primp
It’s been quite a while since my last beauty post, which got me thinking about the products I’ve been testing, and ended up loving, since the beginning of this year. Many of these I’m on my second or third bottles/jars meaning, they’re tried and true favorites!
Read MoreHaving clear and radiant skin is the ultimate mood booster. The occasional, or frequent, breakout can certainly take its toll, but thanks to Bliss and their new Clear Genius Collection, a clear and calm complexion is right at your fingertips.
Read MoreI often get stuck in a hair rut simply because it’s relatively easy and in my comfort zone. I almost always keep my hair down with waves and parted to the side. It’s my go-to style, but once the dog days of summer hit, no thank you!
Read MoreGood morning, friends! Winter weather can be quite harsh on skin and with that in mind, I’ve been making sure to fill my beauty routine with products meant to help keep skin looking fresh, supple, and moisturized. Not only is it important to pay special attention to your skin in the winter, but I also wanted to keep my beauty routine as budget friendly as possible.
Read MoreFor my final gift guide of the holiday season, I chose the one gift I truly love to both give and receive in return. There’s something quite lovely about being able to treat your loved ones or yourself to the luxurious pampering experience of beauty and/or skincare.
Read MoreOver the past few years I’ve become enchanted by all things rose. Everything and anything from skincare, makeup, books, perfume, drinks, household goods, and more.
Read MoreTowards the beginning of the year, I had started to notice my favorite lipstick that I had been wearing for the past few years, Circa in the shade “Ava”, was starting to get low. I had always bought multiples of it since I tended to go through it so quickly.
Read MoreSimilar Leopard Top || Straight Leg Jeans || MoroccanOil Treatment c/o || MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask c/o ||
It’s no secret that my go-to hair care products are from MoroccanOil. Their light treatment oil literally transformed my hair making me a devoted fan of their products. With Fall on the horizon, I know my hair will need a little extra TLC with the weather slowly starting to change. Whenever I want to give my hair some love, I turn to a deep conditioner or mask. This intense moisture mask does the trick in only 5 minutes. It is infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil and nourishing ingredients that hydrate and condition while dramatically improving hair's texture, elasticity, shine and manageability. A pro tip is to add in some of the light treatment oil into the creamy mask before applying to towel dried hair. My hair was even softer after doing that! I added about 2 pumps of the oil and loved the results. Depending on your hair type, 1 pump may be all you need. Give it a try next time!
Shop The Post:
xo, Amanda
Simple Human Illuminated Mirror c/o || Floral Fleece Robe c/o || Pink Bow Hair Tie ||
Good morning and happy Tuesday! One of my favorite parts about the morning is getting ready for the day. I find it very relaxing to take my time sipping my coffee while I go through my daily routine, which includes doing my makeup. Having good light is essential, especially when applying eyeliner. This illuminated mirror, with three different magnifications (1x, 5x, 10x) gives exceptional detail and allows you to achieve flawless pro-quality makeup application. The mirror has numerous light settings as well with simulated natural sunlight and even a candlelight setting. I really love the built-in motion sensor, which lights the mirror up automatically as you approach it. I personally use the 5x magnification side on a daily basis and love love love the sunlight mode. The light is truly amazing and worth every penny. This mirror is a game changer for makeup application.
xo, Amanda
January Glossy Box c/o || Blush Sweater || AG Skinny Jeans || Flats || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || Stella & Dot Rainbow Earrings ||
Good morning, friends! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We had a little bit of a warm up and it was heavenly! Also, a huge congrats to the Patriots and Eagles!! I’m so excited for the Super Bowel. I actually root for both teams so I’m happy, haha. My dad is a long time Eagles fan and I’ve always cheered along the Patriots since I was in grade school.
Now, without further ado, below are all of the goodies included in this months beauty box from Glossy Box. As always, the products are amazing and deliver on their promises. This box is all about a new year, a new you with the focus on healthy fresh skin. Ava likes to take a peak at what is included in each box (she’s a beauty gal in the making!) and always goes for the lip products!
