I'm Moving My Blog!

Hey everyone!

I am so excited to announce that I am finally done designing and organizing my new blog!  As of today, this blog is moving to  http://www.tenderallure.com/.  I would love it if my lovely readers would join me in this move and follow my new blog via email.  I will be having a giveaway to celebrate my new blog, so stay tuned for the details! :)

My current Cover Your Hair giveaway will continue on my new blog, and all entries are still eligible on the new site.

I'll see you at www.tenderallure.com!

xoxo,

Linda

Review of Primp & Prep with Hpnotiq!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hpnotiq for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone!

I just found out about an awesome new site called Primp & Prep and I'm so excited to share it with you!  It is a unique online site on Hypnotiq where you can find out about beauty, fashion, style, tips, and more.  Primp & Prep is dedicated to helping you connect with your girlfriends as you get ready for a night out!  This site has such a novel and interesting concept, and I absolutely love it.  I have always enjoyed getting ready with my friends.  No matter how many times I have done it before, I still enjoy being with my friends as we help each other pick out our outfits, do each other's hair, and share our makeup tricks.  Some of my most fun memories and inside jokes with my friends have developed while we all got ready together.  So, I can't wait to get ready with my friends and Primp & Prep sometime soon!

There are so many different great features to the Primp & Prep site.  For example, they offer a large selection of recipes for making your own cocktails and drinks.  Have you ever wanted Blake Lively's hair?  Well, you can also find different style, fashion, and beauty tips drawn from celebrity inspirations.  My favorite part about this site is the Pandora music player for all of my music needs!  My girlfriends and I absolutely love jamming to dance songs and singing along to our favorite songs as we get ready.  For us, music is a must have to get us in the mood for going out!  With this site, you can let your hair down, music up!

If you are interested in meeting a guy, don't worry because Primp & Prep has got you covered!  The site features insight on the type of clothing that attract men's attentions as well as tips on what you should do around a guy.  So, keep those nervous feelings at bay and get ready for tons of attention!  This site is also super easy to navigate and to find information on a specific topic because they have very clear categories.

So, what are you waiting for?  You need to check out Primp & Prep now!

xoxo,
Linda

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hpnotiq.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

School's Back in Full Swing!

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Hey everyone!

I still can’t believe that my classes started 3 weeks ago, and that I took my first test of the year last Friday!  Every fall, I feel so busy because I want to enjoy what’s left of summer as well as get ready for school.  I’ve been trying to fit in as many fun, outdoor activities as I can into my daily schedule because it’s still so warm and beautiful outside.  I have also been shopping for new clothes and stocking up on school supplies for the whole year.  I try to buy everything that I might need for my classes during this time of the year because so many stores are having huge discounts and sales right now.

However, I usually find that I underestimate how many printer ink and toner cartridges I use and I tend to run out of them around February.  For my classes, most of my professors use PowerPoint.  I like printing out the powerpoints to take notes on them, so I must use up a ton of ink and toner!  I am always searching for stores or sites that offer printer cartridges at affordable prices all year round.  I love being able to find products that I need at a great deal whenever I need them.

I really enjoy sharing my thoughts and details about my life with you, and I love it when you interact with me.  Let me know if you enjoy these types of posts, because I think I’ll be doing more of them.

xoxo,

Linda

Cover Your Hair Review and Giveaway!

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Hey everyone!

I recently found out about Cover Your Hair, which offers a huge selection of hair coverings and hair accessories.  I usually don't have enough time in the morning to do anything fancy to my hair, and I love relying on pretty head accessories to make my hair look amazing.  It makes my day so much easier when I can throw on a cute headband or hair clips and run out of the door.  So, I think that Cover Your Hair is the perfect company for my hair accessories needs!  They have something for everyone's style, and they even offer baby hats and baby headbands!

These are some hair products that really caught my eye!

Left:  Buckle Polka Dot Bar Clip | Right:  Exquisite Pink Applique Headband

Left:  Studded Head Wrap | Right:  Peony Flower Hair Clip

I received the Double Necklace Headband in the color black and pink as well as the Goody Blue Small Petit Foam Hair Rollers to review!

I absolutely love this headband!  The design is so classic and perfect for any look.  The gold chain contrasts beautifully with the pink and black suede.  I also think that this headband is a very versatile piece because it could double as your jewelry!  You could wear it as a necklace and easily hide the elastic with your hair, or you could spice up your arm party with this headband wrapped around your wrist.  The elastic on this headband stretches and fits to my head, making it perfect for all sizes.  Out of all of my headbands, this is one of the more comfortable headbands that I own because it doesn't squeeze on my head and it doesn't give me a headache.

