It’s Friday, so y’all know what that means! It’s time to link up with Erika and Andrea to let everybody know what some of my favorite things are right now.
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COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD SITE WIDE SALE
Ladies!!! It’s Colleen Rothschild’s 11th Anniversary and the company is celebrating by giving all of us a 25% OFF SITE WIDE code! AND 30% OFF for orders that are $200+. They didn’t do the 30% OFF last year, so I’m pumped they are offering it this year! (No code needed, and the discount is automatically applied at checkout.)
I absolutely credit these products with transforming my skin and my hair, and I’ve loved sharing them with all of you over the last 10 years. And I’ve of course loved hearing how so many of you have fallen in love with the products as well.
Click HERE to shop the entire sale. It’s the perfect time to replace your empties and/or try something that you’ve been wanting to try.
Out of all of the products in the Colleen Rothschild line, the Cleansing Balm is my favorite product by far. It totally changes the taking off your makeup game, and I’m telling you, you won’t even dread washing your face at night. I KNOW. That’s a big claim, but I stand behind it.
This balm truly has a cult following. For those of you that haven’t tried it yet, it’s different than any other cleanser I’ve ever used. First of all, I apply it to a dry face. I scoop out a small amount of the balm with dry hands and slather it on to my dry face. As I rub it on my face, the heat from my hands changes the balm into more of an oily texture and it just feels incredibly luxurious. It melts my makeup away, leaves my skin feeling amazing and hydrated, and the light citrus smell is PERFECT. And it’s so gentle that you can even open your eyes as you are using it! A muslin cleansing cloth comes with it that is made with 100% cotton that gently exfoliates while you’re cleansing. It’s incredible. I just pop my cloth in the wash every several days. And listen, if you’re concerned about the price, don’t be. This tub lasts me around 9 months!
After cleansing my face, I use the peel pads. I’ve been using the Glycolic Acid Peel Pads for several years now, and I absolutely swear by them. After adding them to my weekly routine years ago, I’ve never looked back. So, what are they? Remember the Stridex pads we all used as teenagers? Well, these are the new and much improved version! While the Stridex pads were salicylic acid and more of an acne treatment, the CR pads are glycolic and lactic acid, both used for cell turnover. AND I NEED ALL THE HELP WITH CELL TURNOVER THAT I CAN GET. #turnoverthosecellsbaby These pads boast a spa-strength treatment formula that helps to help dissolve skin-clogging dirt and debris. And listen to this… your skin’s natural renewal process will be enhanced as a result of the 10 percent blend of The Glycolic and Lactic Acids in the pads. The pads target fine lines, hyperpigmentation and imperfections and will reveal a fresher, brighter, more even complexion. YES, PLEASE!
I’m ALL ABOUT brighter skin and these pads really deliver. They are large, so I sweep the pad all over my face, neck, and chest after cleansing. There are 60 pads per order, so the jar lasts me 2 months. (I used to use a pad every 3-4 days, but I bumped up to using them every other day! I notice such a difference that I just want to always be using them.)
Cleansing Balm / Glycolic Acid Peel Pads
The Face Oil #9 used to be too much for my skin, but now I can’t imagine it not being a part of my nightly routine. Colleen touts it as the ultimate in skin luxury, and I have to agree. It improves radiance. RADIANCE! Who doesn’t want to increase their radiance?!?
And during the months when my skin is extra dry, I use it in the morning as well. I just mix it with my moisturizer and my skin absolutely drinks it up. YOU WILL LOVE IT. Is is a must have product for me for sure.
I’m excited to tell y’all that my favorite eye cream is BACK IN STOCK. This eye cream is a true viral sensation and they are having a heck of a time keeping it in stock.
This was my personal #1 find for the month when I first used it back in March, and it was actually in my Top 5 finds for the entire year! It was in y’alls Top 5 for 3 months earlier this year, and now it’s back in the top again!
YES, IT’S REALLY THAT GOOD.
It makes my under-eye area appear brighter, more radiant, and more youthful. TRULY! The formula specifically targets common concerns of tired and dull eyes, such as under-eye darkness, fine lines, dryness, and puffiness.
