crescent roll dill cream cheese Appetizer for years, and it comes highly requested! Recipe HERE

6. Have you ever hosted a cookie swap? I have not. But I have Hosted a gingerbread house decorating party several times, and it’s an enjoyable party to have.

7. Favorite Christmas cookie? I love Shortbread my recipe HERE, and I adore German Rasberry thumbprint cookies made by Vera (my mom’s friend and client). These are massive labor of love, and she would make us 3-4 cookies each every year until we moved to Utah. ( My mom has the recipe, and I will get it for you)

Some of my favorite Baking items:

8. Have you purchased a New Piece of clothing you are excited about this season? Really? Who are we talking too:) I am in love with this Sequined Duster, I purchased it in the Fall for the Holiday season, and it is back in stock! It is perfect for dressing up any outfit and great for NYE.

The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!

Sequin duster perfect for the Holiday’s

More Christmas Chit Chat:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

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Michelle= Poised Petite

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “Christmas Chit Chat” I would love you to leave some of your answers below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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I’ve been Keeping a secret, About Amazon!

I’ve been keeping a secret, about Amazon and I can share now! I am so excited to share 📣 I was chosen as an Amazon Ambassador.

As an Amazon Ambassador, I will be working with Amazon and doing live’s on Amazon’s platform. ( kind of like a host) My first one was last Monday, November 1st. (link below) I will be doing one live a week, (Monday nights at 7:00 mnt.) (Live= Just that, going live on Amazon’s platform, like Lives on Instagram, but shoppable in real-time) showcasing products I use, love, feel are worthy of owning, giving tutorials, doing Stylings for you, and so much more. It’s a great way to learn about products and be able to shop for them as well. Let me know if there are products you would like me to showcase on a live. Leave a comment below.

It’s Youtube and Qvc all on one platform. I am excited about this opportunity and how it could help my followers learn about products before purchasing. I would appreciate you following me, as it is very important for me to build my following on Amazon. Follow HERE

Here is the link to follow my Amazon shops. This link will automatically have you as a follower for my lives. For those of you who don’t know what Amazon Shops are, Amazon has created a place where influencers or small businesses can curate Shopping boards on Amazon for their followers to shop easily. I have carefully curated Shopping lists/ inspiration boards to help YOU, my following, take the ease out of shopping. Amazing Amazon finds, deals, tried and trued, PLUS my family’s favorite things.

All items to shop for are placed under easy titled shopping categories. Sample= Fall Fashion, Beauty must-haves, Christmas Gift giving, Amazon products you need for home, Items my boys love. Etc. TIP: I have done all the hard work for you…Tested products, created design boards, and created gift guides to HELP you find all the right products and save you time.

https://www.amazon.com/shop/darcyvandenberg

“I’ve been keeping a secret, About Amazon!”

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My First Live on Amazon HERE

My Second Live on Amazon HERE

The Products I showcased for the first Live:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “I’ve been keeping a secret !” You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

Sharing my TOP 5 Favorite Things each month seems to be a favorite of yours. Therefore, I love to share them with you. This can be anything from food, product, activity, and maybe something I am wearing to death. In today’s case, it’s all of the above. I hope you enjoy what I am loving this August!

Revive Smoothies= Delicious & healthy smoothies already created for you to enjoy. I’ll you have to do add your favorite milk and blend. (I use coconut milk) I am loving my magic bullet, so handy and blend and drink in the same container. This has really helped me stay on my health journey. Shop HERE Use Code rsf55darcyvandenberg for 55% off your first box

2. Charlotte Tillbury eyebrow kit! I love how easy it is to create brows that look good and are not hard to create. I don’t want to spend much time on my brows, and I am not great at drawing them. This kit makes you look like a pro. I adore this set.

