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My Viral Chrome Nail Tutorial!

It has been a hot minute since I’ve done a nail tutorial! I am obsessed with this viral chrome nail tutorial that is a take on the Hailey Bieber nails! Mine are done differently because I prefer the powder gel to the uv so I’m going to share my version!

If you are looking to set up your at home nail kit, read this post here so you can get all the goods to get started! I am by no means a professional nail artist but I took up this hobby during the pandemic and honestly just stuck with it!

chrome nail tutorial

Products:

  1. Chrome Powder- Shop Here
  2. Translucent Dip Powder- Shop Here
  3. Gel Top Coat- Shop Here
  4. Gel Base- Shop Here

Directions:

  1. I have an electric nail file that I use to prep my nails but you can just take a file to file and buff them out.
  2. Take your gel base and apply a thin layer then dip your finger into the translucent powder at a 45 degree angle.
  3. Continue this process about 2-3 times depending on your desired opacity.
  4. Coat nails in activator then file them down to smooth and even out.
  5. Apply one coat of the gel top and let it get about 95% dry.
  6. Take the chrome powder and dust it on top of your nail until you have your desired effect.
  7. Apply another coat of gel top and let it sit!

I seriously just love the look of these glazed donut nails! They are gorgeous and not as difficult as they look! The key is just applying the chrome at the right time so it stays nicely in place!

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My Fall Lifestyle Favorites!

As we are in the thick of this fall season, I wanted to share my fall lifestyle favorites getting me through it! Fall is truly my favorite season so I am really in my element these days! This bonus post has everything from fashion to food that you need to try this fall.

As always, these are affiliate links where I make a commission off of them but there is no pressure to purchase! I just had to share these with you so you can get all the cozy fall vibes too with my fall lifestyle favorites!

Free People Ruby Jacket- Shop Here

fall lifestyle favorites

This jacket has leveled up my fall style! I love that I can throw this on with sweats or jeans and it instantly gives the best layered looking vibe. I haven’t stopped wearing it since I got it and this color is everything. It’s a creamy white with a hint of pink so it just screams fall to me!

Ugg Ultra Mini Mustard Seed- Shop Here

fall lifestyle favorites

The Boston Birkenstocks are what I truly had my eye on but ended up settling for these instead! I felt like I wanted a full shoe that would be warm and fuzzy and these do just that. I am a huge UGG fan but these are even better than my minis because they are super flattering and hit just the right spot!

Ankle Socks- Shop Here

One thing we’ve been seeing so much is the return of the ankle socks! They’re perfect with the UGG minis or even Air Force 1s for a layered look! I love pairing them with black leggings because I feel like it just gives that cozy fall vibe we’re all after. I personally love the Aritzia ones but I cannot justify the cost so I linked a dupe for them here that are way cheaper!

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My Trader Joe’s Essentials!

I cannot tell you how exponentially better my life is now that I have a Trader Joe’s close to me! My weekly grocery trips and meal planning has leveled up since then. I wanted to dedicate this post to my Trader Joe’s essentials, the things that are alway on my list and in my fridge!

If you like this post, I actually have another Trader Joe’s post here to check out! I made that a few years ago but honestly some of these things are the same. TJ’s is great for everything but I love to stock up my fridge/freezer because their pre-made meals are great for busy days.

Freezer White Jasmine Rice

This product is a true freezer staple for me. I rave about my rice cooker but sometimes you just don’t have the time to use it. These rice packs you just have to pop in the microwave and they come out great every time. They’re so fast and great for quick additions to your lunch or dinner.

Chunky Guacamole

I have tried so many guacamole containers but this one is truly my favorite. I also like that it’s super inexpensive because guac is not cheap these days. This one seems to last me awhile too so I can open it one day and it’s not super gross and brown the next.

Chicken Fried Rice

trader joe's essentials

I cannot explain to you the love I have for this rice. It definitely isn’t a takeout dupe but honestly tastes better in my opinion because I know it’s healthier. This is perfect on its own or I like to grab like egg rolls or pot stickers and make a full dinner out of it.

