Thanksgiving is a ~big~ deal in the Gwynn house. We're talkin'...BIG. It's J's favorite holiday of all time, so when we got married, I had to sign a contract to host Turkey Day every year. I kid, I kid...sortof. ;) We're now the resident Thanksgiving house for family + friends alike, and we take so much pride in that. Come one, come all - it's a … [Read more...]
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I wore Crest Whitestrips for 14 Days and here’s what happened.
At my last dentist appointment, I asked the doc about professional teeth whitening. He told me, "No can do since you're pregnant...but in the meantime, you could try Crest Whitestrips." SAY NO MORE, Doc. #RealTalk - I've got a list of beauty "treatments" to explore post-partum (including things like microblading, skin lasering, etc), and … [Read more...]
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Hot Beauty Trend: Glitter Liner (under your eye!)
Happy OCTOBER, friends! I think October might be my favorite month - it's just all of the best of the best of fall in the same pumpkin patch, with permission to start decorating for Christmas as soon as the month closes out. ;) I'm here for it!I've had a few beauty posts on my radar for *weeks* now and I've been so excited to put 'em together + … [Read more...]
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My Everyday Makeup Routine (+ VIDEO!)
Well THIS has been a loooooong time a-comin'. WOWZA. After 5+ years, I'm finally sharing an everyday makeup routine with ya! AND AND AND, it's in video form! Woohoo! First thing's first: Grab a yummy beverage of choice, cos it's a long one. :) Second thing's second: Shoutout to my friends at Olay for partnering with me on it! Aaaaaaand what the … [Read more...]
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20 Sephora Must-Haves Under $25 (HUGE Sephora Sale!)
If there's one word that every woman on the planet loveloveloves to hear, it's SALE. ;) A huuuuuuge sale has been happening for a few days already at Sephora for their highest point-carrying peeps (Rouge members = those who spend $1,000+ every year at Sephora). They got early access to everything + get 20% off their online order with code YESROUGE. … [Read more...]
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Glow, Baby, Glow! – 28 Day Effects of my Glow-Ready Pregnancy Skincare Routines
There are few things in life worth the investment:Good men Good shoes Good coffee Good skincareI've always believed in investing in your skin. I mean...it's your skin. You get one of it. It's your largest organ. It's with you for YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. It's something worth researching + experimenting with to find an assortment of … [Read more...]
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 – Best of BEAUTY by Category
Hey friends! Happy hump. How's your week so far??? TBH, it's been a bit of a whirlwind on the struggle bus on the corner of CUR headquarters this week. HA. Really, I blame the baby. ;) Knowing a huuuuuuuge life change is coming in a few months has mom (+ dad) all riled up with the longest pre-baby bucket list *ever*, and we're just doing … [Read more...]
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My Go-To Snack/Drink Pairing for Extra Energy in Summer
Hey girl hey - happy Tuesday! How is your week so far??? I sometimes think Tuesdays can be worse than Mondays - yannno the feeling? Mondays have a bad rap, sure. But Tuesdays? People EXPECT Monday's to be really Monday-ish. Then Tuesday sneaks up like BAM. The week isn't even close to being over, the weekend is far in the rearview - you're not even … [Read more...]
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7 Great Setting Sprays for Summertime Skin
Back at it again on a Monday. How was your Father's Day Weekend??? I hope you spent it fabulously with any/all father figures in your life! This weekend really turned up the *heat* - it made for our first pool day of the season! We got to spend Sunday with both my dad AND Pop, and I think one of my dad's favorite things *ever* is hanging poolside … [Read more...]
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My 3 Vacation Beauty Must-Haves (+ Introducing: Physicians Formula Butter Collection!)
*DRUMROLL PLEASE*This Thursday is no ordinary Thursday. Friends, this is A BIG THURSDAY.Why is it a big Thursday, you ask?Because none other than the Physicians Formula Butter COLLECTION has ~just~ launched at Ulta, and I'm over here near peeing with excitement. Seriously, this has been a long awaited coming in my household.ICYMI, … [Read more...]
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11 Go-To Lip Colors for Spring
Hey guys - happy HUMP! We've hit the midweek...and it doesn't even FEEL like it. J + I took an early date night last night to see the new Avengers movie - have ya seen it yet??? I didn't have the highest hopes since it seemed like it would just be a hodge podge of 52 superheroes jampacked in one movie together for endless action and blowing things … [Read more...]
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The Ultimate Dry Shampoo Guide 2.0
You've got a few options when it comes time to wash your hair.1.) Wash it. But what fun is that? It takes long, drying is an ordeal, styling can be an even bigger ordeal - ain't nobody got time.2.) Cover it. Hats, headbands - heck, a sock bun will do the trick. Anything to disguise the fact that it's been a hot sec since last wash day. … [Read more...]
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