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MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

3. A Large Fresh Green Salad, with Farm Fresh locally grown tomatoes. Nothing better than locally grown tomatoes. Cucumbers, green onion, Chicken ( I use roasted chicken store), Blue cheese crumbles with Pepper and Italian dressing. ( If I have an Avocado, I add that too)

4. Jumping for joy over this jumpsuit! Talk about easy to wear, easy to style, and perfect for travel! I have been living in it lately. Hands down one of my Favorite Things! It has a lot of fabric, so size down, Ties at the neck, and has a lower back. I am in size small. For fall, you could style with a blazer or leather jacket. Going on a Tropical Vacation? This would be darling over a swimsuit.

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5. The view on my morning walk. Isn’t it beautiful? I have been making my walks a priority, and I love the view along the way. Want to see more? Follow me on Instagram HERE and watch my stories. I often share parts of my walks with you.

Today, the Chic Chat Chic Girls are sharing Fashion or Favorites over on their blogs! I know you’ll love what they share over one of their blogs, and it would mean so much to me if you go check them out.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I hope you enjoyed the quick read. Tell me below one of your favorite things right now!

Drug Store Makeup finds, Perfect for Midlife!

Drug store makeup finds, perfect for midlife skin.

Drug store finds you’ll love for your skin over 40! With the help of my Makeup artist sister, Tiana Holiday. I tested out the top picks she recommends to her clients over 40, Who may want cheaper drug store makeup options. Her criteria were, it doesn’t settle into wrinkles, is long-wearing, and gives you a great bang for your buck.

I went shopping and happily tested out options she said would work on my skin and compare to some of the products I use. Wait till you read what I found out below.

Here is the list of Drug store make up finds I tried and tested out:

Loreal- Infallible pro-glow 201 (replaces foundation)

2. Maybelline- City Bronzer (replace Mac or your favorite bronzer)

3. Milani-Cheek Kiss (Replace dry blush)

4. Loreal- Powder True Match N4 (To replace Mac)

5. Elf-Monochromatic Multi-stick in Glistening Perch (

6. Loreal Voluminous- Carbon Black (To Replace- Lancome)

7. Maybelline- line express eyeliner in Brown (REPLACE – MAC Teddy)

8. Wet & wild Kohl crayon -brown (she didn’t recommend this one) I just thought I’d try…

9. Nyx micro brow pencil Taupe

10. Loreal Brow Stylist blond

11. Milani- Lip Stains

12. Maybelline -Eye shadow pallet, expert wear

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The Benefits: Loreal Infallible:
- Wears up to 24 hours
- Hydrates skin with a natural glow
- Instantly conceals imperfections
- Lightweight formula feels luxe on the skin
- Protects skin with SPF 15
- The Basics:
  - Finish: dewy
  - Coverage: medium
  - Best for: normal to dry skin
I loved this product and how it made my skin look! This is a product I will use from now on. ( I only use it in the Fall and Winter) It’s perfect for older skin. Doesn’t sink into wrinkles or look dry and cakey. Perfect for aging skin. Your skin actually glows.
Maybelline City Bronzer-This product was also a winner in my book! It gives a great Sun-kissed look without settling into lines.
City Bronzer Makeup is Maybelline’s 1st bronzing and contouring powder that delivers a sun-kissed makeup look and sculpted makeup look. Benefits:
- Formulated with whipped cocoa butter
- Get all over bronzing, subtle contouring, or natural makeup look
- This bronzer and contour powder is ideal for creating multiple makeup looks
3. Milan Cheek Kiss_ The cream looks so pretty on your skin verses the dry look of powder. Again a cream is better on older skin as it helps to keep you from looking dry. Keeper
Features

Ultra-blendable and buildable, lightweight creamy liquid formula

Multi-use, easy-to-apply blush lets you control the flush factor

Available in shades to flatter all skin tones

Vegan

Cruelty-Free

Benefits:

Infused with skin-loving ingredients like Pomegranate, Rose Extract and Watermelon
5. Elf-Monochromatic Multi-stick in Glistening Perch = Gives a beautiful glow (see my cheecks) Again, it’s a cream.