I thought that the Goody hair rollers would be perfect for giving my hair a beachy, wavy look.  When I use my curling iron, I usually get really tight, organized curls.  Sometimes, I just want a relaxed curl look that my curling iron can't give me.  So, I was super excited to try out the Goody foam rollers!  The rollers are super light-weight, and the foam prevents unruly kinks from forming in your hair.  At first, I was concerned that 14 rollers wouldn't be enough for all of my hair.  After trying out this product, I realized that my hair fits perfectly in the 14 rollers. This is how my hair looks after using the Goody hair rollers:

I think I came pretty close to beachy waves.  Since my hair is very thick and hard to curl, my hair didn't turn out as wavy as I had hoped it would.  To achieve this look, I really had to experiment with the hair rollers and figure out what was the best way to use them for my hair.  After showering, I applied some frizz-control serum to my damp hair and quickly rolled my hair into the rollers.  Then, I let my hair air dry for about 3 hours before taking the rollers out to get this wavy look.  Depending on how I used the rollers, my hair would range anywhere from just the slightest wave in my hair to a huge, curly afro!  Overall, I think that these rollers are a nice product because you can play with it to get different levels of curls.  However, I would mainly recommend them for people who have thin hair or easy to curl hair.

Cover Your Hair has generously offered to give away a mystery box full of hair accessories worth $25.  To enter this giveaway, these are the rules:

Mandatory Entry:
Follow Tender Allure via Google Friend Connect and comment on this post telling me your favorite product from Cover Your Hair. Make sure to leave your email so I can contact the winner!

Extra Entries - Leave a SEPARATE comment for each additional entry:
1. Follow Cover Your Hair's blog via Google Friend Connect.
2. Subscribe to Tender Allure on YouTube.
3. Subscribe to Cover Your Hair on YouTube.
4. Follow Tender Allure on Twitter.
5. Follow Cover Your Hair on Twitter.
6. Like Tender Allure on Facebook.
7. Like Cover Your Hair on Facebook.
8. Follow Tender Allure on Bloglovin'.
9. Follow Cover Your Hair on Stumble Upon.
10. Subscribe to Tender Allure by email.
11. Subscribe to Cover Your Hair by email.
12. Subscribe to Tender Allure RSS Feed.
13. Subscribe to Cover Your Hair's blog RSS Feed.
14. Like this blog post.
15. Tweet about this giveaway once per day and leave me a link so I can see it. Use the following tweet:
"Win $25 mystery box of #hair #accessories from @TenderAllure @CoverYourHair #giveaway! http://tenderallure.blogspot.com/2012/09/cover-your-hair-review-and-giveaway.html"
16. Follow Tender Allure on Pinterest.
17. Follow Cover Your Hair's blog on Networked Blogs.
18. Fan Tender Allure on LookBook.
19. Hype one of my looks on LookBook.
20. Blog about my giveaway and leave me a link so I can see it. (5 Extra Entries)

This giveaway is open worldwide.  Contest ends September 24, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST.  The winner will be randomly selected and given 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is selected.  


Good Luck!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I was given products to review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

Images from Cover Your Hair

Winner of Forever 21, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Covergirl, ELF, and Wet n Wild Back To School Giveaway!

Hey everyone!

Congratulations to Cynthia R. for winning my Back To School giveaway!  Please respond to my email within 48 hours.


You will be receiving the following items:

• Ulta Eyeshadow Quad in Pearl, Pink, Flirty, and Mystical
• Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish in #218A I Need a Refresh-Mint
• Forever 21 Gold Cuff Bracelet
• Covergirl Stack-Ups Lip Swirl in Plum Rum
• ELF Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Berry Mix
• Gold Tassel and Beaded Necklace
• Hot Topic Eyeshadow Quad
• Cherry Blossom Earrings
• Silver Bow and Crystal Dangle Earrings
• Cosmopolitan Nail Polish in Wild Thing
• Pink and Gold Stud Earrings
• Charlotte Russe Blue Stud Earrings

xoxo,

Linda

Outfit with a Little Red Dress and Oasap Review!

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Hey everyone!

