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Inexpensive Alternative to Fitbit: Xiaomi Mi Fit 3

Seems like everybody has a Fitbit or Apple watch. But don’t these brands know that some of us have to stick to a budget? Now, I can’t take all the credit for finding this because my younger brother is a techy guy and found this alternative to a fitbit for me. It’s called the Mi fit band and it does just about everything you need it to. By the way, this post is not sponsored by the company that makes this watch. I just absolutely love it and wanted to share!

  1. tracks your steps
  2. tells you the weather
  3. date/time
  4. heart rate
  5. heart rate/calories burned/timer for during a workout
  6. stopwatch
  7. finds your phone

This watch is about $34, is waterproof, and different bands can be bought for it. I use the silicone band during workouts and with long sleeve tops a lot. I recently got a rose gold metal band for when I want it to look a little prettier.

Favorite Things of The Week

Totally forgot to post these last week with all the Christmas things going on! But I have some of my favorite budget beauty items to share today! Let me start off by saying, I absolutely hate it when people call inexpensive makeup brands “drugstore!” It drives me insane, especially since you can also get these items at Target, not just the drugstore. Ok that little rant is over. Now on to my favorite things.

Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo: if you are not a fan of spray dry shampoos, this one is for you. I have a weird thing about spray dry shampoos making my hair feel wet and gross (hopefully I’m not the only one!) and this on is just a powder you sprinkle on, so I love it! It is a little more costly than the spray ones, but it lasts forever, which makes it a better deal to me. Linked HERE.

Real Techniques Makeup Brush Cleaning Pad: life-changer! There are some out there that are more expensive, but this one gets the job done and is perfect for any size brush. I had always wanted one of these, but had just never gotten around to getting one. My brushes are so clean after using it. And just a little tip, you can use Dawn soap if you don’t want to spend money on brush cleansers.

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer: LOVE this primer so much. I’m not sure what I’ll do if they ever quit making it. It makes my makeup go on so smooth and is great if you have oily skin because it keeps your face dry all day.

Elf Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer in sheer: so inexpensive and good! I always see a huge difference when I use this compared to when I don’t. You just need a little bit and it goes a long way. They also make one that has some shimmer to it that’s good for sparkly night-time makeup.

THINGS I LEARNED IN 2018

I really can’t believe it’s another new year. Can someone please stop time from going by so fast? My puppies are getting older, college years are getting further away, and it’s kind of overwhelming. Feeling this way is one of the things I hope to do less in 2019. I don’t get too personal on my blog or Instagram usually, but I want to share a little more than fashion and beauty stuff going into the new year. So, here are a few things I learned in the past year that hopefully other people can relate to and learn from.

  1. Do what’s best for YOU. Sometimes, it’s ok to be selfish. There have been quite a few things in the past year that I was afraid to let go of. These things were making me miserable, but I felt obligated to them. My Grammy used to say only you can make yourself happy and that is SO TRUE. When I finally let them go, I realized  was taking the first step to being happy with my life.
  2. Let go of things/people/etc. that no longer serve you. This included the simplest things like cleaning out my closet and getting rid of a TON of stuff (which is a great feeling) to distancing myself from people who I know will never change and just bring me unnecessary stress. I am not a fan of change, but I learned to accept it and know that good will come from it.
  3. Slow down. I have a huge problem with rushing with everything. Running errands, doing my makeup, eating a meal, etc. There are times I don’t even need to be rushing, but I do it anyway. I have just recently learned that I need to slow down and enjoy life, even if things take longer.
  4. Stop wishing your life away. This is a big one! I am the most impatient person I know. I want the finished product and I want it now. I know I need to be more patient and stop wanting to see the big results right this minute. This is something I plan to keep working on in 2019.

CATEGORIES // Life

New Years Eve Outfit Ideas

I can’t believe it’s almost 2019. Time is going by too fast and it needs to stop haha anyway, I did a try-on of some NYE outfit ideas I already had in my closet. You might have some of these in your closet already too, but I linked some just in case. I picked retailers that usually do buy online, pick up in-store IF they have the item in your store. Most of the skirts were not, so you’d just have to check at your store or see how fast or slow they ship to make sure you get the item before the holiday.

If you can’t get an item in time, I hope this at least gives you some ideas of outfits you could put together with items already in your closet. Have a happy new year everybody!

CUTE TOPS TO WEAR WITH JEANS

PARTY DRESSES

SKIRTS TO WEAR WITH SWEATERS OR LONG SLEEVE TOPS

STATEMENT SHOES TO DRESS UP A SIMPLE LOOK

GIFT GUIDE FOR HER UNDER $50


The marble choker is linked HERE

Since Christmas is right around the corner and last minute gifts might be needed about right now, I decided to put together a group of great gifts under $50 that a lot of different girls would like. I looked through reviews and didn’t post anything that had a lot of bad reviews to help save you some time.

This guide is also great if you want to spend over $50 by mixing items and giving them together. Like the slipper socks and the hat, or the candle and the scarf, or the blanket and the slippers, or the necklace and the jewelry tray. Lots of different combinations!

 

Favorite Things of The Week

I’m starting something new this week where I am going to share 3-5 of my favorite items. It could be fashion, beauty, skincare, etc. I have so many things I stick with and use on a regular basis, that I thought it would be a good idea to mention them more often, because you never know who is looking for that item or product.

So, lets get started!

  1. The first thing is CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I swear by this stuff! I get really dry skin, especially in the winter, and have tried SO many different lotions and oils. This one is by far the best I have tried. It’s non-greasy, a little goes a long way, and it has lots of good stuff in it for your skin. An added bonus is that I’ve actually found it helps my self-tanner last a lot longer than any other lotion I’ve tried.
  2. I almost always forget to put jewelry on, but earrings are something I don’t like to leave the house without. They make me feel a lot more put-together. But, at the same time, I don’t want to wear anything too expensive on a day to day basis, with the fear of losing it. I bought these $8 fake diamond studs and I’ve worn them pretty much every day for the past year. They are perfect and come in silver or gold. I also like to keep a pair in my second lobe piercing, but that one tends to be much more sensitive than my first one, so I searched and found the perfect pair of tiny studs that are sterling silver and won’t irritate my piercing.
  3. My absolute favorite pair of booties are my Sam Edelman Louie Booties. They are the most comfortable pair of boots I own, great quality, and a good heel height. I have the grey color, but they also come in black.

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Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

A few notes:

Crystal nail file: the BEST kind of nail file! They last so much longer than regular files! This one comes with a case, so it would be perfect to keep in your purse!

Bliss Jelly Glow Ball: to be honest, I had to look up a YouTube video when I got this! It comes packaged inside a balloon, which is kinda cool! It’s literally a jelly ball of soap for your face. This particular one has vitamin C, which is really good for your skin!

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COZY GIFT GUIDE UNDER $50

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