Eyelash Extensions

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Hey y’all. I went to a sweet friend of mine, Sophia, who performs eyelash extensions. For a full set the price is just under $100 and a fill in is around $50. I had a Q&A box on instagram to make sure I can answer all of your questions. If you want to check Sophia out here is her instagram link.

Q: How much does the full set cost?

A: It costs $95 for a full set.

Q: How long do the sets last?

A: The full lash effect lasts about two to three weeks. After that if you want to keep the full lash extension then you will need to have a fill in.

Q: How much is an extension set?

A: The refill/fill in usually costs around $50.

Q: How long does it take to have the extensions put on?

A: It took Sophia about an hour to put the extensions on.

Q: Did it hurt?

A: No, not at all. It does feel a little weird when they are applying them since you have to keep your eyes closed. (I won’t lie, I felt a bit impatient when they were being put on since I just wanna see how they turn out but it doesn’t hurt at all.)

Q: Are there any short term restrictions?

A: Yes, you can’t take a hot shower for 24 hours after. This helps the glue set and makes sure they stay on as long as possible.

Q: Are there any long term restrictions?

A: None that I know of, I can shower, swim, sleep like normal and just live my life.

Q: How do you care for them?

A: I brush them with an eyelash brush, eyes closed, brush on top first; then with eyes open brush from the bottom up to keep them aligned and looking great. Otherwise I wash my face with Tula face wash and I am just very gentle when washing and drying around my eyes. (Honestly it’s pretty similar to how I wash my face around my eyes normally.)

Q: Would you do it again?

A: Absolutely, I am thinking of keeping them on through the holidays to make it easier to get up and get ready in a hurry. Plus I just feel like it helps me look more put together overall.

Weekend Sales 9/11/2020

September 11, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Happy Friday! I’m pretty sure this week has been way longer than a normal week. Short weeks always kick my butt. That being said it smells like fall in my house and I love it! If you want all the fall smells check out the bath and body works sale below!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 9/11.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle up to 50% off top styles.
◦ Aerie 40% off sweaters and sweatshirts.
◦ Maurices $15 graphic tees.
◦ Loft 50% off need now styles and sale styles.
◦ Old Navy up to 50% off everything.
◦ Anthropologie up to 40% off fall tops sweaters and more.
◦ Macy’s up to 20% with code STYLE.
◦ Torrid 30% off regular priced items online only!
◦ Express 40% off all jeans.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235. Plus it’s their 21 days of Beauty Event!

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footwear buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ DSW get $10, $20 or $60 off with code SEEYASUMMER.

Home:

◦ Pottery Barn up to 20% off home office and lighting.

◦ Williams Sonoma extra 20% off tabletop and tools clearance with code EXTRA.

◦ Yankee all large candles 2 for $40 with code 2LARG920.

◦ Bath and Body Works all 3 wick candles buy one get one free.

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Weekend Sales 9/4/2020

September 4, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Happy Friday! How is it possible it’s already Labor Day Weekend? Where did my Summer go? Okay, as promised everything fall and pumpkin starts soon for me! However, I’m gonna enjoy this weekend and all the sales!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 9/4.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle 25-30% off everything.
◦ Aerie 25-50% off the Averie collection.
◦ Vineyard Vines 80% off all sale styles!
◦ Maurices buy one get one 60% off everyone.
◦ Loft up to 60% off.
◦ Old Navy up to 60% off everything.
◦ Anthropologie extra 40% off sale clothing.
◦ Macy’s fall preview up to 25-60% off.
◦ Torrid 40% off regular priced items online only!
◦ Express 40% off everything.

Home:
◦ Pottery Barn 20-60% off 1000s of items.
◦ Williams Sonoma extra 20% off clearance.
◦ Yankee 40% off large candles.

Accessories:
◦ Fossil 30% off everything with code SEEYA
◦ Michael Kors Big 50% off sale styles.
◦ Gimme Beauty 30% off.
◦ Kate Spade 40% off sale styles with code HEATINGUP.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235.

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footwear buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ DSW get 40% off select brands with code SEPTSTYLES.

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Weekend Sales 8/28/2020

August 28, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Happy Friday! This morning I’m wrapped up in my barefoot dreams cardigan and it feels like butter. I highly recommend grabbing one from the N’Sale if you can. I’m loving it plus both boys like to cuddle when I have it on. I’m still holding firm in my summer mindset tho so I’m wearing bright fun colors until it’s officially after Labor Day. That is when I’m going to remember how much I love everything pumpkin!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 8/28.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle 30% off all AE sweatshirts and joggers.
◦ Aerie 40% off all sweatshirts.
◦ Loft 70% off seriously good steals with Code LOVE.
◦ Old Navy up to 50% off store wide.
◦ Anthropologie so long summer haul sale extra 50% sale.
◦ Macy’s fall preview up to 25% off with Code PREVIEW.
◦ Torrid 30% off regular priced items online only!
◦ Nordstrom has their annual sale going on now!

