What I wore this week

Giving you a glimpse of my outfits this week, starting Tuesday-Friday. On Monday, I was off in observance of President's day so my work week was short, which is so sweet! 

I did get the inspiration from another blogger, she's one of my favorites, Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere.

 

Tuesday:  Vertical Striped Blouse from Forever21, Jeans from Vigoss Jeans, Booties from Sam Edelman               
Wednesday: Sweater from Forever 21, Striped Black and White Pants from Shein.com, Flats from H&M
Thursday: Necklace from Baublebar, Cardigan Sweater from Forever 21, Black Dress and Leggings from Target, Booties (unknown)
Friday: Plaid Button-up from Mossimo (Target), Jeans from J.Crew & Booties from Sam Edelman 

Let me know if you would like me to continue with this type of post! 

Until next time............. Xoxo 

Prepping for Spring/Summer, Swimwear Edition

Since the beginning of the year all I've been saying is "Summer Bod, coming soon" and what I mean is working out constantly and making good food decisions. This saying is a constant reminder that when Spring and Summer season gets here, I have to be ready to wear swimwear including two-pieces with confidence. That's not always the case because let's be real, I have stretch marks and after three kids, I don't have so much confidence to wear a bathing suit but hey, this year is different. I have been working out 4-5 times a week and running on the weekends. I have to show off my results, right? 

My family and I are planning some summer trips and I'm not afraid to wear a bathing suit or even a two-piece . I've been online constantly trying to fine cute pieces, either to mix or match or wear together. My go-to site to find cute swimwear is obviously, Shein.com  !!! 

I listed my top 8, couldn't keep it at 5...  

1. Crane Print Lace up Back Swimsuit- Here
2.  High Neck Striped Bikini Set - Here
3. Slogan Print Low Back Swimsuit- Here
4. Jungle Print Triangle Bikini Set - Here
 5. Scalloped Trim Bandeau Bikini Set with Detachable Strap -Here
6. Tropic Print Braided Strap Bikini Set- Here
7. Tie Dye Ladder Cutout Strappy Bikini Set - Here
8. Two Tone Striped Print Bikini Set - Here

Which one's your favorite??? Are your ready for Spring/Summer season? 

Until next time........... Xoxo 

Get the look.....

I wanted to give you a glimpse of the various products I use and what it takes to look like this. I always say, don't rely on makeup to feel pretty. Use make to enhance your beauty...

This look is simple, pretty and monochromatic using similar shades of pinks on the eyes and lips. 

Detailed Products: 

Face

Primer- Benefit Porefessional 

Foundation- Estee Lauder Doublewear in Cashew

Concealer - Tarte Shapetape Concealer in Medium 

Powder - Mac Studio Fix Powder 

Countour- Smashbox Step by Step Contour Kit in Light/Medium 

Blush- Benefit Galifornia 

Eyes

Primer - Too Faced Shadow Insurance 

Palette - Too Faced Just Peach Velvet Matte Palette and the Sweet Peach Palette 

Mascara - Maybelline Volume Express Falsies

Lashes - Ardell's Wispies 

Eyebrows- Anastasia Dip Brow in Chocolate  

Lips 
Lip Mask- Laneige 

Lipstick- Mac in Dressed to Thrill

Tools

Beauty Blender

Ecotools Blush Brush 

Sephora Collection: Pro Allover Shadow Brush #12, Airbrush #55.5, Pro Blending Brush #27, Pro Tapered Crease #19, Pro Smudge Brush #11, Pro Small Shadow Brush #15, Pro Small Blush and Contour Brush #74, Pro Highlight Brush #98

It might seem overwhelming but trust me it gets easier and when you are doing your makeup you don't even notice all these products until now, when I"m listing them for you. 

Hope you enjoyed my look.

Until next time........ Xoxo 

Mom approved OOTD

I'm a mom of three and I live for comfortable clothes. Yes, I do love dressing up but sometimes comfort wins for the day. I received these black vertical striped pants from Shein.com . They are actually sold out currently, but if you search striped pants, you will find similar ones, here.  They have side pockets and are true to size. I had two looks in mind and decided to dress them down in a cute t-shirt and sandals. 

I could of easily done them up and paired them with some heels but that day I knew I was going to be running errands with two out of three kids and I had to go with the sandals. 

Outfit Details: 

T-Shirt and Sandal: Forever 21

Pants from Shein.com 

Accessories: 

Bracelet: Alex and Ani birth month bangle

Watch: Nordstrom BP

Crossbody black bag and Sandals: Forever21

Hope you enjoyed the outfit!! 