Shop The Post:
xo, Amanda
Red Pearl Sweater c/o || LipSense in Blue Red c/o || Stella & Dot Ring || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring ||
Good morning, friends and happy Tuesday! The holiday season is in full swing and with that comes holiday makeup! My obvious favorite color to wear for any holiday party is red, but we all know how hard it is to maintain with the worrisome smudging or rubbing off. I was recently introduced to LipSense by a friend of mine and was completely impressed with it! No smudging or rubbing off. It’s kiss proof too! I tested the lipstick out for a few weeks and can honestly say it works wonders. It comes in a set with the lipstick color, a top gloss, and a remover for any mistakes made during the application. Below is a step by step guide on how to apply the product and a discount code for my followers!
This may seem like many steps, but once you practice a few times you’ll get the hang of it. I can do mine in about 1-2 minutes and it’s totally worth it! LipSense does have to be purchased through an independent distributor (kind of like Avon.) I get mine from Maddie. She is great and totally helped me the whole way!
Use the code enchant10 to receive 10% off of your order!
xo, Amanda
Grateful November Glossybox c/o || AG Skinny Jeans || Rose Velvet Flats || Similar Pearl Bead Sweater || Stella & Dot Ring || Jackie Kennedy Ring ||
Hello dear friends and happy Monday! I hope everyone truly had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with their family and friends. Mine was very relaxing spent with loved ones. We ended up having some nice weather too so everyone made sure to spend some time outdoors. Ava and I also decorated our home for Christmas! She loves all of the twinkle lights.
In the spirit of giving, Glossybox created their Grateful beauty box for November. Inside are goodies that will not only look good, but do good too. Ava wanted to be a part of the fun also! She loves looking through all of the beauty products, especially the lipstick and perfumes. She had a ton of fun during the shoot! Below you’ll find what’s included:
xo, Amanda
September Glossy Box c/o || Glossy Box x CEW Beauty Insider Awards 2017 Box c/o || Gray Skinny Jeans || Similar Chambray Top || Bauble Bar Bracelet c/o ||
Good Morning and happy Tuesday! I'm super excited to talk about one of my favorite beauty subscription boxes, Glossy Box, for the month of September. I don't know about you, but I am a confessed beauty junkie. I always get a giddy as a school girl to try new products out, which makes this subscription box so great. You can try out new products, some full sized and some travel size.
Not only does Glossy Box have their regular monthly box for September, but they also have a special limited edition collaboration box with CEW for the Beauty Insider Awards 2017. Think of it as the Oscars of the beauty awards. This special box contains 7 full sized finalist products. For those of you who do not know, CEW is compromised of over 9,000 members across the U.S., U.K., and France. These are influential professionals driving the conversation around the industry's most game-changing trends and brands. I absolutely ADORE every product in this box, especially the perfume, which Ava loved as well! Below is a list of all that's included.
xo, Amanda
Hello all and happy Friday! One of my favorite monthly subscription beauty boxes, Glossybox, is teaming up today with Lancome to provide a very exciting giveaway to celebrate the last week of summer. The prize is a set of Lancomebeauty products valued at $2008. Simply click on the link to see how to win. Good luck everyone!
Click here to enter the contest!
Happy first day of September too! I hope everyone has an amazing Labor Day weekend.
xo, Amanda
Today is a very special post where i'm partnering with T3 and their #powerwithin campaign. What gives me my strength and has ultimately molded and defined me as the person I am today is my family. From a young age my parents were always the biggest influences in my life. I wouldn't be where I am today, or who I am, without them. They were always my biggest supporters too. Anything I dreamt, they both believed in me and would tell me that I could achieve it and make it possible. To have that support and know they truly believed it, is an amazing feeling to have.
Whenever I need a little pep talk or reassurance, I talk to my dad. There is no one who has been there for me and helped more than my dad. He has been my rock from day one. When my mom passed away in 2013, my brother, my dad, and I all became even closer than we already were. We were shattered at her loss and had to somehow put the pieces back together again. While it was difficult, we all helped one another and found strength in being together. This blog was actually born in that time period. My very first post was a remembrance of my mom and what an amazing woman she was. Remembering her and what a strong woman she was gives me a drive to achieve all that I can. She never gave up and always had a positive attitude despite the circumstances with her illness.
I feel very blessed to have my family. Even with my mom passing, I know she is looking down and proud of all that I have achieved, especially thebirth of my daughter Ava. Being a mother myself now also gives me all the inspiration I need to be my best and most successful self. I now have my daughter looking to me, as i looked and still look to my parents for inspiration and confidence. My family has always been my number one source of empowerment and I cannot thank them enough for providing me with that.