6. Loreal Voluminous- Carbon Black (To Replace- Lancome) Benefits, I used this in my high school years and always loved. Loreal is owned by Lancome. Seriously, the mascara is hard to tell the differnce between the two.

Bold, volume building mascara for up to 5x fuller and thicker lashes

Separates and builds every lash

Clump-free and smudge-resistant mascara

Contains Panthenol and Ceramide-R and helps protect and condition lashes

7. Maybelline line express eyeliner- in Brown (REPLACE – MAC Teddy)

Easy to blend formula is perfectly paired with a smudging tool for any eye look, from subtle to dramatic, Creamy, smooth color impact for a variety of eyeliner looks. Does what it say’s and its a great product. I still perfer Spending the money on the Mac eyeliner, as I feel it last longer and stays put. MAC Teddy eyeliner.

8. Wet & wild Kohl crayon -brown (she didn’t recommend this one) I just thought I’d try… This one is not great, it runs and doesnt last all day.

9. Nyx micro brow pencil Taupe

A micro mechanical brow pencil that shapes, defines and fills in sparse brows for a natural look. This is great if you dont have alot to fill in. It does stay on. I do perfer my Charlott Tillbury worth every penny and last months. Shop Here

10. Loreal Brow Stylist blond

A dual pencil with a brow pencil and a brush. I purchased the color blond and I needed to go a little darker, as my brows are so blond, I need to darken them up. ( I actually have my eyebrows dyed) and use a pencil to give shape and fill them in a little. This would have worked had I gotten the right color.

11. Milani- Lip Stains

Smudge resistant satin matte finish, soft suede-like feel, Delivers long-lasting hydration. These Lip stains are just as good as City Beauty $38 and ShadeM $18 Milani is a great deal at $7.99! I love these Lip stains, All 3 are not drying or make your lips flake. They truly are all long lasting and come in beautiful colors. Seriously, you cannot go wrong with these stains. (All have a great selection of colors and several different shades from each brand.)

12. Maybelline -Eye shadow pallet, expert wear

This eyeshadow makeup quad boasts extraordinary color thanks to ultra-blendable jet-milled pigments. Delivers a silky finish that lasts up to 12 hours and really is so easy to use. If you struggle with appling eyeshadow, and never know what to put where, this eyeshadow is “color by numbers” for Woman. I love how easy it is to use, I really love its 4 colors only and they are the colors I would use out of some of my big pallets and have all of these extra colors I am never going to use. The shadows really do last all day.
I joined my Chic Chat Chic Girls in sharing our Beauty or Makeup routines today on our blogs. So make sure to hop on over to their pages and see their take on Beauty and Makeup for Midlife.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

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12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

12 Of My Favorite Things Right Now you need for Spring! When I say “favorite things,” I know some people think that word gets used too frequently, and “How could everything be your Favorite?” Well…I Like to think of it as Favorite’s right NOW because our favorites change, and better things come along. We also have tried and true favorite things (more as our staple favorites), so see, although the “FAVORITE Things” term can get overused, it still does have different meanings.

With that said, Welcome to 12 of MY Favorite Things right NOW, a series I will be doing monthly. Featuring ALL the things I am loving and using like crazy that I think you would like to know about. Think of it as your look into seasonal favorites, things that can make your life easier, pieces. You might wear the heck out of and that favorite product you might purchase over and over.

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

#1. Quilted Slide heels = This season’s must-have sandal goes with everything, and I seriously wear them multiple times a week.

#2. Maggie Jeans= My all-time favorite jean right now. I have these in white, black, and regular denim. Yes, I have 3 pairs, that’s how good they are. I love them, so easy to style, can be dressed up or down. I have several outfit inspirations on my Instagram. This is a mom pair of jeans with so much style; your daughter will want to barrow!

#3. ShadeM Lipstick =Seriously the best lip stains, 18 different colors to choose from. It’s none drying and stays on all day.