I wanted to share my outfit with an amazing red dress perfect for looking glamorous on a night out.  Sometimes I get tired of depending on my little black dress for looking put together when I go out on a date or when I go out on the town with my girlfriends.  Of course, the little black dress is perfect when you want to have fun with accessories.  But, some days I just want to have fun with color!

Earrings:  Gift

Necklace:  Gift

Dress c/o Oasap

Bangles:  Forever 21

Heels:  Payless

Sleeveless Slim Fit Dress with Twist Detail to Chest

This red dress from Oasap is exactly what I had in mind!  I absolutely love the sweetheart neckline and double strap details.  They are perfect for highlighting feminine features while keeping the dress demure. The twist detail adds some dimension and flair to this dress, keeping it far from a simple, plain dress.  Also, the tight fit of this dress really works to accentuate my curves.  This dress is the perfect length for me because it's not so short that I feel uncomfortable wearing it and the above-knee-length is great for less formal occasions.

This dress is made from milk fiber, which I had never heard of before, but it feels so soft!  I also think it's great that this fabric is not super thin and sheer because I don't have to wear a slip underneath it.  Another feature that I noticed about this dress is the high quality of the zipper.  I have noticed many times that cheap, low quality clothing usually have zippers that don't work well; those zippers often get caught and they are so hard to zip up fully.  However, for this dress from Oasap, the zipper works smoothly and flawlessly.

To keep the red dress the focal piece of my outfit, I decided to pair it with some dainty jewelry.  I chose a pair of sparkly, dangling earrings that stand out well against my hair.  I also wore a little gold pendant necklace and a stack of thin silver bangles with some rhinestone detailing.  To finish off this outfit and to elongate my legs, I picked out a flirty and girly pair of nude peep toe heels.

Overall, I really like this dress, and I think Oasap is a great shopping site for cute, trendy clothing.  They processed my order super quickly and the shipping took about 2 weeks.  Oasap is an international company, and they ship worldwide for free!

I hope you enjoy this outfit!  Please let me know what you think and if you have any outfit requests :)

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I was given a product to review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

My Friend's Dog

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Hey everyone!


In the past, whenever I visited my best friend Samantha, her dog Pepper would greet me with kisses and excitement.  Pepper would be jumping up and down, wagging his tail, and begging to be petted.  Over the last few years, I have noticed that Pepper doesn’t come rushing to the door and jumping on me when I walk into Samantha’s house.  Samantha and I have both noticed that Pepper appears to be in increasingly more pain with each step he takes.  Worried about Pepper, Samantha took him to their veterinarian, and it turns out that Pepper has arthritis.  

The vet told Samantha that there are a few options for treating arthritis in dogs.  Overwhelmed by the variety in pet medicine and supplies, Samantha couldn’t decide on a treatment to help Pepper.  She asked me to help her look into the different options, and so we have been doing a lot of research on arthritis and joint treatments.  We’ve come across cosequins, which are supposed to be nutritional supplements to increase joint health.  It sounds like the cosequins would work to increase joint lubrication and that might decrease his joint stiffness.  Perhaps the cosequins would also provide some cushioning for Pepper’s joints, so they don’t have to absorb as much shock when he moves around.  So, Pepper might be able to walk without experiencing so much pain!  We think that this treatment might be promising in combination with a few other products to get Pepper back on his feet.  

I know that this post is different from what I usually post about, but I’d love to get some advice from my lovely readers on arthritis treatment for dogs.  So, if you have any tips or suggestions, or if you know of any treatments that have worked, please let me know.  Also, if you have tried using cosequins for your dog, please let me know!  I’m really interested in finding out more about these products for Pepper. 

xoxo,

Linda

Famous Footwear's Back To School Sale!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone!

So many of you commented on my Forever 21, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Covergirl, ELF, and Wet n Wild Back To School Giveaway that you either wanted a new pair of shoes or a new pair of boots for this upcoming fall.  Also, you can help yourself or your child start off the new school year with fun and fashion by getting new shoes.  So, I'm super excited to share with you this amazing sale that Famous Footwear has going on right now!

