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Rainy Memorial Day Weekend Outfit

May 30, 2016 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Rainy Day Outfit Denim Jacket and Red boots

Denim Jacket, Red rainboots, and Pink Bow Chicwish Top

Floral umbrella, Jean Jacket, White Skinny Jeans and Red rainboots

Outfit idea for rainy day, red rainboots

White Skinny Jeans, Red rainboots and denim jacket

Happy Memorial Day everyone! I had a great casual Memorial Day outfit planned but I forgot temporarily that Memorial Day in the Pacific Northwest usually doesn’t involve much sunshine. When my family moved here from the Midwest we were all ready to head to the lake with swim suits or pull out the grill, but after a few years getting rained out, we learned our lesson. Memorial Day in the PNW almost always involves showers so before heading out I traded my regular shoes for my rain boots and grabbed my umbrella. Everything else followed those two items.

So, although this Memorial Day outfit isn’t what I wanted to wear, it’s a good example of how colors from an item (in this case, an umbrella) can inspire an outfit! My red boots were a must in the rain, and since I’m not a big fan of the all-blue-denim-all-over trend, I chose white skinny jeans to pair with my nice warm jean jacket. Using the colors from the floral umbrella, I pulled in this pink top.

What kinds of items do you pull outfit inspiration from?

Outfit Details:

Top: Pink Bow Top, Chicwish. Size up. I am wearing a size L. Similar bow top 1, bow top 2
Pants: Skinny Ankle Jeans, LOFT. Similar white skinny jeans (60% off, no code needed!). (Curvy fit, Petite fit)
Jean Jacket: Factory Denim Jacket, J.Crew Factory. (On sale!)
Boots: Red Boots, Target.
Umbrella: Floral Auto-Open Umbrella, Target. More in widget below.
Nail: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails in White On, Fred Meyer. Also here.

More Memorial Day Weekend Deals can be found on my Deals page.

For more outfits with this bow top, go here.
For more outfits with white skinny jeans, go here.

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What I’m Loving for Spring and Summer

May 23, 2016 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Spring and Summer Accessories and Beauty

Outfit photos just didn’t happen this week so instead I want to let you in on some of the items I’ve really been loving lately, either because I’ve been using them non-stop or because I’ve been waiting to purchase!

1. Saddle Bags – These are all over because of the Chloe obsession. I can’t afford a Chloe bag, but there are a lot of great affordable options out right now! 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

2. Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses – Because of the Ray Ban following, these have been in trend for the last few summers. As a result, there are finally a variety of more affordable options from less expensive brands. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

3. Colorful Clutch – As soon as I saw this clutch, it instantly jumped onto my “lust” list. I love the bead work and the beautiful colors!

4. Milani Amore Mattalics – I picked these up when I was grocery shopping for the week since I love the Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes so much (see this post) and love these new metallic versions. They last almost as long as the Lip Cremes and have a metallic shine!

5. Tassel bag Charms – A charm like this can be added to a variety of bags to add some color. I would add it to this one, or this blue noir one! (Also love this one!) If you’d rather, this straw bag from Target comes with the charm!

6. Physicians Formula Eye Booster – This is one of my newer “can’t live without” makeup items. This liquid eyeliner is cheaper than the Stila one I used to use and is GREAT for beginners because it’s so easy to use. Highly recommend.

7. Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light – Now that Summer is coming, it’s fun to have a little bit of a glow. I only tap into this bronzer a little bit (a little goes a long way) and it adds warmth and glow! It’s a pricey product so if you want to try it out first, head to Sephora!

8. Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer – Also recently discovered, this Butter Bronzer is a great drugstore bronzer for those who want the warmth but not the glow. Plus, it has an amazing coconut scent! You can find it at most drugstores. Make sure to pick up a big fluffy brush to apply it!

9. Essie’s In the Cab-ana – Though the picture above shows this on the hands, I use this for the toes! It’s a great color to compliment all the blues and turquoise I wear during the summer! Plus, it lasts forever on my toes! Also, as mentioned in this post, I’m loving Jamberry nails. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, go here!

