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Fall Fashion; Fringe, Druzy's & Pairing Your Outfit For Fashionista Style

8/22/2015

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Fall is quickly approaching, which means the summer clothes are in their final days before they are sent packing out of my closet. One main transition staple that screams FALL is BOOTS!

Not just any boots will do; you need a fun, stylish, yet practical pair of boots to bring your outfit together.
I always start with my jeans and top, I complete my ensemble with accessories second to last, and of course my fav foot wear last.

I also keep my purse well put together in easy zip bags to easily transfer to the perfect purse for the day.
Now comes the accessories, wondering what items made the list of the HOTTEST accessories for this year? Here is a list of great pieces you can reuse time and time again in your outfits.


  • Druzy Necklaces & Earrings
  • Long Tassel Necklaces finished with a simple pair of stud earrings
  • Statement necklaces, make sure to choose to appropriate colors for the season
  • Fringe ankle booties
  • Fringe Purses
  • Oversized sunglasses

Local boutiques, and shopping stores make the perfect stop to stock up on your accessory pieces. I found this great featured Druzy Set from a local store Lil Rap; let's give them a page like guys and gals, to show them some appreciation for keepin it trendy!
Check out the store Facebook page here: Lil Rap

How can I incorporate items I already have in my closet?

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Great Question! I am glad you asked....
Dark denim is always a great choice, I prefer to keep the whisk marks to a minimum as you want to draw your outfit together. You do not need every item making a statement. Some of my top picks for denim this year are as follows, check these brands out!


  • Celebrity Pink Jeans (These are the softest jeans you will own, at a truely affordable cost)
  • Hudson Jeans (At the higher end of cost, but save up and get you at least 1 pair)
  • American Eagle High Rise Skinny (I own so many of these, and wear them at least 3 days out of the week)

How to wear the colors black and brown together?

Make sure when pairing the two colors that you choose complementing undertones used in the Dyeing process.

Some colors will feature cool tones, while others are constructed with warm tones
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Check out the differences in the image here.

Tell Apart the Difference of Cool & Warm Tones

Tell Apart the Difference of Cool & Warm Tones by cafedatalkalamode featuring a rib tank
Below is an outfit I put together for you, you know...So you can Pin it to your Pintrest board of course!
Make sure to incorporate closet staples you already have, and finish off with a dusting of a light scented perfume.

And lastly be comfotable and have fun with your style!

How To Wear Fringe

How To Wear Fringe by cafedatalkalamode featuring brown boots

Black crop top
shein.com

H M white jacket
$47 - hm.com

2LUV blue jeans
amazon.com

Steve Madden brown boots
heels.com

Frisky Filigree Photoshop Brushes
designfruit.com

INKWEAR Dandelion Tattoo
$3.12 - inlovewithfashion.com

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What To Do With These College Books; Send Them To Texts.com

8/19/2015

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I just recently finished college, and now I have all of these books just sitting around from my Summer courses. So what did I do with them?

Why I sold them to Texts.com and collected cash for books that were just going to sit around. Visit them, the website is so easy to use, plus you will have after college free cash to use for your professional job field you are entering.

"Visit @TextsDotCom to compare prices from 25+ retailers and reduce your textbook budget. http://j.mp/TextsDotCom31"
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Introducing Two Meows Cat Litter Catching Mat, Paw Shaped, For Happy Cats 

8/13/2015

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I was more than happy to receive this mat to donate to the local APA foundation designated to finding cats homes. This mat really was put to the test with 4 kittens, the kittens always are so messy with the litter.

This mat quickly caught all escaping litter, and is super easy to shake out over the trash can.
I received this litter mat an an extreme discount or free in exchange for my honest review.

TM-7 System Is the Precise Weave And Soft Material That Gently Brushes Your Cats Paws To Virtually Eliminate Litter Scatter Making A SOFT And EFFECTIVE Meow Friendly Cat Litter Box Mat.

Easily Shakes Kitty Litter Off Back Into The Box Saving You TIME And MONEY.

Get yours here: Two Meows
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Why Does Your House Smell So Good? What Do You Clean With?

8/10/2015

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Wondering why my house smells so good, and why my floor shine?

I use essential oil for practically everything around the house. I use lemon oil to add shine to my floors, and my pets love that I don't use harmful cleaners.

Lemon essential oil can be used many things, even in skincare to help control breakouts and oily skin.

Wondering how to choose essential oils?

In my years of experience if purchases, I found that not all essential oil brands smell the same. Once I find a brand I stick with them for all my essential oil needs.

Definitely try lemon essential oil as an alternative to your house hold cleaners. You will be amazed at the differences you see.

Get yours here:
www.amazon.com

I received this item at a discounted price or free in exchange for an honest review.