Here’s what’s in it and what it does:
- Hyaluronic acid: helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Caffeine: targets puffiness and water retention.
- Pearlized pigments provide an instant brightening effect and create a radiant, glowing appearance.
- Peach coloring pigments neutralize blue undertones, helping to balance out skin tone and create a more even appearance.
- Peptites help smooth texture.
It’s really hard to capture how awesome the eye cream is in a picture, so you’re going to need to trust me. You can use it on its own on a fresh-faced day, but it also functions beautifully under makeup. I’m telling you, this eye cream is going to WOW you.
And just FYI: I don’t like concealer and never use it, but I think this eye cream not only does the job of an eye cream, but it also functions a bit like a concealer does. Here’s the difference though: it doesn’t settle into lines or crepiness (which is why I don’t like or wear concealer).
I obviously highly recommend this product. Like I said before, IT WILL WOW YOU.
The Vitamin C Brightening Serum combines two skin-care superstars, 15% stabilized Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate) and the workhorse antioxidant Niacinamide. The synergistic blend helps improve the appearance of dark spots, smooth uneven skin texture, brighten dullness and defend against the impact of environmental aggressors. Over time skin appears radiant luminous, and healthy. This is one of the newest products I’ve added to my routine, and I think it’s great. I put it on after a serum and before my moisturizer.
My mom turned me on to the Age Renewal Super Serum. It’s her favorite CR product, and she uses a ton of them. She swears that the deep smile lines she has on each side of her face have been greatly reduced. She said she can still see them, but she can’t feel them like she used to. (She says she used to run her fingers over her face while watching t.v. and she could feel them. But not anymore!) She used to not bat an eye at spending serious bucks on skincare. Like, SERIOUS bucks. She felt like her skin was important and it was worth the money to take care of it. However, after my dad retired, she started to become more cautious about the money she was spending, and she was disappointed that her skin wasn’t looking as great as it had in the past. Enter, Colleen.
Vitamin C Brightening Serum / Age Renewal Super Serum
And y’all. DO NOT SLEEP on the hair products. They are phenomenal.
The CR products revived my mom’s skin several years ago, and now she credits the hair products for changing her hair too! She says her hair was starting to look dry and old, but not anymore!!!!
I’ve never really battled super dry or brittle hair; however, after having Carter my hair did change a bit and was not nearly as shiny or healthy as I felt it had been pre-pregnancy. It was then that I ditched the drugstore shampoo and conditioner that I’d been using my entire life (with no problems at all), and I started investing in better products for my hair. The beauty store products I started using back then definitely helped, and I was happy with my hair. I definitely thought they were worth the higher price because hair is important to me, y’all. Haha!
I love all the hair products except one. I just don’t love the shampoo. I know others that do love the shampoo, but I personally prefer a shampoo I’ve been using for a while now over the CR shampoo. Not pictured here, but I’m also a huge fan of the Quench and Shine Restorative Mask and the Replenish and Shine Daily Conditioner. They are only the conditioners I’ve used for a couple of years now. I even travel with them because I don’t like the way my hair feels or looks if I have to use something else.
So I use every single Colleen hair product (except for the shampoo), and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them all.
The SMOOTH & SHINE HAIR SERUM (on the left) helps banish frizz, tame flyaways and quench dry ends with the light-weight, transformative power of Cotton Seed Oil. Essential nutrients from Neem Oil and Hibiscus Oil help strengthen, protect and nourish hair so that it feels soft and looks amazing! When I asked my mom how often she uses the serum, she said “I use the serum alllllllllllllllllll the time.” When I asked her if she used it on damp hair or dry hair, she said “YES TO BOTH”! Haha! She uses it on both damp hair AND dry hair. Like me, she uses it on her damp hair before drying it, but she also uses it on her dry hair after styling it. I wash my hair every couple of days, and my favorite way to use the serum is to run it through my hair AFTER I’ve styled my hair with my rollers and /or a curling iron. It smells great, it tames fly aways, and it adds SO MUCH SHINE! My mom said after getting older, she now washes her hair much less frequently than she used to have to, but she says “the serum livens my hair up between washings and gives it the sheen that it needs.” But yes, she also works a little bit through her damp hair before she dries it with her hair dryer.