Famous Footwear offers a large selection of shoes in different styles and options, making it the perfect one-stop shop for everyone!  You can find all sorts of brand name shoes at affordable prices, and there are boots, heels, flats, and more!  At Famous Footwear, you can easily shop for everyone because there are shoes for men, women, and kids.  So, while you are getting your children new sneakers for school, you can treat yourself to that gorgeous pair of boots you've been wanting!  Or, if you feel guilty about indulging in a new pair of shoes, you can buy your husband or boyfriend a new pair of work shoes.
If you are on the hunt for a specific style of shoe, you can most likley find it at Famous Footwear.  If a particular shoe you want is not in store, Famous Footwear will deliver it to your home.  Famous Footwear stores are easy to navigate, and you won't get overwhelmed by all of the choices.  You can quickly run into the store, find your dream shoes, and then move onto your other errands!  You can also shop online at www.famous.com and get free shipping to your Famous Footwear store for pick-up.
Right now, Famous Footwear is offering:

15% off (20% off if the customer is a Rewards member or signs up to become a Rewards member)

+

Buy One, Get One Half Off (BOGO) all shoes!

BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon

If you're interested in the Famous Footwear Rewards Program, here are some details:

• It's free!
• You can earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in-store or online.
• You can accumulate points to earn certificates up to $100 a year.
• You will get a discount offer when you sign up.
• There are other special inside discounts and perks.

Back-to-school shopping can sometimes be overwhelming because you realize how many things you need to buy.  Every fall, I worry about how much money I end up spending!  With this coupon, I know that Famous Footwear is watching my back and helping me to save every little bit that I can.  So, go ahead and print this coupon!  All you have to do is redeem it in store between 8/2 - 8/18.  Famous Footwear has your back too.
Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
xoxo,
Linda

Winner of Belt Buckle Boutique Giveaway!

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Congratulations to Lorna E. for winning the Belt Buckle Boutique giveaway!  Please respond to my email within 48 hours.

xoxo,

Linda

Outfit for a Day Wedding!

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Hey everyone!

I had a great time at my friend's wedding, and I am so happy for the newlyweds!  They had a beautiful ceremony and there were quite a few "Awww" moments.  Again, I just took some pictures in my hotel room (sorry about the lighting!) to share with you my outfit.

Earrings:  Gift

Necklace:  Gift

Dress:  Charlotte Russe

Heels:  Target

Since this was a day wedding, I chose a simple dress that would be appropriate for the occasion.  Of course, it's important that you don't choose a white dress for attending a wedding.  However, when you are picking out a dress for a wedding, it is also important to keep in mind the wedding colors. If you are not a member of the wedding party, you should not choose a dress in one of the wedding colors.   This royal blue dress from Charlotte Russe was perfect because it has such a beautiful silhouette.  I love the slight sweetheart neckline and the pleating details on the skirt.  The cutouts on the side added a nice flair to my outfit without showing too much skin.

To keep this outfit day appropriate, I decided to keep my jewelry simple and understated.  You shouldn't choose excessively shiny or sparkly jewelry that could dress up your outfit and make it more appropriate for an evening wedding.  So, I wore my butterfly pendant necklace and a pair of diamond and sapphire drop earrings.

I finished off my outfit with a pair of red heels for an unexpected pop of color.  The heels are the Womens Mossimo Pearce Patent Flexible Sole Pumps from Target.  When you are picking out the shoes to wear to a wedding, it's important to keep in mind what you might be doing at the wedding!  I chose these heels because I knew that I could dance in them and wear them all day with no problems.  You can always bring a pair of flip-flops or flats in your purse to change into if necessary.

I hope you enjoy this outfit!  Please let me know what you think and if you have any outfit requests :)

xoxo,

Linda

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Outfit!

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Hey everyone!

I attended a lovely wedding rehearsal dinner, and I wanted to share with you my outfit!  Since I did have to travel out of town for this wedding, I didn't have too much time to get ready for the rehearsal dinner.  Everyone was rushing around to get ready, and I didn't get a chance to film this outfit for you :(  I just took some quick pictures in my hotel room, and I apologize about the lighting.

Earrings:  JewelMint Forever Audrey Earrings

Necklace:  Body Central
Dress:  Body Central

Bracelet:  JewelMint Humanity Wish Bracelet

Heels:  Nina from Dillard's

When I found out about my friend's wedding, I was so excited because I had the perfect excuse to go dress shopping!  I have always found that dress shopping for special occasions is super fun and a great time to play around with different styles.  As I was walking in the mall, my eyes were immediately drawn to the beautiful dress on display in Body Central.  The dress was exactly what I wanted:  simple, feminine, and classy.  I love how harmoniously the coral, gray, and silver colors mix together in this dress.  The white background for the floral print is so refreshing!