Accessories:
◦ Fossil massive sale prices as marked.
◦ Michael Kors Big Splash Sale up to 70% off.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235.

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footwear buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ DSW get 50% off regular priced sandals with code SANDALS.

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Weekend Sales 8/21/20

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Happy Friday! I’m so glad the weekend is finally here! This week I’m excited to just kick back and hang with my two favorite boys! I’m going to pretend it’s still July and the nights aren’t getting chilly so I can enjoy my summer a little longer. Stay away Pumpkin Spice Lattes!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 8/21.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle 25% off Jeans.
◦ Aerie 30% off all sweatshirts, joggers and leggings.
◦ Loft 60% off almost everything with Code TREAT.
◦ Old Navy 1000s of deals available including styles for $5!
◦ Anthropologie 20% off all clothing, shoe, and accessories.
◦ Macy’s 20% off with Code SHOP.
◦ Torrid 30% off regular priced items online only!
◦ Madewell secret stock up sale up to 75% off.
◦ Nordstrom has their annual sale going on now!

Accessories:
◦ Fossil end of season sale extra 40% off select styles with Code SUMMER40
◦ Michael Kors Big Splash Sale up to 70% off.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235.

Home:
◦ Pottery Barn up to 30% off everything in stock.
◦ Bath and Body Works select body care buy three get three free on select styles.
◦ Sur La Table Le Creuset is up to 50% off.

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footwear buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ DSW get 20% off your purchase with code SAVE20.

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Weekend Sales 8/14/20

August 14, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Thank goodness it’s the weekend. I’m loving these end of season sales! I might’ve picked up my N’Sale goodies and let me tell you I’m loving my barefoot dreams cardigan. If I could live in this bad boy I totally would! Is there anything in the sale that sold out that you wanted to snag? I’ll keep an eye out!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 8/14.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle 25 to 35% when you buy 3 or more items with Code BIGSAVES.
◦ Aerie 30% off all leggings.
◦ Loft 40% off your purchase with Code LOVEIT. Online only.
◦ Old Navy online 30% off everything! 50% off rockstar jeans with Code FAVE.
◦ Anthropologie up to 50% off cloth and stone.
◦ Macy’s 20% off with Code SHOP.
◦ Torrid up to 60% off summer styles.
◦ Madewell secret stock up sale up to 70% off.
◦ Nordstrom has their annual sale going on now!
◦ Target Men and Women’s jeans buy one get one 50% off.

Accessories:
◦ Fossil end of season sale extra 40% off select styles with Code SUMMER40
◦ Michael Kors Big Splash Sale up to 70% off.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235.

Home:
◦ Pottery Barn Upholstery Event up to 20% off sofas, sectionals and armchairs.
◦ Bath and Body Works all three wick candles are 11.95 with Code COZY.
◦ Sur La Table Le Creuset is up to 50% off.

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footlocker buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ DSW get 25% off select brands with Code KICKINIT.

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Weekly Sales 8/7/20

August 7, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Happy Friday! Currently this week has felt like fall and while I’m so not ready for it, it did give me all the feels! The pumpkin spice , the cinnamon, even the boots! It put me in the best mood to preview the Nordstrom sale items and try to figure out what I want to wear this fall!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 8/7.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle 25 to 50% off AE jeans! Plus 25% off all tops when you shop the app with Code APPNOW.
◦ Aerie 40% off all sweatshirts.
◦ Loft full price dresses, skirts & jumpsuits starting at $30 with Code SMILE.
◦ Old Navy online 30% off everything!
◦ Anthropologie up to 40% off dresses.
◦ Macy’s extra one day only sale 40-60% off.
◦ Torrid up to 60% off shorts & crops.
◦ Madewell 30% off Tees & Shorts Code SUNFUN.
◦ Nordstrom has their annual sale going on now!

Accessories:
◦ Fossil shop more and save event with 20% off up tp $100, 25% off $100 or more and 30% off $200 or more with Code LETSGO.
◦ Michael Kors Big Splash Sale up to 70% off.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235.

Home:
◦ Pottery Barn Upholstery Event up to 20% off sofas, sectionals and armchairs.
◦ Bath and Body Works aromatherapy body care buy 2 get 2 free!

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footlocker buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ Nike up to 40% off.
◦ DSW get 25% off select sneakers with Code Boardwalk.

