My Favorite Everyday Skin Care Products/Sephora VIB Sale

Sephora's having their annual Insiders sale where everything is 10-15% off depending on your status, just use these codes below!

This is the perfect time to purchase some items you've been eyeing since it's rare that some of these brands go on sale such as Lance, Shiseido, La Mer, etc.

Here are a few of my favorites that I use on a daily basis.

LANEIGE BB CUSHION PORE BLUR         

I purchased this at the duty free shop on my way back from Asia last year (I believe I paid $24 at the duty free shop). This is the first BB cushion I've tried and I really do like it. I have a lot of pores on my cheeks and this does a pretty decent job covering them up without making it look like I've caked on 5 pounds of foundation on.

Current Sales & Istagram Lately

Happy Wednesday, everyone. Hope you are all have a great week!

I received several messages regarding some of my recent outfits,  so I'll be posting all the details here. Some of these are on clearance as well!

This beautiful LACE YOKE TOP is probably one of my favorite purchases last summer. It's currently on clearance for $34!  I love how simple and easy this shirt it - it's just a cotton-t, but the details and flowy-ness makes it look more dressy. I have to say, Abercrombie is stepping up their game, I  really haven't shopped there since high school, but I've been loving their denim and shirts.

Lace Yoke Top - on clearance for $34
White Chino Shorts - Sale $35
Similar T Strap Sandals - $22

I love a good classic cross body. I think the cognac color is the most classic because you can literally throw it over anything and it wears well throughout the different seasons. The one I'm wearing is from COACH and retails for close to $400. There are several less expensive alternatives (linked below the picture). 

Another wardrobe classic is a cargo jacket, the one I'm wearing is the MADEWELL SURPLUS JACKET. 

Coach Saddle Bag - $395

Similar Items at different price ranges:

Faux Leather Saddle Bag - $22

Madewell Crossbody - $98

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac (have and love!) - $195

Thigh-high Tights That Actually Stay In Place

Today I'm coming at you with a review on a pair of thigh-high tights.

When VienneMilano reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try a pair of their thigh-highs, I must admit - I was beyond intrigued because this is not something I typically gravitate towards.

I am wearing a pair of MATTE BLACK tights with a striped band.

Despite being a medium weight, these stay rather opaque which is something I really like in tights.

Vienne Milano is a luxury hosiery brand and prides itself in their high quality thigh high tights. All the tights are made in Italy and made for woman who want to "reveal their style and confidence by being sophisticated, playful and seductive in every occasion."

The texture is extremely smooth and has amazing stretch. It is medium weight, which I think is perfect for this winter to spring transition weather. Thicker tights may be too warm at times, but the thigh-highs allow your legs to breath.


I have definately tried other thigh-highs in the past, but was never a fan mostly due to the fact that they start sliding down my legs and the constant pulling to fix it is quite unattractive. The Vienne Milano's is the perfect solution (and this is definitely my favorite feature) - the entire band is lined with a thin strands of silicone lining which prevents any sliding! I wore these out all day and I must say, I did not have to tug on them at all.

At Home Workouts

Working out has always been a struggle for me during the cold winter months. I love to run, and take full advantage of great outdoors during the warmer months and mix in 3-4 gym visits during the week for strengthen and weight training, but I find myself finding excuses to not go to the gym during the colder months.

There are just a few items you should have on hand at home for a full-body workout.

• Thick yoga mat
• Light weights (I have 5 lbs and 8 lbs). Light weights are key if you want to tone, not build large muscles 
• Yoga ball (make sure to get the right size for your height)

ABS:

• AB VIDEO: I consider myself to have strong abs, I have no problem doing 200 without being tired, so I find it challenging to find ab workouts that really work my abs. However I love doing Blogilates EXTREME AB video. I can definitely feel my abs hurting after doing this video through once, but sometimes I will do this workout twice back to back if I want to focus on my abs.

• YOGA BALL PASS: This is definitely one of the more difficult exercises for me. You lay on your mat for extra back support and extend your arms and legs straight. You start with the yoga ball in your hands and make a V-shape with your body and pass the yoga ball to your feet, then lay back down and extend the arms and legs. You pass the ball back and forth and repeat for 20. I try to do 3 reps of these and by the 2nd, my abs are shaking.

This is killer! Picture is from Women's Health

• Hip Dips. I absolutely love doing this! Get in a plank position on your forearms and lower your right hip to the ground, while maintaining the plant, get back to plank position, then dip your left hip to the ground. Repeat this 30 times, 5 reps.

Photo from Sassyfitgirl

CARDIO
I also try to do some cardio at home when I can't get to the gym. However, I loive in a condo and try to avoid jumping up and down and annoying my neighbors. So here are some quieter cardio workouts that are apartment or condo friendly.

• MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS: using a yoga mat or 2 for more cushioning (and quieter), I love doing mountain climbers (pictured below). I typically do 5 reps of 30 to get my heart pumping. The bonus here is, not only is this cardio, it also works your core at the same time!

You can do these quickly or slowly depending on your level of comfort. These images are from popsugar

LEGS:

• Lunges are a great way to work your legs. I try to squeeze these in while watching TV.

Photo from StyleCrazy

I also find cute workout clothes helps with motivation! Here are some of my picks. I have several of these and love them all!

The Perfect Reversible Minimalist Handbag

If you're looking for a versatile handbag then I have the bag for you - this A-BAG PLUS REVERSIBLE TOTE by PALLA HANDBAGS!

The bag is reversible with both darker and lighter color, perfect for transitioning through the seasons.
I had such a hard time picking from the gorgeous selection of colors, and finally decided on the pink/mocha color combo since I don't have a pink bag. This bag can be carried as a tote or as a shoulder bag using the longer straps.