feelin fancy in pinkblush

🎶I could have spread my wings And done a thousand things I've never done before🎵 #fridayfeels @shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Jul 21, 2017 at 4:03am PDT

PinkBlush does it again. I am just impressed by every piece I recently received in the mail! If you want to be comfortable and cute -- this is the clothing company hands down. It was hard to decide on a favorite between these three items, but I finally decided this Blue Floral Crochet Cold Shoulder Top was the winner. 

Here I come weekend 😊 @shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Jul 21, 2017 at 12:53pm PDT

It's incredibly flattering, showing off the collar bone, very airy and light. I cannot talk about the color enough. I rarely see this shade -- it's pretty, playful and looks good on everybody!

🌴@shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Jul 23, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT

This navy number also wowed me. I love the neckline. The turtleneck collar is so in right now -- and that criss crossing gives this dress a little edginess and sex appeal. 

happiness blooms from within 💐@shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Jul 24, 2017 at 4:55am PDT

This Yellow Floral Sash Tie Dress is just unbelievably beautiful. The colors are eye-catching and gorgeous. It fits the body so well, accentuating all the right areas. The fabric is comfortable and not too thick. It is absolutely the perfect maxi. If you couldn't tell, I am in LOVE with this dress -- I too multiple photos in it, LOL!

I must have flowers, always and always 🌸 @shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Jul 25, 2017 at 5:54am PDT

sunshine in my soul ☀️ @shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Jul 25, 2017 at 3:50pm PDT

PinkBlush continues to perform, churning out beautiful floral, pretty clothes...I literally go to their website and want to buy everything on there. Their clothes are fun and easily vacillate between classy and casual. Can't wait to order more!

In <3 with Flower Mound Soap Works

I have never received a package that smells so good!!! When my FlowerMound Soap Works box came in the mail, I was instantly intrigued! I received a few of their Ugly Soaps for face care! They had a bar for all different skin types: normal, combination, oily, mature, sensitive.

https://www.flowermoundsoapworks.com/face-care

And these bars blow Irish Spring and Dove out of the water. The company's Owner/Mad Scientist uses the "cold-process method of saponification" to make these incorporating a long list of botanicals, fragrance/essential oils, shea/cocoa butter, clay, milk! The face soap is about $21 per bar. As you can see in the photo above, the bars are beautiful -- look at that craftsmanship and carving! They're heavier and just seem packed with goodness, too!

The soap feels fantastic on your skin -- you feel so clean and fresh after -- and I was worried it would be too drying. Not at all! I also wear a ton of makeup, and with a lot of cleansers, it doesn't get all my make up off after one use. Not a problem with these face soaps! I am a HUGE fan of this product. 

I want to talk about using an actual bar of soap  -- since I've used gels and creams as facial cleansers for most of my life. Initially, I was a little thrown off. But I actually really like that it's a bar. Sometimes with creams/gels I end up squirting out too much, but with the Ugly Soaps, I get the bar a little wet and get just the right amount on my hands. This is a product I will definitely be using in my skincare routine from now on!

FlowerMound Soap Works also has pet care soaps, natural ddeodorants, lion balm for muscle rubs and lip balm! I really hope I can try out some of their other products, I can only imagine how great they all smell!  

Another cool note about the company, they partner with local shelters and help with other charitable events!

Facebook.com/FlowerMoundSoapWorks

Instagram/FlowerMoundSoapWorks

Aminocare Ageless Day Cream

My battle against aging continues, and my weapon of choice for this blog: Aminocare Ageless Day Cream! Aminocare has a wide variety of skin, beauty and hair products, plus supplements, touting that their brand is "Found in Nature. Advanced by Science."

The Day Cream is supposed to help firm, moisturize, restore elasticity, reverse aging, promote renewal of damaged skin -- all that jazz! Their ingrediends include a lot of great natural products -- including essential oils,  jojoba seed oil, grape seed oil. I did not see any Retinol listed in here, which is usually a must for me, but it did have Triglycerides and other anti-aging chemicals. 

https://www.aminocare.com/shop

The Ageless Day Cream is $80, so pricier, but definitely not the worst price I have seen. 