#4. Gigi Pip =The perfect straw hat. I purchased this last year, and I was so glad it was back for this season. Perfect shape and looks good with every sundress, shorts outfits, and swimsuits.

#5. Candle= I love candles year-round, and this one had the perfect Spring scent, Hibiscus Sangria, and the color is so pretty it will make a cute jar when the candle is burnt down. $14

#6. Tee shirt Maxi dress = This Tee shirt maxi dress with side ruffle detail is cute and comfy. I’ve been wearing it to death with my denim jacket and sandals. It is perfect for travel as it rolls up easily, easy to style, and is worn with so many shoe styles. I may have to purchase in another color. $44

#7. Tula Spray =You know I love Tula products, and I use many from their line, but this Spray is perfect to perk up after a long day. Great for setting your makeup, perfect for traveling (airplanes are so drying), and I love taking it poolside for a little cooldown. I have a bottle in my bag, in my beauty fridge, and my travel bag.

#8. Tula 24/7 = This Tula 24/7 moisturizer is a must for dry skin. I use this every morning on my face and neck, and it really helps keep my face moisturized all day long. I was so happy it came in the travel pack too. HERE

#9. Tarte = Tarte beauty products are newer to me, as people raved about a couple of products. I need to go check out their site, and when I found this Matte eye shadow compact, I was so excited. As you age, it’s important not to wear glitters as they can show wrinkles more. It’s tough to find a shadow pack that doesn’t have glitters in it. THIS one is completely MATTE. No glitter. LOVE LOVE. ( I did purchase several items from Tarte shared HERE for everything I purchased)

#10. Soma Bra= These are the only bra’s I will wear now. Comfortable, supportive & can be worn under teeshirts. If you haven’t tried a Soma Bra, you really need to.

#11. Swimsuit= This One-piece, one-shoulder Swimsuit is a show stopper, easy to wear, and definitely splurge-worthy. I love that you can also wear this as a bodysuit with jeans and trousers. So cute.

#12. Maxi Dress = This Maxi dress is flattering on your shoulders; it looks pretty with a tan. It’s just the right amount of flow without too much fabric. It’s gorgeous for Summer events, vacations and perfects to wear all season long.

Maggie Jean #2

Maggie Mae Jean, Mid-rise button fly jeans. Shop the look HERE

Gigi Pip Straw Hat with the Gucci Hatband. Shop the look HERE

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

ShadeM lip stains HERE

I hope you liked my roundup of Favorite Things and maybe picked up a couple for yourself to enjoy. I have a couple of friends sharing their favorite things you might like to check out their picks below. Have a beautiful day!

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

25 Beauty products I tried and test out, The Empties

25 Beauty products I tried and tested out. I like to call the empties, products I tried out until emptied and tested to provide you with that honest review. I did a full video over on Instagram today and talked about each product, and gave my honest thoughts (maybe too real) on all 25 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 of the ingredients, and the product links if they were available for easy shopping, with a Quick buy or pass.

Dior’s highlighter pallet comes in two four-way color pallets. HERE I loved the way it blended perfectly and gave the cheekbones a beautiful glow. More beauty products I tried and test out below.

Tip: For Caring for long blonde hair, use a good purple shampoo at least once a week. I loved both the LOreal and Kerastase products below. The only difference is the price. Beauty products I tried and test out

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Hair Care products

Aveda= damage remedy, the leave-in treatment you do not rinse out. I like how it worked and didn’t make my hair feel heavy or gummy. BUY

Kerastase= blond Absolu, Shampooing anti-brass purple shampoo for lightened, cool blonde, or grey hair BUY

L’Oréal= Ever Pure, brass toning purple shampoo For blondes to highlighted brunettes, neutralizes brassy yellow/orange tones BUY.