Clutch:  Sonia Kashuk (Dripping in Diamonds 8-pc. Cosmetic Brush Set)

On my way the registers, I decided to take a look at the jewelry display in Body Central.  I picked out the triple-strand coral beaded necklace because the color matches well with the dress and it's a beautiful statement necklace for highlighting my dress.  For the rest of my jewelry, I decided to keep it dainty because I wanted the necklace to be the centerpiece.  I chose the Forever Audrey earrings and the Humanity Wish bracelet from JewelMint.  I finished this outfit off with some strappy heels and a sparkly clutch!

For my hair, I put it up in a simple half-do and curled the rest.

I hope you enjoy this outfit!  Please let me know what you think and if you have any outfit requests :)

xoxo,

Linda

Forever 21, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Covergirl, ELF, and Wet n Wild Back To School Giveaway!

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Hey everyone!

Now that it's August, all I can think about is how summer is coming to an end and classes will be starting up in a couple of weeks.  So, I wanted to do my part in helping you get ready for a new year!  Regardless of whether you will be taking classes this coming fall or not, I think everyone could use some new makeup and jewelry to spice up their fall outfits.  Also, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my subscribers and followers for being so supportive and patient with me this summer.  Since I was on vacation for several weeks and I have been super busy with my personal life, I haven't had much time to blog and to film.

I will be giving away the following items to one lucky winner:

• Ulta Eyeshadow Quad in Pearl, Pink, Flirty, and Mystical
• Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish in #218A I Need a Refresh-Mint
• Forever 21 Gold Cuff Bracelet
• Covergirl Stack-Ups Lip Swirl in Plum Rum
• ELF Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Berry Mix
• Gold Tassel and Beaded Necklace
• Hot Topic Eyeshadow Quad
• Cherry Blossom Earrings
• Silver Bow and Crystal Dangle Earrings
• Cosmopolitan Nail Polish in Wild Thing
• Pink and Gold Stud Earrings
• Charlotte Russe Blue Stud Earrings

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is open to US readers. I'm so sorry to my international readers! Contest ends August 21, 2012 at 12:01 AM EST.  The winner will be randomly selected and given 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is selected.
Also, since I'm participating in a giveaway hop, you can check out the other participating blogs and prizes. Good luck!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

Review of Pure Argan Oil for Hair & Skin from Cleopatra's Choice

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Hey everyone!

I have never told you about this part of me before, but I am going to now:  I am an avid swimmer.  I have been swimming ever since I was a tiny little girl, and I just can't get enough of it!  I swim every day, and in my opinion, the downside to swimming so often is the chlorine exposure.  Swimming pools are treated with chlorine for the chlorine's disinfecting properties, but that also means that the chlorine gets on swimmers.  Since I hate smelling like chlorine, I always shower and wash my hair after swimming.  However, that means I wash my hair every day, and it's not good to wash your hair so often.  When you wash your hair too much, you end up stripping your hair of the natural oils coating it to keep it healthy and strong.  I feel like my hair looks more frizzy and damaged because of how often I wash my hair, and I have noticed that it grows really slowly.  So, I'm always on the look out for new hair treatment products that could help counterbalance my need to shampoo my hair every day. 

I was super excited when I found out about Cleopatra's Choice, which offers products for your face, body, hair, and more!  Considering how much I abuse my hair, I desperately need some products to pamper it.  It's so awesome that they only offer quality products with the highest standards and that most of the product line is cruelty free and vegan friendly.  There are so many different products made with natural ingredients for beautiful, youthful skin and healthy hair.

I received the Pure Argan Oil for Hair & Skin to review.

I really enjoy the packaging for this product.  The bottle looks nice and simple, and it is so easy to dispense the oil.  It kind of reminds me of a medicine bottle in appearance and function. 

At first, I was hesitant about using this product because it is pure oil!  It seemed like such a strange product to put on my hair, but I decided to try it out anyway.  After I finished working the oil through all of my thick hair and onto my scalp, my hair was so greasy in appearance that I probably looked as if I hadn't showered in a month!  I waited 20 minutes to let the oil sink into my hair, and then I proceeded to shower and wash my hair as I normally do.    After using the argan oil, I can see the improvements in my hair and feel the difference in my hair texture.  I have noticed that this product leaves my hair sleeker and shinier, and I don't have as much of a problem with frizz.  My hair also feel super soft and silky, better than it has ever felt before.  My hair feels so much stronger, and I hope it will grow faster now too!