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Looking to save money on skincare, or move your skincare regiment to the comfort of your own home? Stemuderm Skincare

8/5/2015

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Looking to save money on skincare, or move your skincare regiment to the comfort of your own home?

I found Stemuderm and have been very happy with their product. Stemuderm is a concentrated anti-aging solution that addresses all of the troublesome signs of skin aging to literally banish fine lines and restore skin's youthful properties.

What does Stemuderm do for skin?
It contains skin-firming complex increases collagen synthesis to enhance elasticity and perfect tone. Revitalizing formula infused with a proven stem cell complex that can delay skin aging and encourage regeneration and repair.

Advanced blend of moisturizers quench and soften skin while providing a plumping effect to fill in surface irregularities.

What areas does Stemuderm improve skin?

  • Targets facial muscles to discourage repetitive contractions and movements that place stress on skin and keep muscles in a relaxed state to prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles.
  • Stimulates the refortification of the extracellular matrix by boosting the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid to radically improve skin's firmness, smoothness, and fullness.
  • Dramatically reduces the volume and depth of fine lines around the eyes, forehead wrinkles, laugh lines, frown lines, and crow's feet.
  • Protects and preserves skin with a stem cell therapy complex that delays cellular senescence and accelerates skin healing and repair.
  • Pampers skin with moisturizers and nutritive conditioners to reverse age-related losses in hydration and noticeably improve texture and softness.

Definately give this product a try, you will be happy with the size of the product, and the results that Stemuderm produces.

Get a bottle here:
www.solvaderm.com

Ingredients:
Purified Water (Aqua), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-3, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide -7, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Looking to brighten your skin and reduce dark spots? Brilladerm Is Here To Help!

8/3/2015

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  Looking to brighten your skin and reduce dark spots? Shop no further this lightweight formula is perfect and will last you a long time.

I only use a few drops daily to smooth all over my face, I have noticed that the serum really brightens up my skin and has made my overall complexion a balanced color.


  • Intensely moisturizing to improve skin's elasticity, resiliency, texture and brightness
  • Anti-aging agents help to restore skin and fill in fine lines and wrinkles
  • Professional formula is strong enough to produce visible results and yet natural and gentle enough to be used on sensitive skin
  • Versatile non-greasy formula means any skin type will benefit from use: dry or oily, men or women
  • Safely and naturally Made in the USA; Vegan, Paraben-free, Cruelty Free, Oil-free; No dyes, fragrances or fillers
I received this product at a savings price, or it is supplied to me in exchange for the purposes of a product review. All opinions are 100% my own and they reflect my honest & unbiased opinion.


Get your bottle here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ONFM5D8
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Improve Your Skin With Luminous C Serum by Anaiti

8/1/2015

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Another fav from Anaiti, I have to say that I am always impressed on how well the products within their line work with each other in improving skin with dramatic effects.

I love that the C Serum easily glides and quickly absorbs so no greasy mess, or grease to deal with throughout the day. This is excellent to use under makeup, and helps reduce the amount of product you use (saving you money).

I have noticed a significant reduction in my fine lines around my eyes with the use of Anaiti products. I have not experienced any breakouts from any product either that they make.


RENOVAGE - shown to reduce pigmentation by 56% after 6 months with skin recovering its structure and becoming 35% firmer in just 30 days.

MATRIXYL - stimulates the fibroblasts that produce collagen to keep your skin sooth. Shown to reduce wrinkle depth by 68%.
The natural powers of stabilized Vitamin C and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), reducing skin pigmentation, stimulating collagen production, and protecting the skin from UV damage.
Research has shown that our unique combination of patented ingredients can improve the appearance of aging skin.

I received this product at an extreme discount or free of charge, in exchange for an honest review.

Get yours here on Amazon

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What's This Green Stuff In The Drink You Gave Me? Greet Your Guests With Ceremonial Emerald Matcha

7/31/2015

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 What is Matcha? Matcha is a fine green tea powder used for drinking or cooking. It is different from loose leaf teas because the whole tea leaf is consumed instead of just the infusion. Matcha comes from the plant Camellia Sinensis.

Looking for Matcha for your tea needs?
I have never been a fan of drinking straight matcha like the directions suggest of Midori Springs Ceremonial Emerald Matcha. Matcha is one of those products that you love or hate.

I am a huge tea drinker and my favorite flavor is green tea and jasmine, when I steep my tea I add a little of the matcha for the health benefits, when I release my tea into the glass with my steeper the mixture becomes well blended as it is being filtered through a screen.

This is the second jar of matcha that I have tried from this company, I find that the flavors are always fresh.


I was glad to receive this product at a discounted rate or free in exchange for my honest opinion because of recent concerns with my normal go to tea Company having pesticides in their tea! I have been searching for a new supplier of my tea.