Chicken Soup Dumplings

trader joe's essentials

I saw this online and immediately knew I needed them. I love dumplings and these are so great for lunch. They come in chicken or pork but I like the chicken version best. Seriously I love these and just having them in my freezer makes me not have to worry about planning a lunch during the work day.

Vegan Cashew Ravioli

trader joe's essentials

You need to try these ravioli even if you aren’t vegan! These are so yummy and honestly you probably can’t tell they aren’t vegan. I haven’t had a ravioli in like a year because I can’t have dairy and finding these was life changing!

These Trader Joe’s Essentials have seriously become staples in my life. I’ve noticed that TJ has become really dairy free friendly and has some great alternative products so let me know if you want me to do a post on my favorite non dairy things!

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Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been planning your costume for months. But if you’re like most people, you’re trying to think of some great last minute Halloween costume ideas. Luckily for you, I put together 5 really fun looks that you can do with your friend or your dog. Sky was a great partner for these looks so I hope this gives you some costume inpso!

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Velma & Scooby Doo

This one was a classic and I just knew I had to do it. I also found that this costume was the best one for Sky because she wasn’t super uncomfortable. When I think of Halloween, I always gravitate towards the classics and this was so fun to create!

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Daenerys & Her Dragon

I have seriously been waiting for the perfect time to recreate a Game of Thrones look! This one actually ended up being so easy and is a great option for a last minute costume. I love this Greek goddess style dress from Amazon and I just paired it with some braids. I also thought this was so easy for Sky because it’s just some wings!

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Batman & Robin

I just had to include a superhero look and there’s no better duo than Batman and Robin! This was an easy look to recreate because I just had to put on all black and get some Batman accessories. I thought Sky’s costume was adorable and she looked too cute as my partner in crime.

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Witches

I mean tell me Sky and I don’t look up to no good? This was so fun to put together I am seriously so into this look! My actual outfit is from Dolls Kill but I linked some similar pieces because it took forever to get this in the mail and that won’t help your last minute costume. For Sky, I found her this super cute bat hoodie with wings and ears already attached so she’d be comfy.

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Sleeping Beauty & Maleficent

This was the prettiest costume I think I have ever worn. I loved the simplicity of it just being one thing but it looked so great. Sky actually had a dress but as you could tell she wasn’t feeling this look so I just stuck with the horns. I wanted to include at least one fairy tale look because sometimes it’s fun to do for Halloween as opposed to just the scary looks!

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I hope this post helps you with some last minute Halloween costume ideas! Halloween is seriously one of my favorite holidays and I love to go all out for it. Give this post a like if you enjoyed it and you can read more Halloween posts here!

French Bulldog Life Hacks You Need to Know

I love my french bulldog but as many of you know, they are a very particular breed. After having her for now 2 years I can say I have found many french bulldog life hacks that I want to share. I love this breed but you have to be prepared to care for them and their many needs. You can read more posts like these here!

Bentonite Clay Shampoo

french bulldog life hacks

I’ve found that shampoos with Bentonite Clay work wonders for my ichy Frenchie. This class has been shown to work wonders for itch and hotspots which is something Sky suffers from over the summer. I love the Moosh brand shampoo because it’s all natural and doesn’t have harsh cleaning chemicals. For me, I would never want to put something on her skin that would potentially have bad effects later on. I stick to all natural and organic ointments and creams. This shampoo does the job to clean her and keep her skin soft and itch free.

Dasuquin Hip and Joint Supplements

french bulldog life hacks

I became interested in giving her hip and joint supplements after some research. Dasuquin was recommended to me by my vet so I have just stuck with it. Starting a pet on hip and joint supplements early, especially if they are a breed prone to issues, can help lessen the chances of developing major issues down the road. One thing I’ve learned with French Bulldogs is the key is to make sure they are bred well and then do everything you can for preventative care.