I have also used the argan oil on my knees and elbows because I feel like those areas get drier more often than the rest of my body.  I just apply a little bit every day, and now they feel softer and smoother!  My skin is all ready for summer clothes and I don't have to feel self-conscious. 

I hope you enjoyed this review, and let me know if you have any questions or requests in the comments below!

Disclaimer:  I received the product to do this review.  No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.


xoxo,

Linda

New Apartment!

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Hey everyone!

I have mentioned before that I moving into a new apartment.  Well, I have actually finished moving all of my stuff into the apartment, but I am still working on unpacking everything.  I have moved all of my furniture and other large items into my room, and I finally have it all organized in a way that I like!  So, I thought I would share with you some pictures of my new room. 

As you can see, I still have a long way to go with my room.  Right now, I pretty much have my bare necessities like my bed, my desk, etc. in place and organized.  Almost all of my stuff is still in boxes, and every day after work, I am slowly finding new homes for everything.  I still need to get my clothes, makeup, jewelry, and other little things moved out and organized in a way that works for me.  I thought it would be fun for you and for me if I did several posts showing how I organize my stuff.  So, stay tuned for more posts about my apartment and organization!

I hope you enjoyed this post!  I know that it's different from what I usually post, but I had a lot of fun taking the pictures and I have so many ideas for organization.  I can't wait to share everything with you!

xoxo,

Linda

Simple, Casual Summer Outfit

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Hey everyone!

It's been quite a while since my last outfit post, and I just wanted to share with you this simple, casual summer outfit.  This is a perfect outfit for just hanging out with some friends or running errands

I designed this outfit with the Black Center Flower Buckle from Belt Buckle Boutique as the centerpiece.  I decided to pair this belt with a pair of white jean shorts and a bright mint-colored v-neck t-shirt.  The white jean shorts are perfect for contrasting with the dark color of the belt and buckle.  Also, the rough texture of the jean shorts complement the texture and weathered appearance of the brown belt.  The mint shirt is really great for this casual summer outfit because it's such a fun and bright color.  I chose to do a twist on the usual green and brown earth tone combination by using the mint green color.  The belt really helps to separate the light colors of my shirt and shorts from each other.  Also, the flower buckle is perfect for adding a touch of femininity to this outfit.

Earrings:  PacSun

Necklace:  Gift

Shirt:  Abercrombie & Fitch

Belt & Buckle c/o Belt Buckle Boutique

Bracelet:  eBay

Shorts:  American Eagle

Sandals:  Forever 21

If you are interested in the buckle in this outfit, then you're in luck!  You can enter my giveaway to win a buckle from Belt Buckle Boutique :)  All you have to do is click here to enter.

Of course, the main accessory in this outfit is the belt and buckle.  So, to avoid competing with the belt and buckle, I chose more subdued pieces for my jewelry.  I put on a pair of gold and pearl flower studs to further the flower theme from the buckle.  Also, the studs work well with this outfit because the gold color coordinates beautifully with the mint-colored shirt.  I have on my silver butterfly pendant necklace that I always wear.  The necklace really adds to this outfit because the buckle is an antique silver color.  For my wrists, I chose a simple brown faux leather wrap bracelet with gold studs to imitate the look of the brown belt.  I finished off this outfit with my glittery gold and brown t-strap sandals.

I hope you enjoy this outfit!

xoxo,

Linda

Belt Buckle Boutique Review and Giveaway!

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I recently discovered Belt Buckle Boutique, which offers a large selection of belts and buckles.  The aspect that I really enjoy about this company is it's versatility.  When you shop on the website, you have so many options! You can select the buckle and the belt that you think would best fit you and combine together wonderfully.  Also, you can buy several different buckles to pair with one belt because all of the buckles are interchangeable.  All you have to do is pick out the leather belt of your choice and the snap-on buckles you prefer out of their many different belt and buckle styles.  You can pick the buckle that works best for accessorizing with your outfit or you can pick the buckle that reflects your mood!  The belts and buckles offered by Belt Buckle Boutique work to really complete your outfits.

Belt Buckle Boutique offers western belt buckles, fashion rhinestone belt buckles, silver buckles, flower buckles, and more!  These are some buckles that really caught my eye!

Left:  Black Stone Flower Buckle | Right:  Leopard Belt Buckle with Silver

Left:  Rhinestone Crystal Cross Buckle - Silver Buckle | Right:  Turquoise Stone Flower Buckle

I received a dark brown belt and the Black Center Flower Buckle to review!

