AN INTRO TO COLDER WEATHER, FEATURING STEVE MADDEN

 

*SPONSORED BY ZAPPOS*

As the weather is finally changing here in SoCal, so begins my outfit transitions. I am introducing light sweaters, jackets, and some sleek shoe staples into my wardrobe. As a true California girl, I love to get dressed and style down an outfit with the perfect pair of boots during the fall, and my forever go-to brand that truly understands my aesthetic is definitely Steve Madden. 

Just in case you didn’t know, Steve Madden is the definition of trendy and all things fabulous. This is one of the reasons I have stayed a loyal fan since middle school- and will continue to be one in the future. I love how I can take a pair of their boots, finish off any type of look, and know that I will be turning heads no matter the occasion. Mixing and matching with Steve Madden shoes is easy and I enjoy knowing that I can purchase any pair, and they’ll last me a long time. Such great deals for so many stylish models all the time!

For this look, I am such a sucker of long skirts and blazers for fall/winter, and the combination of such long pieces with the ankle boot is the perfect complement. I also obviously added a few of my favorite accessories, such as gold hoop earrings and a cool belt to help tie in the look. I would have also styled this with a long teddy jacket, denim skirt, and even a turtle neck for the perfect crisp, autumn day out. 

Here’s your all-time friendly reminder that Zappos is the destination site for everything from chic clothes, to show stopping shoes. The best part? You can always rely on them to provide fast (and free!) shipping, the best customer service, and a 365-day return policy. Yes, this means you can change your mind over and over without regrets. 

As for these babies? Click here to get your hands on the Janson booties before your next socially-distanced date night and be ready for all of the compliments! 

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH OLAY'S RETINOL 24 COLLECTION

Here we are fam! If you follow my Instagram, you would know that Olay sent over their "Skinmergency" cool chocolate box, which I broke with a small mallet and revealed this Retinol24 Collection! It consisted of the Regenerist Retinol Night Face Moisturizer, their Night Serum, and Night Eye Cream. Together, the products are formulated with a proprietary blend of Vitamin B3 + Retinoid Complex, and they do not include any fluffs or fillers for a total of 24 hour potency and complete hydration! Olay has made it easy for you to get your full retinol properties in just three easy products that you can use daily, without any harsh chemicals that will get you results fast. 

But just what is retinol exactly and how does it work? Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that is considered a very powerful ingredient by experts. It encourages your skin cells to turn over faster than they would normally, making new way for new skin- in other words, spring cleaning for your skin by being out with the old and in with the new! 

What are some of the benefits you ask? That is the coolest part! Their special formula is said to help brighten your skin, smooth fine lines (which I am starting to notice now that I am getting older!), even the look of skin and tone and visibly improve dark spots! Basically, they are your go-to's for almost every single skin issue you can think of! It is set apart from other skin care ingredients and regimes because of it's power, versatility and potency. 

Now, I had mentioned I had already been through a few other products, but I have absolutely no negatives about the Night Moisturizer! I have certain areas of my face that are drier than others, and with winter coming, finding something that worked (and fast!) was crucial! While I have used everything from very greasy creams to products that truly made no difference, I CAN say that I have seen changes in my skin after wearing this religiously for the past few weeks! I can't wait to keep using it for better and longer-lasting results! 

But don't take it just from me- visit their site now and get yours now!

Do you think you're going to try it out? Why or why not?

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'FALL' IN LOVE WITH STEVE MADDEN

*Post sponsored by Zappos 

If you're anything like me and you live in Southern California, chances are you're also dying for it to get colder outside for you to finally bust out your faux fur and boots (in my case, my preference are platform ankle booties!). But oh no, Mother Nature is definitely hardly ever in our corner, so we unfortunately won't be seeing any rain until late December. That's the bad news. The good news? Since I am such a sucker for any and every ankle boot out there, when I saw these Steve Madden ones over on the Zappos site, I knew I HAD TO HAVE THEM IMMEDIATELY. The decision to purchase was too easy, I mean, would you look at the snake print?! And don't even get me started on the chunky platform heel! Ugh, could you die?! (Can't think of the actual movie I heard this line from at this precise moment, but regardless.) Steve Madden ALWAYS has a way with being on-point with trends, and has never let me or my early 2000's teenage self down.

Now, after getting my hands on these, I knew I had a bit of a mission to put together a look that was as casual, but kind of dressed up for many different occasions. It of course had to fit my sort of laid-back California girl style, so it only took me 3 minutes to figure it out in my head before trotting over to my closet and putting on a pair of black denim shorts and this cool, oversized sweater. Ta da! I looked like the perfect walking definition of this current San Diego "fall" weather. Now, time to test these bad boys, so I asked Alex if he wanted to hop on over (ok, we drove) to Sunset Cliffs, which is exactly what it sounds like- a tourist-y trap where us natives love to go and watch the most stunning sunsets any day of the year. For some reason though, they are pretty much impeccable towards the end of the year, so he agreed. What better way to figure out if these babies were going to survive in my wardrobe? 