Until next time....... Xoxo 

Wishlist from Romwe featuring Spring Dresses

Spring is just around the corner and that means cute spring flower dresses, finally!! 

Normally, I try to stay away from floral prints but I'm currently feeling the vibe and I created a wishlist from Romwe. 

The styles vary from short to a longer length and softer floral prints. 

V Neckline Calico Print Slit Side Full Length Dress

Layered Frill Detail Surplice Wrap Dress

Navy Long Sleeve Floral Maxi Dress

Allover Flower Print Lantern Sleeve Drop Waist Dress

Hopefully, you like my suggestions and all these selections, you can find on Romwe.com

Until next time...... Xoxo 

Valentine's Day OOTD!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!! Today is such a cliche day of celebrating love but it shouldn't just be focused on one day. 

Hubby and I will be celebrating Valentine's Day this weekend and as you all know, I have planned a cute outfit for this day. Of course, I"m not expecting much, for us it's about getting a couple hours to ourselves, to either go to our favorite local brewery or just getting a quick bite to eat. We cherish that alone time, which it's hard to get sometimes. 

So I received this dress from Romwe.com and at first, I was excited to try because I knew it was coming, but when it arrived, I reconsidered it. It has such a nice relaxed fit from the waist down, but on top, it was a little too tight for my liking. Either way, I made it work and paired it with some heels! 

It was definitely an "Expectation Vs. Reality" moment

 

Vs. 

Outfit details: 

Maxi Dress, in black of course with a sexy split on one side with some gold heels from GS Love. The dress is body hugging which is totally not me, but I made it work. Wearing a Size Medium just in case anyone was wondering.

Check it my Instagram profile for other fun pics! 

Until next time...... Xoxo 

Reviews.com

Happy Tuesday! 

I wanted to share a recent website I discovered. You know when you're looking for a product and you are trying to figure out if the product works for you or just any tips and tricks? 

Well, I came across this website, Reviews.com. I was looking for a product and reading the reviews really helped me decide if I needed the product or not. They go in depth as providing the top picks out there, how to use the product/item and what will work for you. 

They have anything from reviewing headphones to reviewing the best nail clippers. Can you believe that? Go figure! 

It's a really useful and handy website, trust me. You can check out here. 

Until next time............ Xoxo 

That summer feeling, in February

Living in California, we are fortunate to have great weather and it always feels like summer even during our "Winter" season. This past weekend was definitely the case, it was feeling like summer with high 80s temperature all over Southern California. 

That didn't stop me from wearing this cute outfit. At first, as I was picking out the pieces and creating the "LOOK", I was so hesitant to wear it and photograph this outfit on me because I'm not the skinny model on Instagram. I'm a mom of three and have always struggled with my weight. I didn't want to be judged but then I just said, "You know what, who cares." I workout 4-5 times a week and always watch what I eat, so let's show off what I've been working on and wear it with confidence. You know that's my motto!!! 

Details: 

Coat: Shein.com - Waterfall collar pocket front wrap coat in Medium (Keep in mind to always read the material type. I wear Large but went a size down because I knew it wasn't going to lose on me)

Top: Active Sportsbra 

Jeans: Black Ripped Jeans from Cello Jeans

Heels: Black Stilettos from G Stage 

Check out the post on my Instagram! 

Let me know if you have any outfit ideas for me or any suggestions. Happy Monday! 

Until next time............. Xoxo 

Simple Dinner, thanks to @Influenster and @PFChangHomeMenu !

So, I was lucky to be included in the new +Influenster @influenstervoxbox @pfchanghomemenu voxbox. It included one simple and genius item to make dinner with. It was a sauce from PF Chang's. They had four different sauces sent out, Sesame, Teriyaki, Kung Pao and Mongolian Style BBQ. I received the Kung Pao flavor and had a nice savory tangy spicy kick to it. I loved it!! 

My dinner was super simple and easy to make. I grilled up some chicken breast and applied the sauce on top, let it simmer and voila! Then I steamed some white rice and grilled some green beans on the side. Prep time was about 20-25 mins and overall cooking time took about 45 mins. It was the simplest dinner. And trust me, when you work full time and have to make dinner, I always make sure it's a quick recipe that will require little time and effort. 

*I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes

Next time, I plan to make dinner using shrimp, stay tuned! 

Until next time.......... Xoxo