The Protect and Perfect Styling Cream (on the right) is what I apply to my damp hair right before drying it. It’s a heat protectant, it smooths, and it also aids in taming flyaways.
Smooth and Shine Hair Serum / Protect and Perfect Styling Cream
I also know that lots of you use and love the Gentle and Clear Skincare Set that launched last year.
I know ladies that use it, but it’s also a great option for men and teens.
This set includes FULL sizes of the following: Purifying Cleanser, Clarifying Solution, Weightless Moisturizer, Overnight Treatment, and 1 Microfiber Cleansing Mitt.
FOR BLEMISH-PRONE, SENSITIVE, & REACTIVE SKIN
✓ Targets current & future blemishes
✓ Refines skin texture
✓ Promotes healthy surface microbiome
✓ Non-drying & fragrance-free
✓ Soothes irritated skin
If you want to know about the specific products, head to this page and click on what you want to know more about. And if you don’t want to buy the whole set but want to check out one product (like the Overnight Treatment), you can totally do that.
HOW TO USE:
- PURIFYING CLEANSER: Wet face. Gently massage cleanser onto skin using circular motions, avoiding direct contact with eyes. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use morning and night.
- CLARIFYING SOLUTION: After cleansing, apply with a cotton pad, gently sweeping over face and neck, avoiding the eye area. For best results, use morning and night.
- WEIGHTLESS MOISTURIZER: Apply moisturizer to clean skin morning and night.
- OVERNIGHT TREATMENT: Apply evenly on clean skin at night or use as a spot treatment.
25% OFF is one of THE BEST SALES Colleen ever does, so make sure to take advantage! And remember, if you spend over $200, you get 30% OFF!!!!
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FESTIVE FINDS
I’ve got tons of new finds to share with y’all today, and they are all perfect for festive dressing between now and Valentine’s Day. Some of the items are covered in hearts (but they can totally still be worn after Valentine’s Day), and other items are more of a subtle nod to heart day with just the colors and or the jewelry that is paired with them.
I love the color combos in all of today’s pieces!
AMAZON…
Let’s kick things off with this pink and orange striped cardigan. Y’all know I love pink and red together, but I think pink and orange together is fabulous too! This cardi is very soft and such a fun addition to my closet. It comes in several color combos, but my next favorite is the neutral/rose/blue stripe. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
striped cardigan / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
This floral cardi has a bit of a retro vibe, and I dig it. It’s a good medium weight, it’s very soft, and you can see it’s cute worn by itself all buttoned up (on left) as well as open over a tee (on right). For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
floral cardi / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
How fun is this striped quarter zip! I’m completely smitten with the pink and green stripes, and y’all know I always love a quarter zip. I’m wearing a medium here and it’s quite oversized. I think I would actually prefer the fit of the small. There are 15 striped combos to choose from, so there’s something for everybody.
striped quarter zip / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
This sweatshirt is adorable. It’s lightweight and obviously super cute for this time of year. I bought a large thinking that it would be long enough for leggings, but it’s still not quite oversized enough for leggings. I would suggest sizing up. See the pic below this one to see the back.
Love Never Fails sweatshirt / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
Look! How! Cute!
This striped sweater is giving J Crew, but it’s from Amazon and just under $40! Pink, red, and stripes is a winning combination in my book. It’s very soft, great quality, and it comes in 24 options (both stripes and solids). For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
striped sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
I’ve got to be honest, while I love the color combo, I don’t love the material or fit of this boyfriend cardigan. Maybe if I sized down a couple of sizes I would like it better, but the material would still be an issue for me. It just feels cheap. Every now and then I like to share a “miss” with y’all, and this was a miss for me.
boyfriend cardigan / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
OLD NAVY…
This ADORE sweater is totally adorable! I ADORE IT. 😉
I showed it in some outfit planning collages last week and immediately ordered it for myself. It’s cozy, very soft, and super comfy! I love the fit and the cropped length. It’s got a nice band across the bottom, so you could of course just wear it out, but I usually prefer a half tuck. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
ADORE sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
ADORE sweater / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral woven bag / red sneakers / beaded heart earrings / dainty heart bracelet / beaded bracelet stack / lip oil
ADORE sweater / washed black jeans / black quilted bag / black sneakers / xo heart earrings / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
This red and pink heart cardi is a fun find! You can also grab it in a black and white tripe with a red heart patch.
