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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019
I have always wished we had a Nordstrom close by. My closest one is a good 3 and a half hour drive away. So being able to get into the store the day of the sale has never been a possibility for me. I have the kids on the 12th, I checked, and I actually have to go to Loras to pick up Piper from camp that day so I will not make it this year either. I am looking forward to shopping from my couch though and I started my list and I thought I would share.
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale catalog came out and I thought I would mention my top picks from the catalog linked here. So if you have a nordstrom card you have early access to the sale that starts on July 12th to the 18th. After that is the public sale from the 19th till August 4th. Getting the card is completely worth the early access. I have the card and I don’t use it. I just have it for the sale.
Hunter boots: 99.90 on sale, 150.00 after the salel
Kendra Scott Earrings, beautiful gold hoops 37.90, after sale 58.00
Sperry Duck boots, 79.90, after sale 119.95
Rebeccac Minkoff Bag: 165.90, after sale 248.00
Halogen Loafer: 64.90 after sale 99.95
Lucky Brand Snake print Booties 86.90 after sale 129.95
BP Wedge slide 49.90, after sale 79.95
Vince Camuto Knee High boots 159.90, after sale 239.90
Sorel Lace Up 124.90, after sale 159.95
Ugg Moto inspired boots 129.90, after sale 194.95
Vince Camuto cutout sandals 99.90, after sale 149.90
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow talk set of 3 60.00
Zella live in 7/8 leggings 38.90, after sale 59
Adidas Shoes, black and gold coloring: 63.90, after sale 85
Ugg Scrffette II 54.90, after sale 84.90
Barefoot dreams cardigan:76.90 after sale 116
These were my favorites from the catalog. I hope to have a few more BP options available at the sale, it being on of the most reasonable items for sure. I have quiet a few pieces from last year that were such a good deal I hope to see new colors in stock. Last year I also got quiet a few cardigans and sweaters so looking to see what will be coming out in those as well.
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Skincare routine transitioning from winter to spring
I have a love affair with skincare. But I also know how important it is for skincare routine transitioning from winter to spring. I love so many different kinds and products but also at certain times of year too. I think that it is important to change up your skincare for the season and when your going into spring from winter its a major change.
In the beginning:
My skincare routine since I can remember has started with the proactiv because I had acne breakouts around that time of the month. I pretty much used it exclusivity till I was introduced to Rodan and Fields. A friend of mine loved it and had a party to introduce the brand to us and I feel in love.
Cleanser:
I tend to use two different cleansers, also a separate scrub. I use the Tula facial cleanser and love the results. When I am having a breakout I use Glamglow Clearing cream to foam cleanser. I am all out of this and waiting for the Sephora sale to stock back up. When I want a really good scrub, I use Derma E microdermabrasion scrub. It smells wonderful and feels so good on my skin.
Toner:
Toner I was using was two different ones actually. One more as a cleanser to clean up any leftover eye makeup and then an actual toner. It is great for getting rid of stubborn eye makeup, Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water. I was using the Rodan and Fields Reverse toner and have switched over to the Tula Toner. I love that it is a gel and doesn’t go everywhere when I use it.
Eye Cream:
One that I have been doing forever was eye cream. I have always used an eye cream since I was in college. I had a friend who told me whatever you do, use eye cream, use it now. And I did. I have used many different kinds and have only used the Rodan and Field one consistently and the BELIF.
Both of those have worked really well for me but I switched over to the Tula Multi Spectrum Eye Renewal Serum. I love this for spring and summer. It has a cooling metal tip to apply the product and it feels so good on your skin.
Serum:
I have used the Rodan and Fields Reverse, yes, I like to stick to the same thing, but I have now changed it up to Tula Volume Defense Serum. Getting older, I am concerned about wrinkles and what they are doing to my forehead and around my mouth so the switch to something more concerning to me was important. I also am wanting to try the Tula Acne Clearing and Tone. Hearing all great things about it and I tend to still break out every once in a while on my jaw line.
Moisturizer:
Winter I tend to go with a lot of oil products and heavier moisturizers then I would in the spring. I switched over from using up the end of the Reverse line of Rodan and Fields. Now over to Tula Hydrating day and night cream. Like it says you can do it day and night so it saves me some major needed counter space and money buying two different products. I also started using the Tula Multi-Spectrum Overnight Skin Rescue Treatment. This has been feeling really good at night and I am excited to see the results.
Sunscreen:
I just started using theJan Marini Skin Research Rejuvenate and Protect w/ Antioxidant DFP SPF 33.
Looking forward to seeing the results from this combo of sunscreen and Vitamin C Serum. I am using the two together to get the best results. Soon will update you in two weeks how it is going.
Primer:
I finish off with a primer to set my makeup. Winter I have been using Too Faced primer to spray my face. I have now switched back over to Pur 4 in 1 Correcting primer. I love how it feels when I put my makeup on and leaves a flawless finish. Another favorite of mine is Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow primer. It is a light primer that has a touch of sparkle to give a you a fresh dewy finish.
In conclusion:
This is the newest lineup for skincare for spring. I believe that it is important to change up your skincare routine from winter to spring. I am looking forward to putting in some more beauty content soon. I have a great friend that I am going to ask if she would like to do a guest post about her mask routine. She loves masks and her article about them is great and I would love to share.
For 20% off of Tula use my code: renee20 and free shipping with over 40.00
For more about me: My daily routine
My review of Daily Harvest
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The #GivingTuesday! How you can give back
How can you give back after all the consumption this past week? I am going to show you how. There are many ways to donate but you can also donate buy getting some of your holiday list items tackled. I’m going to show you some of my favorites and let me know if you have one you want me to add. This necklace is part of the Uncommon James collection and you can click on this necklace and purchase this one or the rose gold version and 10% off the proceeds will go to the wildfire relief fund. This necklace is beautiful, I have seen it in person and am waiting for mine coming in the mail, it cost 68.00.
Abercrombie and Fitch is giving 5.00 for every gift purchased from their gift guide to the SeriousFun Childrens Network. So many good items for you to grab, you can do all the shopping for friends and family and give back in return.
Tory Burch has her own foundation for empowering women and all of the proceeds to the sale of these items all go towards this foundation.
Recovery Wear Clothing Website: www.recoverywearclothing.com
Besides having gorgeous clothing 5% off each purchase goes to addiction recovery efforts, I have been watching Rachel on Instagram since I started watching Instagram and I love how much work she has put into this company and how much it means to her. I love her style and she of course has beautiful clothing to go with this great company. I am obsessed with the leggings. Follow her on www.pinterestingplans.com or on instagram @pinterestingplans
Charlotte Tilbury: Is giving 15% off all sales today in many countries including the US to Women for Women International. What a great way to give a really nice gift of her beautiful makeup products to someone or stock up for yourself and have that much of a contribution being made.
JCrew Factory: They have 3 organizations that they work with and will be donating 100% of each items retail price for 3 days straight. Partners include the Human Rights Campaign, Girls Inc, and Charity:Water.
There are so many ways to give local as well, donate used clothes to women’s shelters and the salvation army, put some spare change in that kettle or let you kids do it and enjoy that feeling of giving or go help out at your local animal shelter. There are so many ways to give that ideas are endless, what’s your favorite way to give back?
