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My Favorite Affordable Skincare Brands

Beauty has always been one of my favorite categories to test new products! I love that clean and affordable beauty products are becoming much more accessible at local drugstores. I have a few favorite brands that have become staples in my skincare routine, and I knew I had to share with all of you. Clean skincare has really been a hit or miss for me. I’ve tried countless brands, and although they were clean, I didn’t notice a difference in my skin. I always test out a product for about 28 days, and if I don’t notice a difference, I move on. I’m always rotating products in and out, especially as the seasons change, allowing me to test out so many products. I’ve found a few different brands that I absolutely love and have been using their products for years. So, when I find a clean skincare or affordable brand that is also effective, I always want to share it with you! These brands are amazing, and I love that they don’t break the bank when I have to refill. Keep reading for all of my favorite affordable skincare brands that you need in your routine ASAP! 

 

Cerave

 

Mario Badescu

 

Boscia

 

Cetaphil 

 

TULA

xo, Lindsay
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Winter Boots: 3 Styles I Can’t Live Without

Winter is here in Utah, and the bitter cold means you can’t be caught dead outside without a good warm boot! Every girl has that one category they can’t get enough of, and mine is shoes. Although I love a good assortment, there are definitely a few styles of boots that I always keep coming back to. It can be hard to find cute winter boots that don’t cost a fortune and will last you a few seasons. I find that I will spend a little more on a good winter boot because I know I will wear it for the next few years, plus you really don’t want to be stuck in the cold with boots that can’t hold up!

Winter boots can either be really cute or extremely tacky and heavy. Heavy boots that feel like I’m picking up 10 pounds every time I walk do not work for me! I rounded up a few of my favorite and most timeless styles in my wardrobe that truly match everything. And, they are Utah weather approved!! Keep scrolling for the 3 winter boot styles I could never live without! 

 

1. Chelsea Boot

2. Combat Boot

3. Winter Boot

xo, Lindsay
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5 Neutral Nail Polish Shades I Always Go For

One of my favorite ways to treat myself has always been getting a mani-pedi! I love having my nails looking perfect, and if you know me, you know I tried to squeeze in one last manicure before baby Sage arrived! I’m a neutral gal when it comes to my nail polish shades, I like to make sure that my nails will go with whatever outfit I’m wearing that day, and that usually means neutrals all the way. I tend to gravitate towards pink/beige tones and love a good french manicure when it comes to more formal occasions. Whenever I post my mani’s on stories, you guys always want to know what shades I go for, so I figured I’d dedicate a whole blog post to it and break down my favorite shades and brands. Keep scrolling for all the mani inspo you need in your life!

#1 Sephora Natural Colors Kit

If I’m doing an at-home mani, these are some of my favorite neutral shades!

#2 Nails INC. Keep It Tonal Set

I’m obsessed with the warm tones in this set. I love to go for darker shades sometimes, especially during the holidays!

#3 Sally Hansen Plant-Based in 140 Almond Tan

I love how truly beige this tone is. It blends in with my skin color and is the perfect nude!

#4 Essie Gel Couture Polish in Matter of Fiction

This is my go-to super light pink shade whenever I’m looking for something more sheer that blends in with my nail.

#5 OPI in Pale To The Chief

OPI is one of my favorite brands for nail polish. This shade is one of my absolute favorites!

xo, Lindsay
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5 Loungewear Brands I’ve Been Living In

2020 has been the year of loungewear, especially since I had baby girl! I mean, when you’re barely leaving the house – sweatpants all year round sounds like a dream. So since loungewear is what my wardrobe consists of right now, I knew I had to share some of my favorite brands with all of you! These are my go-to for comfy clothes, and one thing they all have in common is quality. Loungewear is one of those categories you want to LAST, so you aren’t trying to replace things constantly! Every girl needs a go-to pair of sweats, and these are tried and true. 

You’ll probably notice one common theme with all things shopping-related, I’m a huge fan of neutrals. They match with everything and create such a serene and calm vibe. The same goes for loungewear! Greys, beiges, whites, and maybe the occasional splash of color is my color palette of choice! Keep scrolling for all my favorite loungewear brands you need to shop right now!

 

#1 PJ Salvage

#2 SKIMS

#3 Alo

#4 Zella

#5 Honeydew 

xo, Lindsay
Lifestyle

The Ultimate 2020 Gift Guide

The holidays are HERE, and if you’ve been keeping up with Vlogmas, you know this is my favorite time of the year! Since we just revamped the website, I knew I had to curate the ultimate 2020 gift guide to inspire all of you. Although I love the Christmas season, I totally understand feeling behind on Christmas shopping! Enter – the ultimate 2020 gift guide, full of gifting inspiration to get all of you in the holiday shopping spirit. I love gifting my friends and family things I know they’ll love and cherish, so I wanted to put this together to help you all in your holiday shopping. Keep scrolling for all the gift inspiration you’ll need for every person in your life! Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping ❤️

 

The new mamas in your lives need as much relaxation as possible! My favorite gifts to receive have been anything self-care related that I can indulge in whenever baby Sage is sleeping! The coziest robe or even just a dainty piece of jewelry to remind them they’re a mama will go a long way. ❤️

 

I love shopping for my best friends! Nothing more fun than picking out a cute gift to remind your bestie how important she is to you, especially this year. My favorite gifts for my closest friends can range from a cozy candle to the perfect backpack if she’s always on the go, whatever will make her feel the most special!

