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Thursday, June 1, 2017

I Tried It: ChapStick Summer Collection and Duos

Speaking of summer, I’ve been positively brimming with excitement to share this post with you, friends!! It’s well established on this blog that I’m a bit obsessed with lip balms and have written extensively on this topic in the past — believe it or not, there IS quite a lot to say (err, write…) about these deceptively simple products. I just love everything about them, obviously, and consider them to be one of life’s simple pleasures. Well, back in April, I found out that ChapStick was about to release a new line and, umm, I almost screamed right there in the quiet library! So I naturally did what any uberfan would do and emailed them to see if they’d like to collaborate on an upcoming blog post. And…they were game!! They sent me so many samples to review the ChapStick Summer Collection and Duos! Truth be told, I was practically in Lip Balm Heaven! Here’s a rundown of each product and my discerning thoughts…

ChapStick’s Summer Collection

First up is the brand’s newest release, just in time for warm weather and lazy days spent outside! The Summer Collection sports three awesome flavors: Pink Lemonade, Peaches & Cream and Sweet Watermelon. They’re the perfect way to start summer and “brings the sweet aroma of summer to your lips with every swipe.”

Just as I suspected, these little gems don’t disappoint! All the flavors glide on so smoothly and are the ultimate in refreshing — they make your lips feel extra moisturized! My favorite of the three? Pink Lemonade, of course!!! Because, really, if lemonade doesn’t just scream summer fun, then I honestly don’t know what does!

ChapStick Duos

I was so excited to see FIVE packs of the Duos tucked in the envelope when it arrived! This line came out awhile ago and I never got to try them, but I’m so glad I could get my hands on them now! Why? Because it’s the ultimate in the lip balm experience! I mean, it’s basically everything you could ever want and is like two lip balms in one! Billed as fun and exciting, the eight flavors can be “mixed, matched and attached” to create your own custom flavor combinations — flavors include Fresh Coconut, Berry Sorbet Shimmer, Vanilla Shimmer, Tropical Pineapple, Strawberry Kiwi, Cool Mint, Refreshing Watermelon and Sweet Peach!

The possibilities? Up to 28 different flavor combinations, so you can basically mix and match until you find your own personal flavor sweet spot! What could be better than that? My favorite of the bunch? Coconut! I always seem to gravitate toward all things coconut, especially as the summer approaches! It reminds me of sunscreen and sitting by the pool all day long!

Thanks so much to ChapStick for sending me this lovely goody bag! Have you tried either line yet, friends? Which flavors are your favorite?? Do you have a ton of ChapStick products roaming around in your beach bag? Happy summer to all… xoxo

(This post is sponsored by ChapStick, though all opinions are mine. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Thursday, April 27, 2017

The Allure of Palm Leaf Purses

From tropical serving plates to…the allure of palm leaf purses? Yes, friends, it’s all true! I *think* it’s time I told you.

I’m turning into one of the Golden Girls. Seriously, though, I don’t know what it is. I’ve been looking for a pretty purse to go along with my new wallet for spring, so I randomly started searching for flamingo purses — you know, because I have a flamingo phone case and was trying to keep the theme going. This got me thinking, “Oh, flamingos are so tropical. And so are palm trees. Let’s look for palm purses, shall we?”

Well, that was my train of thought, at least. I know, not very logical and it could very well just be another excuse to do indulge myself in a little retail therapy. But, wow! Etsy isn’t playing around when it comes to the palm tree scene! Take it from me, they mean business.

So now I’m sort of at a crossroads of sorts, I suppose. I. Don’t. Know. Which. One. To. Buy.

That’s where you come in, friends! Here are a few of my faves, like the fabric clutch ($37.50), above…Palm leaf bag, $40.48 Palm leaves pouch, $27.50 Boho tassel clutch, $42

Which one do you like the best? Which one would you choose? I need you, friends! The fate of my style rests in your hands…don’t let me down now!!! xoxo

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Is Blorange the New Spring Hair Trend?

It’s been awhile since we’ve chatted about hair trends and over the weekend, I came across a possible new trend, thanks to the power of Twitter. Apparently, the blorange spring hair trend is set to explode in a flurry of color in these early months of 2017.

