I have been promoting Coco & Eve to my friends and family for a few months now. AND, the response is usually - self tanner makes me look orange, self tanner smells bad.. NOT THIS FORMULA! I am beyond impressed with the the Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam (say that ten times). It goes on nicely and the mango and guava scent is pleasant - Not your average self tanner aroma AND the results are WOW! Lets talk about the application - I like to apply the self tanner to my face first. The Coco & Eve brush application is brilliant! Apply a pump or two of product on the brush and apply to your face in circular motions. Use the residue to blend slightly down your neck, around the hairline and on the ears. You will be impressed at the even result. Then, I apply a few pumps of the anti-aging, anti- cellulite formula to the velvet tanning mitt (it's so soft) and gently apply the product one section at a time - While leaving the feet, knees, elbows and hands for last. I use the residue on the mitt for my knees and elbows. Lastly, I apply a little drop of the tanning foam to the brush and apply it to my hands and feet. Expert tip - apply moisturizer to your elbows, knees and feet before application AND cuticle oil around your nails. On that note - Try to avoid applying tanning product to your nails. This self tan formula is non-sticky (I KNOW), dries fairly quickly and develops in two hours. I like to leave mine for six hours and then have a quick rinse in the shower. One application will continue to develop after your shower. You are gonna be shocked by the sun-kissed color - I was! First I tried the dark shade and then I went ultra dark. Now I use the dark on my upper body and the ultra dark on my legs. You should know, my skin is so pale it glows in the dark! I am thrilled to have found a self tanner that gives me an even, gorgeous, sun-free tan.
I love self-tanning and the darker the tan - the better. BUT, the darker you go, the harder it is to remove last weeks tan. After about a week, due to showers and everyday life, your self-tanner will start to fade and appear blotchy. SO, you have to remove the tan in order to apply a new one. DO NOT apply self tanner over a partially faded one. Removing self tanner is no easy task. It typically requires aggressive exfoliating and if your self tan is super dark, you may have to do this a few days in a row to ensure a clean slate. I've tried many self tan removers, as well as DIY solutions and nothing worked - Until now.. The Dawsylicious 3 minute Express Self Tan Remover is a miracle. This stuff impressed the tan off me! You apply the gold shimmering formula all over the body (I avoid my face) and wait 3-5 minutes. Then hop in the shower with your exfoliating gloves on and give it a scrub. The formula dissolves your tan and leaves your skin feeling super soft. The only downside is the strong scent. Be prepared, cause it will linger in your shower/tub for days. It is the Dawsylicious signature scent, so I'm assuming the self tanner products don the same aroma. This express self tan remover is high-priced, but worth it. THIS STUFF WORKS! A must-have for those of us who want a sun-kissed glow, without the harsh effects from the sun. Dawsylicious is owned by Charlotte Dawsy. You gotta follow her on Instagram (this is not a promotion). She is the funniest fashionista on social media. Her videos are outrageously funny and her fashion is gorgeous. Everyone needs a Charlotte Dawsy in their life.
I am addicted to Dior! I have to ban myself from visiting the boutique - Someone take away my internet! I've always gravitated to one designer a season (or a few), but my Dior obsession is anything but fading some seasons later. Here are a few of my must-have Dior accessories. I have this small DiorTravel vanity case in Rose des Vents and love it - It's my most used handbag. SO, of course I had to get another color. This small DiorTravel lambskin vanity case in Gray Cannage is gorgeous and perfect for colder seasons. I'm obsessed with this color. Can't wait till Christmas! The Dior Claire D Lune ring is part of the cruise collection 2022. I'm a fan of white-gold and diamonds, so this palladium-finish metal, with white crystals CD ring is a must-have. This ring is the perfect stocking stuffer - Hint hint.. Another item for the cruise 2022 collection are these Dior D-Zenith heeled ankle boots. These boots were made for me - I messaged my Dior Angel and asked her to get these for me and she replied, 'I already put them aside for you'. She gets my style. These boots have a sporty, yet elegant vibe. These fabulous boots have an integrated sock with the 'CHRISTIAN DIOR' signature - LOVE! The sport-like design dons a gold-finish heel - This juxtaposition is perfect and clearly references the cruise collection vibe. I LOVE LOVE sunglasses. Dior quickly became my go-to sunglasses brand. These modern sunglasses styles are perfectly pink'ish' and on-trend. These DiorSignature A3U nude pilot sunglasses don the new 'CHRISTIAN DIOR PARIS' signature and an updated pilot style. Have-to-have. These DiorClub M1U sunglasses are a little out of my comfort zone and I love them. The rectangular-shaped mask has a sporty vibe. I love the pink mirrored lens combined with the light beige frame with a pink lined detail. I can't wait to wear these.. I tried on these Dior Dway slides at the boutique - They are super cozy. Unfortunately, my size wasn't available. The blue shearling is super cozy. I love a good 'these are shoes, not slippers' style. The Dior D-Vibe Tribales earrings for headphones are everything I love about fashion - Ridiculous, but fabulous AND a must-have. Compatible with AirPods and AirPods Pro, these earrings have a small gold-tone chain with a ring that you attach to our headphones. LOVE! This Dior CD navy bracelet is comprised of woven cotton and white resin pearls. Simple and a must-have. Another stocking stuffer - Hint hint.. I'm not a fan of yellow, but this buttery shade of the Dior micro Lady Dior bag is GORGEOUS. It's absolutely impractical - This bag is super tiny and you won't get much in there. Who cares! I haven't seen this bag up close, but am expecting a 'we have it' message any day now.. If you follow me, you know I'm addicted to white Dior boots. These Dior D-Major ankle boots are perfection. The military inspired boot has wool throughout (they're super cozy) and dons the 'CHRISTIAN DIOR' signature in pale pink. LOVE and HAVE-TO-HAVE!