Monat= renew Shampoo, Moisturize, shine and strengthen. It deeply nourishes and brings back strength to dry damaged hair. PASS

Monat=intense repair treatment helps stimulate the natural regeneration of hair follicles. Didn’t do as stated PASS

Monet= control hairspray, Infused with Infuse Alec/con infusion de rejuvenize Helps create volume.

All Monat products are non Toxic, cruelty-free,,100% vegan. I was not too fond of the smell and didn’t feel it gave my hair volume. PASS

Kerotin= Shape Shifter Hairspray with Provitamin B5, Fast Drying & flexible hold no parabens, unprotected, Humidity Resistant. Did what It stated It would do. BUY

Body Creams and Oil Shop the above photo Here

The Seaweed= Firming Detox Cream, with Green Coffee Bean Extract. With Nutrient-rich seaweed for the Appearance of softer, firmer-looking skin. Antioxidant-Rich Green tea extract, ultra Hydrating Hyaluronic acid. Scent Refresh, orange, eucalyptus & cedar. Does what it says BUY

Lush= Body butter Bar, leaving a light shimmer. I loved the glow. It gave BUY.

Marianella by Jaboneria= A rosewood and cubeb Body oil with mongongo & pomegranate oil.

It was very moisturizing, used after showering. I used it in the shower after drying off. LOVE. BUY

Coola Sunless tan= dry oil mist 70% + Organic. Use daily for a year-round rich dry oil natural golden tan.

Eco cert. Cosmos organic Great product, beautiful coloring, and smells good. I honestly love everything Coola makes. BUY

Juana= candlenut body Cream. This rich, luxurious body cream provides the nourishing benefits of candlenut oil, allowing it to penetrate the skin and add moisture. Paraben-free. I loved how rich and creamy it was. BUY

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Body washes

Summer’s Eve Active cleansing Wash= smells minty and fresh and makes you feel that way too. This cleansing wash is an all-over Body wash. BUY

L’Occitane Shower oil= Smells soft, pretty, and clean smell BUY If you like a foamy shower gel, this isn’t for you.

L’Occitane shower cream= Smell soft & pretty, milky, and clean smell. I loved how soft my skin was after. BUY

Skincare products and a couple of make-up helpers. Shop the photo HERE

Skincare and Makeup

Pause= Collagen Boosting Moisturizer, deeply hydrates, adds volumes, and tightens facial contours. Didn’t notice a difference. PASS

City Beauty= Uplift Firming Serum, Didn’t notice any difference. PASS

City Beauty= Multi-Action Sculpting cream, to apply As the last step of your daily and nightly skincare routine to add more moisture. IF you need moisture BUY

City Beauty= under-eye Recovery, eye treatment can your morning and night. A bedtime application in your skincare regimen. This allows active ingredients to work alongside the skin’s natural nighttime regenerating processes. Buy

Tula= 24-7 Moisture hydrating day and night cream. This product offers deep hydration to revive the appearance of dull skin. Probiotic & superfoods reveal an even-toned glowing, youthful-looking complexion. I adore this product and it does what it says it does. I can’t be without this product! Must have. Buy

Tula= so polished exfoliating sugar scrub. Get smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin with this gentle yet effective probiotic, sugar, and fruit enzyme scrub. Sugar particles exfoliate to get rid of oil, build up and debris. Papaya and pineapple enzymes help to unclog pores. I use it every other day and adore this product. Right now I am using this in the limited edition Pumpkin scrub. It’s a must-have product. Buy

Eos lip balm = fresh mint this lip balm really does help dry chapped lips of winter.

