Siren Red Dress & Apa Beauty for Whiter Teeth

If you never buy another red dress again, this is the one to have. I can’t sing the praises of this dress enough. It’s incredibly soft and easy to wear. It has stretch. It’s long enough to wear to work, but sexy enough for a night out on the town. It’s the perfect shade of siren red, and it looks fabulous with almost any shoe you own. Plus, it’s super affordable. Like $12.99 affordable. I’m not kidding.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, too. It’s sewn well and fitted enough to look tailored. Who can ask for anything more for a price like that?!

Something else that looks darn good with red is a bright, white smile. I’m conscious of how white my smile is because of what I do for a living, but I think most people are aware of how bright and clean their teeth look. There are some simple rules for whiter teeth: don’t drink dark colas, coffee, and tea. Don’t drink fruit juices or red wine. Brush your teeth with activated charcoal from time to time. (This really works! Super cheap alternative to paying for dental office whitening if you’re on a budget.) Beyond that, Apa Beauty has some tools to help your smile look bright and white, and they are pretty darn cool. I tried out the Tooth Gloss (you apply the gloss directly on your teeth for shiny smile-and the formula freshens your breath, fights bacteria and fight cavities), the Blue Lip Shine (peppermint infused blue crystals naturally reflect light and create the appearance of whiter teeth), and the Lip Loofah (it buffs away dry skin and jojoba oil, shea butter and orange peel condition lips and help maintain moisture). If you want a beauty pageant contestant-worthy smile, these products will get you there. I felt a little silly using the tooth gloss at first, but it really does give your teeth a pretty shine and the peppermint oil made my breath fresh. It’s a great addition to have in your handbag if you’re about to go on a date, job interview, or have photos taken. The Lip Loofah just makes good sense, especially during harsh winter months when dry lips plague me. The Blue Lip Shine is a pretty gloss that looks great over any lip color, but I especially love it by itself on a low/no-makeup day. Speaking of makeup, I wanted to give a shout out to Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick, which is amazing. You can use it on both lips and cheeks, and it plumps your skin up! If you haven’t given this brand a try, I highly recommend it. The beach stick comes in some great colors, and it’s super easy to apply.