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Beauty, Hair

How to use Clip In Extensions Demo and Review

How to use clip in extensions

You may see a lot of women use extensions and you may never even know they’re wearing them! The best ones, you won’t even be able to tell you have them in. That’s why I use clip in extensions. They are the easiest extensions you can use to get longer, thicker, and fuller hair. Unlike other extensions you can add or take out your extensions whenever you want. Some extensions that are permanent can actually damage your hair more.

 Wavy Extensions in Chocolate Copper 23″ 

The best clip in extensions

Finding the “best” extensions requires some research. I’ve found HairDo Extensions are one of the best brands I’ve come across. They have so many colors of hair you can choose from with a ton of different varieties of extensions. Finding the right color, length, and style for you can make a huge difference. The extensions that look the best on me, may not be the best ones for your hair.

How to care for clip in extensions

Just like normal hair, you do need to care for your extensions. The easiest way to care for synthetic extensions is to tangle/ detangle with your fingers is possible. If you have used a lot of products than you can add a tablespoon of shampoo to the extensions, wash gently with luke-warm water, and blot dry with a towel. You can style synthetic hair just like any other hair. You can add heat!

Beauty, Makeup

Updated Foundation Routine

Updated Foundation Routine

My go-to summertime foundation routine achieves a dreamy, glowy, and fresh face. Using my tips and tricks with Younique makeup you can achieve the same look! I personally love using a lighter foundation in the summer and showing more of my freckles, which in the winter I always cover up!

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Best Foundation

Choosing the best foundation for your skin type can be overwhelming but in my Finding The Perfect Foundation Post I share tips on how you can find the perfect foundation shade. The best foundation for me, could be totally different for you! If you have oily skin, unlike me, then you would want a different type of coverage. Investing in a great foundation is the key to a gorgeous makeup look, and a complete game changer. Here are some of the best foundations for your skin type!

Best Foundation for Oily Skin

Makeup Forever Mat Velvet + and Mattifying Foundation

GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY POWER FABRIC LONGWEAR HIGH COVER FOUNDATION SPF 25

Bare Minerals Matte Foundation

These foundations will keep you shine free and stick around all day. When choosing a foundation, find one that will stick around all day without moving.

Best Foundation for Dry Skin

Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

For Dry skin you will want a moisture packed foundation that allows a glowy hydrated look.

Younqiue Foundation

This foundation is lightweight and very blendable. You can build up and get a very high coverage out of this foundation.

Younique Concealer

This concealer is similar to the tarte tape shape concealer. It is high coverage, build able, and manageable. If you are looking for a high coverage concealer this is the one!

 

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Beauty, Life Lately

Ways to relieve stress

Ways to relieve stress

Do you ever wonder when you’re going to catch a break? Well I’m here to tell you unfortunately that time is few and far between. We are faced with stress everyday of our lives but the way we handle it allows how much impact it has on us. Things are always going to keep accumulating that’s just life. And you will never the perfect time for anything (I’ve learned that the hard way.) Us women, always tend to put others before ourselves leaving us feeling tired, drained, and exhausted. In this post, I am going to share tips on ways to relieve stress.

Stress Relief

It’s so important to keep our minds and body healthy. When we experience stress, a lot of the time we gravitate towards activities that drain us more. Those around us can gravitate to our stressful techniques and activities.

a girl using essential oils to relax

What works for me..

I have tried many different techniques to help handle my stress and anxiety better but these have proven to help me in my everyday life. Being in Real Estate can be a very stressful job most of the time, so finding that healthy balance can be hard. I have found a deep love for Yoga and love being able to clear my mind of all of life’s curiosity. Yoga has allowed me to completely disconnect from life for an hour which never happens in my profession. Yoga is the best escape for me.

My personal favorite is using essential oils. My favorites are from Bath and Body and The Body Shop. I will link my favorites below. I use a pillow mist on my pillow every night and it helps clear my mind and I sleep so well! There are also roll on oils (in perfume looking bottles) that you rub on your pressure points throughout the day. This is beneficial  if you don’t have time to stop what you’re doing to go to Yoga.

Stress Relief Techniques

  • Yoga
  • Journaling
  • Essential Oils
  • Candles
  • Vision Boards

Stress Reducers

  • Working Out
  • Get Plenty of Sleep/ Taking a Power Nap (30 minutes)
  • Drink Plenty of Water
  • Eating Healthy

Stress Relief Products

Relaxation Techniques

Going to Yoga is a huge factor in managing and decreasing my stress. A hometown favorite for me is going to Serenity Health and Wellness Center in Maumee. Their Yoga room is amazing!! It’s something you have to see for yourself!

essential oils with flowers

How to relax your mind

Using the tips above that have helped me manage my stress and anxiety, I know will help you too! Relaxing your mind can be easy with Yoga and Essential Oils that have proven to have changes on your body and mental health! Another way you can relax you mind is by journaling. I’ve found by writing and making accounts for how I feel and things I’m grateful each day for is a way to clear my mind. Also by reading my morning devotionals can really get my day off to the right start! Comment below on ways you’ve helped manage your stress!

 

Overlooking cliff in California

Fashion, Uncategorized

Dressing For The Fourth…

Red, White & Blue


Express

Express


Red, White and Blue

Fourth of July Attire

Happy (almost) 4th of July! Today I am sharing some inspiration for the holiday. I don’t think you could ever wear enough red, white, and blue during this time. My favorite part about the holiday, is that I love celebrating with friends and family. We always have bonfires, go fishing and layout in the sun. The perfect weekend getaway and break from reality! I heard it is supposed to be quite warm here in Ohio for the fourth so I won’t be wearing pants like I originally planned. I will be wearing cream colored or red shorts..I haven’t quite decided yet. I hope everyone has a safe and happy fourth! What’re your plans for the fourth?!

Beauty, Makeup

Morphe Brushes

Morphe Brushes

Morphe Eyeshadow Brushes

When finding good foundation and eyeshadow brushes that are well worth the investment can be very challenging. Most inexpensive brushes lead you to using more product to even show results. I was waiting to make the investment with Morphe because I was afraid it would have the same results. I was pleasantly surprised and love the brushes I received. Check out my video to see what brushes I got and my honest review on the brushes! Morphe has been a huge brand that all types of bloggers and beauty gurus have talked and raved out so I had to put it to the test for myself!

 

 

Beauty, Fashion, Uncategorized

My Picks for Best Fashion Bloggers

Best Fashion Bloggers

Here is a list of my favorite fashion bloggers so you can follow them too! I love seeing posts from bloggers around the county. It’s a great way to keep up with what’s trending!

Rachel Parcell Pink Peonies

Pink Peonies

Rachel Parcell

Emily Gemma Sweetest Thing

Sweetest Thing

Emily Gemma

Olivia Rink

Olivia Rink

Olivia Rink Blog

Christine Andrew Hello Fashion

Hello Fashion

Julia Engel Gal Meets Glam

Gal Meets Glam

Julia Engel

Emily Schuman Cupcakes and Cashmere

Cupcakes and Cashmere

Lauren Vandiver Vandi Fair

Vandi Fair

Vandi Fiar

Caitlin Southern Curls & Pearls

Southern Curls & Pearls

 

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