Ok so by now you’ve probably seen 387 bloggers post about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, myself included. And that’s because this sale is a BIG DEAL. It’s the best time of year to score amazing deals on items you’d normally splurge on. But if you’re like me, the last thing you want to do is buy a fall/winter purchase in July when all you want to wear are bikinis and cutoffs, so luckily there are summer steals sprinkled in as well. But let me tell you, the fall stuff is gooooood. Like good enough for me (a huge summer fan) to want a pumpkin spiced latte and a hayride. Take a look for yourself! continue reading

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Happy Wednesday! I’m so excited today because I have an amazing giveaway for you guys. I’ve partnered with Kate Somerville, Katherine Schwarzenegger and a handful of bloggers to give you a chance to win some of my favorite products from Kate Somerville! To enter simply follow the rafflecopter instructions below.

Here’s what the lucky winner will get:

• Body Glow Sunscreen SPF 15
• Dilo Oil
• Gentle Daily Cleanser
• Nourish Mist
• Prime Protection SPF 15
• Somerville350 Body Self-Tanning Towelettes (my personal fav)

Thanks for entering. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

PS – It’s also Amazon Prime Day and there are so many great deals, maybe even more than Black Friday. I have my eyes on this Roomba – who doesn’t want a robot vacuum? How about a Kindle for under $50?!  continue reading

With my wedding now less than two months away I’m getting serious about skin care. I’ve heard so many great things about Egyptian Magic skin cream and decided it was time to try it for real. There are so many benefits to using it, but I have to warn you, it does feel a bit oily at first. Jeff’s tried it too and worried it would make him break out, but trust me, it’s good stuff. It’s made olive oil, royal bee pollen and you can use it on your whole body. So far I’ve been using it on my face, neck and decolletage and it’s made my skin so soft and smooth. continue reading

I’m nosey so I always love seeing what other people carry in their bags. Whether it’s the every day purse, clutch or beach bag I’m insanely curious to what everyone else hauls around. Maybe I’m missing something that could change my world and I don’t even know. Anyway, here’s a peak at what I brought to the pool last weekend in Palm Springs.

A few things that are always with me? Sunglasses, chapstick and my cell phone. I’m not the girl who carries a makeup bag in their purse, but every time I’m out with girlfriends and one pulls hers out I make a mental note to stash mine away. Somehow this never seems to happen, but I love brining a tinted moisturizer, or this complexion rescue from bare Minerals  (more on that here) when I’m out in the sun. continue reading

Now I know I just posted about some new makeup products a few days ago but this week I’m doubling up on the beauty posts! Bare Minerals is a line I’ve been using for years – I can’t even remember how long it’s been, but I remember loving their powder in high school. And I’m 30 so it’s been well over 10 years.

Recently I got to try their new complexion rescue and I am hooked! I usually use a BB Cream or a tinted moisturizer and the coverage on this is similar. I prefer a dewy natural look and that’s what you get with this. continue reading

With my wedding on the horizon I’ve been focusing on healthy, fitness and maintaining a good beauty routine. I’ve been really busy so I need easy things I can keep up without much effort. I recently discovered Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty line at Nordstrom and fell in love. If you’re not familiar she’s a fixture backstage at fashion week making sure models are catwalk ready and her line is no disappointment.

I’m a sucker for packaging and presentation and love the copper tones she used on her products… call me crazy but that’s what initially drew me to her! continue reading