Easter!!!!! Such a cute season since it centers around all things pastel, girly and cute when it comes to beauty and fashion!!!! So obviously I just HAD to find the cutest nail design ever this year!!!!

Almond shaped shorter nails since I pretty much type 24/7 for a living in the lightest pink shade possible! For the accent!?! Why an Easter Bunny of course!

My nail tech painted my nail white and then drew in a cute little bunny. So so cute!!! So Obsessed!!! 

Western New York springs can be such a tease!!!! We will be graced with fabulous spring weather one day and then a snowflake will be in our weather forecast the next! While we all dream of those hot summer days of fabulous sundress wearing, you will usually find me in the cutest ladies loungewear sets & leggings this time of year! Beyond comfy and you can usually tweak the look for warmer or cooler days. Layers really are a Western New Yorkers bff.

When Femme Luxe reached out to collaborate for a second time!!! WooHoo!!!! I couldn’t wait to get sharing this seasons most wanted looks with y’all!!! The website is filled with beyond cute looks. So many fun colors!!!!  I couldn’t get over how many different lounge sets they offer AND in adorable, spring colors! I will forever be a fan of all things black. Such a classic shade!!! But it’s always nice to add loungewear sets in pinks, lilacs and cute pastels to the wardrobe. Perfect for New York spring!

Baggy is back in business, babe, and boy do I have the  perfect laidback luxe 'fit to match! A warm spring day in Western New York is the perfect excuse to toss on this oversized crop jogger suit from Femme Luxe, paired with oversized shades & comfy kicks!

Featuring a super stylish oversized fit, a cropped length hoodie, with a beautiful ribbon drawstring detailing and matching high waisted, cuffed joggers, this loungewear set will have you slaying the oversized trend.

This jogger set does come oversized! So it will be super relaxed fit! I ordered a small and it’s definitely oversized, so no need to size up! Size down for a more fitted look, but oversized is totally in so I wouldn’t really recommend that! 

​​And for those days that winter decides to randomly return, be prepared for that crazy weather and snag yourself a Lilac Check Print Oversized Button Up Pocket Shacket from Femme Luxe! One can never have enough chic shirts & blouses! 

With a beyond cozy oversized fit in a super chic check print material, metal popper button up fastenings and a self-fabric patch pocket, this shacket gives me total heart eyes!! 

Pair this fabulous shacket with a crop top & your favorite high waisted leggings and boots for an insta-worthy look you will be totally obsessed with!!  

This does come a tad bit oversized already, so no need to size up! Just go ahead and order your size. This is a size small and fit me perfectly 

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Keep it coordinated in this super chic Lilac Cropped Hoodie & High Waisted Jogger Set featuring a crop length hoodie with matching drawstrings! Perfect for those go, go, go days, this set is your new go-to, babe.

You can glam this look up with a pair of your favorite rhinestone slides or toss on your fave kicks and a power pony for a look that will bang on the ‘gram.
This high waisted jogger suit literally screams Easter & Spring to me, so I felt like I was totally dressed in theme today since Easter is only 1 week away!!! Total spring vibes.

This Jogger Suit does come relaxed fit! This is a small (UK 8 on their site), so if you want a more fitted look, size down! I honestly dig the oversized look with this particular set, which is rare since I’m usually more of a form fitted jogger suit fan. 

Hello! My name is Courtney & I have a serious tracksuit and sunglasses addiction! I can’t stop wearing them! Perfect for New York weather, so I totally had to keep it looking luxe and laid back this season in this Black, White & Pink Hoodie Cuffed Tracksuit Set.

Featuring cuffed jogger bottoms with a long sleeve hoodie, I paired this chic look with a pair of heels to give it the ultimate off duty vibe

My latest Femme Luxe find here has a draw string top so you can wear it crop OR wear it long. This does come a tad bit big for a relaxed look, this is a Small (UK8) so no need to size up for that super trendy relaxed look! 

