https://youtu.be/nAodx67splE Let me be honest, I wasn't sure how I felt about the tie dye trend coming back. I wasn't always in love with it. But, I feel like it has a modern twist on it this time around with all the fun colors. I am particularly loving all of the light, pastel shades. Although I'm no stranger to bright, bold colors and prints, I feel like I'm a little more reserved when it comes to tie dye. Since it's all the rage right now I thought I'd share six ways to style tie dye tops. One of these I actually made at home with the girls. I bought this tee from the men's section at Walmart. Picked up this tie dye kit, watched a quick youtube video and the girls and I created our own ... read more
Let’s Talk The Basics Of Lip Filler: What You Need + Want To Know
As an injector, one of the biggest comments I get is "I really want my lips done, but I don't want to look like one of those girls." So I want to talk about lip filler. I feel like it's all the rage for the last couple of years. So I want to talk about it from both a practitioner side and as someone who has gotten them. I know I have talked about it before, but, more on the side of why I chose to get lip filler. But, as a practitioner, here's the basics of lip filler...EVERYTHING you need to know before your appointment. First, getting lip injections in not just for those that are young and looking to up their selfie game. Many people, all different ages are looking to plump up their pout ... read more
Friday Favorites | Five Things To Remind Yourself Daily
Happy Friday Mama's! I could not be more excited about the weekend. The sun has been shining and the weather is starting to warm up. With Spring forward among us, the days will be getting longer, which can lead to difficult times of getting the kids the bed. If your kids are anything like mine then they feel like it's not bedtime if it's still light out. Basically I'm saying these longer days can often mean less time for yourself and more chances of getting frustrated, more time to add things to your plate and feel overwhelmed. With that said, I want to share five things to remind yourself daily. These will help prepare you for the day and feel like you can get things accomplished. Positive ... read more
Kimono Outfit Ideas To Wear Throughout the Year
One of my favorite things about fashion is how multi-functional so many pieces are. It's almost Spring which means lots of fun dusters and kimonos. They're key pieces for your Spring and Summer wardrobe. I love how the combination of these two creates the perfect piece to wear for many different occasions. You can wear it casual or dress it up. You all know I'm all about easy and comfortable. The best part is you can utilize any length or style of kimono you have. It's perfect as lightweight jacket as the temperature warms up, great as a swimsuit cover up and perfect for those cooler Summer nights. I can't wait to share a few kimono outfit ideas to incorporate this trend now, throughout ... read more
Microneedling: What Is It and What To Expect
People have been treating their faces for years. From basic spa facials to lasers, chemical peels and the many other options out there. One that has become popular over the last few years is Microneedling, often referred to as the vampire facial. Microneedling is a procedure that uses fine needles to puncture the skin and create a controlled skin injury in order to rejuvenate skin. I want to share with you more details on what microneedling is, what to expect, the benefits and risks of the procedure. Be sure to leave any questions in the comments below. What is Microneedling used to treat? Microneedling is used to treat and help improve several conditions. Things fine lines and ... read more
Friday Favorites | Things Kids Love
It's the weekend, WooHoo!! I can't believe it's almost March. I feel like the January was so freaking long and February came and went...Anyone else feeling this way? This week was a busy one. We celebrated Amelia's birthday, like how is she four already? It's crazy how time flies right on by us. It's crazy how when we're younger we're always willing time to go by faster, but as we get older we're begging it to slow down. Especially once we become Moms. However, this never happens and year after year it continues to go by faster than ever. Anyway in honor of Amelia's birthday week I'm sharing a few of my favorite things for the girls. Things I we love and use or wear all the time. Be sure ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: Eight Simple T-Shirt Dress Outfits
https://youtu.be/zgfUxPkfVsI My love for a good, simple t-shirt dress has been around for ever. Last year I styled a striped t-shirt dress several ways, but today sharing eight t-shirt dress outfits with a solid colored option. The thing about a solid colored dress is it's super easy and versatile. And these days...I'm ALLLL about versatility. I use to feel like I needed to keep up with every single trend and new style, but honestly I just can't keep up. For me, it's about finding the right pieces that can be worn over and over again. Finding options that mix and match easily for whatever I'm doing that day. The thing I love about a t-shirt dress is it can take you to just about any ... read more
Botox vs Xeomin: What’s The Difference and Which Should I Use
It's no secret that more and more of us are treating our unwanted wrinkles and preserving our youth. There are several options when it comes to treating said wrinkles and/or changing the movements of the muscles in your face. The most common cosmetic Botulinum toxins are Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. As a nurse injector, my patients are always asking about the difference between them and which is going to give the best result. Today I'm diving into Botox vs Xeomin and their differences. Botox Botox has been FDA approved more than 20 years, but specifically for frown lines and wrinkles since 2002. It is made by the same company as the Juvederm family of products, Allergan. It does have ... read more
Friday Favorites | 5 Recent Purchases I’m Loving
I was thinking the other day on what to post about today and I just couldn't decide. I've been a little behind on my blog post planning so here I am trying to put something together for you. I think it's because I've been stretching myself a bit thin, but I secretly like when things are crazy busy. I feel like I kind of thrive off being busy. It helps me buckle down and focus to get things done. However, when I slow down a bit I take some quiet time to myself to online shop, get a workout in or watch a show. While watching a show the other night I started thinking about a few of my favorite things. Both long time favorites, and things I've recently found. So I thought I'd share a few of ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: 6 Ways to Style Your Graphic Tees
https://youtu.be/Nw7ra5jl9X0 I'm such a simple and casual Mama, but I love to look put together with minimal effort. In the past year or so I have been wearing more graphic tees than anything else. Honestly, it may be a little out of control. There are times I need/want to dress up a bit and there's not a lot to work with other than graphic tees...oops! With that said, you all know I'm a girl who actually likes to wear my clothes more than once. So I wanted to give you some ideas on how to wear your graphic tees...both casually and dressed up. I'm always looking for ways to reinvent my closest without always buying new things constantly...are you the same way? Why you should have ... read more