Nursery Room Tour

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I know it's been forever since I posted on here. I had my son unexpectedly 5 weeks early back on June 28th and things happened really quick. I have spent the last 6 weeks in the hospital then at home adjusting to being a new mom and trying to get this new schedule. I have had a hard time finding extra time in the day to dedicate to blogging. However, I am starting to find little bits of time that I can take to work on blog/Instagram stuff. My son was 5lbs 11oz and he is now finally able to use the baby wraps and carriers that allow me to have my hands back for some parts of the day.

I have been saying for months that I would share his nursery and it is FINALLY finished. My family and I were joking with Colin about how he had to stop procrastinating and put together the baby furniture because we only had a couple months before the baby was here. Little did we know he would be coming a week later! After Caleb was born we got to take sometime and buy some additional décor for his room. I was also able to order the custom name sign off etsy since we didn't decide on his name until he was born. Keep reading to check out my mood board that I created and the finished nursery. I will link all products shown in the mood board and in his nursery at the bottom of this post under "SHOP THIS POST".

MOOD BOARD:

All of these products in this collage were taken off of my baby registry. My sister and the people that helped throw my shower actually purchased some of the nursery decor from my registry for the shower décor. She took inspiration from my collage to also use that as the theme for my baby shower. I thought it was a great idea because instead of just throwing away a bunch of paper décor, it was actually used in his nursery.

Basement Room Makeover

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Hey Guys,
Today I'm going to share a little home improvement project that my boyfriend Colin and I recently did. My basement is half finished by the previous owner and I never really did anything to the room down there. It was plain and not much love went into the decor. We recently decided to make the room more visually appealing in the hopes of it adding value down the road when I go to sell my townhouse. We didn't want to spend a ton of money so we decided to repaint the walls, replace the flooring around the bar, replace the bar countertop, and add some new decor. I eventually want to rip up the old carpets and replace it with flooring but it wasn't in our budget this time around. Keep reading to see before and after pics and to check out the products purchased for this room makeover!

OOTD: Newport Vineyards

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Hey Guys,
I have recently taken the time to capture more of my OOTD (outfit of the day) so that I can share them with you. These kind of posts are always fun and allow me to style pieces rather than just show you clothing that I purchased in a haul video. I am going to do my best to share these type of posts at least once a month or once every other month. It will depend on how many blog posts I get up and if the weather is willing to cooperate or not (as well as if Colin is willing to take the pictures lol). While I love fashion, I am not standing outdoors in the winter with no jacket on just to get a shot. So as of right now, while the weather is warm and the days are longer plan to see more of these type of posts.

Colin's sister came home to visit from L.A. so we decided to do something fun that weekend. We went to Newport Vineyards in Middletown, RI. I didn't think to take any pictures of the grounds but wanted to share my experience with you guys as well as my fashion for the day.

Colin and I are huge wine lovers and attend tastings as much as we can. I've been to a few wineries in MA and think that they are such a fun day trip. I went to Newport Vineyards a couple of  years ago and have wanted to go back ever since. I really enjoyed the wine there and the vineyards are beautiful. They have a couple of restaurants onsite. They also have a brewery for people who are more into beer (or would like to check out both)!

It was the perfect day to go and be outside. The weather was in the low 80's and sunny. We did a wine tasting first where we got to try 6 wines. It did get a little hot in the sun doing the tastings but luckily they had canopies to stand under. We grabbed lunch at the Taproot Brewing Company which is part of the same building as the winery. I liked that you could purchase flights to sample different wines/beers however, I wish I went to Brix Restaurant instead. They just had more offerings food wise. One side note...if you are ordering the cheese board at either places; 3 choices of cheese legit gives you 3 little pieces of cheese lol. The last time I was here I remember getting more but things have changed a lot since then. We were really surprised when our cheese plate came for the 3 of us to share. It  only included  3 little pieces of cheese with some jam, nuts, and bread. Don't get me wrong; it was good but the serving was enough for maybe one person and definitely not three. On the other hand, the Bacon and Taproot Beer Cheese dip was amazing. Overall, it was a great day and I highly suggest checking out this winery if you are in MA /RI or visiting the area!