Portable Fan

french bulldog life hacks

This one is life changing. Everyone knows Frenchie’s overheat easily so it’s important to have ways to cool them down. I am obsessed with this little fan because it’s perfect to carry for her wherever we go. The flexible legs are great because I’ll attach them to her carseat in the car to give her an added level of coolness. This little fan from Amazon is powerful and I actually got the recommendation from my cousin who uses this on a baby stroller.

Life Jacket

Because Frenchie’s are top heavy, this French Bulldog life hacks is essential. Life jackets might seem pointless but they can save your pups life. We have this one from ruff wear because we needed one that would prop her head up enough. Some have a buckle around the neck but we need one that was all floating material to support her head so that she can’t get her head stuck.

I hope this French Bulldog life hacks post helps you whether you have a Frenchie or not. All of these tips and tricks are great for a different breed as well. Let me know in the comments below your French Bulldog life hacks or if you have any pet tips or tricks!

My Tips to Unwind Before Bed

There’s nothing I love more than getting into bed early and with a good book. It’s so therapeutic for me to snuggle up with a comfy blanket and seriously just helps set the mood to fall asleep. I know for many falling asleep isn’t easy, so I’ve put together my tips to unwind before bed!

1. Find a Good Book

Reading before bed is seriously so calming. There is no better feeling to me then a fuzzy through blanket and a good book. I do make sure though that I am ready something that won’t stress me out or scare me so that it is not going to keep me up. I love reading easy reads before bed not only as good stories but reading the words on paper is so relaxing.

2. Aromatherapy

Essential Oils are something that I actually just started using but can already see the benefits off. I love using a little lavender on wrists and inhaling deeply. The smell of it is so soothing and really helps me to relax. I also notice an immediate shift to sleepiness when I smell it and highly recommend trying it if you’re looking for something to help you calm down and get relaxed.

3. Lighting
tips to unwind and relax

Lighting is something I feel like we often don’t consider but is crucial to relaxing. I love turning off my overhead lights as I’m getting ready for bed and putting on my cozy twinkle lights. This seriously helps me set the mood and immediately switches my brain from night to day. I think dimming your lights is an absolute must when setting the scene to relax and unwind for bed.

4. All Natural Sleep Aids

I will admit, these Olly sleep gummies might be slightly addicting only because of how great they work. Often, I am up all night with anxiety or nerves but taking these pills helps me to relax and just let go. I do wake up groggy and know that it is proven that too much melatonin can mess with you. I make sure to not take these every night but do utilize them on the nights I really can’t get to sleep naturally.

5. Turn off the Screen
tips to unwind

This might be one of my hardest tips but most effective. It is so hard to turn the screen off at night but so important. I like to put my phone on charge and then immediately open up my book so that I’m not tempted to scroll. The blue light from our devices can cause us to not sleep well and keep us up all night. Turning off the screen an hour before bed will help you relax and unwind in no time.

I hope these tips on how to unwind before bed help you in getting the best sleep ever. When you sleep well, you feel well which is just so important. Now more than ever, sleep is also helping us keep our immunity up with COVID too.

Let me know in the comments below your tips to unwind before bed!

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My Favorite Apps for Designs

Hey there! Welcome back to my channel where today I am sharing my go to apps for designs. I am a social media manager and these apps are awesome for designing content for all of your social media.

Apps:

Adobe Spark Post

Procreate

Canva

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My September Favorites

Here is my monthly September Favorites video! This month I put together everything that I love from the month for this September favorites. Let me know in the comments below if you have any September favorites.

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My Fall Night Routine

fall night routine

Fall is totally my favorite time of year because of the change in weather. Summer is fun but the coziness of fall is my absolute favorite. My first night routine post was pre puppy so everything is so different now. I thought it would be fun to show you my chill fall night routine. Here’s a night in my life!

