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My Gray Hair Transition – Update at 9 Months

September 10, 2020

To celebrate nine months of growing out my natural hair color, I got a cute layered bob haircut! Super exciting to be in a salon again! And the layering really hides the line of demarcation.

gray hair transition

If you’ve been around here awhile, you know about my hair journey, but I wanted to recap for new readers. My gray hair transition posts always get some new eyes which is awesome! If you’re new here, WELCOME!!

growing out the gray

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100% Pure Review – All Natural Makeup!

April 22, 2020

So I’ve really been all about going more natural lately and I’m absolutely loving 100% Pure Natural Cosmetics! I’ve started wearing all 100% Pure makeup every day and my skin is looking extra good I think! I did a review on a few of my favorite products a month ago (check it out here if you missed it … the Blur Powder is a must-have).

The 100% Pure brand is dedicated to making the healthiest and most natural products on the market. The products are actually really good for your skin! The colors are all pigments from fruit, vegetables, tea or cocoa. And the company never ever tests on animals. It’s a brand you can always feel good about supporting.

100% Pure let me choose a few more things to try out. Read on to see what I tried and what I think of each product.

100% Pure Cosmetics Review

My look: 100% 100% Pure!

(No filters, no soft focus …)

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Ten Good Things About Staying Home!

March 14, 2020

Hey Friends …. I know … it’s getting weird out there. It’s getting scary in a lot of places, including Santa Clara County where I am. And yes, we’re staying home. So here’s my list of the good things about staying at home. And please know that I’m not making light of what we’re going through right now AT ALL. I’m just trying to keep myself positive.

what to do at home

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT STAYING HOME?

#1 Your pets are SO excited to have you home with them. Look at this girl’s happy face?!

#2 I might learn to cook. Maybe. I’m the queen of eating out and getting take out, but I actually cooked one night last week: baked salmon with brown rice and vegetables. So healthy! OMG, who am I?

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Working on my Spring Capsule Wardrobe

March 9, 2020

I’ve been working on my spring capsule wardrobe. I decided to build the collection around black and white, such a favorite combination, especially for spring. Plus the palette leaves the door open for fun pops of color here and there as well!

spring capsule wardrobe for women over 40

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SiO Beauty Review

October 1, 2019

As you know, I don’t do many beauty reviews. I get a lot of requests, but I’m very careful to only pick products that I’d really want to try and use myself. So I was excited when SiO Beauty asked me to try out their skin smoothing patches. They’ve even offered a special discount for my readers. Ready for a deal? Use code DAWN20 to get 20% off your purchase of single or subscription purchases. For subscriptions, the 20% will apply to the first month.

This is an anti-aging treatment that I’ve heard of and was curious about. I love that this is something I can use in conjunction with what I’m currently using. No need for a complete skincare overhaul (and they’re REUSABLE 10-15 times). These patches will enhance the care I’ve already been giving my skin. And wow, I have to admit I’m impressed with the results!

décolleté patches SiO Beauty

This post is sponsored by SiO Beauty. All opinions are completely my own.

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Thrift Shopping Tips

June 28, 2019

Why thrift shopping? Well, it’s good for the environment, most thrift shops raise money for great causes, and it can be a lot of fun!

Read my tips and tricks for getting the most out of your thrift shopping adventures!

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When I did my readers’ survey, I asked you all how I could help you better through this often fun and sometimes frustrating task of dressing ourselves every day! One reader wanted a list of tips for thrift shopping. I did a post like this last year, so regular readers might recognize some of these tips, but hey, it’s always good to do an update and add more ideas. Plus it’s nice to have new readers here to share ideas with!

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Crochet in the Winter

January 20, 2019

This is the time of the year when all the spring trends start hitting the stores and the magazines, and yet for most of us, it’s still chilly and will be for awhile. Crochet is going to be big for spring 2019 and here’s my take on wearing the trend on a cool day.

crochet sweater with moto jacket

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Thrift Shopping Tips

October 2, 2018

Thrift shopping can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a disappointing waste of time.

Thrift shopping tips, how to thrift shop

But when you find a treasure like this pretty animal print dress, it’s a thrill!

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