Fall Boot Haul: JustFab & Target

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Hey Guys,
Today I wanted to share a quick boot haul. I picked up some boots for the Fall/Winter from a couple places and wanted to share what I got. Check out the video below!

PRODUCTS DISCUSSED IN VIDEO:
JustFab Arnella Corset Back Thigh High Boot
Universal Thread Cassandra Combat Boots
Universal Thread Jameson Booties

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What were your favorite boots from my haul? Post your comments below!

Fashion Haul and Try On: Express, Fashion Nova, and Target

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Hey Guys,
I filmed this haul back at the end of June. I got so busy and started editing it but never finished it. Then, I went to finish editing the video and the whole video got deleted. I almost decided to just scrap it and move along but I spent all that time filming it. I re-edited the whole video the other day. Better late than never right? Click the video below to see my haul. Many of the items are now on sale so check out the links to the products below!

Spring/Summer Fashion Haul Part 1: Target, Primark, Express, & H&M

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For the first time in years I have been slacking with getting 2 blog posts up per week. I just haven't had much content ready for reviews and had a huge fashion haul I was waiting to film. I finally got around to filming and editing the haul.  I am currently working on a few different beauty reviews so hopefully by next week I will be back to 2 posts a week. I also have a Switch Fix coming Friday so I will most likely do an unboxing and try on. Lastly, I've ordered some other fashion items including sneakers, bags, and some more clothing so I'm not sure if I should do another haul video? I am very active on Instagram so if you don't see anything on here make sure to check out what I have going on over there. Sometimes I post mini reviews and swatches on my IG page. I also post makeup looks pretty often too. Back to this post... I've purchased a ton of clothes over the past few months from the Spring and Summer. I filmed a fashion haul and try on that was over 40 minutes long so I decided to split it up into two videos. This first video features clothing from Target, Primark, Express, and H&M. The second video is all Fashion Nova. To check out part one see the video below!

Review: Derma E Vitamin C Micellar Cleansing Water & Radiance Toner

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on some Derma E products. While I was at Gen Beauty NYC I went over to the Derma E booth and introduced myself since I had worked with them in the past. I got to meet one of the PR reps for the brand and she was super sweet. She gifted me with an influencer goody bag which contained the two products that I will be discussing in this post. For those of you unfamiliar with Derma E, All of their products are natural, cruelty free, and 100% vegan. Derma E is now found at Target, Ulta, Whole Foods, and on their website.  I first discovered Derma E back when I was subscribed to Ipsy. I recieved a jar of the Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub in one one my bags and to this day its one of my favorites. I reviewed a bunch of their other products which you can check out HERE. Keep reading to hear about their Vitamin C Micellar Water and Radiance Toner!

Derma E Vitamin C Micellar Cleansing Water $12.95

Here is what is said about this product on the Derma E site:

"This refreshing Vitamin C cleansing water dissolves long-lasting makeup and impurities, while improving the appearance of skin’s texture and promoting healthy collagen. Micellar technology gently lifts off dirt without rinsing, while maintaining skin’s proper balance. Anti-aging Probiotics and antioxidant-rich Rooibos help skin to appear brighter and replenished.

We use a stable form of Vitamin C that won’t evaporate or alter before absorbing into your skin, to work better for you, naturally."

Ingredients:

Purified Water, Propanediol (Vegetable Derived), Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer (Plant Derived), Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C, Stay-C® 50), Phytic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Vegetable Derived), Polymnia Sonchifolia (Yacón) Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus (Probiotic), Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

Previous to this, I have never tried any Micellar Waters before. I was really excited to give this a try. I have been using both this Micellar Water and the Radiance Toner for about 3-4 weeks. For the most part, I have been using them together both AM and PM. However, once or twice a week I switch things up and use other products. When It comes to the Micellar Water, I think its great as an added product to cleanse your face. I wouldn't use this in place of a makeup remover but instead use it AFTER washing off your making and cleansing your face. It will get any extra dirt or makeup that a cleanser or makeup remover has missed. It has a very subtle citrus scent and feels nice on the face. I do feel that my face feels refreshed after using it and I love that it contains anti aging probiotics and antioxidants. I love using this in the AM when I wake up. Because I shower at night, I remove all my makeup, cleanse my face, and do a whole skincare routine before bed. When I wake up in the AM my face isn't DIRTY. Therefore, I just splash some water on my face and use the Micellar Water as a refresher. I also think its great to use after working out. 

