Nordstrom has been having a huge sale on their new collection pieces for years now! And they still have this stupid tier system in place. I honestly think that if people can spend 10k and up thru out the year on items at Nordstrom then they dont need to be first to shop the sale PERIODT! 😂 Seriously tho, today is the first day Ambassador tiers can shop the sale. If you are ambassador status and missed my previous post you can check it out HERE.
However todays post is for everyone who cant shop the sale just yet but still want to stay on trend and score some nice deals and pieces. I found a few Nordstrom inspired looks that are all super affordable and you can get them NOW!
Barefoot and primarily vegan (Elemis does animal testing in China when legally required to do so) Elemis is a British wellness brand located in London. Nature powers their products: by sourcing natural extracts that catalyse each other and harness the power of nature’s finest active ingredients, and because of it, they can deliver results that you can see and feel, both inside and out. Elemis has blossomed into a darling company with a cult following of beauty addicts. It offers up its products in artisanal glass jars—a gorgeous design that not only keeps the contents fresh but also showcases the balm’s beautiful buds and pistils. Packed with nutrients and essential oils blessed by Mother Earth herself, Elemis’ Rose Cleansing Balm features nourishing cleansing balms that leave your skin silky soft and rejuvenated. In addition to the balm, the company offers eye and body care products as well as more conventional skincare options like serums and exfoliating treatments.
This was the first product Ive used from this brand and the soothing balm melts into a rich cleansing oil to dissolve make-up and impurities on the skin. Upon contact with water, it emulsifies to a hydrating milk that easily rinses off, creating an exceptional cleansing experience. It nourishes the skin’s lipid barrier, soothing it with hydration, leaving the skin feeling smooth and looking radiant.
It is for sure a well formulated cleansing balm made from the finest ingredients which is super important for removing dirt, oil, and makeup without causing irritation. The unique balm formula contains no Phthalates (a synthetic chemical that can be irritating to sensitive skin), SLS (a chemical commonly found in cosmetics).
I have been using This now for about 3 weeks and love how easy it is to remove a full face of makeup and how amazing my skin feels after. We are currently in the Sequoias and all the hiking and experiences leave you extremely dirty and dusty. Using the balm to deep clean and effortlessly remove all traces of eww was sooo nice! 😂 THIS is definitely being added to My Holy Grail: Skincare Edition. It is super soft, hydrating and moisturizing . And most importantly this cleanser smells sooo amazing!! I will be honest and say their products are a little more on the pricy-er side but what skincare with proven clinal trials isnt?! You can save 15% off when you sign up to their email list. Also you can check out all their products HERE.
I am for sure trying out other products from the brand! Have you used this brand before? Let me know in the comments below.
#NSALE 2021 Sneak Peek |Everything you need to know to shop the sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the most anticipated sales of the year for shoppers, featuring products at incredible prices across every department. Yesterday July 6th, Nordstrom gave everyone a sneak peek at sale items prior to the start of the event which will begin July 12th for certain card holders. Which, depending on the tier of their card status have the opportunity to shop the sale during Early Access. I did a full funny blog post last year making fun of the whole tier system and comparing it to a high-school hierarchy LOL. You can read it HERE.
Now, in MY opinion the sale is so ridiculous to have these tier systems put in to place to begin with So I will NOT be shopping too much of the sale and also because I closed my Nordstrom credit card account to be part of the debt free community. So I probably wont be able to access the sale until public access anyways and by that time everything is usually out of stock. Any-who this blog post is specifically showcasing just a Sneak peek of a few of the items that I saw and loved. In my experience however, if you plan on shopping the sale, now is the time to add your fave items to your wishlist so you have full and easy access to them when the sale goes live. I plan on doing another post for high ticket items I think will sell out the quickest as well as what’s in my wishlist. And of course if I do purchase anything from the sale I will be sure to include that as well.
N O R D S T R O M • A N N I V E R S A R Y • S A L E
WHO CAN SHOP & WHEN?
