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5 Steps to Keeping Your Skin Fresh and Healthy All Summer Long

Post author By tiffany
Post date June 29, 2017

As I get older, I am more and more thankful to my mom for introducing me to a great skincare routine early on. I’ve always been very aware of my wrinkles and trying to prevent getting more or at least slow down the process. I really believe that a good skincare routine is so valuable especially during the summer when we spend so much time in the sun which can be so damaging to our skin.

Here’s my 5 steps that I try to follow to keep my skin healthy during the summer:

1) Drink lots of water: This is a great tip not only for your health but your skin appreciates it too! I notice on the days where I don’t drink as much water, my skin gets a bit drier, flaky and my eye bags actually become a lot more noticeable. I love carrying reusable water bottles for keeping my water cold all day long and highly recommend using them over buying bottled water!

2) Use a good anti-aging moisturizer: I started using the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and love that it’s a light weight cream that helps not only with wrinkles and skin firming but it’s also very hydrating! I’m really impressed with this cream as I’ve used many creams that cost a lot more but I’ve already seen great results using it! I’m not the only one that thinks this, in fact, in an independent test by the Good Housekeeping Institute it showed that Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream outperforms 10 top prestige creams, including one with a $440 price tag.

The following benefits were also found in the test:

FAST-ACTING: At the three-hour mark, Olay moisturized 400% better than a cream nearly 18 times its price and beat all other products tested.
LONG-LASTING HYDRATION: Olay increased moisture by 50% on average over a 24-hour period.
LIGHTWEIGHT TEXTURE: In blind comparisons, consumers preferred Olay 80% of the time over expensive creams, reporting that it felt “rich” without being heavy.
FIRMING & PLUMPING INGREDIENTS: Formulated with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, Olay improved skin’s texture by 10% in four weeks.

Personally, I definitely agree that the lightweight texture makes a huge difference in this cream. I’ve always disliked creams because they tend to be heaver and feel like they sit on your face but this one is so lightweight and absorbs really well into my skin. I use it day and night and have seen a huge difference already in the wrinkles by my eyes.

3) Use SPF Daily: This is just so important as you never want to go out in the sun with your face unprotected, even on non-sunny days. That’s just like inviting age spots and wrinkles to your face. The Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream is light enough that I can use it as my base layer and then cover it with a SPF 50 moisturizer.

4) Hats and Sunglasses: Cute accessories, yes but also great for sun protection! When I know I will be in the sun for a long time, I always have a hat with me. I love wide brim hats for on the beach or a just a cute and simple baseball cap for when we are out for walks with the dogs or playing at the park with my daughter. Sunglasses are pretty much essentials, especially when you are driving. I almost always have two pairs on me at all times as I tend to forget I have a pair in my bag already and then I grab another pair as I’m leaving out the door. Squinting in the sun is going to create more lines and wrinkles and we don’t want that! Look for sunglasses with 100% UV Protection to really help protect your eyes.

5) Get some fresh air! I know my tips don’t seem skincare related at all but it’s because we tend to forget about the simple things that can help our skin and our bodies. I find that being indoors all the time in the summer, especially with the air conditioning always on makes my skin so dry. The weekdays can be tough as we are all so busy but we try to take to go out and take walks after we’ve had dinner while the weather is a bit cooler and it’s still bright out (Seattle doesn’t get dark until about 9pm these days). On the weekends we like to wake up early to beat the crowds at our favorite park and we all always feel so much more refreshed when we can start the day on a nice leisurely walk. And if you haven’t noticed, this tip combines all the 4 tips above. Make sure to drink lots of water, don’t forget your sunscreen and moisturizer and bring along sunglasses or a hat while you are out on your walk!

It’s so important as we age, especially as women who have careers, kids and families and end up taking care of everyone else first. We need to make sure to take care of ourselves as well.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.

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The best cleansing cloth for dry skin

Post author By tiffany
Post date June 1, 2017

I believe that the most essential part of any skincare routine is washing your face. I know it seems obvious, but I’m pretty crazy about making sure my face is clean and free of any make up. Your skin is the basis of what you put your make up on so working with a great base is really important and washing your face is the first step to that. I have dry skin so I’m always careful about what I use to wash my face. A lot of products tend to dry out my skin even more and make it feel tight and uncomfortable. I’m happy to have found a product that has been great for my dry skin! I’ve been using the Olay Daily Facials Daily Clean 4-in-1 Water Activated Cleansing Cloths to wash my face every night. Most other makeup removing cloths that I’ve used are already moistened but these come dry and you have to wet with water and then lather to use them. I really love that as you never have to worry about the cloths drying out and I think you end up getting a better clean with them.