Ahhhhh spring in Western New York!!!! While the rest of the country is shopping for the perfect swimsuits for those first warm days of spring and fabulous sundresses to rock at brunch, we are stuck with that in between weather. Too cold to pull out that colorful sundress sitting in your closet, yet to warm for cute sweaters and over the top glam jackets. That’s why you will usually find me in the cutest ladies loungewear sets this time of year! Totally comfy and you can usually tweak the look for warmer or cooler days. Layers really are a New Yorkers best friend.

When Femme Luxe reached out to collaborate, I just had to accept!!! So many cute outfits. The whole site literally looks like it was made just for my closet. I couldn’t get over how many loungewear sets they offer AND in cute colors! While I’m always down for black anything, it was nice to see loungewear sets past the blacks and grays. Perfect for New York spring!

I know Spring is right around the corner, but I just couldn’t resist!!! I just HAD to snag this Annekke set in my all time favorite clothing color, black! Perfect for a fuss-free weekend look that's comfortable, but totally stylish!!! Dress up with a pair of heels or go for a casual Friday look with a pair of sneakers. I was getting total Posh Spice vibes so I tossed on a pair of heels!!!

I’m a US size small, which ends up being a size 8 in the UK where Femme Luxe is located. Safe to say the
 Black Crew Neck Seam Detail Cropped Sweatshirt High Waisted Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set fits the to size since it fit me perfectly. 

I would totally recommend ordering true to size of a fitted look is what you’re going for! 

Keep it looking luxe and laid back this season with this fabulous pink loungewear set! I don’t think there is another color besides maybe yellow that describes spring! ​

Featuring a boxy fit cropped hoodie with cuffed joggers and an elasticated waist, you will be looking to totally fab while being behind comfy! Everywhere I strolled that day while wearing this set, I received dozens of comments! Do not wait to place your order. Add to cart now! You will thank me later.

As I mentioned above, I wear a size small, which in the UK is a size 8. So the Pink Boxy Cropped Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set definitely fits true to size, so for a fitted look, order your true size. For a comfy look, order up!

Slay it in this beyond  comfy nude Zip-Up loungewear set! Featuring cuffed leg joggers with a matching zip up hoodie, I’m totally obsessed with this loungewear set! I paired it with a simple white sports bra and a plain pair of kicks! Perfect for running those errands while trying to look a tad bit cute. 

I’m a size small in the US, which ends up being a size 8 in the UK where Femme Luxe is located. The Nude Zip Up Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set - Sibyl fit me like a glove so it’s safe to say it’s true to size! Order your exact size for a fitted look. Size up for a comfy look! You won’t be disappointed. 

If you can't get enough of loungewear right now and are looking for your next fix, this Gray Oversized Hoodie Loungewear Set is for you. Such a classic look every girl needs.

Featuring a cozy, oversized hoodie with ruched detailing and matching joggers, this loungewear set puts a new twist on your off-duty looks! Team with your favorite bling slides and a massive top bun- after all, who says you can't be a boss babe while rocking your downtime vibes?

I’m a size small in the US which is a size 8 in the UK. The Grey Marl Oversized Front Pocket Pullover Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set came oversized, so if you are all about the oversized look, order true to size. No need to size up. Plenty oversized AND you can even toss this in the dryer and it will still be plenty big. If you want it to be a tad bit more fitted, size down! 

I swear, when it comes to beauty brands, Dior Beauty wears the crown when it comes to best free gift with purchase!!!! This February, Dior did not disappoint. When you spentd $150 at your local Dior Beauty counter, you take home this chic Dior makeup bag filled with samples!

While the Dior Beauty Free Gift samples are exactly that, samples, the beautiful makeup bag is gorgeous. With the Dior logo right on the front! Not Dior Beauty, but just Dior making this an official Dior bag you snagged for free with your makeup purchase and in the color black so it matches EVERYTHING unlike the typical midnight blue most Dior products come in since blue is Diors staple color! This bag is a must add to cart item for any high end handbag collector!!! 

So head to your local Macy’s Dior Beauty Counter NOW to stock up on a few of your holy grails and snag a free Dior makeup bag while you can! 

Omg it feels like it’s been forever since I’ve posted a Bath & Body Works haul!!!! Since I feel like I never leave the house, I just don’t go through my Bath & Body Works products as fast as I used to lol... my wallet is definitely thankful, but I have to admit, I do miss buying all the Bath & Body Works Scents ALL THE TIME and over sharing them like crazy!!!