OOTD: Leather & Liquor

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Today I'm going to share an outfit of the day look from a few weeks ago when I visited Hingham Launch. We went to lunch at Whalberger's which is a burger joint owned by Mark & Donnie Whalberg as well as their brother Paul. The food is great and their alcoholic milkshakes are out of this world. Anyways, Hingham Launch is a shopping area right by the water at the shipyard. I figured it would be a nice place to take pics. It was a bit windy but I think they came out alright. I listed all the items I was wearing below and also found some similar items as well since not every item is still available. A few items were from Primark which is hard to find the exact items online. They have a limited shop site so and its euros so I also found some similar style items elsewhere.

Spring Fashion Favorites

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Today I am going to share some of my fashion related favorites for the spring. A big thank you to Lily Beauty with Lily and Cara Kindly Unspoken for helping me figure out how to create shopping bars and collages. I have been really lucky to have so many of my blogger friends willing to lend a helping hand. I truly appreciate it!

When it comes to fashion, I have my go to stores and websites. I am going to try to broaden the stores that I feature in my fashion posts. However, I do consider myself more of a "budget friendly" fashion blogger. While I splurge every once in a while, I very rarley spend a lot on clothing. And what I mean by that is alot per item. haha So you will mostly see "affordable" stuff on these lists not high end unless requested. As most of you know, Fashion Nova is one of my favorite fashion brands. They are not on the shopping app that I used for this post so those hauls and posts will always be separate. Retailers that  you WILL see on these lists are my favorites like Express, H&M, Forever21, and Target.

Going forward, you will see more of these type of posts on my blog. I have been pretty bored with all of my reviews and unboxings. While I will still be doing those, I will throw in some more fashion and beauty seasonal favorites, trends, wishlists, etc. Please let me know if there is something specific that you would like to see on my blog! I would also love your feedback on this post!

Now lets get back to this post. Spring Fashion! Below are my favorite trends that I am seeing this season. Check out the categories below with details on what I am loving for spring and why. I have also has shared some examples and where to find them!

Spring Fashion Trends by tanyal527

Summer Fashion Haul

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Today I am going to share another fashion haul. I have been saving up a bunch of items that I have purchased over the Spring and Summer to film this video. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to take pictures of myself in all of these items. Next time, I will show less products so that I can do so.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY SUMMER FASHION HAUL!

PRODUCTS DISCUSSED IN VIDEO:

Victoria Secret
VS Sale Swimwear

H&M
Sweatshorts $12.99

Charlotte Russe
Refuge Hi-Waist Shortie Denim Shorts $15.00
Refuge Hi-Waist Shortie Denim Shorts $15.00
Refuge Hi-Waist Shortie Denim Shorts $15.00

Mad Rag
Mad Rag Lookbook
Similar to green top--http://go.magik.ly/ml/131k/

Fashion Nova

Eddie Boyfriend Jeans in Dark Wash $24.99
Eddie Boyfriend Jeans in Medium Wash $24.99
Eyes On You Bodysuit $19.99

Target 

Mossimo Women's Split Side Tee Dark Teal Tie Dye $13.99

Mossimo Women's Split Side Striped Tee $13.99

Mossimo Women's Split Side Tee Dark Teal Tie Dye $13.99

Mossimo Knit Maxi Dress $20.99

Mossimo Women's Knit Maxi Dress $20.99

Lord and Taylor

Alternative Maxi Dress $44.40

What were your favorite pieces from my haul? Post your comments below!