 

Picking out gifts for the men in your life can often be one of the most stressful! It can be tough to try and guess the perfect gift that they’ll both love and get some good use out of. I usually try to keep it simple and practical. Whether it’s a perfect pair of headphones, a cozy beanie, or even a sneaker to give their wardrobe a good refresh – you can’t go wrong with any of these!

 

This has been the year of becoming a homebody! I love being home, and nothing makes me happier than hosting all my friends and family. You can give so many fun gifts to the host or hostess in your life, but my favorite gifts have always been anything that makes my life as a hostess easier or more fun! Whether it’s a drink chiller or the perfect handsoap – these are some of my favorites!

 

It wouldn’t be the holidays if we didn’t treat ourselves a little bit now, would it? I love trying out new products around the holidays, and I usually give myself a little room to splurge. This year I’ve been eyeing a few things that I can’t decide on, so I knew I had to include them here! From a cute bag to the coolest NuFace face tool, you deserve to treat yourself after this crazy year!

xo, Lindsay
Beauty

My Go-To 5 Minute Makeup Routine

Now that I’m a new mama, every routine has become “under 5 minutes” 😂! With baby Sage being #1 priority, putting on a full face of makeup nowadays is just not realistic when I’m running between her nap and feeding schedule! So, a quick makeup routine in the mornings just to feel even slightly put together makes a world of difference. Over the past few days, with only a few minutes to spare, I’ve really started to master my go-to 5-minute makeup look.

Before I go into products, I thought I’d share my recipe for the *simple* look that most mamas will have time for. Let me tell you, downsizing my routine is the best thing I’ve ever done! The idea is to keep it short, sweet, and simple with just the basics. For me, that means concealer, SPF, multi-use blush/lips product, mascara, and a brow pencil.  If you’re a new mama like me, keep scrolling for a few time-saving products that have truly changed my life!

#1 NARS Soft Matte Concealer

My favorite part of this concealer is how easy it is to blend in. There is no cakey-ness, and it just melts right into my skin!

#2 Supergoop! CC Screen

I would trust Supergoop! Sunscreen with my life, I love this CC Screen because it adds the perfect amount of coverage and glow 😍

#3 Ilia Muli-Stick Cheek & Lip

Multi-sticks are a new mom’s dream come true! They fit perfectly in any bag and are great for quick touch-ups when you’re in a time crunch!

#4 Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

This mascara has been my ride or die for years. It gives your lashes the perfect amount of volume and always makes me look wide awake! A necessity for a new mom 😂

#5 It! Cosmetics Brow Pencil

I never feel complete without doing my brows. This brow pencil is amazing! I love how natural it looks, and the price is on point.

xo, Lindsay
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3 Winter Coat Styles You Need This Season

It’s definitely winter here in Utah, and that means cold weather outerwear galore! Although we haven’t been leaving the house much, outerwear is one of my favorite categories to shop. I like to make sure I have some variety in my assortment, and I’ve finally nailed down the 3 styles I keep rotating between all season long. The important part of outerwear is making sure that you’re investing in styles that will last for the long haul! No one wants to be continuously replacing wardrobe pieces, especially when you only really need them a few months out of the year. These styles match with everything, and as much as I love a statement piece, I always end up coming back to my essential neutrals that match with everything! Keep scrolling for all the outerwear inspo you’ll need to get through the rest of the winter season ❤️

 

1. Puffer Coat 

2. Wool Coat

3. Sherpa Coat

xo, Lindsay
Style

My Favorite Amazon Fashion Items

Like most people, I’m obsessed with Amazon – especially Prime! Since Sage arrived and with the pandemic, we’ve been relying on it even more lately. My favorite part about Amazon is the variety of products they have, especially fashion! They have all my favorite brands and even some new ones I’ve been able to try. The quality of the clothing I find on Amazon is incredible. I basically lived in Amazon workout clothing during my pregnancy. I wore this tank top almost every day and would always get compliments on it. 