Usually this time of year I’m stocking up on all things tropical since we head south for my daughter’s February Break from school. Since travel is not yet a thing for us New Yorkers thanks to travel restrictions, I thought I would dive into the Bath & Body Works Valentine’s collection this year!!!

The packaging is o so beautiful and girly, so I was pretty stoked to stock up on some new goodies!!!

Chocolate Covered Cherry ~ Literally smells EXACTLY like you would think! I smell cherry and then a hint of chocolate! I was actually worried when I scooped this one that it would smell like straight up chocolate and I would smell like a box of brownie mix was spilled on me, but thank goodness it’s a good mix!!! If chocolate or cherry is your jam, you will be pleased :) 

Strawberry Pound Cake ~ Such a classic! One of my favorite Bath & Body Work scents, so I was pretty stoked when they included a glammed up version of a favorite of mine!!! Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake literally smells like a bag full of strawberry candy!! Super sweet scent and very powerful, so only make this purchase if you’re a fan of over the top sweet, sugary scents.

Raspberry Jam Donut ~ Anyone remember the scent Sun-ripened Raspberry from back in the day?!! One of the first scents I remember from my childhood besides cucumber melon lol... well Bath & Body Works Raspberry Jam Donut literally smells like a new and improved version of the classic! Think Sun-ripened Raspberry turned up a notch scent-wise! 

Coconut Cream Pie ~ If tanning salons and tanning lotions are your fancy, you will love Bath & Body Works Coconut Cream Pie! Smells like spring break in a bottle!!! I’m a huge fan of tanning lotions with scent, so I’m all about coconut lotions especially when I’m traveling someplace nice and warm! 

Nothing is more important than self love & self care! If we can’t take care of ourselves, we definitely can’t do a fabulous job taking care of others! We might think we are killing it when it comes to spreading that love, but if you don’t invest in yourself, you will eventually burn and crash!

I know many of you are thinking, mom life and me time?!? Jokes!!! That’s why I made this simple list of 36 Ways To Invest In Yourself that do not require babysitters or leaving your own home! Start investing  in yourself and treating yourself to that self love you deserve during nap time! 

I guarantee just crossing a few of these off of the checklist will have you feeling so empowered and feeling so good about yourself that you start spreading that feeling off to others. I swear self love vibes are contagious. 

Ahhhh the holiday season is finally here! With Thanksgiving just days away and then bam! Christmas! We all need to remember to take care of ourselves. While the holiday season may not look the same as usual, having to do ALL the holiday dinners and all that holiday planning you usually split with other family members, it’s safe to say we are all going to be a tad bit busy this year!

So when you’re starting to feel a tad bit stressed and not your jolly self, take a break and play a little self-care bingo! We can all use a little self-care so please take that time to yourself to recharge so you can once again be in the holiday spirit:)

Ahhhhhh the holidays!!!!! My favorite time of year to stock up on all those beauty must haves since everything is actually affordable for once. I also LOVE to spread holiday cheer to my loved ones by making them feel over the top glam on Christmas Day by giving the gift of all things beauty! 

When I spotted Victoria’s Secret having a $5 sale on all their body splashes, I picked up every last one I could for myself and a few of my favorites to add to a few gift baskets!

I was able to score 10 out of the 15 since that was all
that was left available when I placed my order. Apparently everyone spotted that killer email and just had to stock up as well.

Since I pretty much have the whole collection, I figured why not make a guide to help all of you holiday shopping online this year due to the pandemic. . 

BOMBSHELL ~ My favorite out of all of the mists! Bold & confident! I definitely see why it’s America's #1 Fragrance. It’s a sparkling mix of fresh-cut Peonies and exotic fruits. If you’re into fruity or floral scents, this is the one for you. 

• Fragrance type: Fruity Floral
• Notes: Purple Passion Fruit, Shangri-la Peony and Vanilla Orchid

Another season means another Too Faced palette!!! For those of you that are new here, I have an obsession with Too Faced. Too Faced, Chanel & even though Mac has been slipping lately, I will still include them in my holy grails! 