10. Colourpop’s MatteX Lippie Stix – For only $5, you can’t beat these lipsticks. This new MatteX forumla has great pigmentation and lasts almost all day on my lips! I own Poppin’ and Bootie (a GREAT Orange Red!).

11. J.Crew Factory Denim Jacket – I lost this jacket (worn in this post) sometime last fall and repurchased it when it went on sale because I kept going to grab it for outfits, only to remember that I lost it somewhere. I am so happy that I repurchased because I wear it all the time!! Grab it while it’s on sale!

What are you loving right now for Spring and Summer?

Last Minute Gift Ideas under $10, $25 and $50

December 20, 2015 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Last Minute Christmas Holiday Gifts for Her

I’ve been tracking gift ideas for awhile now to put together a gift guide for the blog. And then, as Christmas drew closer and closer I realized, it might be a good idea to focus on gifts you don’t have to ship! I currently have two Amazon orders whose shipping is “delayed.” So, if you are looking to do some last minute shopping and don’t want to risk them not getting here for Christmas, here are some options at various price points. Most of these items I have seen myself, in-store, in the Seattle area. The links will take you to a store where you can find the item though they may not be in stock in every store.

Stocking Stuffers

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The Covergirl Supersizer Mascara is such a GREAT mascara. It has one side that applies the product and the other that combs it out so that each lash is seperated. I highly recommend this product, along with the L’Oreal Double Extend Mascara. I only use the “white” side of the mascara but it coats the lashes and makes them look longer. Then I add the Covergirl Supersizer and my lashes look full and long.

I have 3 or 4 different shades of the Revlon Colorburst because they give good, long-lasting (for a lip balm) color and feel moisturizing. The NYX Jumbo Eye pencils can be worn on their own or layered under other eye shadows and they come in 34 colors! New makeup products are always a fun thing to find in your stocking and brushes like those featured above are both fun and practical. Sonia Kashuk is a Target brand and ELF products can be found at Ulta or Target.

Under 50

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I only have two of these items to comment on (though really, who wouldn’t love a fun new bag for Christmas!?). I got this Threshold Faux Fur Throw (similar here) and the Tarte eye shadow palette for my birthday and am obsessed! The throw is beautiful and warm and the Tartelette palette blends out so beautifully. It has a great mix of light and dark matte shadows along with a few shimmery shades. I have been so pleased with it and it is new so it might be just the thing for the makeup lover in your life!

Under 25

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I love Stila’s liquid lipsticks and have the NYX palette on my own Christmas list! It has 15 shadows, highlight and contour and blush – the perfect kit to take traveling! Though I’ve never tried the Makeup Eraser, it has great reviews! I love having things on my Christmas list that I may not prioritize on my shopping list but would like to try out!

Many of the rest of the items in this category are accessories. I love accessories as gifts because a girl can never have too many! It’s fun to have someone gift you a new scarf or a fun clutch. These slippers look incredible and if you life in the Seattle area like me, a cute umbrella is fun as well as practical!

Last Minute Gift Ideas for her under 10 Christmas Holiday

$10 and Under

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Last but certainly not least, I’m quite pleased with the under $10 selections. Maybe you have a work White Elephant Gift exchange, or you have a bunch of friends and a limited budget – these “under $10 options” are for you! Both the NYX Butter Glosses and the ELF lip set are great samplers for someone new to makeup or who likes to try new colors. They are the perfect size for sticking in your purse! Then, don’t those slippers and socks look just so comfy!? Make a cup of cocoa in that cute Santa mug and enjoy a nice Christmas movie!

And that, my friends, is the end. I hope you enjoy the roundup and that you share with a friend who might be needing some last minute ideas for the women in their life. Most of all, I hope that you can wrap up your shopping soon so that you can slow down and enjoy the warmth, peace and love of the Christmas season. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush, but as important as it is to make sure you’ve gotten your “to do list” done, it is important to spend quality time with the ones you love!

Let me know in the comments if you have questions about any of these products! I feel so blessed to have you join me in this blogging adventure this year and pray that you have a truly wonderful Christmas!