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Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam

August 2, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

I’m going to be the first to admit it. I love makeup and fashion. I love the idea of doing my hair but I’m not the best at it. To be brutally honest when I’m really having issues I’ve openly referred to my hair style as looking like a burnt cactus. Not great I know but I’m getting better and better!

Recently I’ve been trying to do more with tanner since Corona. Why not? No one can see me so what’s the harm. So when my most recent Birchbox had a self tanner included it was a challenge! I tried the Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam. It is a dark color so I’m not gonna lie, I was extremely nervous. I’m a pale girl; there is no hiding it. I burn more often than I tan but I thought why not.

So full disclosure. I put lotion on my wrists, ankles, knees and elbows before I did the tanner. (If you put lotion on the trickier spots first it helps to make sure you don’t get too much product in the area.) I put on my mitt and gave three squirts then slowly took long swipes up my legs. I went slowly to make sure I got everywhere so I did ankles to knees then knees to hip. I did my arms in one swipe, I also got chest and back too. By breaking it up a little I think I got a better overall application.

I did not put any on my face. I have sensitive skin so I’m very cautious with my face and I’ll just use a little bronzer.

So for this tanner you let it set for an hour and you can leave it on to develop for as long as you’d like but not longer than six hours. I did an hour to start. I could see it starting to tan so I left it going. That being said I don’t wanna look fake so I only left it on for another hour then washed it off.

After the shower and drying off it looked lighter than preshower but still a really good overall tan. It doesn’t look streaky and is a really nice even tan. The one think I did learn is while I did a good job applying the tanner I needed more on my arms. They look maybe a shade lighter which is completely ok since my legs probably get more sun normally than my arms but I learned this so I wanna share it with you guys.

If you’re interested in grabbing it I have the mitt I used and the tanner linked below.

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Weekend Sales 7/31/20

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Hello loves, Happy Friday! Can you believe the summer is flying by? Grant and I are just like woah what happened to July. Fingers crossed for tons of warm weather days in August for the baby pool!

Here are the weekly sales for this weekend beginning on 7/31.

Clothing:
◦ American Eagle BOGO up to 50% off AE jeans!
◦ Loft 40% off full price styles including $25 full price pants, $15 sunny tops and $8 accessories online only with codeTREAT.
◦ Old Navy online 30% off everything and card members get 50% off your purchase!
◦ Anthropologie 25% off Full-Price Melamine Glassware, Dinnerware, Serveware & Storage.
◦ Macy’s extra 20% off with code Sale.
◦ Torrid up to 60% off everything online only.
◦ Madewell 30% off sale with code Whatadeal.

Accessories:
◦ Fossil extra 40% off select styles with code Moresale.
◦ Michael Kors Big Splash Sale up to 70% off.
◦ Kate Spade shoe sale! Get $50 off your purchase of $250 with code Newshoes.
◦ Coach summer sale up to 50% off.

Beauty:
◦ Ulta $3.50 off $15 with code 807235.

Home:
◦ Pottery Barn Bedroom Event up to 20% off.
◦ Bath and Body Works semi annual sale select items 50-70% off.

Shoes:
◦ Steve Madden up to 70% off.
◦ Famous Footlocker buy one, get one 1/2 off.
◦ Nike up to 25% off.
◦ DSW up to 60% off adult styles with code Extra60, clearance sandals BOGO with code BUY1GET1.

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Billie Razor Review

July 25, 2020 TherealellewoodzLeave a comment

Put your hands up if you’ve tried the Billie Razor? Okay, for my ladies who have used it and loved it wave at my ladies who are reading this and can’t wait to try it!

So I decided to try this during quarantine because I had too much free time. I grabbed the starter kit because it’s $9 and includes the razor, the holder and a blade. It’s a complete razor and holder for under $10! Plus the refill pack is $9 for four new blades.

I was hesitant. I know everyone was swearing by them online but I just struggled with a great razor costing me only $10 bucks.

Well let me tell you I was 100 wrong to be skeptical. Tithe razor came and worked amazingly like I don’t know how to live without it in my life now. Plus it gets mailed right to my door and I don’t even have to think about it.

I also bought their shaving cream and I really like it too. It goes on thickly and makes it easier to see where I need to shave. I’m going to be honest, I don’t necessarily realize the spots I missed until it’s too late so this is a life saver. It is really creamy and smooth. You mix it in your hands and then lather up your legs. It makes shaving feel like butter. The razor glides over the hair and leaves nothing behind plus I don’t get razor burn and no knicks! It’s beautiful.

Here is a little video of shaving to show you how well it worked!

If you want one click the link below to go to their website!

https://www.mybillie.com