When fall first hit, there was a soft case pumpkin palette all over the gram! I was somewhat bummed since it just didn’t have that splurge appeal to me. So glad I waited because Pumpkin Spice came out and o yeah, I added to cart lol. 

Like all Too Faced Palettes, fall out is very minimal. One of the main reasons I tend to reach for my Too Faced palettes over other brands. I just hate it when half of your palette ends up being a pile of dust. You definitely get your money’s worth with these palettes & Pumpkin Spice was no different.

As for shades, I honestly love how they added a few pastel glitter shades in a fall palette!!! So fun to mix with traditional fall shades for a cute look! 

Fall Vibes, Spice Spice Baby, Falling For You & You Want A Piece Of Me are my favorites!!! 

Totally recommend this palette if you’re looking for
a non traditional spin on fall shades! Plus the packaging is to die for!!! So cute!

Candle Day in August?!? Shocked is definitely an understatement!!! Being a Bath & Body Works junkie, I usually have a good idea when candle day will land in December. Since I usually know the date wayyyy in advance, I know when to start saving so I can purchase the entire store. This time around? I opened the email around 10am and took the little bit of spare cash I had and shopped away! Literally couldn’t have landed on a worse day since I leave for a camping trip this weekend lol.... all my loot needs to go to that adventure and not my getting a Bath & Body Works fix lol.....

This was actually my first time in an actual Bath & Body Works store since March! All those hauls of mine you have spotted all over, online orders. Honestly, I was actually a tad bit nervous since masks and “try me” just doesn’t mix. I was scared I would somehow mess all of this up lol...

I’m happy to report my experience wasn’t that awkward at all. While you do rock a mask & there is an employee standing at the entrance counting customers, nothing else changed that much. The sink with the soaps, still there! While sample bottles with the “try me” stickers aren’t all over the store like they were pre-covid, you can still pick up a candle and some what smell it with the mask on. I felt totally safe and beyond happy to see my local store finally open!

Now on to my mini-haul!

I would be totally lying if I said I didn’t purchase this candle for the label alone lol.... Pink, Pumpkin & Donuts?! Doesn’t get anymore basic girl falltastic as that lol....

The candle smells like pumpkin & vanilla. A pretty good combo of you ask me.

We are headed on a camping trip this weekend! By camping I mean staying in a cabin in the woods a few hours away lol... while I think this candle is totally ugly, I thought it would be PERFECT for our cabin!

Smells like straight up marshmallows! If you’re a marshmallow fan or headed camping like myself, this is the candle for you.

September 1st my house will be turning into Halloween, so I figured I would pick up a Halloween candle since you can’t beat the price.

Literally smells like candy! Smells so good I want to eat it lol....

Since it’s still summer, I figured a Margarita scented candle was perfect to snag!!!

I’m burning this candle right now and omg! So strong!!! I love a strong candle since I am the mom to 3 furbabies, so I’m very happy with this purchase.

This candle has been sold out online, so I was beyond excited when I spotted it in my local store!!! I’m actually happy to report it lives up to the hype as well.

With a face mask on I could smell this candle as soon as I removed the lid!!! So strong!!! Smells like fruity deliciousness! Another candle I wish was edible because it smells so yum!!!

Who doesn’t love Riesling?!? When I spotted this candle I just had to have it!!!

Scent-wise it smells like pear! At first I was like hmmm Apple?! But I’m guessing that’s similar to a pear lol.... perfect for fall!!!

Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the blingy-ist nails of them all?!?! That would me!!!! And would you believe me when I say these costs me $9.99 on Amazon and not a million dollars from a nail salon?!?!

I’m someone who feels naked without her nails so this whole quarantine life thing where nail salons JUST opened? good luck getting an appointment....... so I have been resorting to press on nails to get by.

I used glue and not the sticky press on strips and didn’t lose a single nail for two days. After two days I had a nail fall off here and there.

I will also note that if you order these, make sure your plans don’t involve a lot of hand projects. While the nails will not budge, the bling does tend to get caught on everything. I guess there is always one price to pay when it comes to anything glam and getting caught is it.