These are more than just your regular face cleaner cloths, they take care of 4 very essential steps for any skincare routine: 1. Face Wash – washes away dirt and makeup 2. Toner – tones skin with an essential cleansing formula 3. Mask – hydrates with specialized Olay conditioners 4. Face Scrub – exfoliates to smooth skin’s surface. It’s just amazing that one cloth can do all that! But it really does and makes my skin feel so clean and moisturized afterwards. I am usually someone that uses a ton of products before bed so I love that these cloths really consolidates my routine. Did I mention that my skin feels so great after using the Olay Daily Facials that I can go make up free? I just love that #NoMakeupRequired look!

I love to use these to remove my makeup as it really takes off everything, including eye makeup. It’s also still really gentle on my skin. I think my favorite part is that it also exfoliates while I use it. Exfoliating is so important to me since I have dry skin, so it’s great that I can just do it all while I’m getting my makeup off. I’m such a multi-tasker when it comes to everything that I do, so it’s no wonder why I love Olay Daily Facials so much!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay . The opinions and text are all mine.

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Sneaker Style: From Gym to Brunch

Post author By tiffany
Post date May 31, 2017
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Thank you to Famous Footwear for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

How to wear sneakers from the gym to every day casual

I have admit, I was not into the whole athleisure trend when it first came out. I don’t tend to wear my gym clothes outside of the gym, but recently I’ve been finding pieces that I feel comfortable to work into both my gym and regular wardrobes. Sneakers, however have been my favorite to add to both wardrobes. Since spring, for me, is all about enjoying this gorgeous weather after many months of gray and rain, I need shoes that will be cute and comfy whenever we go out. I partnered with Famous Footwear on this post as they always have a great selection of shoes that are stylish and affordable. If you know my husband, you’ll know that he’s a major sneaker guy and Nike’s are pretty much all he owns. So anytime I shop for sneakers, Nike is pretty much the brand that I go to as well. These Nike Tanjun sneakers are not only lightweight and perfect to work out in but the color and style are so cute to wear with all my casual outfits too! Almost every weekend, my husband and I take my daughter to brunch with friends and then we head to the park or playground. I need a good shoe to withstand all the walking/running that we do but I also like to stay stylish even in my “mom” outfits which is why I love these shoes!

You can usually find me headed to the gym in this outfit but since it’s been nicer out, I’ve been really loving going on some short runs around the park. It’s great to wake up in the morning and be able to get a quick run in before everyone else wakes up and I have some peace and quiet to myself.

JACKET (similar) || TANK || LEGGINGS || SHOES || WATER BOTTLE

And this is a typical weekend brunch look for me. It’s still fun and casual but you don’t have to feel like you need to pair sneakers with everything you wear to the gym. The bomber jacket and white jeans make it feel very on trend and of course pairing it with sneakers ensures that I’ll be comfy all day long!

Sneakers Style: Bomber Jacket and Nike Sneakers

BOMBER (similar) || TEE || JEANS || SHOES || BAG

From someone who used to solely wear heels, I’ve full embraced the sneaker trend and now I hope it never goes away! I love that brands are coming up with styles that are not just about function but fashionable as well.

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Peace of mind for aging parents – Bay Alarm Medical Review

Post author By tiffany
Post date May 30, 2017

This post is sponsored by Bay Alarm Medical

I have to admit, there’s a lot of things that are hard to deal with as I age. Having grandparents pass away and seeing my parents age has put a lot of stress and worry on me. My parents did everything to give us the best life growing up and I want to do the same for my parents as they grow older. When Bay Alarm Medical reached out to partner on this post, I was very intrigued as it was something that I didn’t even know existed but the more I found out about the company, the more excited I was to get it installed for my parents and have it in their home. Even if we never have to use it, it’s the piece of mind that we all have which is what I think all of us needs.

Protecting my parents with Bay Alarm Medical Review

The Bay Medical Alarm is a system that you can install in your parent’s (or whatever family member you would like) house that has a simple way to call for help when it’s needed. I filmed a short video reviewing what came in the box, how to install it and my general thoughts about it!

As I mention in the video, I really am so happy to have this service for my parents. They are generally pretty healthy which I’m so thankful for, although we have had some health scares in the past few years and most recently my mom was on vacation and took a little tumble and broke her arm! I was so worried for my mom and was thankful that my dad was there with her when it happened. It just really shows that anything can happen and makes me want to protect them even more.

Installing the unit is so simple. All you need is to plug it into the phone line and into a power outlet and you are good to go! This is the base unit that needs to be plugged in. I installed it in my parents family room where they spend most of their time. It’s great that it’s big and the Help button is bright so it can not be missed.