My favorite categories to shop for are usually anything fitness or the wardrobe basics I can’t live without! I definitely over-ordered maternity clothing and didn’t get to wear most of it, but now I’m wearing all of my cute Amazon Fashion finds post-pregnancy because all I want to wear right now is loose loungewear. If you are pregnant and don’t want to spend a lot of money on maternity clothing, Amazon has so many cute bump-friendly dresses that you can continue wearing after you have your baby! Keep reading for all the Amazon shopping inspo you’ll need if you’re in the shopping mood 😍

1. Fitness

2. Bump Friendly

3. Everyday Essentials

 

xo, Lindsay
Style

10 Wardrobe Basics I’m Living In Right Now

Give me all the cozy, soft, and silky clothing you have because that’s all I want to wear right now. Before quarantine, I loved dressing up and putting on cute outfits because I basically live in dance clothing year-round. I was so excited to dress my bump when I was pregnant, but since we were all stuck at home (still are!!), I opted for cozy-chic, and now that’s all that I want to wear postpartum. I feel like no one really prepares you for what happens after you have a baby! I purchased so much maternity clothing, but I didn’t really think about what I would wear postpartum. Now that Sage is here, I’ve been living in matching sweat sets, comfy pajama pants and nursing bras, and my plush brooklinen robe. Yes, some days all I want to wear is a robe. Once you try it, you’ll never go back!

I’m still recovering from my C-section, so I love anything loose, high-waisted, and soft. One of my favorite postpartum clothing brands is Kindred Bravely. They have some of the softest nursing bras, plus they are really cute. On days I need to run a few errands but still look put together, I throw on leggings and a cute cardigan. My other go-to outfit has been a sweater dress. I wore them all throughout my pregnancy, and I’m still wearing them now. You can dress up a sweater dress with little booties or dress it down with a cute pair of sneakers.

Thanks to 2020, loungewear is the new trend, and I hope it’s here to stay because that’s all I see myself wearing for the foreseeable future. These ten items are my wardrobe staples right now! If you recently had a baby, you’ll want to add them to your cart right away. And, if you’re looking for cute and cozy loungewear, you’ll love these items, too!

1. Matching Set

2. Plush Robe

3. Comfy Leggings

4. Chic Nursing Bra

5. Silky Pajamas

6. Jumpsuit

7. Sweater Dress

8. Fluffy Slippers

9. Button-Down Shirt

10. Cozy Cardigan

xo, Lindsay
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Gifts For New And Expecting Mamas I’ve Loved

It’s official, I’m a mama now! Now that baby Sage has arrived, I’m so lucky to have friends and family members showering us with gifts and love! Having had friends in the past who became moms before me, I can totally understand the struggle of picking out the perfect gift for the mamas in my life! Now that I’m a mom and I’ve experienced the other side, I knew I had to write a blog post about it and share the gifts I’ve loved receiving most. Keep scrolling for all the gifting inspo you need for all the moms in your life, especially now that we’re heading into the holiday season ❤️ Happy shopping!

Cozy Robe

Soft Blanket

Personalized Phone Case

Jewelry 

Bath & Body Anything

xo, Lindsay
Beauty

4 Skincare Products I Always Have In My Routine

I always love to switch up my routine and try new skincare products, especially as the seasons change, but I keep 4 products in my routine no matter the season. These have been my ride-or-die top-shelf products for years now. I’ve even tried to replace them or find something better, but nothing compares. So when I tell you these products are good, I mean it!

 

#1. Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

I love all things Drunk Elephant, but this cleanser is just incredible. It leaves my skin feeling so hydrated and clean without that stiff feeling. I tried so many cleansers before I discovered this one. I have dry skin, and I found that all the cleansers I was using before this were drying my skin out even more. I recently learned that squeaky clean feeling actually isn’t a good thing! You should be using a cleanser that cleans your skin but also doesn’t dry it out. That’s why I love this one so much. A cleanser is always the first step in your routine and your skin will drink it up, so make sure you’re using a good one. If you need a new cleanser, try this one and let me know what you think!

 

#2: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

This serum does it all! It hydrates, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and it improves skin texture and tone. I’m all about a simple skincare routine, so I love it when a product has multiple benefits. Less is more in my opinion, which is why I’m obsessed with this serum. Over the years, I’ve slowly switched over to mostly clean skincare products. I’ve tried so many different clean brands, but they were far from effective. Drunk Elephant is one of the best clean skincare brands and all of their products are incredible.

 

#3: Laniege Water Sleeping Mask

Don’t let the name fool you! This mask, which also doubles as a moisturizer, can be used in the morning and night! If you want to wake up looking hydrated, glowy, and refreshed, you need to try this moisturizer. After I finish my nighttime routine, I rub this all over my face and let it sink in overnight. You’ll wake up looking like you slept a full 8 hours and drank your recommended ounces of water. When my skin feels extra dry, especially during the colder months, I use a smaller amount in the morning to keep my skin hydrated throughout the day.

 

#4: TULA Face Filter Primer & Moisturizer

I absolutely LOVE this primer/moisturizer. I love all things TULA, but this might be my favorite product they ever created. It seriously makes your skin look like you have a filter on it. This primer, which can also be used in place of a moisturizer, evens your skin tone, reduces redness, and blurs out your pores. Its hydrating formula creates a perfect base for your makeup routine. I notice a huge difference in how my makeup looks when I don’t use it. And on days I don’t wear any makeup, I use this as my last step to give me a nice sun-kissed even skin tone.

 

Let me know what your go-to skincare products are in the comments below!

xo, Lindsay
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