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Friday, April 26, 2019

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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I can't believe we are almost to the end of April. We are enjoying the amazing weather and are super excited about Summer approaching. Who is ready for the beach? I know I am. After 9 days in Mexico with temperatures in the high 70s to mid 80s, I just want that weather back in Nevada all the time.

We have a pretty busy weekend ahead of us. I have a baby shower, some Spring cleaning and a few appointments in regards to my surgery. I still can't believe it is on Tuesday.

Anyways, onto Friday favorites and happenings.

ONE. While I was in Mexico, I was searching for a fun Easter dress, but I just didn't find anything I liked or at a price that I liked. So I went on Amazon and searched for a pink dress. I found the perfect one and it had two day shipping. Plus it was only $18.99. It got to my house the day before we got home, and on Saturday night, I opened it up and it was actually pretty cute and good quality. 

But then I saw the weather forecasted for Easter and I decided not to wear it on Easter since it was only going to be a high of 61 degrees and partly cloudy. I went with a white tee and linen type of pants with sandals paired with my jean jacket instead. BUT I saved this dress for the baby shower that I have this weekend. The weather will be amazing and this dress will be perfect for the shower.
Huhot short sleeve dress

TWO. Another thing that I purchased when I bought the pink dress above was a Daily Ritual Black Sleeveless Dress. I have been eyeing this dress on Amazon for a few weeks and since I had a credit on Amazon, I purchased it. It is only $20 and fits amazingly. I know this dress will get a lot of wear and use this Summer.
Daily Ritual Black Sleeveless Dress

THREE. I bought a new shaving cream right before I left to Mexico and I brought it with me. I had never used this one before, but figured it was worth a try....and I was right. This stuff is amazing. Make sure you read the back and see how to use it (you need to use hotter water and really lather it before putting it on your skin). I used it every other day in Mexico and it gave me the smoothest shaved skin. I used it with my Billie razor and this stuff is way better than the shaving cream I bought from Billie.

It has a coconut mango scent which isn't overpowering. I never got any cuts, razor burn or anything with this stuff and I was shaving quickly in the shower in Mexico. It has aloe, calendula and papaya along with other amazing ingredients in it. I don't EVER recommend shaving creams, but this one is too good not to talk about or recommend. Buy it. It is only $5.99.
Cremo Coconut Mango Shaving Cream

FOUR. When I was in Mexico, I used my foundation religiously to keep the sun away from my skin as much as I could. I also used a hat. But then I thought about how I don't have a good face sunscreen. When I got back from Mexico, I headed into Sephora and asked for their opinion on a good face sunscreen. Enter Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. Now my foundation has spf 35 in it, but this face sunscreen has spf 40. I am doubling up the sunscreen now daily. It isn't greasy at all and allows me to go on walks daily and not feel like my face is going to burn. And we all know that I can't get burnt when I have surgery in a few days.
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen

FIVE. Speaking of sunscreens, we used a whole bottle of sunscreen on our trip to Mexico. I LOVE Sun Bum. It smells like coconut, keeps the burn away and has been amazing for us. This is the one I used. I have both spf 30 and 50.
Sun Bum Sunscreen
I am linking up with AprilA Little Bit of EverythingMeet @ the Barre and Becky.

Have a great weekend!

14 comments :

  1. Too funny, we used an entire bottle of 30 Sunbum on our vacation too. Love that stuff. Love that black dress! xo

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    1. It is amazing. I love the smell of it too. That black dress is amazing!

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  2. I love the length of that black dress! I need to find a good face sunscreen and will have to look into this one. Hope you have a great weekend! Sierra Beautifully Candid

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    1. It is perfect. Sun Bum does have a face one and it is a good one. Have a great weekend too!

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  3. Sign me up for a coconut-mango scented shaving cream! That pink dress is so pretty, glad you'll still get a chance to wear it. :) Have a great weekend!

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    1. It is amazing. And no razor burn which is even better. I am glad too. It is fun and cute. Have a great weekend!

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  4. The hubs has been using Cremo for ages and I steal his shaving cream all the time. That black dress is so cute, I love all your amazon fashion finds.

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    1. REally? How did I just see and pick it up a few weeks ago. I have never noticed that brand. I LOVE the scent on this one.

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  5. Supergoop! What a name for a skin product :) haha
    That pink dress is just classic & lovely.

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    1. Haha. Right? It is a funny one. Have a great weekend!

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  6. I wanted to try goop for my vacation too but I had a weird face thing happen before hand so my dermatologist had recommended a different one. Good to know you liked it!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams 

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  7. That pink dress is so cute. I'm glad you can finally wear it this weekend! And I might need to look into that face sunscreen, as I definitely don't want to get burnt there!

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  8. That pink dress is awesome! It's the perfect basic dress that you could dress up or down! So cute!

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