Middle of Somewhere

May 2, 2018

Easy Tips to Protect Your Skin for Summer with Olay

This post is sponsored by Olay. All thoughts and opinions are my own.When it comes to wearing sunscreen or products with SPF on a daily basis, I have often fallen short. Typical sunscreen products tend to feel greasy and heavy. While I am pretty good about using sunscreen on my body, I have struggled to find one that I don’t mind putting on my face. You all probably know by now that I am really prone to break outs, so the thought of layering sunscreen with moisturizer and foundation can be a bit daunting.

I recently started using the Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 and am really enjoying the lightweight formula. I actually used to use this moisturizer back in high school and am not really sure why I stopped. It’s non-comedogenic and oil-free, so I have not had to worry about breaking out! The formula is not greasy, and blends in easily, making layering makeup on top a breeze. I would consider my skin to be pretty temperamental, so the sensitive formula is perfect for me. This moisturizer contains SPF 15 and provides both UVA and UVA protection.

In addition to adding the Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer into your daily routine, here are a few more easy tips to protect your skin for summer:

Always wear sunglasses while you’re outside! I prefer an oversized pair that not only protects my eyes, but also the skin around them.
Find a cute hat that is versatile and can be worn with any outfit. I personally love the look of a panama hat
To help give your skin that sun kissed glow, without exposing it to too much sun, find a good bronzer. I love to add a little extra all around my face where the sun would naturally hit in the spring and summer months.

Be sure to head to your local Walgreens or click on this link to purchase!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.

April 26, 2018

The Weekly Style Edit: Open Shoulder Maxi Dress

As soon as the temperatures start to rise, I always look forward to wearing maxi dresses again. How darling is this open shoulder maxi dress (with ruffles!)? I actually brought this dress with me to Nashville a few weeks ago. Sadly, I never had a chance to wear it while we were there. I usually try to stay away from pieces that have extra fabric and volume on top because well, I really don’t need any extra volume on top. This dress was too cute to pass up, and I’m glad I gave it a shot!

I’ve also shared these Sole Society sandals too many times to count! I now own them in both taupe and black. I actually styled them with jeans for The Weekly Style Edit link up last week. They’re clearly on repeat in my life. I love that they are not as high as a wedge, and are an elevated version of a flat sandal. They always sell out so quickly, so if you’ve been wanting a pair, you better get on it!

This week for The Weekly Style Edit link up, Megan from The Fashionista Momma and I are sharing the perfect open shoulder dresses for spring. We have been back at it for about a month now with the link up, and love seeing the posts that everyone shares with us each week. If you’d like to join us, head to the bottom of the post and add a link or two from a recent style post!

Wearing:

Ruffle Open Shoulder Maxi c/o Pink Blush

Sole Society Audrina Sandals

GiGi New York Clutch

Layered Necklace c/o Bella & Bloom Boutique

Knot Bangle c/o Bella & Bloom Boutique

Karen Walker Sunglasses

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April 24, 2018

The Best Mascaras For Every Budget

I’ve been wanting to share some of my picks for the best mascaras for every budget for awhile now, and finally made myself do it. A few of these products have been shared before, and for good reason. While I typically try to keep my wardrobe picks budget friendly, makeup is often the area where I am willing to splurge if, and only if, I know it’ll be worth it. This is where my favorite beauty bloggers, Pinterest, and YouTube come in handy. I’m always reading reviews on beauty products before buying, unless I’ve received a recommendation from a friend.

I love sharing my current favorite beauty products on Instagram, so you have probably seen me talk about the majority of my best mascaras for every budget picks. My current obsession, and hands down favorite mascara, is the Ciate Wonderwand mascara. Worn by itself or layered with the L’Oreal Voluminous Base Primer, this mascara is just incredible. I am not exaggerating when I say that it doesn’t flake or clump at all! My lashes look longer than they ever have and I am so glad I happened to get a sample of this mascara to give it a try.

Next to the Ciate Wonderwand mascara, my second favorite is the most budget friendly in the bunch at under $10 – the L’Oreal Lash Paradise mascara. The formula is similar to Ciate, but is half the price. If you’re looking for a clean mascara, the Mineral Fusion lengthening mascara is the best natural product I have tried. Finally, an oldie but a goodie for me is Lash Domination from Bare Minerals. I love that I can just run into Ulta and pick it up, and they usually have great sales on Bare Minerals products!

What is your favorite mascara?