We get there, and guess what? After sort of illegally crossing the street, I realized, one- they were already perfect enough to run in (those honking drivers didn't know who they were dealing with! I'M A PRO!), and two- they're the most comfortable things on planet Earth. Sure, a bit slippery, but COME ON! I was on very grainy and scary terrain! If they overcame this, they could overcome anything! That was it. It was over. I had to take some photos for proof, and now passing along the wealth of knowledge- after being your test bunny- to you. 

As always, if you don't know, now you do: Zappos is the ultimate destination for all things stylish, and they make it easier than ever to shop with them! They offer fast, free shipping, a 365-day return policy, and the BEST customer service ever! So perfect for the person on-the-go! 

What are you waiting for? These, and tons more Steve Madden goodness is waiting for you on their site NOWWWWWW.

xx

#sponsored #Zappos #ImWithSteve

ZAPPOS X KEDS, JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER

*This post was sponsored by Zappos

 I am so thrilled to be showing off my newest Keds, from their chic collaboration with Zappos, just in time for the end of spring! Keds have always been at the top of my go-to sneakers because of their amazing comfort feeling, as well as simple design that is always sure to turn heads (my faves are the Keds Ace Leather pair)! I was only in high school when I got my hands on my first pair- and they still live on, let me tell ya! They're durable, great for styling up and down any outfit, and have a wide variety of products that support many wearing occasions! Lately, I have loved styling mine with midi skirts and dresses- it gives it that final "cool girl" touch that I look for in a shoe. Another way to wear them is with a pair of boyfriend jeans, a cool graphic tee, and your pick of a moto, teddy, or even denim jacket and a bold lip! Spice it up with hoop earrings, and dainty rings and you're set! What I also love about Keds is that they empower women to be and do what we want, which is always something that gives me that final boost to get my butt out there and get sh*t done! Show me how you style YOUR pair on my Instagram, with the hashtags #ZapposStyle and #KedsStyle! 

The only place I now grab my Keds from is through Zappos, because of their aaaamazzzingggg customer service, fast shipping (literally received these 2 days after I ordered them!), FREE shipping (do I really need to give you more reasons?!), and 365-day return policy- literally all of the perfect reasons why ordering from Zappos fits in greatly in the busy lifestyles of the modern man and woman! Have I convinced you yet? 

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#SPONSORED by Zappos x Keds

CLARINS #SERUMSOS CAMPAIGN

*(In collaboration with Clarins USA, but all opinions remain my own and is a progression of 1 month of using product.)*

One of the biggest insecurities I have is my skin, and this is why I am so excited to collab with Clarins USA and talk about their serums and how they can help YOU look your best, also! I chose to work closely with their “Pore Control” serum, which is meant to help with skin issues such as enlarged pores and to help defeat fine lines (since ya know, I am already at the prime age of 30!). But first, let me quickly explain why you NEED serum incorporated into your skincare routine.

For one, it is different than a moisturizer because it actually penetrates deeper into your skin and works from the inside out. While moisturizer is crucial and helps fight environmental aggressors, when paired with a serum, they help protect and nourish your skin at every layer for a more effective skincare routine! Personally, after about a month, I have seen smoother, more refined skin texture, as well as an overall healthier radiance. 

How to use the Clarins serum you may ask? SO SIMPLE. Use it in the morning and night after thoroughly cleansing your skin. Apply a small amount into the palm of your hand, warm it between your hands before gently pressing into your skin, then apply it on your face and neck- that’s it! It’s become such a huge staple in my own routine now that I am getting older and starting to notice some fine lines appearing on my face! You will start to notice a few changes after a few times of using your serum, with full effects after 28 days!

So what are you waiting for?! Take their quiz online and get matched to your own personal serum and be on your way to better skin nowwwwww!  #SerumSOS 

xx

PERFECT FALL STYLE WITH ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED

*This post is sponsored by Zappos*

This Fall, I teamed up with my friends at Zappos to bring you a cool, super laid-back outfit along with Adriano Goldschmied!

AG has been one of my go-to brands for the past few years, and there is only one reason why: they're one of the top contemporary lifestyle brands that always make it so simple to put together a chic, yet effortless outfit! If you've been following me for a while, you'll know I am a sucker for a well put-together look; I love to look presentable always, even if my only outing of the day is just to pick up packages at my p.o. box! The black jeans I chose here are just right for my height; at 5'2, these cropped ones are the ideal choice to pair with any kind of shoe and still portray a "longer leg" (always a good thing)! Oh, and the perfect, classy tee? Also by AG! The burgundy color is amazing, and the fit is spectacular. I love how good it looks once the whole look comes together, proof that you don't need to spend a fortune to elevate your style whenever you want! Everything really is all in the details. Dress it up with a coat and platform boots for colder weather, or a moto jacket and some white sneakers for a more casual vibe. Other ideas on how to wear these cropped jeans? Under a dress, both mini or maxi, an oversized sweater, or even with a bodysuit! All of the possibilities are endless when you shop with AG!

See and shop more of the Adriano Goldschmied brand right now over on Zappos.com and finish off 2018 in style! Remember that with Zappos' fast, free shipping, 365 day return policy, and outstanding customer service, it's SO EASY to shop for everyone on your holiday wishlist!

