Recent Wardrobe Purchases

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Like I assume so many of y’all are also doing, I have been taking advantage of all of the online retail sales while I am sheltering in place at home. I am always looking for a bargain, and if there is one thing I can reinforce to y’all to do to take advantage of those deals, it is to check your junk email every day for coupons. You know, that email address that you use when you are required to provide an email at a store checkout. 🙂 We’ve all got one. Staying on top of what deals are available and giving a critical eye to my closet to determine what I actually need to purchase to fill gaps and make some replacements in my wardrobe allowed me to snag all of this for less than $275. Seriously y’all. Those Franco Sarto sandals were $4 and the Bleecker & Bond loafers were $2 because of all of the DSW coupons I used.

Old Navy:

Mid-Rise Linen-Blend Shorts for Women – 4-inch inseam (Black Jack and Chambray Blue)

First-Layer Fitted Cami for Women (Bare Necessity, Black Jack and Calla Lilly White)

High-Waisted Balance Crop Leggings For Women (Carbon and Black Jack)

One-Shoulder Swim Top for Women (Wave New World)

Detachable-Collar Boyfriend Jean Jacket for Women (Medium Vintage)

High-Waisted Light Stone-Washed Slim Wide-Leg Jeans For Women (Alicia)

Rosie Daze:

Limited Edition Logo T-Shirt

Amazon:

Swimsuit Bottoms

Belt

Macy’s:

Tie-Dye Loungewear: Pastel and Grey

DSW:

Bleecker & Bond Demi Loafer

Franco Sarto Kayak Sandal in Cognac

Dr. Scholl’s Loma Flat in Toasted Coconut Tan

James Avery:

Starry Night Ring

What are you shopping for right now? Let me know in the comments below.

Love y’all,

CEW

All-Time Amazon Favorites

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Oh, Amazon…the convenience, the never-ending supply of goodies to search for, the list goes on and on. Below you will find my All-Time Amazon Favorites and why I love them:

A Million Sloths Coloring Book
- This has been so much fun to relax with these past few weeks. Every page is cuter than the last!
Stainless Steel Gold Band
- I purchased this on sale a few weeks ago for about $5 (my best Amazon tip is to try and save things in your Wish List so you can be alerted when there is a price fluctuation, as they are constantly changing their prices), and I love it! I’m allergic to so many different types of metals and this one has given me no problems thus far.
Travel Wallet
- So, so great for travel! I believe this was a recommendation from Alyson Haley and I snapped it up before our honeymoon. The compartment for the pen and all of the receipt pockets are so handy!
Record Player
- This was Tyler’s Christmas gift two years ago and we have absolutely loved it! This was a recommendation from my friend Matt, who always has this version, and he is the one person you always must trust on a technical purchase of any kind!
Black Sherpa Jacket
- I bought this during the teddy bear jacket craze about a year ago and haven’t looked back since. So, so comfy!
Makeup Storage Tower
- I have two of these and they are so worth it. Clean quite easily as well!
Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote Insert
- If you have a Neverfull, this insert is a MUST HAVE. So helpful for organization in such a gigantic bag.
Collapsible Water Bottles
- We used these while hiking in Iceland and they were a game changer. So convenient and took up no space in our suitcases.
Bioderma Micellar Water
- While you can purchase Bioderma a lot of different places, Amazon is my favorite and easiest.
Camera Backpack
- Another purchase for hiking in Iceland, this backpack is so nice and protected my camera so well (another Alyson Haley recommendation). My only complaint is that it doesn’t have a compartment to hold a water bottle on the side.
Power Adapter
- Alyson Haley recommendations strike again on this one. 🙂 We have traveled with this every time we have gone abroad and it works so well, especially with the multiple USB ports!
Mirrored Sunglasses
- Bought these for our Vegas trip (travel guide coming this week!), and have gotten so many compliments on them!
Black Sunglasses
- A blogger favorite, these designer dupe sunglasses are my absolute favorites! I’ve got a big head and lots of hair, so the size of these do not intimidate me haha!
Grey Nightgown
- I hadn’t owned a nightgown in years and decided to pick this up on a whim to wear as cute PJs to a bachelorette party. I’m OBSESSED! It is so soft and comfortable!
Facial Razors
- These were a Jaclyn Hill recommendation and I love them! I don’t use them on my entire face, just between my eyebrows, above my eyebrows and on my upper lip.
Pearl & Acrylic Hair Clips
- So fun, so trendy!
File Folder
- I am a self-proclaimed paper hoarder and this helps keep all of my mess somewhat organized!
Pearl Headbands
- I love the pearl headband trend so much that I wear one at least 3 days a week now. So chic for work while keeping my hair out of my face!
Silver Cleaning Wipes
- Honestly, these are my #1 favorite Amazon purchase of all-time. I had no idea they existed until I saw someone recommended them on Instagram and they have brought all of my sterling silver jewelry back to life! I hadn’t been able to wear one James Avery bracelet in particular for years because the oxidization on it was so bad, but now it looks brand new!
Clothing Rack
- I have a cloffice in our current house since we are low on closet space, so this clothing rack was a must-have! This thing is loaded down with so much stuff and is crazy sturdy.
SPF Moisturizer
- Amazon is my favorite place to buy this cult-favorite moisturizer I mentioned in my skincare post a few weeks ago!
C Initial Necklace
- This is a dupe for a much more expensive, discontinued designer necklace and is one of my favorite jewelry pieces that I own.
Jewelry Cleaner Pen
- I LOVE this jewelry cleaner pen! So easy to use and convenient to travel with.
Laptop Backpack
- I desperately needed a new laptop backpack for work and this one has been wonderful so far. So many compartments, a great laptop protection sleeve and very sleek.
Fabric Defuzzer
- Another example of a product that I never knew existed, this recommendation from Katey McFarlan Hellman is MAGICAL. I’ve used it on comforters, leggings, ottomans, you name it!
Missha BB Cream
- And last, but not least, this Missha BB Cream. This is one of the best tinted moisturizers I have ever used, c/o Jessica Braun.