Shop The Post:
xo, Amanda
Irresistible Me Auto Steam Roller c/o ||
Good morning, everyone! My favorite hair style to wear is curled, but I don't always have a ton of time to curl my hair everyday. When I saw this auto curler, I thought, yes! something that can save me time and get the job done. Basically, you need to really brush your hair out so its smooth and without any knots. After taking a one inch section of hair and pulling straight down on it, you place the hair into the roller, shut it, and let the roller curl your hair. It'll beep when the curl is finished. I do mine on the 12 second setting since my hair is thicker and never holds a curl very well. There was a bit of a learning curve for me with this. It definitely took me a few tries to get it just right. I used the auto curler on the left side of my hair in the photos above so you can see the difference. I found my hair looked more beachy waves than the curls I'm used to with my curling wand. I did like how there is a setting that will allow the curler to automatically switch the direction of the curl each time you use it for a more natural look.
xo, Amanda
Hello all and happy Wednesday! If you're like me, then time is of the essence and something I seem to never have enough of! I try to make my morning routine as quick and efficient as possible so I can get my day started with little Ava. When I was in college, I used hot rollers every day. I loved the big bouncy curls they created and how I could keep them in while I was getting other things done like my makeup, brushing my teeth, and so on. I always felt they saved me time while doing my hair. Typically, I don't do very much to my hair so whenever I want a polished look, it has to be with a tool that will be quick and easy.
T3 is quickly becoming a go-to brand for all types of hair styling tools. Their quality and price point cannot be beat! Their newly enhanced hot rollers deliver shiny hair with lots of volume and curl. I was amazed at the amount of volume I had. Powered by advanced T3 HeatCore Technology, equipped with dual temperature settings for all hair types, each roller ensures optimal heat transfer for lasting volume, body and shine. The velvet flocking on each roller boosts shine and grips with no tangles, a huge plus for me! Having long hair, tangles do happen so this is a nice feature to have. Their insulated rim makes handling and wrapping your hair a breeze. 8 crease-free clips are included to hold the rollers firmly in place. These hot rollers are great for shoulder length or longer hair.
Shop The Post:
Hello, World!
xo, Amanda
April 2017 Glossybox c/o || Humble Chic Gingham Top c/o (SIMILAR) || White Skinny Jeans || Pink Sneakers || Daniel Wellington Petite Rose Gold Watch c/o || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Humble Chic Stud Earrings c/o ||
Happy Friday, everyone! Another month means another beauty box from Glossybox, a monthly subscription box filled with beauty goodies to delight. Each product in this months box is literally so good. I've used them all and so far I am pleasantly surprised by their results! My favorites are the the matte lip colors from Colourpop Cosmetics. I'm wearing the shade Tuesday in the above photos and love how creamy smooth it is with a highly pigmented color that is 100% kiss proof! Below is a list of what you'll find in April's box.
I hope everyone has a beautiful and lovely Easter weekend spent with family, loved ones, and friends! I can't wait for little Ava to find her Easter basket from the bunny. I'm so excited to watch her explore for it this year.
Shop The Post:
xo, Amanda
March Glossy Box c/o || Blue Striped Top || Pink Sweater || AG Ripped Jeans || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Daniel Wellington Petite Rose Gold Watch c/o || Baublebar Star Drop Earrings c/o || Lip Color: Ava ||
Hello and happy Thursday! Things have been crazy busy for me lately, which makes me appreciate these monthly beauty boxes from Glossy Box even more. For a busy mom on the go, these are essential for getting some beauty goodies! Below is a list of what's included for March and some details about them. I'm personally loving the Rose Eye Shadow Palette from Catrice Cosmetics. You know I'm a sucker for anything rose gold inspired!
Shop The Post:
xo, Amanda
It's that time of the year again for another Fab Fit Fun box. I've mentioned this many times before, but this is without a doubt my favorite lifestyle subscription box. One year ago I started receiving them and haven't looked back since then. I'm always impressed each time I receive a box and think they keep getting better and better each time. Each season you get a new box filled with goodies perfect for that time of the year. This one is chalk full of springtime favorites! Here's what is included:
You can use the code ENCHANTING for $10 off your first box at wwww.fabfitfun.com.
Shop The Post:
xo, Amanda