10/30/19

I get home different times from dance but the first thing I always do is take a shower. Because I’m a dance teacher and I’m moving around for my job, it’s inevitable that I’m going to need to shower. After that I start my dinner. Usually I’ll have already meal prepped for it, meaning that I have already cut up the veggies and the meat and just need to throw it all in the oven. Prepping it beforehand seriously makes like so much easier and it helps me to make sure that I’m eating healthy. While we eat, we like to feed Sky too around 7. This ensures that she eats but also that she won’t be around begging us for food. She usually doesn’t but just in case she decides to start that habit she can’t.

After dinner in my fall night routine, I like to hop right into skin and hair care. Usually while we eat I like to keep my hair up in a towel. It soaks up the water and then I use the It’s a 10 leave in conditioner to detangle it. I really love it because it makes my hair so smooth. It also acts as a heat protectant for when I’ll style my hair in the morning. After that, I’ll always wash my face in the shower so I start using my Drunk Elephant and Clinique products. I use my Clinique toner first and then go in with Drunk Elephant’s T.L.C Framboos and Eye cream. Skin care is so important so no matter how tired you are make sure you get to it!!

Once all of that is done in my fall night routine, it’s finally time to walk Sky and head to bed to watch a show. Since I’m writing this in October we did watch American Horror Story and Halloweentown High last night to get us in the Halloween spirit. Sky will usually head right to bed once I put her in my bed which means that I have time to actually sit and watch a show without her running around and being her crazy little self. I usually will walk her one more time around 10pm before bed and then I’m in bed before 10:30 since someone likes to wake up at 7am.

I hope you enjoyed reading my fall night routine! It’s pretty chill and relaxing which I need after a long day with the puppy, school, work, and my internship. Let me know in the comments below if you do anything special for your fall night routine.

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My October Favorites

I cannot believe that October is practically over as I write this. October was such a fun first month with Sky but was also a month where I found a lot of my new favorite things! I’ve put together my list of October favorites that you totally need to try in November!

Clinque Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam

october favorites

If you read my skincare routine, then you know that I am obsessed with my Clinique face wash. I recently stumbled across this new version with foam and I fell in love. I feel like it does such a better job of cleaning my face. I love to use this with my face brush and I swear that my face is so smooth every time.

Yogi Detox Tea

october favorites

I’ve recently been more into having tea before bed because it is getting so cold. I love this detox tea because I feel like it helps me digest all the food I’ve eaten during the day and I often wake up not bloated. I know some detox teas do a number on your stomach, but this one doesn’t seem to do anything crazy to me except make me less bloated.

Wild Fable Puffer Jacket

october favorites

Okay, I know that I just uploaded my favorite fall jackets post, but I didn’t have this amazing one yet. Target seriously does it again with this one. This jacket was only $30 and is so trendy and cute. It’s the perfect mix between comfy puffer and boxy cute jacket. For the price, run don’t walk to Target for this one!!

Good and Gather Snacks

october favorites

I am obsessed with Target’s new healthy line of food. Good and Gather from Target is all organic and is seriously so yummy. The apple cinnamon bars remind me of a fig newton but like with apple pie filling. I also think these Lemon Bars are so yummy and might be even better than Rx bars. These bars were definitely cheaper and their whole line is worth checking out.

Purple Halloween Lights

october favorites

These lights added a fun glow to my room for all of those October nights watching a Halloween movie. I actually think I might leave them up at least until before Christmas because I love these. I wanted to include them here because they might go on sale after Halloween!

Selena Gomez’s New Music

This is a more recent favorite but I am absolutely obsessed with Selena’s new songs. I’ve been listening to them non-stop. Younger me is living for the Bieber Gomez drama and the fact that she dropped some awesome songs about it just makes it even better. Follow me here on Apple Music!

Thanks for reading my October favorites. October was such a fun month and I am literally obsessed with all of these awesome products that I have tried. Let me know in the comments below what your October favorites were or if you’ve tried any of mine!

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