It feels fantastic, I really like the texture. It's a cream, that's incredibly light-weight that does not leave you feeling oily at all. There's no strange smell, it leaves your skin feeling fresh. A great way to end your morning skincare routine. I also though it made a great primer for make up since it doesn't leave your face greasy at all!

As for effectiveness, the product didn't seem to make lines or wrinkles magically melt away, but it seems like a great way to prevent aging. For someone in their 20s or 30s, who doesn't need to do damage control, but more maintenance, this could be a great product for you -- especially because the price is not exorbitant by any means!

ODIN Skin Perfecting Serum

https://www.amazon.com/ODIN-Skin-Perfecting-Serum/dp/B01G2ON7X4

Real talk. I am 30 years old -- and preventing lines and wrinkles is no joke. Finding the right products has become an incredibly, arduous task! There are so many products out there, so many reviews. I am just trying to navigate my way around the beauty aisle (basically clueless) like every other lady out there.

I actually saw a post for ODIN pop up on my Instagram and I was instantly intrigued for a number of reasons. The "Skin Perfecting Serum"  is advertised as natural, vegan -- cruelty-free, gluten-free, synthetic free, fragrance-free and vegan. It's also made in the USA using wind power -- ya 'Murica and going green!

The ingredients include the right combo of "chemicals and naturals" (as I like to put it). Their website aptly says the serum is packed with "essential ingredients" -- including Retinol, hyaluronic acid, botanicals, ocean minerals, Astaxanthin, CoQ10, and Niacinamide. 

The serum is light-weight, has a fresh feel. The texture is gel-like, it dries quickly and doesn't leave your skin feeling oily. Oh, and there's no weird smell (which I always find important, lol). 

I did see an improvement with my wrinkles. My stubborn crows feet didn't magically erase, but there was a softening -- and my forehead looked really good! And for just $38 bucks... I mean my COLBERT MD serum costs $170 -- the price on this product is just flat out a steal. 

I am definitely going to add this serum to my beauty routine. I am currently using my COLBERT MD in the mornings and then the ODIN serum at night. It's affordable and effective.I am a big fan! 

Odinskincare.com

https://www.facebook.com/odinskincare

https://www.instagram.com/odinskincare/

BeautiScoop is genius!

My beauty adventures continue! And this time I am actually reviewing a tool that every lady -- and frankly everybody, family-- should have: the BeautiScoop from Beautility.

http://livebeautility.com/shoponline/

When I got this in the mail, I was like what the heck is this unusual torture device, LOL! But then after a little inspection, I realized I had a incredible invention in my hands. The BeautiScoop is a long stick (roughly 7 to 8 inches) with two spoon heads on the ends (one smaller, another a little larger). And it's easy to use! You stick it in bottles of product you're using and scoop out those remnants -- that are almost always impossible to get without this nifty device! 

Their website claims, when using the BeautiScoop, that users can save up to 25 percent of products, like lip gloss, make up containers, serums, lip sticks, travel-size tubes, lotion, foundations, moisturizers, shampoo, creams, gels, toothpastes, prescriptions -- the list goes on and on. 

"It fits into the narrow openings of the smallest and tallest containers to reach every drop you paid for. It’s patented dual-scoop design collapses to fit in to tiny openings, clings to the inside of the container and cradles without spilling."

You can get a BeautiScoop for just 10 bucks, two for $20. Fun gift for friends or family -- they're stylish, sleek. Obviously, using a BeautiScoop is much better than digging around with a potentially hazardous knife or an ineffective chop stick. 

Another positive about BeautiScoop, parts of your purchase go towards two great causes, fighting clean water inequality and human trafficking, helping them "move toward the goal of cleaner water, more justice, and more freedom."

https://www.facebook.com/livebeautility

https://twitter.com/livebeautility

https://www.instagram.com/beautiscoop/

Dew Puff: Cute & Cleanses!

The Dew Puff konjac plant sponge looks adorable, but it's also an exceptional face and body cleansing tool! They have three types: Original (white), Asian Clay (orange) and Bamboo Charcoal (grey). The Original is for all skin types. The Asian Clay is for drying/aging skin. The Bamboo Charcoal is for blemish prone skin. 

They're hard when they come out of their packaging, but then you just add water and it turns soft. You can add cleanser if you want or just sponge down your face, and the Dew Puff will "break down dirt, absorb impurities and promote circulation", according to the company.

When I got in the shower, I was a little confused at first. It feels like a porous block, but seriously, within seconds, it turns into this squishy sponge! And, boy, does it feel great on your skin. It's smooth, silky, soothing. I really enjoy using the Dew Puff on my face and body! It's hard to describe how it feels, but it's so gentle! I don't suffer from serious acne, so I can't really say if it shows vast improvements when it comes to blemishes, but it definitely exfoliates nicely and feels great on your skin. Compared to other loofahs I've used in the past, this is a clear winner.

vegancuts.com

The company based out of Boulder, Colorado says the Dew Puff sponges "are the modern version of one of the oldest, most traditional beauty tools in the world...used for hundreds of years in Asia." It's 100% natural konjac fiber, no preservatives, biodegradable, compostable! You can find them online for 8 to 10 dollars. 

I'm definitely going to continue using these little guys, I really like how it feels on my skin and they're inexpensive! 

PinkBlush is not just for moms, it's hot.

My co-anchor, Anne Cutler, started wearing these fabulous dresses on-air. I immediately asked her, where are these coming from. She told me that the company PinkBlush (shoppinkblush.com) had an incredible collection of clothes! I told her "Fantastic, I'll have to try that company out -- when I'm pregnant." Then she laughed and told me -- you don't have to wait! Much to my relief, PinkBlush doesn't just sell maternity clothes -- and man do their dresses rock.

The photo above is easily my favorite (Navy Blue Floral Off Shoulder Dress, $52  http://www.shoppinkblush.com/p-21631-navy-floral-off-shoulder-maternity-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=2). It is comfortable, beautiful and looks great on. A little sexy, but not over the top. 

This Blue Lace Dress ($75 http://www.shoppinkblush.com/p-6720-blue-lace-maternity-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=2) is perfect for work. It's classy, longer length, but still shows off that figure -- and I love the color and the lace! 

And if you want something comfy and professional, then look no further than the Red Chiffon Bell Sleeve Dress ($34 http://www.shoppinkblush.com/p-18758-red-chiffon-bell-sleeve-maternity-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=2). You can also dress this one up or down. Another great piece! 

❤️ @shoppinkblush

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Apr 27, 2017 at 4:06pm PDT

PinkBlush's clothes do not disappoint. They're fun, flirty -- yet great to wear to work. The material is fantastic, very comfortable -- awesome for a woman on-the-go! And it's not just for moms, it's for all! It's hot. 

size up

I am one of those inbetweeners. I am not really a Medium, not really a Large -- and if you fall in this category, you know how incredibly annoying this can be. Especially when you're ordering online -- and let's be real -- a ton of us do that now. I mainly order my stuff online! 

So over the years, I have had this internal conflict before I press the "order" button (especially since some stores make you pay to return, . I don't want it to be tight or too baggy. With dresses, I have found that sizing up never hurts. Especially nowadays, with this whole bohemian, baggy chic thing going on -- you can usually salvage a bigger dress with a belt. So, I say size up! In fact, I have found sizing up is almost always the way to go -- whether you're buying bikinis or blazers. Of course, we would love for everything to fit like a glove, but don't I'm basically saying, error on bigger!

Love this v-neck belted dress from @letote and it was on sale for $9 🤑Unreal cheap and adorable 👗

A post shared by Jacki Jing (@jackijing) on Nov 18, 2016 at 3:16am PST