Happy Monday friends! I really want to thank you all for the love and support you've shown me the past few weeks. I know I've been extremely vague about what's going on and only a handful of you know the whole story but we've recently gotten some good news so I finally feel like I can relax a bit and get somewhat back to normal. We're still not completely out of the woods but it could be worse so I'm definitely appreciative and all of your thoughts and prayers have definitely helped. But in the meantime, can we talk about how much I am missing this view? Being by the beach is by far my happy place and being a Floridian, I live near some of the prettiest beaches in the country

Happy Friday babes! Getting real here today and talking about some insecurities. Like a lot of people, I had braces when I was younger but my braces left behind evidence they were once there. The glue left behind a discoloring on my teeth that's faint to see to everyone else but to me it's one of the main things I see when I smile. I've always had sensitive teeth too so whitening was always a struggle for me. Even though up until recently I didn't drink coffee (and I only usually have a cup a day during the week), I don't really drink red wine and I don't drink soda, I always envied people with sparkling, pearly white teeth but thought it was out of reach for me.
And in a way it was, until Smile Brilliant. Smile Brilliant is an at-home whitening kit that is not only super easy to use, but it shows results almost immediately. Smile Brilliant sends you everything you need to get started on your at home whitening kit, including very detailed step-by-step instructions which is definitely needed for someone like me even though the process really is pretty simple!

1. Blend the blue and white putty (the base and the catalyst) together until they’re a light blue color and you fill the blue mold tray.
2. Place the mold tray (one at a time!) on your teeth for 2-3 minutes.
3.  Mail in your impressions with the pre-paid envelope included.
4. Once you receive your clear trays in the mail, you're ready to try out your whitening kit!
5. Line each clear tray with the whitening gel and leave on for a specific amount of time (this varies based on how long you want to keep them in. I started with 30 mins).
6. Rinse and use desensitizing gel.
7. Repeat as needed and enjoy a brilliant white smile!

Depending on how often you use them and how long you keep the trays in, you can see results almost immediately. Since I know I have sensitive teeth and gums I spaced out my sessions and kept the trays in for a shorter amount of time at first but the desensitizing gel really helps! It's definitely far more effective than whitening toothpaste or strips. One of the things I love about Smile Brilliant is the trays are actually molded to fit your teeth and you aren't using oversized trays that are uncomfortable and don't fit in your mouth or strips that never stay put. I also love that the entire process is done in the comfort of your own home. As someone who fears (I mean seriously fears) going to the dentist, I wanted whiter teeth but not so badly I was willing to sit in the dentist office so this is a perfect and affordable solution for me!



This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant, but all opinions are my own.

*Linking up with Amanda for Friday Favorites*

Happy Humpday lovelies! 2017 is fast approaching and I don't know about you but I am not quite ready for it. I'm usually a very organized person but this November/December I have felt all over the place. My gym schedule has been all messed up, I've been eating super unhealthy due to being exhausted from work and I just can't seem to keep anything straight. I try to jot everything down in a planner (yes, I prefer to write things out rather than put them in my phone. I'm weird like that!) but I'm finding that there just isn't enough space in my normal planner to keep track of everything.
So when a friend from Kitlife reached out to me about checking out their planners I was more than happy to oblige... that is after I saw her note like two weeks after she sent it because yes, that's how unorganized I am right now! For those of you who know me outside the blogging world, I have a habit of planning almost every little detail so for me to be as discombobulated as I am right now it's throwing me all out of whack and I can definitely feel it in my day to day life.

Kitlife provides more than just your every day, run of the mill planner, it provides you with a way to keep every aspect of your life organized and planned. And have I mention how gorgeous their designs are? The colorful, fun designs actually make me want to use it and carry it with me and the sturdy design makes it easy to throw in my purse and go.

 The planners run from January through December and include a page per day and the weekend shares a full page so no more trying to fit all of your weekend plans into a tiny square. One of the things I love the most about these planners is the ability to keep up with all your day to day essentials, task lists, appointments, meal planning and even track your health and fitness goals all in one place. 

A cool feature of this planner is the movable planner dashboard that helps you keep track of what day you're on and store any important recipes, notes etc right there for easy access. When I say this planner really does it all, I'm not kidding. I challenge you to find something this planner can't track! 
A few other notable features are:

• Tracker Sticker Options
• Quarterly Check-In
• 2 Page Monthly Spread
• Gift Tracker
• Doodle Break Pages
• Page Add-Ins and Acessories

As a full time marketing professional and blogger I can honestly say this is a professional/blogger's dream. A one stop shop to keep track of everything we all have going on in our crazy lives, does it get any better? To learn more about Kitlife or to purchase your own miracle planner check out their website and be sure to follow them on social media!

*I received a free Kitlife planner in exchange for a review. As always, all opinions are 100% my own*

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Happy almost Friday friends! With the weather getting cooler and dryer I've been finding my eyes drying out easier and becoming itchy and red. Since I got lasik surgery 5 years ago (wow, I can't believe it's been that long!) my eyes tend to dry out a little more or get itchy and watery during the season changes. I don't know if this is actually a side effect of lasik or just me getting older but I find myself reaching for eye drops more frequently. So when Clear Eyes® launched their preservative free eye drops in a multi-dose bottle I jumped at the opportunity to try them out!