The buckle is very beautiful and adds an understated touch of femininity to any outfit.  It is an antique silver color, and the round black center seems to be made out of enamel.  The design of this buckle is super intricate and detailed, reminding me of the Rococo Style that was very popular during the 18th century.  Sometimes, when I look at the buckle, it makes me think of a black sun with rays surrounded by a ring of light.  It feels like this buckle is very sturdy and made out of great quality material.  It also looks like this buckle would be super easy to remove if I wanted to move it to a different belt or use a different buckle with the dark brown belt.  This belt buckle fits all of the belts available for purchase at Belt Buckle Boutique as well as other belts up to 1 1/2" width.  The buckle is oval in shape and measures 3 1/3" x 3".

The belt can be worn with any bottoms because it is the perfect width.  Also, it is leather with a slightly rough texture.  The belt has a weathered appearance with light brown on the edges, making it perfect for dressing down any outfit.  This belt seems like it will last a long time, and it's a great addition to my closet.

Belt Buckle Boutique has generously offered to give away a belt buckle to one lucky winner!  Thanks, Belt Buckle Boutique!

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Disclosure: I received a product as part of a campaign with Living Your Moment in order to write my review. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255 concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.  

xoxo,

Linda

I'm Back!

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Hey everyone!

I have finally returned from my 3 week vacation that I mentioned earlier in this post.  I filmed a video to put up on my Youtube channel before I left for vacation, but I didn't have enough time to edit it.  So, I'll be editing that video and putting it up soon!  Also, I know that I promised to share pictures from my trip when I returned.  However, I didn't bring my laptop on vacation and I downloaded all of my pictures onto my dad's laptop when my camera's memory card filled up.  I don't have any of the pictures with me right now to share with you :(  I will get those pictures from my dad the next time I visit my parents, so expect to see a post about my vacation later!  That's all I have to share about my vacation for now, and I hope to put up a lot more posts soon.  Please give me a little bit of time to catch up on everything that I missed while I was on vacation, as well as to finish moving into my new apartment.

I have missed you all so much while I was gone, and I'm so happy to be back!  :)

xoxo,

Linda

Almay Liquid Eyeliner Pen Review

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The liquid eyeliner that I have been using a lot lately is starting to dry up, and I wanted to try something different.  So, I picked up the Almay Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Black. 

After using this product several times, I have noticed that there are several pros and cons to this liquid eyeliner. 

Pros:

• It is so easy to use this eyeliner.  It's just like a marker!  All you have to do is draw the line on your eyelid. 
• This eyeliner has a really fine felt tip, making it easy to draw a really thin line on your eyelid.  You can be much more precise in your eyeliner application with this product. 
• You don't need to dip the eyeliner tip into the container for more product when you use up everything on the felt tip.
• This eyeliner has a sleek, small packaging.  It's really easy to throw this eyeliner into your bag and take it with you everywhere.
• The lid clicks into place and securely stays in place.  Since I know that the lid won't come off easily, I feel much more at ease about putting this eyeliner in my purse.
• This eyeliner also dries really fast after you apply it to your eyelid.  Since I have a monolid, when I open my eyes, the part of my eyelid closest to my lash line slides underneath the rest of my eyelid.  So, if the liquid eyeliner doesn't dry immediately, it will smear all over my eyelid when I open my eyes.  I love knowing that I can open my eyes after applying this eyeliner and it won't smear everywhere!

Cons:

• This eyeliner is not as dark and black as I would like it to be.  For my liquid eyeliners, I prefer wearing a really dark, black color.  With this eyeliner, I need to go over the line several times to get the color black enough. 
• This eyeliner is not waterproof and doesn't work well if you have oily lids.  When it gets hot and humid outside, this eyeliner will start smearing and smudging all over the place.  On several really warm days, I have noticed large black smudges all over my eyelids because of this eyeliner. 

I hope you enjoyed this review, and let me know if you have any questions or requests in the comments below as well!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. I purchased the product with my own money.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

Maybelline Expert Eyes Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover for Waterproof Eye Makeup Review

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Last month, I went to the drugstore to pick up some more makeup remover wipes because I was running low on the ones I had.  But, when I got to the store, I decided to try something different:  I wanted to try using liquid makeup remover instead of buying more makeup remover wipes.  So, when I saw the Maybelline Expert Eyes Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover for Waterproof Eye Makeup, I was really intrigued.  During spring and summer, I prefer to wear waterproof mascara to reduce the amount of smudging and smearing that can occur due to the warmth and humidity.  However, I have always found that waterproof mascara is really difficult to remove from my lashes at the end of the day.  Perhaps the makeup remover wipes that I have used in the past were just not good enough for removing waterproof mascara.  So, I was really excited about trying this Maybelline eye makeup remover since it claims to remove waterproof eye makeup.