The wireless wall button is so nice that it doesn’t need to be connected to anything. You will want to place this in an area close to the ground so that it is easily reachable. I decided to put it right by my parents stairs. They have two sets of stairs so I put it in the middle landing so that if anything were to happen if they were heading out the door or just coming in, they would be able to access it.

Obviously, we never know where an accident may occur, so the buttons may not be in a place where it may be easily accessible which is why it’s wonderful that Bay Alarm Medical also has these necklace and wrist band buttons that can be worn all the time. They are even waterproof so can be worn in the bath or shower! They are so lightweight so you don’t really feel them on and I think it’s a great option for both my parents to have this on when they are at home.

I’m so lucky in that I usually see my parents at least once a week but on the days that I’m not with them, I do worry about them a lot. Knowing that they have Bay Alarm Medical in their home makes me feel so much better. My dad still travels a lot for his business and so on the weeks where my mom is home by herself, it makes all of us feel a lot better that if anything were to happen, we have a much higher chance of being able to get to her quickly with this system.

Make sure to check out bayalarmmedical.com to learn more!

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Spring time essentials with Nad’s, Clear Eyes, Coobie and Bloom Mineral

Post author By tiffany
Post date May 26, 2017

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media

It’s that time to switch up my beauty routine, pull out my cutest shorts and dresses and enjoy lots of outdoor time! I love when the weather warms up, but I also need to make sure that I’m ready for the weather change. I’ve partnered with Babble Boxx on this post to share some great products that will get me prepared for the spring and summer.

I love all the great products that they sent over! Most of these brands are new to me so I was excited to test them out and let you know how I’m liking them.

When the weather starts to transition, I tend to feel it most in my eyes due to seasonal irritants. Thank goodness for some great eye drops like Clear Eyes. They offer a full line of eye drops that moisturize for up to 12 hours. I tried out the Multi Symptom Pure Relief and after testing it out, I can tell you that it really works! I tend to get very red, itchy and irritated eyes during the spring so having these eye drops is a life saver! It really relieves red eyes. I just need to put them in the morning and it really helps throughout the day. The bottle is a great size to keep in my purse so on the days where my eyes feel really irritated, it’s great to have them on hand to refresh my eyes. Buy it HERE and get a $3 coupon HERE

One thing in my beauty routine that I could live without? Shaving my legs. I don’t know why but it’s the worst, I am always annoyed when I have to shave. Well, I’m happy to have found an easier (and longer lasting) solution. Nad’s! If you don’t know what Nad’s is, it’s a hair removal cream and in 4 minutes, it painlessly removes all your hair on your legs! I’ve had some irritation before from using other hair removal creams and so wasn’t sure how I would react to this one but because this is the Sensitive cream, it was a lot more gentle and my skin was fine!

I’m become a bralette convert in the past few months. They are just so comfy and who can’t appreciate a comfy bra? I love these Coobie bras, the cups are lined with a soft, thin nylon blend that provides comfortable coverage without the bulk. No pads or wires but it’s still really supportive. I’ve found that it’s a great t shirt bra, especially on those days where you are just lounging around and just wanting to feel comfy all day. I love this pretty color too! Sizing is really easy. Just go by their size chart – Small (28A-32D), Medium (32A-34D), Large (36A-38D). It fit true to size for me.

I really loved this skincare set from Bloom Mineral. It’s a natural skin care line using dead sea minerals to help refresh and clean your skin. The set came with 1) Purifying Mud Mask 2) Shielding Eye Cream 3) Softening Cleansing Milk 4) Moisture Shield. They all left my skin feeling very refreshed and moisturized! It’s so important to me to take care of my skin during the warmer months because of the increase in sun exposure and the dryness of my skin. It’s simple to use and the size is great for travel. Use code skin25 to get a discount on the site, it’s good through June 30. Here’s an easy step by step of how to use the kit:

Clean your face using the Softening Cleansing Milk
Shake the Mud Mask and apply generously to face, leave on for 15-20 mins and wash off (slight tingling is expected and will stop after treatment)
Apply the Moisture shield and Eye Cream

Enjoy your weekend! I’m so excited to head out and enjoy the sun!

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Spring Basics and Trends That You Need in Your Closet

Post author By tiffany
Post date May 18, 2017

Cold shoulder, ruffles, pom poms and cat eye sunnies. This look pretty much sums up all of my favorite things for spring and summer!

SUNGLASSES TOP JEANS
SHOES CLUTCH
I love Seattle summers. The spring is a bit tougher as we get these streaks of super rainy days and then occasionally it’s just crazy sunny! And it’s not even day by day that the weather changes, it can be by the hour! Like this day I took photos, it was so bright and sunny and by the time I got home a few hours later, it was pouring down rain! Such crazy weather. So I struggle with dressing for this weather but I am loving cold shoulder tops and jeans for days like this. I just bring a jacket and cover up when it gets cooler but when it’s so bright and sunny, the cold shoulder top is just what I need.

