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Protecting my skin with Olay

The best SPF for dry skin

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

I love the sun, but I do worry about the effects on my skin. I’m fair skinned and although I don’t really get sunburns, I definitely see a difference when I spend too much time in the sun.

The best SPF for dry skin

My skin is a bit weird in that it’s dry but only in certain spots, so I don’t like to get anything too greasy since I don’t need it all over. It can be tough to find an SPF moisturizer that works for my skin, so I tend to try out a lot of different products to see what works.

The best SPF for dry skin

I use SPF pretty regularly, but I struggle finding just one product that I can use daily as I want to make sure that I can wear it under my makeup as well. I started using the Olay Total Effects Moisturizer with SPF 15 and I’ve found it to be amazing for my skin and I’m so happy about the sun protection.

The best SPF for dry skin

There’s 7 skin benefits in one moisturizer with some things that I find really important for my skin. It replenishes moisture, evens skin tone and visibly smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.

Olay Total Effects Review for Dry Skin

Finding a moisturizer is always a struggle. Especially ones with SPF. I’ve been through so many that I find to be too heavy or greasy. I love that this one is lightweight and feels great on my skin. I wear it daily under my makeup and my skin is already much brighter and firmer.

The best SPF for dry skin

I am a bit crazy about making sure I don’t spend too much time in the sun. Even when I’m on vacation and we are out in the sun a lot, I always have a hat on. But on a day to day basis, I make sure that I always wear my SPF and love that I’ve finally found a moisturizer that I can wear every day. Head over to Olay.com to get it!

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Outfits under $20: The best thrift store finds

Best Thrift Store Finds

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

I love finding a good deal, and when I find an amazing deal, I get super excited and can’t wait to share my finds with my friends! Last week I headed to Value Village™ to stock up on some spring and summer styles and I found the cutest pieces. When I brought them home to show my husband, he was so impressed with my finds, especially considering all the pieces were under $11. Depending on where you are located, you might know them as Savers® or Unique®, they may be named differently but you’ll find great deals at all of their locations.

It didn’t take me too long to find pieces that I love. Here’s what I spotted!

Best Thrift Store Finds

And here’s how I styled the pieces at home! Most of these pieces are name brand clothing so I know the quality is great but the prices are way better when getting them at Value Village. This top was only $5.99! Best Thrift Store Finds

I styled it two ways with my favorite white jeans and with this skirt that I also found at Value Village for only $10! Such a cute outfit for $15!

Best Thrift Store Finds

I’m always so happy to shop at Value Village as they get new items every day so it doesn’t matter how often you go, you will always find something new. It’s also not hard at all to find brand name items of things that you would find at any mall. I walked in and found all of these things in less than 20 minutes. It’s just fun to go in and see what you find and especially knowing that most of the items are less than $7!

I love a cute striped dress so when I spotted this dress, I had to have it. I love mixing patterns so matched it with my polka dot cardigan that I already own. It also looks great with a white blazer.

Best Thrift Store Finds

I really like camis as I can easily dress them up or down. I was happy to find this silky cami for only $5. It fit great and I can wear it with so many outfits.

Best Thrift Store Finds

I also had to mention the home section of Value Village because there are so many good finds! I fell in love with this trunk, it was under $20! I’m trying to figure out how to update it. I’m thinking about painting it, or maybe covering it with pretty contact paper. I can’t decide but would love any ideas you guys might have!

Best Thrift Store Finds

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Rose gold rings for Spring

Spring Rose Gold jewelry

This post was sponsored by JTV. I was paid for this post and received JTV jewelry pieces as compensation

I’m so excited to share this post as it combines two of my very favorite things in the world: Coffee and Jewelry!  It’s no secret that I love sparkly things and rings are my favorite.

Rose Gold Rings for Spring

I found the perfect spring pieces on JTV.  I love the variety and how easy it was to shop the site.  Also had to let you know if you use the code JTVFREE you will get free shipping on all your orders.

A few things that I’ve really been loving are rose gold for my jewelry as well as stackable rings. I think both add a fun modern twist to classic jewelry pieces.  The best part is, that rose gold looks great even mixed with gold or silver pieces so you can always be mixing and matching.

Rose gold jewelry for spring

A few of my favorite pieces are the pink and white diamond simulant rose gold rings, I just love all those colors together. As well as the multicolor gemstone ring.

Rose gold jewelry for every day wear

Stackable rings

The three piece stackable set that I’m wearing below is so pretty and a great replacement for my wedding set.  I don’t always travel with my wedding set as I worry about losing it or it getting stolen.  Pieces like these are a great way to still wear your rings without that stress or worry.