Ok so in order to have early access and shop BEFORE July 28th you have to have a Nordstrom store card. If you dont have one and want one you can apply HERE. If you are not sure about your card status you can check it in your account settings.
Canada is also hosting a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but will have a different timing schedule:
For me, the best Sephora order always starts with a wish list of products I wanted to try. Also, Over several visits, LOL I always refine my list to include only products that I think would look great on me. It is always such a thrilling experience. The feel of new makeup, skincare or beauty product is seriously unmatched! Anywho, while I can go on about makeup literally FOREVER! Bwuahahahaha! I’m hoping you have a great start to your week and here is my Sephora haul for this month…BTW!! Ummm HAPPY JULY!!! Can you even?? Like where did the time go right??! 😱
I always love doing a post about the stuff I loved from my last haul and this month I had a few products I’m still loving that I definitely want to share with you guys so without further ado let’s get into it.
Ok can I just say that this serum foundation is soo good I did a full review on it Here. This is definitely being added to My Holy Grail: Makeup Edition for sure! Its very hydrating and good for the skin. I love when I see a mix of beauty and skincare brought together.
This eyeshadow palette is sooo pretty. I love any earthy tones with shimmer on my skin. It compliments it soo well. This would be great to achieve any neutral look.
Now this glowing bronzer should be on everyones wishlist for the summer to achieve that perfect and glowy look. And I have to say it photographs very very well. I will be wearing this all summer long for sure.
I always love doing a post about the stuff I loved from my last haul and this month I had a few products I’m still loving that I definitely want to share with you guys so without further ado let’s get into it.
Ok can I just say that this serum foundation is soo good I did a full review on it Here. This is definitely being added to My Holy Grail: Makeup Edition for sure! Its very hydrating and good for the skin. I love when I see a mix of beauty and skincare brought together.
This eyeshadow palette is sooo pretty. I love any earthy tones with shimmer on my skin. It compliments it soo well. This would be great to achieve any neutral look.
Now this glowing bronzer should be on everyones wishlist for the summer to achieve that perfect and glowy look. And I have to say it photographs very very well. I will be wearing this all summer long for sure.
Ok so having smooth soft legs is major goals whether we shave our legs or not. And if you’re like me and shave you want to have smoother legs in between shaving because HELLO! IM A MOM and aint no body got time to be shaving every single week you know. I mean am I right or AM I RIGHT? LOL!! So here are my top 5 steps to having silkier, smoother legs longer…
STEP 1: E X F O L I A T E
DID YOU KNOW?- That dead surface skin can be the cause of your legs to feel rough so when you use something to slough away the cells it really makes a difference. My go to body scrub is Tree Hut Moroccan rose shea sugar scrub. It smells amazing and leaves your skin feeling baby smooth!
STEP 2: U S E A G E N T L E B O D Y W A S H
Before I shave, I always use Lovers Care Goat’s milk shower cream. It has hydrating properties and is formulated with almond oil and cocoa butter which will give your skin a boost of moisture as it cleanses.
STEP 3: U S E A S H A V I N G C R E A M
Ok so this is probably the most important step. The product you use when you shave. It’s completely different from using soap as soap can be extremely drying. However a shaving cream is formulated to reduce the friction between the razor and the skin. I love the Billie shave cream. It sticks to your skin extremely well and allows for a smooth shave.
STEP 4: U S E A G O O D R A Z O R
Now not all razors are the same! Some are made with moisture strips which help reduce irritation to the skin. So choosing a great quality razor makes a huge difference in the end result to having the smoothest legs possible. I LOVE LOVE the Billie razors because they are encased in a charcoal soap for a smoother and closer shave. I legit had to shave weekly and ever since I started using the Billie razor Ive noticed that my hair doesnt start growing back until after a full week and a half.
STEP 5: U S E A B O D Y C R E A M O R O I L
So after exfoliating and shaving you need to make sure your skin receives as much hydration after as possible. I really love Billie Dry bye body lotion because it is specifically designed for that! I also love how weightless and matte it dries. Leaving skin hydrated and yet it doesn’t feel like there is any residue left so when you lay on your sheets you dont have that sticky nasty feeling…. SCORE!!