For size reference, I’m wearing a medium, but I would definitely suggest sizing down. I’ll be exchanging this for a small. Actually, I might even try an x-small. There was too much fabric in the arm area for my liking, but I’m hoping sizing down will remedy that.
red and pink heart cardi / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
heart cardi / white tee / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral woven bag / Adidas sneakers (clear pink/ink/gum) / xo heart earrings / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
Y’all aren’t going to believe this, but this quarter zip fleece is ON SALE for ONLY $9.47! It’s UNDER $10. It’s incredible cozy, slightly cropped, and it obviously has a great stand-up collar. I love it with jeans, but I’ll be wearing it with joggers too. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
This quilted black bag is definitely a favorite new find. It’s ONLY $39.99 and is a really great casual bag. I know I’ll be carrying it a lot when wearing athleisure.
fleece / black bag / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
LOFT…
Loft always comes out with great seasonal items for Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Right now they have a Valentine’s Day Shop that is full of festive pieces.
This v-neck striped sweater is on LIMITED TIME SALE right now for ONLY $20!
If you’ve got a short neck like me, a v-neck is almost always a better option than a crewneck. This color combo is a bit unexpected, and I love the pink stripe. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
v-neck striped sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
Everybody loves a fair isle. You pair it with a quarter zip and BAM, you’ve got a darling sweater. This one is also on LIMITED TIME SALE for ONLY $20. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
quarter zip fair isle / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
A basic cardi in a color you love is always a good idea. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium, but I would prefer the fit of a small.
pink cardi / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
pink cardi / plaid scarf / white tee / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral woven bag / Adidas sneakers (clear pink/ink/gum) / blingy heart hoop earrings / necklace / charm bracelet / lip oil
And if you want to be festive, but not wearing pink or red, how about this black sweater with mini white embroidered hearts. Very soft, very cute with the tiny little hearts, and a welcome addition to my closet. For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
mini heart embroidered sweater / striped heart earrings / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
NORDSTROM…
And you know I pretty much always end up featuring some pieces from Nordstrom. Well, today is no different.
AND LADIES!
This heart cardi is totally fabulous. There’s just something about it. The pretty pink color, the cutesy little hearts, the covered buttons, and the fit…. I LOVE IT ALL. It’s really just lovely. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
heart cardi / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
I’m in love with the bright berry color of this cable sweater.
But I have to say, the material was a little thick for my liking, and I don’t think it was very flattering. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
cable sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
If you’re looking for an oversized sweater, this heart stripe crewneck sweater is a super relaxed fit and might be exactly what you need. The stripes (with hearts) create a unique pattern, and although the sweater is officially called “pink”, I think it leans lilac. I’m wearing a medium, but I would prefer a small (and I think it would still be an oversized fit).
heart stripe crewneck sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
A colorblock sweater in wine and pink? Don’t mind if I do! It’s lightweight, a boxy fit, and perfect for this season. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
colorblock sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
Pink, lavender, and red together is a new favorite color combo for me. I also love the fair isle styling.
Now, you need to know, this sweater is very thick and quite warm. It would be perfect for a ski vacation. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
heart fair isle sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
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SOME CASUAL OUTFITS THAT HAVE BEEN ON REPEAT
This quarter zip sweatshirt is one I’ve been reaching for a lot! This is the “coffee grey”, but it comes in 10 colors. I’m wearing the small here, but if I sized up to the medium, it would be perfect for leggings (I think the small below is a bit short for leggings). I know there are lots of cropped sweatshirts out there like this (and I love them), but it’s nice to have this longer option.
half zip sweatshirt / earrings / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
I’m strangely pumped about this pink flannel shirt. I sized up to a large so I could wear it with leggings, and I’m so glad I did. And you now, the large isn’t huge on me at all, so I actually think I’ll be able to wear this buttoned up with jeans too. It’s soft, lightweight, and it comes in 15 colors. Again, I sized up to a large in this.
flannel shirt / earrings / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
I showed this sweater in blue before, but I ordered this color for a birthday gift for a friend because I knew she would love it. I of course tried it on and took a picture before wrapping it up. 🙂
This 1/4 zip sweater will of course be great with jeans, but since it’s long enough I wanted to style it with leggings. If you’re over 5’4″ it probably won’t work with leggings, but it’s great for me. Super soft and it comes in 21 colorways (some stripes and some color blocking). I’m wearing a medium here, but I’m actually going to order the “navyrose” in a small to wear with jeans. I can’t resist navy with a hot pink stripe. I was powerless.