Rose gold jewelry for spring

Doesn’t this latte look so good?  I was so excited to drink it!  🙂

Spring Rose Gold Jewelry

Stackable rings are especially fun to play with as you don’t always have to wear all the pieces or you can stack with other rings you own.  This stackable set is so pretty, the colors are so vibrant!  Just a tip: when wearing stackable rings, you will want to go up one size so that you can wear all 3 rings comfortably.

Stackable Colored Gems Rings

How to style your rings

I also like to play with my rings and wear them on different fingers and places on my fingers.  I love the midi ring trend and think it just adds a fun element to wear rings above the knuckle.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match your stackable pieces or with your wedding set or other classic pieces that you own.  I love the look of a few rings on one finger.

When you have a few rings on, leave off the bracelets so you don’t have too many things distracting from the rings.

Stackable Rose Gold Rings Spring Rose Gold Jewelry

I also styled the Emerald Cut and Square Cor-de-rosa Morganite and the Pink and White Diamond Simulants Eterno™ Rose Ring.

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Spring Beauty Event with Bartell Drugs

2018 Best Drugstore Makeup

This post is sponsored by Bartell Drugs.  All opinions are mine. Thank you for your support!

I’m so excited to share a fun event with you guys!  If you are in the Seattle area, you probably shop at Bartell Drugs as much as I do.  It’s my favorite place to pick up make up, candy, my prescriptions, snacks, etc… Seriously I’m there at least twice a week and my daughter loves to shop there as much as I do!

This week through May 12th is the Bartell Drugs Anniversary Sale!  They are having some of their lowest prices of the year on a ton of stuff including cosmetics!  I’m a huge fan of drugstore makeup and brands like Revlon, Maybelline, L’oreal and Neutrogena will be on sale!

2018 Best Drugstore Makeup

These are some of my favorite drugstore beauty products.  It’s always great to stock up on your faves during the sale! It’s essential to me to have backups of my favorite items and try to always get them when they’re on sale.

Bartell’s will also be having free skincare and makeup demos so you’ll be able to test out the products before you buy it.  This Friday I will be at the Bellevue location hosting a facebook live so if you are in the area I would love to meet you but if you can’t make it, check out Bartell’s Facebook page or follow them on instagram as I’ll be on instagram stories as well!

Check out my instagram for a quick and easy tutorial on how I use these products and my full makeup look!

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Getting that Summer Glow: No tan required!

Getting a summer glow - without a tan!

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

Skincare is a huge priority for me, and not just for my face but my body as well.  I recently started using the Olay Cleansing Infusions for face and body.

Olay Cleansing Infusions

I’m loving the Crushed Ginger body wash and facial cleanser.  They both contain exfoliators that break down as you wash, creating a micropolishing effect that reveals a smooth surface for healthy-looking, healthy-feeling skin.  I can really tell a difference in my skin already!

Getting a summer glow - without a tan!

Both cleansers draw out impurities and draws in hydration so my skin is a lot softer, and brings out a natural glow!

Getting a summer glow - without a tan!

Getting a Summer Glow

When you take care of your skin year-round, it really makes a difference and brings out the natural glow of your skin.  By the time summer rolls around, you won’t have to worry about getting a tan when your skin is always glowing!

I use the face washy daily and I’ve noticed how much more my skin is glowing.  No bronzer needed!  I love the body wash especially for my legs, it keeps them soft and smooth.  And since I love wearing dresses when the weather warms up I love that I get a natural glow when using the body wash.

Getting a summer glow - without a tan!

Share your results with the #TiltTest

Olay has shown me with a little tilt of the face or body, your skin can naturally capture the light to really see the glow.  I tried it out and I love that I can see the glow on my skin!

I would love for you to do the same!  You can get the Olay Cleansing Infusions on Olay.com . And then share your tilt test results with me!

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Getting ready for spring: Fashion & Beauty Essentials

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com

It’s always fun to transition into spring after such a long, cold winter.  When the sun is out, the days are longer and the flowers are blooming, you can help but want to spend all your time outside!  I also love to make sure that my wardrobe and beauty essentials are updated for spring to accomodate for the weather and season change.  I’ve partnered with BabbleBoxx to share some really great products that will easily help you transition from winter to spring!

Zenni Eyeglasses & Sunglasses

I’ve been wanting to try out these Beyond UV blue blocker lenses.  They are so great if you are like me and are on your computer or digital devices all day long.  These really help with eye strain and protecting your eyes from the blue light that come from both natural and artificial sources.  I also just really love the style!  They have a ton of great options to choose from and how cute are these sunglasses? I’m definitely packing them for my trip!

Bali One Smooth U® Multiway Bra

If there is one thing that every woman needs in her closet, it’s a great bra that can be worn multiple ways.  Especially in the summer where I’ve got cold shoulder tops, off the shoulder tops, one shoulder tops, I can’t be bothered with a million different bras just for each top.  This bra can be worn 8 ways!  It’s also very comfortable and stays up in all the different ways you can wear it.

Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka Cara Sandals

Sparkly shoes?  Yes please!  Badgley Mischka is my favorite brand for glamorous shoes.  They are perfect for special occasions but you can also wear them for every day wear!  I got these gorgeous sandals to bring with me on vacation but I know I’ll be wearing them all summer too. I adore all the jewels, it truly is like jewelry for your feet!

Colleen Rothschild Beauty: Radiant Cleansing Balm & Reitnol Supreme Night Oil

This is my first time trying out Colleen Rothschild products and I am now a huge fan! If you’ve never used a cleansing balm before, you are missing out!  I think it’s the best way to get all your makeup off.  I love this one because it truly does remove all my makeup but also my skin feels so clean and smooth after I use it.  I also love that you can treat yourself to a facial if you apply a thick layer of the balm on your face and then place a warm muslin cloth over the top for 10 minutes.  It truly feels amazing!

The Retinol Supreme Night Oil is a great anti-aging treatment.  You only need to apply a few drops at nice all over the face and neck and you’ll wake up to glowing skin!

Erin’s Faces: Magic Dust

I love a good highlighter especially for these warmer months.  This is a soft gold shimmer mineral powder and it is so pretty on.  I put a little bit on my cheekbones and use it over my eyeshadow to make it sparkle even more.  Their entire line is cruelty free and vegan!

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My Cheesecake Factory Tour

Cheesecake factory Bellevue

This post is sponsored by The Cheesecake Factory.

Last week I had a chance to get a private tour of The Cheesecake Factory to see how they prepped and cooked all their delicious dishes!  I’m excited to share some of these photos and information with you as it’s something that you rarely get to see the behind the scenes of what really goes on in a restaurant!

Cheesecake factory Bellevue

I have a soft spot for Cheesecake Factory as my mom, who typically only loves Chinese food, LOVES the Cheesecake Factory. It is seriously one of her favorite restaurants and I of course had to bring her along for this fun meal!

CHEESECAKE FACTORY KITCHEN TOUR

I love that they have over 250 menu items as I never get the same thing and love to try a different dish each time.  Right now they have a few new menu items that I got to see how they make and try them out and of course, I loved them!

The amazing thing is that even with that many menu items, every single item, even down to each sauce is freshly made each day!  Nothing is frozen and heated up, and I got to see that for myself when I toured the kitchen to see how everything was made.

My absolute favorite thing on the menu is the avocado eggrolls.  Look how yummy this looks!  They handroll the eggrolls everyday.  I even helped make an eggroll!  I was very proud of myself!

cheesecake factory avocado eggrolls

If you haven’t had the mashed potatoes before, well you are missing out.  SO good!  I got to try them freshly out of the mixer and they were beyond amazing. These are made fresh all throughout the day so when you order your meal, you’ll always have the best mashed potatoes!

cheesecake factory mashed potatoes

I also got to help make a pancake, and this wasn’t just your regular pancake.  This is their new Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and oh my goodness, they are so good that I’m craving them right this minute.  They only serve them on the weekends so you have to make sure to get them and just share with the table.  They were so fluffy and perfectly cinnamon-y.

Cheesecake Factory cinnamon roll pancakes cheesecake factory cinammon roll pancakes recipe

It was really interesting to get the full kitchen tour just to see how they prepped and cooked everything.  Honestly, I was amazed by how every single ingredient was fresh and freshly prepared that morning even down to the sauces and dips that go along with each dish! They make more than 160 sauces and dressing from scratch!

CHEESECAKE FACTORY NEW MENU ITEMS

Of course, I was very excited to sit down and eat. And eat we did!  I was there with my husband, mom and dad and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Cheesecake Factory Tour

The pork belly sliders are a new fave!  The fried pickles with the pork belly was such a good combination.  My husband and I will definitely be coming back just for these.

cheesecake factory pork belly sliders

Obviously I had to get the avocado eggrolls but wanted to try out the eggroll sampler which included four different kinds of eggrolls.  You get the avocado, Tex Mex, Cheeseburger and Firecracker Salmon eggrolls.

cheesecake factory eggroll sampler

The Spicy Shanghai Noodles were so flavorful!  I love spicy food so it wasn’t too spicy for me and I really liked the sesame ginger sauce.

cheesecake factory shanghai noodles

Thank you so much to The Cheesecake Factory for the fun experience!  I now know why all the food is so good, you could really tell all the care the chefs and everyone in the kitchen puts in to prepare all the dishes.  Seeing how busy they are and how many people they serve, it was pretty amazing to see how it all comes together!

Cheesecake Factory Bellevue Tour