The first of it's kind in the US, the Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™ provides 12 hours of soothing comfort and one of my favorite things is the soft-squeeze bottle that provides maximum drop control and a built-in purifying filter that keeps out bacteria. When you pay as much as I did for lasik you really try to find extra ways to take care of your eyes but did you know that eye drops can be used for several beauty hacks besides just keeping your eyes gorgeous and bright?

1 // We all know mascara has an expiration date but have you ever noticed your mascara drying up  or clumping just a few months after purchase? Add 2-3 drops of Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™  Multi-Symptom to your mascara tube and voila! Your mascara is as good as new again!

2 // Wake up with an ugly blemish or some redness on your skin? Saturate a cotton pad or cotton ball with Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™  Multi-Symptom and dab it on the effected area. Within 15-20 minutes the redness and swelling should go down and you'll be left with picture perfect skin!

3 // Have you ever wished your eye shadow color was really an eye liner? Did you know you can create custom eyeliner colors just by using Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™  Multi-Symptom in just three easy steps? 
Step 1. Drop a few drops of Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™  Multi-Symptom on to an eye liner brush 
Step 2. Dip the brush into your eye shadow color of choice. 
Step 3. Then mix the two together on the back of your hand and swipe across your lids for a custom eyeliner!

Do you have any other eye drop beauty hacks?

You can find the Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™ in the eye care aisle of your local Target (usually directly in front of the Pharmacy) and be sure to take advantage of 25% off using the Target Cartwheel app through November 26th!  Learn more about Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™ and like them on Facebook.  Don’t forget to use this coupon for $3 off!

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WardrobeSolutions #CollectiveBias

Happy Monday friends! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I did a little shopping and picked up a few things I've had my eye on lately. Am I the only person who falls in love with something on the hanger, tries it on and finds it doesn't quite fit perfectly but you love it so much that you bring it home any way and try to figure something out? Being as short as I am this happens to me a lot! I'll fall in love with a maxi dress or skirt or even a pair of jeans and find that they're inches too long on me but can't part with them so they end up sitting in my closet. 

Sadly I'm a danger to myself and my clothes with a needle and thread so I was beyond excited when I came across the Scotch™ Essentials line at Target in the closet section by sewing machines and kits!

Scotch™ Essentials Adjustable Hem Tape is perfect for making adjustments on the go! You can easily change the length for flats or heels temporarily without worrying about ruining your clothes or making the commitment on one length. 

The Scotch™ Essentials Permanent Hem Bonding Strips are perfect no-sew option for permanent hem changes. Whether you're hemming your favorite pair of jeans or if you need to shorten those curtains you just had to have  the Permanent Hem Bonding Strips are the perfect no risk solution and it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Turn the item to be hemmed (in my case it was my black jeans) inside out.
2. Slowly peel the brown strip back away from the white sheet. Then carefully position the strip where you want the new hemline to be on the item.
3. Carefully peel off the top brown backing and rub firmly. Voila!

One of my favorite products is the Scotch™ Essentials Wardrobe Tape Strips. These little gems are perfect for fixing wardrobe malfunctions and keeping you feeling well...secure all night!  They come in a cute little carrying tin that makes it perfect to toss in your bag and go and you'll have piece of mind knowing you'll never have a wardrobe malfunction again.

Now through September 2nd you can save $1.00 off on Scotch™ Essentials at Target so check it out for yourself! 

What are your favorite wardrobe solutions and tips?

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 Happy Monday dolls! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I'm starting out my week talking hair. Playing with your hair color at home can be extremely frightening. Especially when you already love your natural hair color but you just want to lighten or deepen the color slightly without anything overly drastic or damaging. But at home hair coloring products have come a long way and thanks to John Frieda you can now get a deeper, more rich color or lighten your locks in just 5 minutes at home in your own shower!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Brita for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I can't believe it's already that time again! With Labor Day over it means it's back to school time and back to school time means shopping time! I always love checking out all the fun supplies from planners to pens and of course all the fun college gear! I can't not start out the year with new UCF merchandise. 

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

As fun as it is being a fashion and lifestyle blogger it means you get a lot of pictures taken of yourself and for me one of the worst things is not having a radiant smile. Since I'm no stranger to the occasional cup of coffee or wine (I mean, who isn't?) sometimes I can be a little self conscious about my pearly whites. Luckily Arm & Hammer has me covered with the Truly Radiant collection so I don't have to worry about whether or not I'm sharing my best possible smile with you guys!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hollister Co for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I've mentioned this before, but I have an extremely hard time finding jeans that fit right. I feel like they're always too long or I'm constantly having to pull them up or adjust them. One of the only places I can find jeans that are comfortable and fit great is Hollister Co. 

Hollister has a range of fits and styles that make it easy to shop by shape or even mood. If you're feeling more laidback, The Boyfriend cut is easily dressed up or down. Or maybe you're looking for that iconic, always classic pair of dark wash skinny jeans. They also have a wide range of washes from super washed out lights to rich dark rinses, all with hand-done details like authentic fading and whiskering and destruction. They really have a pair of jeans for every mood. My favorites happen to be the Ryan Super Skinny for daily wear and the Alex Jeggings for going out.