1/4 zip sweater / similar cross necklace / leggings / sneakers
Here it was in blue…
1/4 zip sweater / similar cross necklace / leggings / sneakers
Everybody loves a good lounge set. This one is kind of a thinly ribbed sweater material. You could totally wear it out of the house if you did a half-tuck and threw on sneakers and a denim jacket. I’m wearing a medium.
lounge set (camel) / similar cross necklace / similar slippers
Another great lounge set! I’m wearing a small in this one. Here I am wearing it at home with slippers…
And here I’ve thrown it on with sneakers and my new bag to run around town! HOW CUTE IS THE TOTE! And guess what… it is ON SALE!
lounge set / tote / similar slippers
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SNOW DAYS
I think most of you know that McKinney (along with much of the DFW area and surrounding areas) got quite a bit of snow last Thursday and Friday. And my theory was pretty much confirmed that there is NOTHING BETTER THAN A SNOW DAY.
Carter left the house to meet friends both days… but otherwise we just hunkered down. AND WE LOVED IT.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Monday’s post…
1) slippers / 2) beaded earrings (rainbow) ON SALE / 3) headbands / 4) multicolor beads with charm necklace / 5) big heart earrings 60% OFF/ 6) pearl heart earrings ON SALE / 7) red and pink beaded earrings / 8) Adidas sneakers (clear pink/ink/gum) / 9) heart bracelet / 10) lip oil / 11) heart pajama set ON SALE / 12) heart necklace / 13) welt pocket cardi under $25 / 14) pink heart cardi / 15) red heart cardi ON SALE / 16) fair isle heart sweater ON SALE / 17) ADORE sweater ON SALE
Wednesday’s post…
Click HERE if you want to see most of these items on me and read my reviews.
1) Unseen Sunscreen / 2) Lumify eye drops / 3) toggle necklace / 4) LUMI glotion / 5) eyelet blouse / 6) ruffle neck blouse / 7) Keurig single cup coffee maker ON SALE! / 8) Stanley cup / 9) teardrop earrings / 10) bow mules / 11) patterned cozy socks / 12) tunic dress / 13) stud earring set ON SALE / 14) travel jewelry case (with bags) / 15) cardigan / 16) striped cardi / 17) quarter zip sweatshirt / 18) loungewear shorts set / 19) striped cardigan
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That’s it for today, y’all! Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Kimmy says
Good morning!! The Avara jeans you listed are so cute. They look similar to ones that I purchased via you that are Wit and Wisdom. What size are the Avara jeans? I love the flare.
Happy Friday!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kimmy! I’m wearing the 27, but I think I might should have sized down because of the stretch. I LOVE THE JEANS. Happy Friday to you too! xoxo
Erika Slaughter says
Completely agree…not much I love more than hunkering down! Your Amazon finds are CUTE!
Shay Shull says
You are officially in your Valentine’s Era. xx
Lisa T. says
Hi Sheaffer! I love your blog – I love your style – it feels like chatting with a girlfriend. BTW – you are looking fabulous, please share your diet and exercise routine!
Sheaffer says
Awwww! Thank you so much for your sweet words, Lisa! Since August I’ve been intermittent fasting (I stop eating by 6:00 p.m. and don’t eat again until 11:00 a.m.), making healthy food choices, and I’ve been walking for 30-45 minutes a day. A foot injury has benched me for a bit, but my foot is finally feeling better, so I’m going to get back to the walking as soon as it’s not 20 degrees outside! 🙂 xoxo
Amy says
I purchased the Adore sweater on your recommendation and received multiple compliments the first day I wore it! Very soft too
Sheaffer says
Yay! I love it too, Amy!!!! xoxo