THIS travel makeup bag holds all my must-haves, all stashed in 1 handy bag! When I travel, I typically dont want to wear a full face of makeup let alone full coverage foundation. So I love taking tinted moisturizers or very light to medium coverage foundations to get that I definitely tried look. LOL. Here is a product breakdown of my must have travel essentials needed to create a nice low key, no makeup makeup look…
I am putting together a post for my must have travel faves for skincare and other miscellaneous items that I pack. So stay tuned for that!! If you need specific shade names or colors just let me know in the comments below.
hydroflex technology moves with your skin so it never creases or cakes
medium coverage, featherlight formula for a natural finish that looks & feels like your skin
super serum complex with 8 types of hyaluronic acid promotes better bare skin
water-based formula applies evenly & effortlessly
delivers 12-hr hydration, brightens & smooths
minimizes look of pores, fine lines & wrinkles
sweat protect complex keeps skin looking fresh
waterproof, sweatproof, & fragrance free
I N G R E D I E N T S:
hyaluronic acid: intensely hydrates
water: nourishes skin
niacinamide: helps brighten & minimize look of pores
vegan collagen complex: for a smooth & plump look
marine plants: help reduce look of lines & wrinkles
sea daffodil: anti-inflammatory & helps brighten
R E V I E W
Ok now that we have gotten all the basics out of the way. Let me just tell you, this has become my FAVORITE foundation! First I love any and everything that has hyaluronic acid in it ok! And the fact that there is niacin-amide to help brighten and reduce pores automatically makes this foundation my best friend?!!! Its soooo lightweight and feels like you aren’t wearing anything. It comes in 30 shades, I am in shade 54H deep honey. Its medium coverage so its perfect for on the go activities that merit a more no makep makeup look. Its also buildable so if you want a bit more coverage you can totally achieve it. I took it one step further to see if it woukd pass the ultimate test and wore it for a shoot outside in natural lighting and it looks soooo bomb OMG! Gives you such a beautiful and nice glow, perfect for summer out by the pool or beach. It does not move or cake up. The functionality and wearability of this foundation is honestly up their with some of the best foundations I have ever used. Also as always this product is vegan and dermatologist tested. Its also sweatproof, waterproof and gives you 12 hour hydration along with 16 hour wearability.
What are some new summer must haves you’ve been trying? Was this review helpful? Let me know in a comment below.
Prime Day is Amazons biggest annual deal event, held exclusively for Prime members. Its also my fave time to jump on major savings on some of the years most trending items. Ive rounded up a couple of this years trending top deals (all have amazing reviews) and highlighted a few of my faves from different categories. Ive also put together a list of the top brands to shop for prime day below:
LTK 3 day MAJOR sale alert!!! || Everything you need to know & Participating brands
Happy Friday loves!! By the time you read this I will be in Rosaritos Beach, Mexico!!! On a much and long over due social distanced and all to ourselves vacay!! You know I will be giving all the deets very soon but until then make sure you are following me on instagram as I share different clothing hauls and BTS vacay things. I knew this trip would coincide with the LTK day sales event so I made sure to thoroughly include all details of the sale.
First, if you have no idea what LTK even means or what the sale is then please check out This post I did last year that explains everything! LTK Day is highly anticipated by millions of shoppers around the world. It is always a few days (the 11th thru the 13th) and I am so excited to share my love for fashion with my friends and family members. For this occasion, participating brands have prepared a special sale for all valued customers: You can buy regular priced items for exclusive discounts that are IN APP ONLY so follow me here (its FREE) all the way up to 60 %🤯. I will be sharing and showing my recent purchases and long time faves on my insta stories thru-out the entire sale so make sure you are following me Here!
Here is a list of all the participating brands:
Here are my personal faves that I shop from on a regular basis:
