I figured it was about time I got up my current skincare routine on the blog. I mean let's be honest... this, my hair, my make up, all of it changes often while new products come out, my needs change, etc. SO I do my best to keep y'all updated on everything! So I broke it down by morning and night. Note: Any Tula product - use the code "OAKES15" and it'll give you a discount! MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE: I immediately wash my face with ...continue reading >>
How to: Gel Nails
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Favorite Lip Colors for Spring
So I did a thing. I tried SEVERAL lip colors for y'all to find my top favorite shades for spring. I narrowed it down to six and honestly I think most of them would work for anyone. But I did give you a nice range of mild to bright colors because I know not everyone is for a bold lip. ;) So here they are (below) and then I'm going to link them underneath with the actual colors written under the picture. Make sure you choose the right color when ...continue reading >>
Current Make up Routine: January 2020
I figured it was time I got an updated make up routine up and some quick links to the products I've been using. I'm going to break it down by everyday make up + then date night make up because well, I use different/more products when I have more time. Hahah Ya feel me Moms? Anyways. I'm just going to dive right in. EVERYDAY MAKE UP: I'm pretty simple with my everyday make up during the week because I need quick, but effective. So ...continue reading >>
Current Favorite Anti-Aging Products
I promised y’all I would report back on some new skincare products I have been using. I’ve mainly been focusing on things to help with aging and moisture because...almost 30 and things are catchin’ up to me. HA! It was important to me to find something that was clean though, but also effective because as many of you know - we’ve been really working to switch over our lifestyle to cleaner and healthier. Anyways - so when Beautycounter wanted to ...continue reading >>
Make Up Products for a Natural Look
Updating my make up products for you! You can shop everything under this picture, made it super easy for you! Catch the videos on my Instagram! SHOP EM: ...continue reading >>
Current Fav Make Up Products I Use Daily
I've been meaning to do this update forever and well, life has happened and I've been focusing on other things for you. BUT I finally filmed it yesterday for Insta-stories, so it's up now and I'll save it under a highlight when it's past. I wanted to link all the products easily in a post for you though so that it was just easy to shop them and get the details in one place! FACE: Prep + Prime: Love this for a primer spray from Mac - it's ...continue reading >>
Fav Curl Products and a Hair Q + A
The post is finally happening! HA! I've been working on this for like a year it feels like, I just rarely wear my hair curly so it's taken longer than anticipated. Anyways, so I am kind of going to make this a two part. I'm going to share the products I love and use for my curls, plus a new shampoo and conditioner that I recently tried and have fallen in love with. Also I am going to answer the questions from the Instagram stories yesterday, ...continue reading >>
5 Target Make up Products you NEED
I've wanted to do this post for a while, but wanted to perfect it before so. I've tried more products than I care to admit and finally narrowed it down to these five! Which first, I'll answer something - lots of questions on how I can get "credit" (aka: a commission) on these since most would purchase in store and the simple answer is, either I don't (and I don't mind, I like sharing good products with y'all) or you can order online to pick up in ...continue reading >>
Current FAV Beauty Products
It's been awhile since I've done a little round up of my favorite beauty products so I thought IT'S TIME Y'ALL. I'm covering some of my most asked questions, my current favs + giving all the details on my MUST have make up items, especially for busy Mom on the go. Ulta is closer to my house, so I typically shop there - but I love them + Sephora, but I linked to mainly everything via Ulta just because well, like I said, shop there more. So let's ...continue reading >>
Crest WhiteStrips Update + A Cyber Monday SALE
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Crest. The opinions and text are all mine. Hey, hey, hey - Anyone else literally just been living in their comfy clothes, living their best life for the past four days (AKA since Thanksgiving)? I can’t stop, I won’t stop, this life of comfy clothes, shopping online and eating leftover food is just way too good. ;) HA! Real life can start tomorrow, we still ...continue reading >>
Eye Cream You NEED
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. Guys, I think I may have found the holy grail of eye creams! Seriously though and at an affordable price. You guys already know how much I freaking loveeee Olay products, so when I found this and saw it was Olay, it was basically a match made in heaven. The product is called Olay Eyes Brightening Eye Cream and it’s ...continue reading >>
Self Care Favorites for Mama
Today I'm sharing five things that I love FOR MYSELF. Meaning, no one else uses them except me and it's my freaking treat. MKAY? ;) That's a rarity around here guys. Also some are splurges, so you've been warned. However, I think it's so dang important to remember to care for ourselves. I feel like we are constantly, go, go, going as Moms and taking care of everyone else that we forget to take care of ourselves! So these are five things that I've ...continue reading >>
Skin Exfoliating Tips + Tricks
HAPPY FREAKING SATURDAY first off. Let's just all give ourselves a big ol' pat on the back that we made it to this fine Saturday morning, not to mention a holiday weekend. ;) Three days to chill or if you're like me, try and fit in even more than you already do into one weekend. Seriously, so guilty of committing. I'm a people pleaser, it's a work in progress, but all will be fine so it's great. I shared on insta-stories that I was trying out a ...continue reading >>
4 MUST Know Affordable Beauty Hacks
I have been compensated by the JOHNSON’S® Brand for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Fun fact, I LOVE style, beauty, all of that. I used to do a lot more chat about it, outfit posts and just beauty hacks when I first started this blog almost 8 years ago (WOAH), but since then life has changed and well, yeah. BUT I still love it all just as much as I did before, I just don’t have nearly as ...continue reading >>
Summertime Skincare For the Win
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. Anyone else been living outside this summer? Seriously, we’ve been out in the sun just about every single day either at the park, the pool or just on a walk. It’s been good though, I need sunshine in my life and well, we’ve had a whole lot of it lately and I don’t really ever want it to end now. Blake’s so cute ...continue reading >>
Our Favorite Sunscreen
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen. The opinions and text are all mine. So I'm kind of a freak when it comes to SPF and just being aware of my surroundings for my skin. My Mom had melanoma a few years ago and since then, have to go in every 6 months for checks - generally resulting it getting something cut out and just use extra precaution. So naturally I'm a little over ...continue reading >>
Skin Game plan for Summer
Fun fact - did you know that ⅔ of women KNOW they should wear an SPF but only ⅓ of women actually do so? So I’m actually somewhat of an SPF freak and the reason why is because skin cancer runs in my family. It’s actually pretty close to home, my Mom had melanoma. They were able to catch it early enough that they could surgically remove it all - but it was scary and honestly kind of a walk up call to well, TAKE CARE OF MY SKIN. From that day ...continue reading >>
5 Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without
I love my beauty products, don't get me wrong. I also love trying new products - but there are a few that well, I've been using for years and will just love forever I'm convinced. SO I thought it would be fun to share them here with y'all. Now let's be honest, most are simple, easy beauty products that are affordable (minus the couple splurge ones) because well, Mom life and ain't nobody got time or money to spend on things that well ya don't ...continue reading >>
Everything You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal
SO I am finally making this post happen...whoops. Seems like that is happening more often than not lately, I swear. Whoops. BUT I am here and attempting to keep my head about water ;) SO let's talk laser hair removal. I shared that I was going in for my second appointment a couple months back and the questions came piling in on my DMs, well today I had my fourth appointment and I thought - oh yeah, I should get on that. I am going to set it up ...continue reading >>
Olay Cleansing Infusion Results – Skin
I’m bacckkk with an update on the new Olay products I started using last month. Remember the Olay Cleansing Infusion ones?! You can check that post out, here. Well, just as I expected - they’re fabulous. I’m honestly just now starting to think that Olay really can do no wrong. Their products are just always on point and it makes so much sense that my Mom has used them since I can remember and now I’m hooked. If you don’t know - I use their ...continue reading >>
NEW* Favorite Skincare Product!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. Y’all know I have a real love for Olay - literally, talk about it all the time and share my favorites with you guys! In fact, you can see my last Olay post, here. SO today I’m actually really excited to share another product I’ve been using from them. It’s their “Whips” product and oh my gosh, you guys I think they may have ...continue reading >>
Trial of a new Skincare Routine
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. Y’all know my love for Olay products - it’s just good friggin’ skincare products at a good price. Like, they’re doing it right! So I am obviously excited to be trying two new products from them to give y’all my feedback and thoughts on them. Here’s my little introduction of them and then I will follow up in a month or so ...continue reading >>
Updated Make-up Routine
I did a little insta-live this morning (if you missed it, it's still up there ;)) with my current make up routine. You know -- because I know what I'm doing and all and y'all should take me so serious. ;) BUT I did it and I promised I would link products, so here, you, go! (Imagine a hand clap between each of those words for the full effect). FACE PRODUCTS: EYES (only happens on a good day) LIPS scroll to see ...continue reading >>
Eyebrows. They’re a Thing.
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Nad’s. Okay, can I just get real with y'all for a second? Actually...let's be honest, when am I not being real? Sometimes a little too much real...sorry not sorry about that. ;) The other day though I looked in the mirror and was like oh....my eyebrows, yeah those. I'm supposed to pluck those, wax those, ya know? Do something to take care of them. Whoops. Well...quite honestly I ...continue reading >>
DIY Pamper Gift Basket
Christmas time is here people! Are you ready? I like to think I am, but realistically not so much. It’s funny actually because I have my crap together for all the blog stuff and to show y’all everything, but then like myself and my actual Christmas that’s happenin’ -- not so much. WHOOPS! But I do have this part together, mainly because I did it to show y’all and made enough to give to all mah girlfriends. ;) HOLLLA. Alright, so wannah know what ...continue reading >>
A Big Skin Change
This post was sponsored by Olay. So I recently took the Olay 28 Challenge and I'm here to report back with my results. If you're not familiar or missed the deets of me doing it on Facebook, it was 28 days of using their Olay Total Effects Moisturizer with SPF 15 and Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel morning and night. So how did it go? Well first off, can I just tell you it's really hard to remember to do something ...continue reading >>
MUST Have Products for Curly Hair
Shop my outfit: Cardigan / Dress / Leggings / Boots Did you enjoy looking at all the pictures of my face? HAHAH! This week I have been asked a lot what products I use on my hair...soo I figured let's do a round up! Now some of them are totally catered to my hair because I have pretty dang curly hair, like in these pictures that's my natural curl. BUT I separated the two so that you could shop the curly ones if you have curly hair and ...continue reading >>
Mine & Blake’s Everyday Skincare Routine
I'm sharing #Curél in my life as part of a Curél sponsored series for Socialstars™. It's funny right? Blake and I share a skincare routine? She might definitely look just like Marcus...I mean no denying who's kid she is, but unfortunately she got my skin. I would give her that.. ;) HA! So yeah, we share a skincare routine, at least part of it. I talked about our skin and eczema last month, here, but told y'all I would be back ...continue reading >>
Preppin’ my Skin for Fall
We are still very much in the "want to be like Mama" stage with Blake and I really hope it never ends. I've told y'all time and time again, but every morning Blake gets ready with me and it's seriously the sweetest thing. She gets out her little make up bag, asks for lipstick after me and then puts her lotion on. I love it and I'm trying to soak it all in while it lasts because as much as I want it to last forever, I'm ...continue reading >>
Tips & Tricks to a 10 Minute Morning Routine
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#ShineWithClearEyes #MyShiningMoment #CollectiveBias As a busy, working Mama I really don't have much time to well, brush my hair, let alone actually get ready. But I also really enjoy getting ready. I feel more confident and just a little more put together underneath the tired eyes and applesauce stains. ;) SO I've mastered the whole ...continue reading >>
Microblading: ALL the Deets
First off, can we just talk about these before pictures? I was crying laughing because I just look so painfully awkward. It's fine -- just gotta laugh it off because well...that's me. HA! So first and foremost, the most commonly asked question, where did I get my brows done? Well for all my Idaho friends -- The Brow Club in Meridian. Anna did them and she was GREAT! I can't recommend her enough. So I figured the best way to go about this post was ...continue reading >>
5 Fall Lips Colors YOU NEED
Lipstick in picture: Nars in the color "Don't Stop" Fall is almost here, I mean I have been talking about it non stop since September 1st hit..soo in case you didn't know. ;) The weather is starting to cool down over here and I am stocking up on all the best sweaters and good smelling fall candles (because let's be honest -- the smells -- that's the best part). Y'all know I am a lipstick girl, have been forever, so naturally I've rounded up five ...continue reading >>
20 Minute Pamper Sesh for Mama
Most days I don't have a ton of time to spend on skincare, so I generally do a quick easy routine, cloths, moisturize, done. BUT I have been really trying to take care of my skin better than I used to, as y'all know because well I've been talking about it. So I have been trying different skincare products, finding a mix of things that work well for me, my busy life and my skin. It's been a lot of trial and error and honestly, it probably wasn't a ...continue reading >>
A Confidence Booster for Mama
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. I remember when I found out I was pregnant with a little girl, I was seriously so excited. I mean, I was a little nervous...I grew up with all sisters, I know how sassy we can be, but I was stoked for the little girl nights and a tiny BFF in between all the "parenting" moments. Well, now that she's getting a little bit older her ...continue reading >>
A Little Mommy & Me Time..
This post is sponsored by Olay Daily Facials. All opinions my own. #ad Lately Blake has been well, sassy. Actually, the word sassy is probably an understatement to be honest, but, you know, terrible twos. Everyone says three is worse and I'm really friggin' nervous if that's the case because I am not sure how I'm going to make it through two. This past weekend though, she was really sweet (in between the sass) and my heart was feeling ...continue reading >>
A New Favorite Skincare Product!
Do you have that one thing that you you stand firm on? That you believe in so strongly, that you'll fight til the end for it? For me it's kindness. It's something that I so much believe in, it's something I stand firm for and think that well we could all do a little better at, including myself. Sometimes we just get so caught up in us, our lives and our needs that we forget to be kind. Sometimes we witness things around us and we sit back quietly ...continue reading >>
Spring is Here and so are the Blooms!
I can't believe springtime is here and in full force! My flowers are blooming outback, my allergies are hittin' hard (meh), but it's beautiful outside and we've been spending as much time as possible out in the sun! Recently we got bikes and well, I'm obsessed. Blake asks to bike just about everyday and it's been really nice to do something together as a family outside (FINALLY!) Well since it's been so nice out, that means new clothes, new ...continue reading >>
An Updated Make-up Routine // The 10 Minute Routine
So I've been gettin' my YouTube watch on and ya know, trying to step up my make up game and make myself presentable. ;) It's all part of my master plan to well, take me time in the morning. So I go to the gym, come home, chill for a minute, answer a few emails and then I take 10 minutes to put make up on. I honestly don't know why I didn't start this forever ago. I mean, don't get me wrong -- I don't wash my hair or well, put real pants on, but ...continue reading >>
Just Like Mama
The other day while I was getting ready for the day, Blake was copying everything I was doing. It was seriously the cutest thing ever. I washed my face and she asked to sit in the sink so that she could “wash” her face too. So basically, she just splashed around in the water for a few minutes. Then I put lotion on and she did the same, rubbing it on her little feet, her face, even down to her little elbows. I was dying from all the cuteness. She ...continue reading >>
Beauty // Top Lip Colors for Blondes
Let's talk lip colors, obviously these work for both blondes and brunettes...because well, I've been both and worn all of these with both hair colors. BUT I've included a couple more pinky colors and personally I like those ones best on me when I'm blonde. Therefore, the title. ;) I get asked about my lipsticks a lot, probably because that's like the one make up product I can't go without -- that and my brows ;) -- so here I am. I'll quit talking ...continue reading >>
A Five Minute Make Up Routine For the Modern Mom
Hi, Jess here, Mom of one and occasional shower-er. That's a word right? Yeah, moral of the story is, I legit don't have enough time to even brush my hair everyday or shower regularly (sorry), so what makes you think I have time to put make up on? Exactly. So I've perfect what I like to call the "five minute look" -- I've found the best of the best in products, figured out a technique that takes five minutes to apply and mastered how to ...continue reading >>
Beards, Marcus is Takin’ Over
Marcus has been begging me for months to do a post on a guy's product. He's like= (and I quote), "Babe, all your Mom follower's husbands need something cool to read too." So here we are, tonight, let's do this. So ladies, tell your husband it's their night to read the blog ;) I'll just let Marcus do the talking now. He's gonna show you how to be a "beard boss". Alright fellas: how many of you have beards? Or at least WANT a beard? Ever since I ...continue reading >>
No More Dry Skin
When I was a little girl, I had dry skin and eczema so badly that I would literally have to lather up in lotions, medicines and creams at night, put socks over my hands and feet and hope for the best the next day. I was always itchy, my skin was flaky and honestly it was something I was really self-conscious about. It might sound totally silly but I’ve always worried Blake would have the same skin. Well, she does, but not quite as bad! The reason ...continue reading >>
Beauty // The Best Skincare Routine to Fight Acne
I've had a lot of questions about my skincare routine since I told y'all about the Lush products I've been using that really cleared my face up! So I'm going to break it down for y'all today. When we started our infertility back when we were trying for Blake (so years ago), I started getting really bad acne. Literally I tried everything under the sun to get my skin under control and could not get it to stop. Eventually years later we got pregnant ...continue reading >>
Hair // The Dry Shampoo Guide
Where my dry shampoo ladies at!? You know, the ones that only wash their hair, like maybe once a week---if that and basically have dry shampoo on their head with a little bit of hair. Oh, is that just me? Eh, it's fine, I'll own that. However, I know I'm not the only one, especially Mamas because let's be real I barely have time to get dressed let alone actually wash my hair. Well, a few of y'all have asked what my favorite dry shampoo is, so I'm ...continue reading >>
Style: Best Products for Fuller Hair
Photos by Chantel Cherie Photography Outfit details: Top: Cara Loren Shop | Jeans: Madewell The best styling tools: The best products: This post may contain affiliate links. ...continue reading >>
Make Up 101 by Jess…
I'm not sure why but one of the questions I get asked the most is about make up and to do a make up tutorial. If you saw my insta-story make up tutorial, you clearly know that's a hot mess. Ha! So I'll try and answer the question seriously here, TRY. Notice that key word, because let's be real I'll probably make fun of myself the entire time and give you inaccurate tips on how to actually put make up on. I love to switch things up often, try ...continue reading >>
Moms Night In!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OREOTHINSideStory #CollectiveBias As a Mom it's not always easy to get some good, quality, spoilage, "me" time. In fact it's slim to impossible. So I'm going to spill my secret. The one about how in the world I spoiled myself with a good two hours of me time. I know, I was in shock too. That's a long time! Here how it went down, at ...continue reading >>
6 Products to Continue using even AFTER Pregnancy
Picture Details: Jess' Dress: Old Navy | Blake's Top: Carter's | Blake's Shorts: Carter's | Bow: Zozu Baby | Toy c/o Boppy | White Rug: Overstock When I was pregnant I think I used every sort of skincare line out there to try to keep my skin in tact! You know what I'm talking about, stretch marks, itching, acne, dryness, you name it and it probably comes with pregnancy. I learned quickly though that most of these things stick around after ...continue reading >>
Adios Tired Eyes!
Hi, my name is Jess, I'm a Mom and I have permanent tired eyes. ;) Ha! Like y'all didn't already know that.... This is serious though guys, since I had Blake (whom I love and adore) I have gained giant tired, dark circles and bags under my eyes. Probably from the lack of sleep...(ya think?) and maybe the long days between work and Mommyhood. Mommyhood in general gives me those bags. Seriously though I wouldn't trade it for the world, because ...continue reading >>
Postpartum Skin Routine..
I remember hearing people talk about "postpartum" skin and thinking what the heck? Isn't it just the same as before? REALITY CHECK. Apparently you have the most beautiful, perfect baby ever AND not only does your body go all whacky, but your skin does too. Like hello acne again, dry patches, weird wrinkles, tired eyes--whatever, you name it and I guarantee at least one of us knows exactly what you're talking about. Maybe those perfect babes of ...continue reading >>
The Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide
Photo via Locke Photography I'm all about a good beauty product, especially giving them as gifts! So what better time to snag some fabulous ones than during the season of giving! We've put together a list of our favorite beauty products for those fashionistas and beauty lovers in your life and linked them all directly to where you can grab them! Xx, Jess ...continue reading >>
The Ultimate DIY Pamper Day
Can we please have a week all about the Mamas every week? I think we deserve it, right? Maybe y'all more than this Mama..since baby girl is still in my belly..but hey I am going to milk it. Today we've put together the most fabulous DIY Pamper day, one you can do at home after the babes have gone to bed, or if you can really work it--for a couple hours on a Saturday while Dad takes them out to play? Right? ;) But either way, we're talking ...continue reading >>