Review: Influenster C9 at Target VoxBox*

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the C9 sports bra that came in my C9 at Target VoxBox. I recieved this product compliments of Influenster for testing and review purposes. I was excited to try out a new sports bra since it is something that is very useful to me. I work out 3-4x a week and am always on the lookout for new fashionable and comfortable workout clothes. Influenster is a really cool program and is a great way to try out new products! For those of you unfamiliar with Influenster, it is a site that works with different brands to promote their products. As an Influenster you link up all of your social media accounts. The more active you are in social media, the better chance you have at getting chosen for Voxboxes. However, some Voxboxes can be completely random or very specific having to do with specific demographics. You also complete quizzes on different subjects to become "experts" in that area.  I recieved the Frosty VoxBox for testing and review purposes. I think that this box had a good variety of products in it from food items to beauty!  Keep reading to hear about this 

Fall Fashion Haul

Hey Guys,
I did quite a bit of fall fashion shopping the past few months. Check out my video below to see what I picked up!




Thanks for watching!

What was your favorite piece of clothing from my haul? Post your comments below!

Holiday Outfit Ideas

Hi Ladies!
Who else is super excited for the holidays?! I know that everyone is busy with holiday parties, nights out with friends, and family gatherings. I don't know about you but I use these events as a reason to buy a new outfit! Below are some outfits that I think would be really cute for holiday parties and other outings.

Casual

Plaid Gathered V Neck Blouse $59.90 at Express

Layered Box Chain Necklace $11.80 at Forever21

Treggings $34.95 at H&M

Treggings $24.95 at H&M

Pointed Toe Platform Pumps $16.49 at Charlotte Russe

Oversized Plaid Tunic Sweater $69.90 at Express


Two Tone Chain Necklace $8.80 at Forever21

Super Low Super Low Jeans $19.95 at H&M

Sam and Libby Liam Chain Boots $44.99 at Target

Pattern Knit Sweater$49.95 at H&M

Solid Knit Leggings $3.80 at Forever21

Double Trouble Buckled Chunky Boots $27.57 at GoJane.com

Rhinestone Embellished Crew Neck Sweater $59.90 at Express

High Waisted Skinny Jeans $15.90 at Forever21

Journee Collection Wrap Buckle Detail Combat Boots $39.99 at Target

Dressy

Floral Lace Long Sleeved Crop Tee $59.90 at Express

Pencil Skirt $34.95 at H&M

Point of Contact Faux Patent Heels $23.97 at GoJane.com

Long Sleeved Metallic Tee $39.90 at Express

Lace Skirt $29.95 at H&M

That Special Sparkle Ankle Cuff Heels $23.07 at GoJane.com

V-Neck Knit Top $5.80 at Forever21

Easy Mock Turtleneck Top $7.80 at Forever21


Luxe Lover Faux Pearl Necklace $14.80

High Waist Houndstooth Full Skirt $59.90 at Express

Lace Up Wedge Booties $27.90 at Forever21

Zippered Fit and Flare Dress $17.80 at Forever21

Point Well Taken Almond Toe Heels $18.37

Classic Long Sleeved Tee $7.90 at Forever21

Edge of Glam Bib Necklace $10.80 at Forever21

Zippered Plaid Skirt $19.80 at Forever21

Wrapped Faux Suede Booties $34.90 at Forever21

Formal

Sequined Abstract Pattern Dress $37.90 at Forever21

Lace Sequin Dressy Crop Tee $59.90 at Express

Lace Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt $69.90 at Express

Journee Collection Stilettos $63.99

Peplum Top $34.95 at H&M

Metallic Skirt $39.95 at H&M


Faux Gemstone Necklace $13.80 at Forever21

Multi Color Statement Necklace $10.00 at Walmart

Merona Melanie High Heel Pump $23.99 at Target

Wrap Front Dress $39.95 at H&M

Tevolio Telyn Heel Sandal $14.00 at Express

Sequin Halter Dress $32.90 at Forever21




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Which holiday outfits were your favorite from above? Post you comments below!

-Tanya xoxo