Something that I can always rely on though, are my sunglasses. I need sunglasses on me at all times because like I said, when I’m out, it will be dark and overcast but all of the sudden the clouds will part and suddenly my eyes are hurting! I am loving these Maui Jim sunglasses, not only are they cute but they have polarized lenses which basically helps adjust your eyes to the changing lights/brightness. The lenses are able to enhance the colors that you are seeing rather then just dimming them! I own a crazy amount of sunglasses and I can honestly say that these are some of the best sunglasses that I’ve owned. You don’t realize how much you need good quality sunglasses until you own a pair like this and realize just what you were missing out on!

I love the Seattle waterfront and being able to see all the gorgeous colors with my sunglasses is so cool! I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything when I wear the sunglasses. I They also eliminate glare which if you’ve ever been driving behind a car on a sunny day you understand how hard and dangerous that can be!

I’m wearing the Sunshine style in Pink with Pink Tokyo. I love that it’s a tortoise shell with a pink hue as it goes with everything! The sunglasses are also really light and comfortable. I have a lot of trouble finding glasses that fit the bridge of my very flat Asian nose but these fit so well. If you have the same problem as me, I know how frustrating it is to find a cute pair of sunglasses and not be able to fit your face! I actually also own Moonbow and Summer Time styles and they all fit my face great!

I’m definitely looking forward to a lot more sunny days and getting lots of use out of all these items!

The perfect spring accessories - pom pom clutch and studded shoes

SUNGLASSES TOP JEANS
SHOES CLUTCH
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Maui Jim. The opinions and text are all mine.

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3 Shapewear Essentials for Petite Women

Post author By tiffany
Post date May 4, 2017

I’ve always been a fan of shapewear. I mean how could you not when you can wear something that will make you look slimmer and hides your lumps and rolls?

I didn’t realize just how many types of shapewear there was until after I had my daughter and I was a bit more self conscious about my new post pregnancy body.

For petite ladies like me, I find that we have to find pieces that fit our shorter torsos and also where it fits us in the hips and waist can be quite different.

My advice is to try on or order a few types as well as sizes just to see what fits your body best as it’s not just a simple size fit (you may be a size small in clothes, but the XS fits best for shapewear).

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Best for everyday wear: Shapewear tank

The shapewear tank top is a favorite because I get the most use out of it.

Anytime I’m wearing a slim fitting shirt, I always wear a shaping tank underneath.

These tanks aren’t super constricting so it’s comfortable to wear all day.

Wearing one of these keeps everything smooth so you great to wear with a more fitted sweater or top and jeans.

I like style like these as you can wear it two ways as a v-neck or scoopneck, so it can be worn with all your tops.

As you can see below, it’s perfect to layer under a knit sweater like this that tends to hug the body a bit tighter and there’s no pattern or print to distract away from it.

Shapewear tank tops to shop:

Waist cincher for dresses and special occasions

The waist cincher is AMAZING for dresses. I love wearing this under any of my fancier dresses where I want to keep my tummy in check and know that it will be comfortable to wear for the night.

This is definitely a bit more constricting and you don’t want to eat a huge dinner when you are wearing it but for events where I mainly just have nibbles and drinks, it’s perfect for that occasion.

It’s great for a dress like I’m wearing below because the dress won’t show the texture of the waist cincher underneath (unlike a more smoother/bodycon kind of dress) so it stays hidden.

These are different than the post partum belly wraps as those specifically target the postpartum belly.

The ones below, I recommend for both postpartum and non postpartum bodies. They are great for when you are wearing dresses and just want to slim the belly down a bit.

Waist Cinchers to shop:

Shaping brief for jeans or skirts

The shaping brief is something that I’m just trying out but I’m finding that it is so great to wear underneath slim trouser or jeans!

Of course you’ll want to wear a longer top so that you won’t be able to see the briefs.

I either wear this with tops that I can tuck into my pants and it helps keep the whole stomach area smooth with no lumps or bumps!

It’s also great for tops like I’m wearing below where it’s a thinner lightweight quality and picks up on your body shape when you move.

You know how sometimes you look fine standing still but then as you move, the top kind of clings to your midsection? Yeah, I think we all don’t love that.

So this is a great garment to wear underneath and it keeps everything looking smooth even when you are moving around.

Shop Shaping brief for tummy control

I hope you found this helpful! I think shapewear is great for any body type and for petite women, it’s just about finding the right fit to make it work for us.

Best for everyday wear: Shapewear tank

Waist cincher for dresses and special occasions

Waist Cinchers to shop:

Shaping brief for jeans or skirts

Shop Shaping brief for tummy control

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