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Where is the matcha tea plant grown?
This matcha comes from tea gardens in Aichi and Kagoshima in Japan

What does this matcha smell like?
Emerald Class has a fresh, sweet, earthy aroma

What all can I use matcha for?
  • Baked goods
  • Raw Treats
  • Smoothies
  • Yogurt
  • Ice Cream
 



What are the differences in grades of matcha tea?
Ceremonial
can range from the most premium quality to most economical. During production the tencha leaves are sorted by colour (darker green to lighter green).

Gold Class uses the darkest tencha leaves (best) while Emerald Class uses a blend of dark tencha leaves (great). Light tencha leaves are used for Culinary grade and will taste bitter and not smooth.

Which should I use?
For tea brews, they highly recommend the Gold Class.
If you want to make Matcha smoothies, lattes, or incorporate into different recipes, we recommend Emerald Class. Again, Emerald Class is NOT a cooking grade, it is Ceremonial and still tastes wonderful as a tea brew.

Is the matcha Organic, Kosher, Or Vegan?

Both Gold and Emerald Class are certified Organic, Kosher & Vegan. Both are GMO, Gluten, Soy, Dairy Free.

How should I store my Matcha in the fridge after opening?

Once opened, Matcha should be stored in the fridge to maintain optimal freshness OR stored in a cool, dry place. Make sure the lid is closed tightly. Do not leave the tin out too long in room temperature when scooping out the Matcha.

My Matcha is no longer a vibrant emerald green color like when I first opened the tin.
Once opened, the chlorophyll (which gives Matcha it’s vibrant emerald green color) starts to oxidize causing the Matcha to yellow/brown over time.

The oxidization happens naturally and the Matcha is still safe to drink. Once opened the Matcha should be kept in the fridge and consumed as quickly as possible (within 3 months for optimal freshness).

What are the health benefits from matcha?
There are endless health benefits when it comes to drinking Matcha. Some of the top health benefits:

  • Energy boost without the jitters
  • Reduces stress and improves mental alertness.
  • Increases metabolism and aids with weight loss.
  • Boosts immune system and reduces inflammation.
  • Helps the body detox and cleanse harmful elements.
  • Research has shown that by drinking Matcha can help prevent cardiovascular diseases,  decrease the risk of cancer, reducing arthritis, and the list goes on.

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Get yours here: Midori Spring
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What's That You Are Wearing? A SummerBliz Sun Hat! 

7/31/2015

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Get yours here on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URP7326




_SummerBliz features many nice options that quickly made them my favorite brand for my outdoor hat.

First, the hat is breathable and has a nice mesh liner.


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The hat has 2 nice pull drawstrings to adjust the hat around your head, and under your chin. The hat that I chose if the color fatigue, it complements almost any color that you can wear. I did have a hard time deciding on a color, but I will be back for the others.

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The Summerbliz hat has a nice brim that you can easily form, especially when it is raining to pour out the rain tunnel down the back. The brim of the hat is a nice width, which means you won't have water pouring down your back if it rains.

Summerbliz has made this hat with SPF 50 that will protect my scalp and face from sunburn, and it shades the sun from my sensitive eyes. And let's face it, when was the last time you saw a hat that actually protects from the sun?

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This is the first hat that I absolutely love, I will be purchasing another color in the future and maybe one possibly for my mom whom swells when she gets too much sun. The SPF feature is something you don't see often, except for items made with the true outdoors in mind. This hat is perfect, I would not change anything about the hat.





I definitely recommend this hat to anyone that spends more than 4 hours outside a week in the direct sun, this hat is a sure bet to keep you cool and dry this summer!
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July 21st, 2015

7/22/2015

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I absolutely love this de-shedding tool, it fits perfect in my hand and has a nice handle that is easy to hold for long periods of time without making your hands go numb from a tight grip, on a tiny handle. I also like that the tool came with a guard to easily snap back on once you are done using the brush. This will prevent you from poking your fingers on the teeth of the brush.

This de-shedding tool glided through the cat's hair, and did not catch or pull his hair like some other competitor brushes out there do. This brush is professional quality and I would even recommend it to those in the grooming industry.

This de-shedding brush cleans out very easily, the hair slides right off into your hand. The teeth are the perfect length to get into the thick undercoat that will make your pets hot this summer. The cats loved this brush, and I am sure you will too! Stop wasting money at the local pet store on brushes that pull the hair and pinch your pet.

This is a high quality professional de-shedding brush that I received for free or purchased at an extreme discount, in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
This certain brush was donated to the local Animal Protection Society that I volunteer for. Thank you from all the kitties at APA, they are living a lighter summer now that they have gotten rid of their thick winter under coats!

Get yours here: http://amzn.to/1CKykpM
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