I love the scent and it’s truly moisturizing. I use it at bedtime. BUY

Make-up

Mac = Prep + Prime, Coconut skin refresher, and finishing mist. I love this as a setting spray after I finish my makeup look. The scent is heavenly and reminds me of Summer. I love this product and always have one on hand. BUY

City Beauty= City lips Matte plumping lip creme stain. Color pink taupe. This product truly stains your lips yet not drying and stays on with a mask. BUY

L’Oréal = waterproof Telescopic mascara in black . Although I don’t need a water prod mascara, I did love this one. I wear lash extensions but need mascara for bottom lashes and I love this brush for bottom lashes. Great color and last all day. No flaking and comes off easily when I get wash my face. BUY

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Quiet a list of Empties, right? I know, I really like to try out all of the products before giving the review, to provide the product with a full chance. Sometimes, Some product gets used faster and others last a long time, which can end up with a very large Empties review. And I also like to use alike products, some of the times to be able to have a comparison to share with you. This is why there are multiple shower gels or hair care products. etc.

I get so many products sent to me and items I do purchase as well that it’s so fun to share, which I often share in unboxings in my Instagram stories. Because I always state I will test out and give you a review, I know you like them and patiently wait. Sometimes it takes me a while to get to that product and to use it all. But I genuinely try and test out, it might just take me a little longer to bring you the results. I love being a product tester and I hope you love hearing about and shopping them here on my blog. Please feel free to leave a product you want to be tested here in the comments and I’ll do my best to help a pretty lady out. Have a beautiful weekend.

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Mother’s Day Gift Giving Guide

Call your Mom… That’s what she really wants.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, which means it’s prime time to shop online for a gift and still time for it to arrive on time. Shopping for my mom is honestly one of my favorite things to do because even though it can be a little tricky (doesn’t it seem like moms already have everything?!), I love being able to have a day to celebrate her, give her a thoughtful gift and thank her for everything she’s done for her family. She’s seriously the best –I love you, Mom!!

I also have to call out a few of my gift ideas below because although they’re all great options, I do have a few that are indeed my favorite. I asked for these earrings by Kendra Scott to go with the ring I purchase at Valentine’s Day. Also, this mask is perfect for any mama needing a moment of self-care and seriously beautiful skin! This Candle is one I had been wanting. My hubby surprised me with one a week ago or so as a just because gift… Seriously so good, I can’t stop burning.

I hope you find one of my favorite things for your mom and maybe grab something for yourself. I know you’ll both be happy. Happy early Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!! You’re all fantastic and deserve the love!

1. Uncommon James Candle= Nashville citrus is one amazing scent and burns over 300 hours. Shop HERE

2. Earrings= Uncommon James earrings, I love a hoop, and this is a fun take on a hoop. Shop HERE

3. Kimono= What mom wouldn’t love this kimono to finish off an outfit or to wear over a swimsuit. Shop HERE

4. Lollia Perfum set= A great way to experience the variety of Lollia’s beautiful scents. Shop HERE

5. Fresh flower Bouquet= What mom wouldn’t love a sweet, beautiful Bouquet. Shop HERE

6. Love bracelet= A perfect way to show mom how much you love her. Shop HERE

7. Fun sipper cup= If your mom is like me, she can’t resist a cute travel cup or sitting poolside. Shop HERE

8. Co2 Lift face mask= A medical Spa facial without the downtime, seriously the best results. Shop HERE

9. Capri Blue candle= Volcano scent has been a best seller for years. Number one when I had my boutiques. Shop HERE

1. InvisiCrepe Body balm= This balm seriously gives excellent results for crepe skin. Shop HERE

2. Kendra Scott earrings= A classic Kendra Scott earring that she’ll wear all Summer long. Shop HERE

3. Lounge set= Tiedye is all the rage, and this lounge set won’t disappoint. Shop HERE

4. Peepers Glasses=The best reading glasses that your mom can’t live without. Shop HERE

5. City Beauty Matte Lip= You know this is my favorite lip stain, and it will be your mom’s too. Shop HERE

6. Organizing Book = With Stay at Home, Moms have been organizing like crazy, and she’ll love this Book! Shop HERE

7. Summer Bag=, A bag mom, will use all Summer long and affordable. Shop HERE

8. Nuface= A beauty tool every woman should own. It helps fine lines and tones skin. Shop HERE

9. Slippers= Cozy and chic, these cute slippers are a must for moms. Shop HERE