When I finally tried out this Maybelline eye makeup remover, I was not impressed.  I found the formula of the remover extremely liquidy and oily.  Even when I had the bottle tilted at the slightest angle, there was makeup remover gushing out of the bottle!  When I applied the makeup remover to my skin, it felt extremely slimy because the consistency is so oily.  What's even worse is that this makeup remover didn't even remove any of my eye makeup!  When I lifted the cotton round from my skin, I saw that all of my eye makeup was swirled together and smeared all over my eyelid and face.  I looked like I had a black eye!  Some of my waterproof mascara and my black liquid eyeliner had mixed with my eyeshadow on my eyelid.  However, the majority of the waterproof mascara was still on my lashes.  After wiping my eye area profusely with clean tissues, I I still had black smudges on my face and my skin still felt slimy and oily. 

After my first use of this Maybelline makeup remover, I told myself that I should give it a few more chances.  I thought that maybe I just needed to learn how to use it properly.  However, after repeated uses with the exact same results, I have given up on this product.  At this point, even though I hate not using up all of the products I buy, I just want to throw it away!

Have you had a similar experience with this makeup remover?  Do you have any suggestions for a good waterproof eye makeup remover?  Let me know down in the comments below!  I'd love to hear from you :)

I hope you enjoyed this review, and let me know if you have any questions or requests in the comments below as well!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. I purchased the product with my own money.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

$25 Gap Gift Card Giveaway!

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Hey everyone!

I wanted to share with you this giveaway for another $25 e-gift card to Gap!  If you didn't win last time, you can enter for this chance! Make sure to enter soon because this giveaway doesn't last for long :)

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Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

$25 Fandango Gift Card Giveaway!

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I wanted to share with you this giveaway for another $25 e-gift card to Fandango!  Have you seen any great trailers recently?  I know I want to go to the movie theater soon! :)  Make sure to enter soon because this giveaway doesn't last for long :)

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Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

$25 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

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Hey everyone!

I wanted to share with you this giveaway for a $25 e-gift card to Target!  I love shopping at Target because they always have so many options at reasonable prices.  Make sure to enter soon because this giveaway doesn't last for long :)

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Good Luck!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

ShopYourWay Personal Shopper Program Review!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ShopYourWay Program for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone!

I recently discovered the ShopYourWay Personal Shopper Program, and I wanted to share it with you!  It's basically a social shopping program where you can find out about new products and share them with your friends.  I think this would be a great way to share your latest finds for new cosmetics!  This program has several great features such as a personal shopper, a rewards program, a mobile app, members-only deals, and more.
When you join this program, you can suggest different products to your friends that you think would suit them.  For your fashion-loving friends, you can help them find the newest, latest trendy clothes and accessories!  You can easily recommend products through your Personal Shopper hompage.  Then, if your friends order from Sears, Kmart, Land's End, Sears Outlet, Sears Auto, Sears Home Services, or mygofer, you can earn 1% in cash!  Another great feature about this program is that your friends can shop online or in stores with their ShopYourWay Rewards cards to earn points and get special offers.  This program is so simple and easy to use for you and your friends!  Get ready to be engrossed in a world of fashion, style, and fun with your girl friends :)
The sign-up process for the ShopYourWay Personal Shopper Program is super quick and easy.  I love how you don’t have to answer a whole bunch of questions to get started!  All you have to do is:

1.  Request your invitation to the ShopYourWay Program here:  Request an Invite to ShopYourWay.

2.  Click on the "Start Earning" link in the ShopYourWayProgram email that was just sent to you.  

3.  Accept the invitation and follow the steps to complete your profile information.

4.  Invite your friends to join.

5.  And you're done!  Now you are a member of the ShopYourWay family!  This is what your screen should look like when you have finished signing up:

What are you waiting for?  Join in on all of the fun by signing up now for the ShopYourWay Program!  I'd love to be able to share fashion, new products, and more with you!
Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the ShopYourWay Program.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
xoxo,
Linda