Frisco octopus dog costume (available at chewy.com), Scorpion dog costume (available at Pet Smart), Butterfly dog costume (available at Target), Dinosaur dragon dog hoodie (available at Target), Frisco red lobster dog costume (available at chewy.com)
I love my new Wellington inspired Bottega Veneta puddle ankle boots (available at Bottega Veneta). They're simple, yet interesting. The chunky sole gives you a little extra height, while the large shaft allows you to show off your socks (I'm a sock fan). These puddle boots come in a variety of colors AND there's a taller version. I'm obsessed with Moschino t-shirts. This Moschino cow-print oversized t-shirt (available at Farfetch) is cheeky and fun. This Moschino This Is Not a Toy oversized t-shirt (available at Farfetch) is the latest version of the signature teddy bear print. Most of my tees are oversized Moschino t-shirts. They're high-quality and super comfy. I have been lusting over this Dior anorak (available at Dior) for some time. I have a brilliant collection of Dior boots and handbags, but this will be my first piece of Dior clothing - I'M SO EXCITED! This oversized, hooded anorak dons the signature Dior oblique motif, side pockets and a front pocket with a flap showcasing a CRISTIAN DIOR signature. Last Christmas, I received the Louis Vuitton pillow comfort ankle boots. This year, I asked for the LV pillow comfort mules (available at Louis Vuitton). Similar to the boots, these mules are comprised of monogram nylon with a soft down filling. I'm counting down the days till Christmas! I have wanted a pair of LV Archlight sneakers since they debuted. Finally, this LV sneaker is available in a color scheme/print that suits my style. These Louis Vuitton Archlight sneakers (available at Louis Vuitton) are black and white with the new graphic Louis Vuitton signature. LOVE!
To all the handbags I've loved before - Happy National Handbag Day! I had no idea this was a thing, but I'm happy to celebrate a day dedicated to my handbag collection. I LOVE handbags - To say it's an obsession is an understatement. Here's a quick video to showcase my affection for handbags. Some of these handbags still grace my collection and others I sold to save money for new ones. It's a bummer to let them go, but if I had kept every designer handbag I purchased over the years, I would need another closet.
Happy birthday girlfriend! This little fashionista is one year old today AND wearing her butterfly outfit. This gorgeous girl is my snuggle partner, lip balm wearing, sassy AF bestie. YES, she loves lip balm - BUT only the expensive one.
Dior sunglasses, Dior J'adior cotton oblique bracelets, Dior D Lune bracelet, Lovers + Friends Terry romper, Dior floral book tote, Bottega Veneta ankle puddle boots. AND, it's so sunny, I'm struggling to keep my eyes open.
I've been meaning to post a Poshmark review for months, but I've been too busy selling on Poshmark! My girlfriend introduced me to the online selling/shopping site and I love it! You can post NWT items (new with tags) or pre-owned items. The vast selection ranges from clothes and fashion accessories to beauty and home decor. Posting is easy - take detailed photos, create a description and list at a lower price (than original retail price). I've been selling on Poshmark for just over a year and it's shocking how much money (I'm not sharing the exact digits) I have made selling pre-owned fashion items. I'm a self-proclaimed fashion addict and I say this with a little embarrassment - There's too many NWT items in my closet. Thankfully, I was able to sell most of them and make back the money I spent. Poshmark does charge a fee and it can be hefty for the pricey items. This online selling/shopping site is super easy to use. This platform kinda works like Instagram, but for selling and buying items. You can only share your items with your followers, so I suggest spending the first few weeks bulking up that number. In the beginning, I followed about 1000 users per week. I currently follow 52,000+ Poshers and gained 31,000+ followers. It's important to grow your network, cause these Posmark users can share your items to their followers on PM, as well as other platforms - Like Twitter. Followers may like your items to show interest and add them to their bundle to gain a discount. As a seller, you can send a discounted price to everyone that liked your listing - I find this is a great way to sell, so it's important to stay on top of your PM news feed. As a buyer, you can make offers less than the listed price. I usually accept reasonable offers and have sold almost all of my listings below asking price. Poshmark parties are also an excellent way to gain followers and sell items. Each party is a specific genre and many have a list of accepted brand names. It's wise to post in these parties and share as many other posts as possible, so Poshers share you're items back. One or more of your items may get chosen as by a party host - This will put your item in the Host Picks feed. Selling on Poshmark is time consuming. You have to stay involved. In the beginning, I spent a lot of time bulking up my followers. Now I post new items, join parties daily and have sold 64 items out of the current 125 listed. When you sell an item on Poshmark, it's practically no returns - Unless the item is far from what your description and photos present. Buyers have three days after receiving the item to make a claim and will rate the product. Shipping time and ratings are important. Followers may reference your stats before buying, so you want good stats. Poshmark has an authentication process for expensive, luxury items. The item will first ship to Poshmark to authenticate the designer item and then send it to the buyer. I love this feature - It gives the buyer a sense of protection and security. That's not to say Poshers don't post faux items - Just look at the price and if it's too good to be true - Don't buy it. I've added a Poshmark widget to my blog. I often get emails asking to buy my clothing and accessories, so the PM widget is essential to branching out and selling to followers. I encourage you to visit my Poshmark closet by clicking on the widget to the right or visiting poshmark.com - My PM profile name is @mclaughlinkim.
Dior sunglasses, Moschino cow-print t-shirt, Dior J'adior cotton oblique bracelets, Dior D Lune bracelet, Dior Lady Dior micro vanity case (Rose Des Vents cannage lambskin), LoveShackFancy ruffle mini skirt (violet splash), Bottega Veneta puddle boots. Grey is photobombing from the window and wearing a Puppia pinkaholic harness.
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