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Summer is usually my all time favorite season to scoop up those Bath & Body Works scents!!! I love all things beachy smelling, fruity and just straight up yummy!!!! However, this years haul?!? A tad bit interesting....

The packaging this year? omg!!! Design team gets a gold star because so freaking cute!!!

The scents however?!? I was left thinking this haul was just ok! Then again, I did order all of these since stores here in New York are still closed, so maybe I would have had better luck in store where I could have taken advantage of the try me before buying.

Keep on reading to find out what you should scoop up and what you might want to pass on regardless of the fabulous packaging.

Summer Boardwalk ~ Caramel-Glazed Popcorn, Warm Taffy-Apples, Salty Sweet Cream with Essential Oils. I feel like this candle is straight up fall. Creamy apple is all I smell! Not horrible, but not summer at all.

Warm Apple Pie ~ Baked Granny Smith Apple, Melted Brown Sugar, Flaky Homemade Crust with Essential Oils. I knew this would smell like fall! I purchased this candle solely for the packaging! Perfect for July 4th!!!

Berry Waffle Cone ~ Sweet Summer Berries, Golden Waffle Cone, Creamy Vanilla with Essential Oils! This was the candle I was most excited about!!!! Berry & vanilla sounded so yummy! However, this candle smells like maple syrup mixed with berry. But a horrible scent, but not what I was expecting lol... reminds me of fall!

Sandcastles & Sunshine ~ Salted Starfruit, Ocean Mist, White Driftwood with Essential Oils. I was super excited for this candle as well!!! Starfruit sounded, well fruity & I’m all about a fruity candle! However, this candle smells like a clean house lol.... maybe even clean laundry. I love the smell of cleanliness, so no hate! Just wasn’t expecting such a scent from something claiming to be starfruit.

Beachfront Blanket ~ A transportive blend of fresh white linen, summer sunrays & soft musk. This lotion has the cutest packaging EVER & it’s smells exactly as it claims. Fresh linen with a little bit of musk.

Coastal Hydrangeas ~ A summer bouquet of fresh hydrangeas, ocean mist & golden apple. I was expecting this lotion to be straight up floral and shockingly it’s not. Floral mixed with apple. An odd combo, but not bad!

Sea Salt & Lavender ~ A calming, coastal blend of fresh sea salt, blooming lavender & sun-drenched sands. This lotion is exactly what you would expect. Lavender! It’s a very light lavender however, so it’s not over powering. A great night time lotion!

Boardwalk Taffy ~ A nostalgic, summertime treat of spun sugar, pink berries & whipped vanilla. This was the lotion I was most excited for!!!! Thankfully it didn’t disappoint me that much. While it could be more powerful scent wise, you do get berry and vanilla! Finally a win!!!

​Sunrise Sail ~ A sun-kissed blend of ocean breeze, blue iris & sparkling citrus. Floral and clean is all I smell. Not horrible, but not a favorite at all. I feel like the lotions this season all smell like laundry lol.... maybe next summer I will get my fruity scents back!

Another season of goodies means another haul!!! This Bath & Body Works Haul was a tad bit different though. With the whole world basically being shut down due to Covid, I had to pick and choose my scents by what sounded amazing online. Definitely challenging when you’re someone like me who wants to be the first to buy things and reviews are yet to be posted. So I took the risk and purchased what I hoped would be fabulous! Keep on reading to find out if these scents are passes or fails!

Strawberry Pound Cake ~ I somewhat cheated with this candle. I purchased the Strawberry Pound Cake lotion once before, so when they released the new version of the Candle, I somewhat knew what it would smell like. The answer?!?! Pure fruity heaven!!!! A mix of strawberry & cream. This candle legit makes my whole house smell amazing!!!! Definitely goes on my all time favorites list!

Amazing Mom ~ Is it bad I purchased this candle for myself lol.... I knew my hubby and daughter weren’t going to hit up the Bath & Body Works website to purchase it for me. Store yes! Website, they probably don’t even know it exists, so I ordered it myself lol.... This candle smells like Watermelon Lemonade and it’s definitely yummy! Reminds me of sour watermelon candies!!!