What are you waiting for?! There's only four weeks until Christmas!
xx

SEPHORA INSIDE JCPENNEY: HOLIDAY WISHLIST

*THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY SEPHORA INSIDE JCPENNEY*

Hey guys! Can you believe it's nearly the end of 2018?! As we say every year, seriously cannot comprehend how the year just flew by! But now it is time to get into full-on holiday spirit, because if you haven't started decorating your house for Christmas, then perhaps you should start crossing off items off your holiday wishlist for you and everyone in your family instead!

When I stepped into #SephoraInJCP this past weekend, aside from the blasting holiday music, I noticed right away that they had SO many amazing "gift suite" spots throughout the store, including from their very own Sephora Collection (which you will get a glimpse of later!), cute little sets from Too Faced, Fenty Beauty, heck, even Fresh got into the holidays with their Soy Cleansers built into a cute little ornament box to hang on your trees! It may sound a bit selfish, but I started with my own list (hehe), things I wanted to spoil myself with, and who knows, if I loved an item so much, I could buy the same thing for someone else!

So back to the fragrances I went, where I was on a mission: to get my hands on the Giorgio Armani'Si Passione' perfume. I knew it came in a red box, but I was freaking out because I was seeing all of the other 'Si' scents, but not the one I wanted. I asked one of the Product Specialists and she right away dropped what she was doing to come help me, and of course, she mentioned everything they had in stock was on the shelves (breaking my heart a little), until she started opening one of their restock drawers one by one, until she opened the farthest one from the perfume section, and on top of it was a bright little red box. SO LUCKY, RIGHT?! I thanked her, dropped it in my Sephora inside JCPenney shopping basket, and walked around.

Next, I had seen that Too Faced came out with a little something called, "Dream Queen Limited-Edition Makeup Collection", which featured not only a palette in shape of a book with 24 eyeshadows, but also \ four face powders (highlighter, two blushes, and a bronzer shade!),  a cute fold-over makeup pouch, one of their "Better Than Sex" mascaras, a tube of their Dreamy Lips Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Shade Pink Swan, and a travel-size Hangover Spray...uhhhh can I say what a freakin STEAL that is for $58?! Grabbed one of those, and on to the next item on my list: the Sephora Favorites Make Up Must-Haves.

This cute in-store exclusive set, all arranged in a cute little pink, glittery pouch, is perfect for those who want to experiment with a bit of each category (it IS a "sampler", after all!); everything you need for a full-face look! It features a full-size Anastasia Beverly Hills  Matte Lipstick in Buff, full-size Huda Beauty lashes, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Starstruck, Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer, Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush, tarte Rainforest of the Sea 4-in-1 setting mist in Paaarty, Urban Decay Perversion Mascara in Back, and Too Faced Primed & Peachy Primer. What a mouthful! But you definitely can't go wrong with this one!

After reading about these goodies, which are you most excited about? Head on over to your nearest #SephoraInJCP and start crossing items off your holiday wishlists today! If you can't make up your mind, just remember that the Product Specialists are always there for any questions and/or tips you may need and guide you in the right direction! Or you can buy lots of mini gifts as give them as one large stocking gift! SO many possibilities, so little time!

xx

ZAPPOS X TIMBERLAND

*Sponsored by Zappos

Yes. It's been a while, but I am back for a fun cause! This time I had the pleasure of working with Zappos for their collaboration with Timberland, which I have to say- is kind of hitting most of my "spring musts" list- stylish, fashionable, comfort (always!), and a quality that can't be beat. Alex and I had took our pairs for a spin this past weekend when we hit up Imperial Beach (this weather is making it TOO easy to not pass up on some time by the water!), and we weren't surprised when we got some compliments, either (hehe)! As you know, we are always on the go, and these sporty sneakers were not only lightweight and chic, they also came in different color palettes than we are used to for sure! 

 My favorite way of styling sneakers, are to usually complement a skirt or a flowy dress, which was definitely no exception this time around! I am pretty petite at 5'2, so anything that makes my legs appear longer are a plus! But not only can you wear them around on weekends, they are perfect for the office (or perhaps on 'Casual Fridays'!), casual dates with friends, or even taking your dog for a walk. Finish off your look with an oversized jacket (if you live somewhere where it gets chilly in the evenings), and a cute backpack for your essentials- just right for any occasion! This Timberland pair has got you covered whenever you need it! Oh, and let's not forget about our men! Alex took a basic look, paired it with a cool blue denim jacket I steal from him from time to time (not sorry), and a grey pair of sneakers and he almost looked as good as I did. ALMOST. ;) 

  One of the reasons we love shopping from Zappos is because not only do they provide pretty fast and excellent customer service (seriously- NEVER have had an issue with them!), but also because they provide everyone with fast and free shipping, and a 365-day return policy- something all of us busy people definitely appreciate! 

 What are your thoughts? Does this change your mind about going online RIGHT NOW and getting your spring shop on?! (SAY YES!)

xx