Ladi Like PSA: Old Navy Outerwear Sale

Right now Old Navy is offering 50% off of all outerwear for the family. I scored a blazer, a denim jacket, and a coat (anorak style) for $60 total!! The prices are even better for the kiddies so you can get the suited up for the Winter. The sale-which is in stores and online-ends on November 12th!

Scarves & Boots

Lately the cooler temperatures have inspired an everyday combo for me that combines comfort and style. There is nothing like a good scarf to add pops of color to your look and protect ya' neck (cue the Wu-Tang track #hiphophead)  from gusts of wind, while a comfy pair of boots provide much needed warmth.  

I wasn't lying when I said the scarf + boots combo is my everyday look--I've worn it 3 times in the past week! 

Top: TJ Maxx  (similar) / Jeans: JCPenney (similar) / Boots: Steve Madden / Clutch: Nine West (similar) / Scarf: Ross (similar)

This Fall I'm also testing the waters with lipstick. I'm usually a gloss gal but I'm loving the deep burgundy and purple shades for Fall. In the pics above I'm wearing Wet n' Wild Megalast lipstick in Sugar Plum Fairy. I like it...alot! 

Top: JCPenney (similar) / Jeans: Old Navy / Boots: Seychelles / Bag: Nine West  (similar) / Scarf: Asos (similar 1 & similar 2) / Earrings: Target

This floral scarf from Asos is my absolute favorite! It is huge and has such pretty colors, I can wear it with almost anything in my closet!

Top: JCPenney  / Jeans: JCPenney (similar) / Boots: Steve Madden / Bag: Nine West  (similar) / Scarf: Asos (similar 1 & similar 2)

How do you keep warm while staying fly? 

Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Review

As part of my Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox, I received samples of the Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Balm and the Beautiful Skin Night Creme.

From the Boots No. 7 website:

Beautiful Skin Cleansing Balm (Dry/Very Dry)
A gentle, non-drying balm that cleverly dissolves make-up and impurities to help keep skin looking clear and healthy. Works in one simple step leaving no residue, just perfectly clean, soft and supple skin. It includes replenishing ceramides to help nourish dry skin and Glycerin and cocoa butter for deeper hydration.

Beautiful Skin Night Creme (Dry/Very Dry)
Instantly nourishes and promotes optimum hydration for healthy-looking radiant skin. making it less likely to be dry in the future. Containing additional moisturizing properties, this is exactly the care dry skin needs overnight to ensure you wake up with nourished and healthy looking skin. Glycerin, Shea butter and ceramides are added to the formulas leaving it incredibly smooth. Designed to work in harmony with your skin, replacing lost moisture and leaving you with healthy looking radiant skin.



My Thoughts
For about a week and a half, I used only these two products on my face. I noticed on the Boots website that each of their products have different formulas based on skin type (normal/oily, normal/dry, dry/very dry) and luckily the products I received were the dry/very dry skin formula. Every evening I would use the cleansing balm and follow up with the night cream, and in the morning I would rinse my face with warm water and use the night cream as my daily moisturizer (note: the brand does have a day cream, but I didn't get a sample of that).

I was very impressed with the way these products worked on my skin. My skin is DRY and sensitive and is prone to peeling on my forehead and my nose, even in the summer. Well I had absolutely NO peeling at all while using these products. After using the cleansing balm, my face felt soft and clean without the tight, dry feeling that I sometimes get with other products. The night cream also had my skin looking soft and supple. I didn't experience any adverse effects, and what few bumps and whiteheads I had went away within the first few days of using these skin products. One tip I have about using the cleansing balm is to make sure you follow the instructions which state that you should massage the balm into your skin--note that it does NOT mention wetting your face beforehand. The first time I tried it, I used it like a regular facial cleanser and wet my face first, but after rinsing the product off my face I could still feel some residue left behind. Using the cleansing balm as instructed, it rinsed clean without any product residue.

In short, I loved the cleansing balm and the night cream! I already ordered full sized bottles of both products and the day cream. If you want to try out the Boots No. 7 skin care line, their website ShopBootsUSA is offering free shipping on orders over $25!



*Disclaimer: I recieved these products complimentary via Influenster. 

Fashion Lust List

Hey Y'all (in my Paula Deen voice)! I've been a little under the weather so I took a little break from blogging and truth be told, my outfits haven't been too noteworthy recently. But now I'm feeling better and I'm back to blogging! 

Now that Halloween has passed, it's time to focus on my two favorite holidays- Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm already coming up with outfit ideas to look cute and festive for the holidays, and turn heads on New Years Eve! I'm trying to limit my shopping in preparation for Black Friday deals/Christmas sales and I'm claiming a 10lb weight loss by the end of the year, so for now I'll just drool over these items from afar. 

Bisou Bisou Brocade Jeans

Mossimo Mixed Medium Jacket in Tweed 

Old Navy Rock Star Jeans in Juicy Grape

Asos Houndstooth Peplum Skirt

Asos (Faux) Leather Colorblock Skirt 

Oasap Leopard  Head Flats

Collective Concepts Floral Shirt Dress

Michael Kors Leather and Python Booties

Enjoy the rest of your week, and check back for more posts coming up soon!

Beauty Blogger VoxBox Reviews: Part 1

As I mentioned in my last post, I received an Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox. So far I have tried out 3 items with mixed results. As promised, here are my thoughts:

  

NYC IndividualEyes Custom Compact in Dark Shadows - This NYC makeup palette came with four eyeshadows, a primer, and an illuminator. There was a diagram on the back to show you where to apply each color.  This palette was not the best selection color-wise for my complexion. I tend to avoid white and silver eyeshadows and I did not like the way the lighter colors in this palette looked on me.  I did like the darker colors, however I wish the darkest shade would have had a more intense color.  The primer applied really smooth, but after a couple of hours of wear, it didn't stand up to my oily eyelids and the shadow I applied disappeared from my creases. I have used the illuminator along my browbone, the inner corner of my eye, and a little on my cheekbone for a nice glow.

Top: without flash. Bottom: with flash

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin - I remember a couple of years ago the blogosphere went crazy with the introduction of the Spin Pin. I never tried it until now, and I think I really missed out! It is so easy to use (spin it in clockwise to put in, spin counterclockwise to take out) and it so comfortable. It doesn't feel like I have anything in my hair, but at the same time it feels very secure. I just twisted my hair up into a messy bun, put in the Spin Pin, and just whipped my hair back and forth (#NoWillow) to test it out and the spin pin did not move one bit! I noticed the Spin Pin comes in different colors to match your light or dark hair, but once I put the pin was in place (I received the Spin Pin for light hair) I couldn't see it so I don't think blending is a big deal. I can't wait to try this tool with a curly hairstyle!

White Barn 3-Wick Candle in Mahogany Teakwood Scent - I love the smell of this candle! It's very masculine and smells like men's cologne which in my opinion is a good thing. I think it is a great scent for Fall and Winter as it gives a sense of warmth and comfort. 

Look out for my next set of VoxBox reviews coming soon!