Spring is a beautiful season. Especially when you’re on the central coast of California.
A few weekends ago I spent a beautiful Saturday in Cambria, a little seaside village located on the central coast.
By the way, ranunculus are in season! I picked up these beautiful pink flowers from Trader Joe’s.
Happy spring!
I am really excited to announce that I received an Influenster VoxBox this month: the Spring Fever VoxBox! It was packed with great goodies that I’m excited to share with you all:
NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm: If I had to choose one thing I absolutely love from this VoxBox, it would be the NYC Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm. Not only is the lip balm itself super cute with an apple in the middle (see picture below) but it glides on smoothly and feels great on my lips! It also adds a perfect tint of color – a very light pinkish red – that is the perfect complement to my skin tone (I’ll be publishing an outfit post soon with this on my lips so you can see!).
Even better is that the apple is filled with Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, and Avocado Oil for ultra smooth lips. For $2.99, this is a great steal!
Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-On Manicure: As much as I would love to try out these nails, they’re unfortunately a little bit wider than my small nails are.
Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant: While I’m not a fan of the wet feeling as you glide on the deodorant, this deodorant does what it states it does: “48 hour odor and wetness protection.” I may just go out and buy myself the full-size version of this product once I finish the sample.
Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS Gelastic: This product claims to be an “ultra strong flex gel” that will help your style last throughout the day. I have yet to test this product, but will be reviewing it soon!
The Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes: A candy bar made into a cake, what could be better? I received the S’mores flavor which was surprisingly pretty good! It really did taste similar to s’mores and wasn’t as sweet as I was expecting it to be, which was great. However, it was a little bit dry. This product is currently only available throughout the East Coast and South East.
Have you ever tried any of these products? What did you think of them?
Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Other than the products received, I am not compensated in any way. The opinions in this post are honest and entirely my own.
It’s officially spring and I can feel it all around! With this beautiful season comes must-have spring trends, especially in shoes.
Footwear is receiving a major revamp and refresh for the blooming season and you might just want to get your hands on some (or all!) of these trends. Check out the hottest spring shoe trends below. I apologize in advance if I create some serious shoe envy within you. I know I am in love with all the shoe trends and shoes below.
Hologram Pumps, Zara Basic Sandal, Beige clear sandals
Hologram: Get out of this world with this crazy must-have trend for spring. Though this trend may seem somewhat risky to pull off, don’t doubt yourself. Keep your outfit fairly simple, and put on a cute pair of the other-worldly hologram heels, like the Hologram Pump shown above. Have your shoes be the star of the show.
Black and White Contrast: Though it may not seem fitting for spring, trust me when I say black and white contrast is a super chic trend this season. If anything, investing in a pair of footwear with this effortlessly classy color combo is a great idea for this season. The Zara Basic Sandal, featured above, is the perfect pair.
In the Clear: Make a statement with see-through details on your footwear. This trend is hot, hot, hot and definitely worth taking part in. Try clear heels like the Beige clear sandals above, or heels and flats with see-through cut-outs and accents.
Top: Calvin Klein Ankle-Strap heels, blue Velvet Weave Sandals
Bottom: J.Crew Stripe Pumps, Guess Coral & Tan Sandals
Ankle Straps: This popular spring trend adds a feminine look to your outfit whether you’re going out on a date or just enjoying the date. The perfectly placed strap simply adds a little elegance when added to pumps. This is another trend you definitely want to invest in as its elegance is here to stay. The Calvin Klein Ankle-Strap heels in rose gold is a perfect, simple pair. Or try a pair of black pumps with an ankle strap that features gold accents to up the chic-ness of a simple black heel. Ankle-straps added to flats also make a more feminine and sophisticated look, as seen on the blue Velvet Weave Sandals above.
Chunky Heels: Don’t let the less-than-attractive title of this trend fool you, chunky heels are cute, practical, and on trend for spring. Thick heels are great and give you the stability to walk around comfortably in. While many of us opt for tall heels, play around with heights and try short and tall thick heels. The J.Crew Stripe Pumps is a great, classic heel to try. Another option is the Coral and Tan
DV by Dolce Vita Sandals, Laser-Cut Ballet Flat
Be Natural: Go au natural this spring instead of opting for the usual floral print. Shoes in natural tones – think tans, creams, and blush – are great colors for spring. Natural toned shoes are perfect for any occasion and time of the day so have fun with them! Another plus is that they’ll look great with any outfit you have planned this season. Try the above DV by Dolce Vita Sandals when you’re feeling leggy and want a great pair of comfortable, chic wedges to wear around. The touch of the gold accent gives this wedge a little something extra. For days where you’re lounging around or going for a walk, opt for the Laser-Cut Ballet Flat.
Have a favorite shoe trend? Share with me in the comments below!