Style Find: Nordstrom goodies

Between falling in the shower and bruising my knee on Monday & yesterday stepping on my make-up mirror (Now, I know why I have calluses on the bottom of my footsies!) I've had a pretty adventurous week! How's yours been?! Haha! 

So, This past weekend I went to Nordstrom twice! (It was the end of the anniversary sale) And although I wanted to walk a away with a boatload of shoes and handbags, I refrained! I did walk away with some awesome finds though! 

Friday I found: 

Butter nail polish, they had a deal going on that if you bought 2 bottles of Butter London nail polish you would get one free! And of course I found three I liked from the get go! ; ) and my mama was so generous, that she bought ALL two/three nail polishes! 

(Colors are: blue-ish/purple; knackered, copper/champagne; champers & green; wellies.)

And a pair of round sunnies : ) like they are 1970's-esque! Super cute! These were $12.00! 

Then on Saturday I found: 

MAC candy yum yum lipstick. Super neon. Super cute & super matte! Perfect! Plus my sister blessed me with the lipstick! Bonus! 

Then I found some adorable fox post earrings in a gold tone! Super duper cute! It'll be uber cute with the necklace I'm about to make! Which those were $4.00 :)

And I also have been wanting some midi knuckle rings and I totally found some! They were $8.00 for 4! Not too shabby at all!

(Sorry but this was post polishing my nails, excuse the edges!)

Even with this small of purchases, it can totally impact your wardrobe considerably! A more fun & carefree-ness to each of your outfits you pair with. There's no need to ALWAYS buy big purchases for your wardrobe every time you go shopping, you can totally hit the makeup department & jewelry counter when shopping and supplement your wardrobe that way! :)

If you have always thought that Nordstrom was for the hoity-toity, you are totally wrong! Yes they do have items that are $300 for 1 item, but then there are times when you can find a REALLY good item in Nordstrom... For reasonable amount of moola! I would say Nordstrom is a high end way of shopping, but you can get amazing deals too! 

Do not be afraid of shopping in Nordstrom! If you are, go to Nordstrom rack first. See how awesome it is, and then proceed to Nordstrom! I'm pretty sure you're going to like it! And in every state & city they are a lil bit different! But still just as much fun! Plus most Nordstrom stores have a restaurant. Plus for an extra pick-me-up there are coffee bars in every store! My two favorite drinks are: cold brew coffee, with Sugar-free  mocha syrup & a lot of half&half and ginger peach ice tea! Soo yummy!

I'm hoping I'll get to the flagship store in Seattle, hopefully in February/March! : ) I'll let you know how that goes! ; ) 

One pet peeve that I have, I advise you not to do around me, is: to refer to Nordstrom as Nordstrom's. ugh, I cringe when people call it Nordstrom's! It's Nordstrom, people! There is no S on the end! Pronounce it Nordstrom, and I'll be a happy camper! Anyway, that's the end of my rant! Thank you & goodnight! Hahaha! 

Well, how'd you like my mini haul?! Was it all that you had hoped for?! (Sarcasm) let me know in the comments down below or on Facebook: Lauryn Bray or on Instagram:@RynB :)

Have a happy day, okay?! 

-Ryn

Tippies & Trickies: Useful unexpected beauty items...

Here are a list of items you can use to beautify yourself or when you are in a pinch! I had to ask some gal pals on Facebook for any inside tips on regular items that aren't for the beauty purposes necessarily...  Here's what we came up with!!! 

Have you ever been somewhere, where you needed to blot your nose, when you noticed you switched  purses and forgot your rice paper to blot with?

Here are are some alternatives you can use in a pinch: 

The tissue toilet seat covers (I hear it works better than the rice paper!)

Hands down, BEST blotters around, Starbucks napkins. 

And the shock of all shocks, mini or maxi pads! It doesn't smear your makeup. And almost every bathroom has a dispenser for them.

How about when you ran out of your dry shampoo, and you are already on your third day of not washing your hair (The BEST day I might add!)? 

Here's the scoop on looking as fresh as the first day of washing:

Cornstarch, it absorbs the natural oils your hair produces. 

Baby powder, a baby fresh scent to freshen your hair.

Unsweetened Cocoa powder, for dark hair only, unless you like the "your roots are showing" look and then, go for it!

Ever wish you could speed up the drying time on your nails? Now you can!

Quick dry spray for you nails:

PAM cooking spray, the oils and the aerosol help with the drying time! It's a miracle product. It even moisturizes your cuticles! 

Ice water - dunk your nails in ice water and it quickly dries your nails.

What about when you see blackheads forming an army on your nose, and you ran out of you last biore strip last month!? 

Blackhead retrievers:

White glue. Brush it on, let dry & peel off.

Gelatin/milk, it also retrieves blackheads.

If you ever need a great eye makeup remover, cleanser or moisturizer, Here's a miracle product just for you!

Moisturizer/Cleanser:

Coconut oil. It works for everything! Believe me!

Exfoliating much? If you're wanting to scruff your face but not entirely sure you want to put $24.95 on a tube of face scrub?

Face exfoliator: 

Baking soda. Softest scrub ever, but very beneficial!

Sugar, it's the best for the body & for the face. 

Ran out of Crest white strips? 

Try:

Activated charcoal. Use two capsules of AC, dip your toothbrush in it and brush those pearly whites. 

Hydrogen peroxide, it's a natural whitener.

Strawberries. Mash some up or while munching on a few, rub on your teeth and instantly see them brighter!

Forgot to buy makeup primer, when you ran into ulta for it, and left with a bag of other things? ; )

Face primer:

Monistat chaffing gel. I know sounds weird, but apparently it has the same ingredient: Dimethicone, which is a silicon polymer , as the Smashbox photo finish primer. Although you will be paying a total of $7 give or take, rather than $36 for Smashbox!!! Pretty awesome I think!

Have you ever woken up and huge baggies are under your eyes, And you absolutely have no time to apply cucumbers and sit back and relax to reduce the puffiness?

Try:

Preparation H. I know it may seem a bit to use that on the opposite direction of where you would apply it. But, it does decrease puffiness. 

Ever run out of face toner? Need a quick stand in? 

Face toner:

Apple cider vinegar - besides the fact that it isn't the most pleasant smell in the world, it does do the trick!

Witch hazel. It reduces blackheads & zits, while toning that beautiful face of yours! 

Ever wanted shinier hair without using and oil that could weigh down your hair? 

Try: 

Apple cider vinegar. If you pour it on your locks, it conditions and makes your hair very shiny!

So I hope you enjoyed just the beginning of some helpful tippies & trickies! If you have any to share, Please comment below! : )

-Ryn & my lovely FB friends

Style Find: picture style

I have compiled a bunch of style photos mainly from Pinterest with a few from Instagram. These styles, i just adore! Hope you enjoy! - Ryn