Best Mascaras for Every Budget:

L’Oreal Lash Paradise

Mineral Fusion Lengthening Mascara

Bare Minerals Lash Domination

Ciate Wonderand Mascara

L’Oreal Voluminous Base Primer

Shiseido Eyelash Curler

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April 19, 2018

The Weekly Style Edit: Embroidered Tank

This is probably just me coming off of the high of seeing the new movie I Feel Pretty, but there is something about this outfit that totally gives me confidence. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I don’t often think, or especially say that out loud. This brings me to my next thought – that is not ok! I’ve never been the pillar of confidence, which probably sounds strange coming from someone who shares photos of myself to the world online. Bloggers definitely present like we have it all together, but truth is, we don’t.

If you haven’t noticed by now, I pretty much wear jeans or pants in the majority of my posts. Let’s be real, I wear jeans pretty much every day of my life. I’ve never been a fan of my legs for various reasons, and I’m making a public statement right here and now that that needs to change. Toward the end of the movie, Amy Schumer’s character talks about how when we were little girls, we didn’t care if our belly hung over our pants. As an adult, and one who has a daughter who watches my every move, I really need to move past my hang ups about my legs.

As I’m reading this back, I realized that this is certainly not my typical outfit post. I could have sat here and talked about this embroidered tank, and how much I loooove this denim jacket (which I totally do). Doing things differently is not something that comes easily to me, but today’s post just felt right and I had to go with it! Bottom line – do and wear what makes you feel good! Don’t make excuses for yourself, and make sure there are zero F’s given. And while you’re at it, make sure you link up with Megan and I for The Weekly Style Edit at the end of the post!

Wearing:

Pink Blush Embroidered Top c/o (additional crochet tanks available here)

J.Crew Denim Jacket

Old Navy Rockstar Jeans (on sale for $25!)

Rebecca Minkoff Vanity Saddle Bag

Sugarfix by Baublebar Tassel Earrings c/o

Sole Society Audrina Sandals

Quay Sunglasses

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April 12, 2018

The Weekly Style Edit: Floral Print Jacket

As I am typing this, I am realizing that I need to wake up in less than 5 hours to catch my flight to Nashville. Leave it to me to wait until the last minute to complete everything! Regardless, I am so excited for my trip and to finally get a chance to check out a city I’ve never been to before. I’m glad to see that the weather will be nice, and plan to take a ton of pictures while I’m there, so be on the lookout for those!

Onto the real reason of today’s post… Nothing screams spring more than a floral print jacket! Being surrounded by a bunch of gorgeous flowers that just bloomed also helps. How amazing are these lavender blooms behind me? My husband and I ventured out to Hotel Albuquerque for the photos for today’s post, and I was just blown away by the view! It made for the perfect backdrop for a floral print themed post. Today for the Weekly Style Edit link up, Megan from The Fashionista Momma and I are sharing our take on wearing floral print. Be sure to link up with us below and share your favorite recent outfit post (or two)!

Wearing:

Evy’s Tree Jacket c/o

Pink Blush Crochet Tank c/o

LOFT White Jeans

Rockport Booties c/o

Rebecca Minkoff Vanity Saddle Bag

Karen Walker Sunglasses (currently 20% off!)

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April 9, 2018

Get Glowing Skin for Spring with Olay Cleansing Infusions

This post is sponsored by Olay. All thoughts and opinions are my own.Glowing skin for spring always a goal of mine. Springtime for me usually means ditching my heavy layers and showing a little more skin in my favorite tank tops and dresses. Since spring is right around the corner, I’ve started to re-evaluate what I’m putting into and onto my body. The dry climate I live in always takes a toll on my skin, so I love to try to find body and facial care products that are both exfoliating and hydrating. I recently had the chance to try Olay Cleansing Infusions, and I’ve found that these products do just that!

Get Glowing Skin for Spring

If you follow along on Instagram, you may know that I try hard to eat pretty clean. When Harper was about a year old, I realized it was time to ‘adult’ a little more and improve my diet. Toward the end of last year I started to get into some bad habits. This year I am really trying to focus on consistently eating healthier. When I eat more whole foods, I immediately notice a huge difference in my skin. I also started taking collagen peptides a few months ago. They have drastically improved the texture of my skin! I truly believe that healthy skin starts from the inside, however it’s equally as important for me to focus on what I am putting on the outside as well.

This is where Olay Cleansing Infusions have come into play. Not only am I trying to #GlowUp from the inside, but I’m making sure I’m using products that are as hydrating as possible. In just a few uses of the Cleansing Infusion body wash and facial cleanser, my skin looks more polished. My body feels like it has a natural glow, thanks to the lightly exfoliating nature of the micro-scrubbing body wash. The Crushed Ginger and Citrus scent is so fresh and invigorating, perfect for any spring morning! There is also a Deep Sea Kelp scent that gives an amazing lather.I definitely plan to continue to incorporate Olay Cleansing Infusions into my daily routine. I’m also looking forward to checking in in a few weeks on social media to let you know what I think. Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss a post!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.