What exactly is blorange, you ask? No, it’s not the sound you make when you sneeze. Blorange is, believe it or not, the shipping name (as the young people say these days!) to describe the perfect marriage between blonde hair and reddish-orange tints. Just imagine a picturesque sunset full of radiant, deep-hued streaks against a glowingly bright sun. What do you think of that description? Think it’s poetic enough?

Anyway, I wouldn’t be able to pull off the look, obviously — my hair is a deep, deep red without the aid of any kind of hair dye. But, I do admit, the look is sort of intriguing. It half reminds me of pink cotton candy or peach-flavored sherbet — what, I’m the only one who compares beauty trends to food? Doesn’t everyone do that?

What’s your verdict, friends? Would you try this look? Do you think it’s a beauty do or don’t? Is it the new rose gold, like some fashion experts are claiming? And just for fun…what’s your dream hair color? Mine is…in the comments! xoxo

Monday, February 13, 2017

Family Photos: Valentine’s Day Lip Balm Fun!

Now, I suppose a little disclaimer is in order here. If you follow me on social media, you might have seen me mention last week that I was going to film a new video for the blog today. Well, in typical me fashion, I couldn’t get the microphone to work on my laptop, so…we’ll have to settle for some good old photos for our dose of Valentine’s Day lip balm fun this year!

During my last Target trip last month, I had some gift cards that were burning a hole in my pocket — they were just itching to be used, so who was I to say no? Of course, I made a beeline for the makeup section, where I found Nivea’s Milk & Honey. OMG, the scent took me right to a sunny spring day! It smells like fresh flowers blowing in the cool breeze! Truly intoxicating! I’ve always been super impressed with Nivea, especially with how smooth they feel on the lips — seriously, if you haven’t discovered its magic, get thee to a drugstore STAT. At CVS, I picked up another Nivea lip balm (this time, A Kiss of Cherry), which you know I couldn’t pass up because — HELLO!!! — who doesn’t want to sport a red lip? Plus, the color matches my wheelchair perfectly and you all know how much I love to color-coordinate things! Oh, and Chapstick’s Vanilla Cream? It’s like having a cupcake. On. Your. Lips. Enough said, right?

Then, a couple week’s ago, I found myself at Walgreens (again…is this really even a surprise anymore?) when I about squealed like a teenage girl. Right there in the middle of the aisle for the entire store to hear. But, really, I couldn’t help myself because, well, there they were…

The Valentine’s Day Lip Smacker tins!

Where had these beautiful, heavenly lip balms come from? Had they been dropped down by Cupid himself? Did he deliver them just for me? Well, needless to say, I was IN LOVE and said love only deepened when I got home and tried the flavors. From Cotton Candy Kisses to Chocolate Love Letters, it’s one delicious ride, let me tell you — a ride that I, frankly, never want to get off of! The same goes for Revlon’s Kiss Balm that I picked up! My flavor of choice? Crisp apple, of course, because it’s a pretty red and reminds me of sweet fall days. Can’t get much better than that, can you?

What lip balms have you been enjoying lately, friends? Any wild and crazy flavors? Or do you prefer the classic ones? You know I’m ALWAYS on the hunt for new ones, so let me know your favorite picks in the comments! xoxo

P.S. Springtime Lip Smackers and my Top 5 Favorite Lip Balms for Winter…

Monday, January 9, 2017

Style Guide: Pineapples, Please!

I can’t help but feel like we’re entering that doldrums phase of winter. Can you feel it? It’s that cold, blistery time when it seems like spring is nowhere in sight and winter will just go on forever. It’s a pretty scary thing, I know. So for the first Style Guide of 2017, I wanted to do a round-up with a decidedly uplifting bent — one that brought to mind sunshine and drinking fruity concoctions on the beach. Plus, my mom has been on a pineapple kick lately, so this post really just wrote itself in the end. Here are some of my favorite pineapple picks to get us all in a cheery mood during these dark days…

Feeling your mood lifting yet, friends? What’s your favorite pineapple pick? Is this a look you love or does it not suit you? Let’s chat, shall we?? xoxo

[Top photo via We Heart It]