Peach Bellini ~ Another update on a classic. Peach Bellini is one yummy smelling candle. It’s always a fabulous one to grab when you spot a sale and don’t know what to grab! Never disappoints. Super peachy!!!!

Perfect Peony ~ I saved the one I was most excited for, for last!!! This is the new “IT” scent at Bath & Body Works. They even made a legit perfume! It definitely lives up to the hype because I was ridiculously obsessed!!!! Super powerful and I actually enjoyed the scent even though I’m not usually a team floral. I really hope they keep this scent around because I will be putting this candle on my “safe” list for future purchases!!!

Whipped Vanilla Chiffon ~ Legit smells like a boujee perfume!!!! I was so happy I snagged this. I feel so fancy when I have it on!!!

Coconut Hibiscus ~ I was interested as to what this would smell like. A unique combo if you ask me. The scent? Smells like tanning lotion. I love the smell of tanning lotion, BUT I was hoping to smell a little bit of Hibiscus as well. Not so much.

Perfect Peony ~ As I mentioned above, this is the “it” scent Bath & Body Works has been promoting! Just like the candle, the lotion does not disappoint! For a floral it’s not too over powering. A super classy scent!!! Perfect for date night.

Fresh Cut Lilac ~ I thought the packaging was beautiful. That’s I clicked add to cart when it came to this scent. However, it’s 100% overpowering floral which I’m not too fond of lol..... florals just remind me of old people. If you like florals however, you should love this! Super powerful. I wore this to bed and my hubby was even like omg you smell like flowers lol...

Atlantic ~ Last but not least we have Atlantic! I had no idea this was even a men’s scent, so when it arrived, I smelled it and was like omg!!! Why does this smell like Axe?!? Looked at the bottle and it’s for men. A total fail for me! A win for my hubby I guess since he now has a new bottle of lotion that legit smells like cheap cologne. Let’s just hope this quarantine ends so that little mistake never happens again. I want to “try me” in the actual store lol....

What am I doing with my additional day this month thanks to leap year?!?! Writing up a Bath & Body Works Haul post for y’all!!! I’ve had my hands on these goodies for a few weeks now, but between our latest Disney Trip and the nonstop craziness since we’ve returned, I’ve lacked the time to share. Better late than never right???? So here it is!!! The latest Bath & Body Works scents and my opinions!!

Opinion ~ Literally my latest favorite!!! Smells like strawberry candy. I almost wish you could eat lotion because Strawberry Pound Cake smells so good!

Opinion ~ Love the name!!! Totally cute bottle!!! Smells delicious, but I’m not sure I would really call it margarita. It’s definitely citrus crossed with vanilla.

Opinion ~ Vanilla times 1000! If you love vanilla scented anything, you will love Cake Pop! Literally a vanilla scent on crack lol.... super powerful and leaving you smelling like vanilla all day long.

Opinion ~ I honestly grabbed this without really smelling it at first. I was in a hurry. Spotted a new scent and tossed it in my bag. So glad I did because ahhhh love it! Not really sure why it’s called saltwater, but it does smell like musk and I’m a huge fan of all lotions that smell like high end perfumes. I brought this one to Disney with me and everywhere I went people were asking me what perfume I was wearing and would look at me like I was nuts when I said it was a Bath & Body Works lotion!

Opinion ~ I was so excited for this scent!! That description sounds like yumminess in a bottle! While the fragrance smells good, it’s a very weak scent. Once on the skin I’m not smelling it. I’m someone who loves a powerful scent that lasts all day long and this one was just not it.

It's already tough enough to wake the family to catch that school bus, much less carve out an extra hour to prepare, eat and digest a meal. However, When you start your day with a healthy breakfast you provide your body with energy & most important for those chiseled body seekers, breakfast kick-starts your metabolism! Even if you’re not super hungry, something light like a piece of fruit & a cup of tea will actually help keep you full later on in the day. Plus, If you don’t eat first thing, there’s a good chance you’ll simply overeat later. So do yourself a favor and don’t let a busy morning or a snoozed-alarm stop you from eating something healthy and delicious. I promise breakfast will help keep energy levels up, appetites under control, and bodies feeling strong & lean.