What are your Amazon favorites? Let me know in the comments below!

Love y’all,

CEW

Favorite Skincare Products

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Now that the majority of us are self-distancing and quarantining ourselves at home, there is no excuse for not upping our skincare routines. While I can personally admit that I have let mine slack lately and have just been cleansing, I am going to jump back on my moisturizer/eye cream/treatment train tonight. For context, I have extremely sensitive skin, rosacea, and have a history of severe, cystic acne. I also definitely have combination skin, being very oily in my t-zone, but also frequently having dry patches all over. Below you will find some of my all-time faves:

Cleanser:

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

Moisturizer + SPF:

Night Cream:

Eye Cream:

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

Cleansing Oil/Micellar Water:

Masks:

Treatments:

What are your favorite skincare products? Let me know in the comments below.

Love y’all,

CEW

10 Favorite Drugstore Makeup Products

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I adore makeup. I always have. I was the little girl that was begging her mom for “lip” and “eyeblash” from the moment that she could talk. I would hoard play makeup and organize it by color on the vanity in my room. You get the picture.

For me, makeup not only enhances my confidence in so many ways, but also has become my favorite hobby. From watching hours upon hours of videos from my favorite beauty YouTubers for the latest tips and products, to talking about and recommending products with my closest friends (and strangers), applying makeup soothes and energizes me. However, thankfully, both my technique and the quality of products in my collection have drastically improved since I started wearing makeup in the 6th grade to combat my rosacea, oily skin and, at the time, acne. While my acne has substantially subsided, (I do still have spots pop up multiple times a week), I do naturally gravitate towards more full coverage products to cover up my rosacea. Also, with the humid, Southern climate that I live in, I need my makeup to last as long as possible throughout a long work day. And, with that, let’s get into the makeup:

L’Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation ($14.99)
- Easily one of the best foundations I’ve ever used. High-medium/low-full coverage, satin matte finish, great staying power.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer ($8.00)
- The best dupe out there for the Tatcha Silk Canvas primer. Fills in pores SO well and helps your makeup to last longer.
Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer – Bronzer ($9.29)
- Talk about a cult favorite product, and for good reason. Great pigmentation, never looks too orange or patchy. Make sure to get the Bronzer shade though.
L’Oreal Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain ($11.99)
- If you want a comfortable, non-drying liquid lipstick that will last until you decide to take it off? This is the lady for you. Also, fantastic shade selection.
Revlon Volumazing Mascara ($8.99)
- An underrated product in the “favorite mascara” category, I really enjoy this one. Great balance of volume and length and does not smudgge or flake on my oily eyelids.
e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer ($6.00)
- This is the product for you if you want a much more affordable version of Tarte Shape Tape, but less drying under the eyes.
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set ($9.99)
- One of the best drugstore setting sprays, this will help your makeup last through a long day. But, be warned, it is heavily scented (but I don’t mind it, and it dissipates quickly).
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Porelesss Pressed Powder ($7.99)
- Just a good, everyday compact setting powder. She won’t do ya wrong.
Essence Pure Nude Highlighter – Be My Highlight 01 ($4.99)
- Such a fantastic option for a daily highlighter. Not too bright, no glitter and really does bring a natural glow to the face.
Wet n Wild Color Icon single eyeshadow – Nutty ($1.19)
- This single shadow will help you create the fastest eyeshadow look in the world. While it looks matte in the pan, it will start to get more and more satin as you get deeper into the shadow. You can use either your fingers or a crease brush to wash the color all over the lid.