I’m back from vacation and going 90mph into pre-fall mode. Though I don’t go “back to school shopping” any longer, I still prep myself for the cooler months by stocking up on a few new products so I can experience that “back to school” feeling. I wanted to share my favorites this month-they are products I tried out and think you will love as much as I do.
First up: the pinstripe dress. It’s business, but with a feminine twist. This dress is from Lion & Witch in Dallas, and it would look super cute with or without the blouse underneath. I wore mine like this to work, and it looked nice and professional. It could be super sexy for a night on the town without the blouse!
Second fav this month: Amore Pacific. Have you heard of this amazing brand? I wasn’t familiar with it until a few weeks ago. It’s HUGE in Korea, and it’s slowly been taking over the U.S. with glowing reviews and stores like Sephora, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom picking up the line. I tried out the Amore Pacific Age Correcting Foundation with SPF 25, (c/o) and it provides full, long-lasting coverage. I don’t usually wear foundation from a compact, but this one is different than any compact foundation I’ve tried. The formula consists of potent anti-aging ingredients, which equals awesomeness if I can wear my makeup and get anti-aging benefits. I was worried I’d use too much product with the sponge/cushion set-up, but Amore Pacific developed the technology to provide just the right amount of product on the sponge. The SPF isn’t greasy or heavy, and the foundation stays put even in sweltering humidity! It has an airbrushed look to it once applied. The shades are pretty true to the color’s appearance, though I am always an advocate for buying one shade deeper for more warmth and adding a lighter concealer to balance it out.
One last fun fact: Amore Pacific owns green tea fields in Korea, and they incorporate green tea into their products! So, all the facts you’ve heard about how green tea improves your health? It does great things for your skin, too! It’s a powerful antioxidant, protecting the skin’s surface from environmental aggressors. (Smog, anyone?)
Third fav: White Sands Infinity Firm Hold Finishing Spray (c/0). This is another brand that I only became familiar with this month, but White Sands products are widely used in the TV business. I’m always looking for a hairspray that will hold all day, but isn’t sticky and can be combed through. This one is a flexible finish spray, so it can be brushed through and the curls will still look good. It provides UV protection and repels moisture, so I don’t have to worry about it becoming a crazy mess when it rains! I love this finishing spray for the legit hold more than anything, though…it kept my beachy waves looking good for three straight days!
Fourth (and final) favorite: Smile Brilliant Professional Teeth Whitening. Since I have someone in dentistry in my family, I’m no stranger to teeth whitening. I’ve tried in-office whitening with ZOOM, which gave beautiful results, but didn’t last. You have to whiten your teeth routinely, just as you have to touch up your roots if you color your hair. The problem is, going to the dentist for this procedure can be very expensive and it can be hard to get a convenient appointment. When I found out Smile Brilliant has an at-home system for less than $120 that does the exact same thing, I was super excited to try it (c/o).
Here’s what you get: 2 custom-fitted whitening trays that you make the molds for at home, a carrying case for the trays, the impression material to make your impressions, pre-paid postage to send off the impressions to the lab, whitening gel, and you can also get sensitivity gel if you have sensitive teeth. The molds were easy to make (I had my Mom help with mine to make sure I didn’t make a mess of them), and then you simply seal them up in the provided mailer and send them off. A few days later, my custom fit trays arrived, and I was ready to start whitening! The beauty of these trays is that you can wear them overnight, during your work day, while running errands, etc. I kept mine in my purse so I could wear them for an hour here and there during the day. (45 minutes to 3 hours is recommended.) My teeth were visibly whiter, brighter, and shinier after two uses. It worked just as well as the in-office procedure, and I could do it around my schedule. This is an awesome, affordable way to get whiter teeth, and if you aren’t seeing the results you want, they have a satisfaction guarantee. You won’t be disappointed with Smile Brilliant. (***Use code hilarykennedy to save 5% on your order!)
There you are, folks! I hope you try some of these favorites out for yourself. They’ve made my month!
Photography: S. Jackson
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