Beauty & Fashion - 6/8 - Views From the Ville

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dove. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating in this post on underarm irritation.

Deodorant is one of those things that it takes awhile to find the perfect one, much like finding the perfect shade of lipstick or foundation. You just have to keep trying them until you stumble across the right one for your body chemistry and activity needs. I know that between junior high and high school, I probably tried every brand, formulation, and scent that was on the market.

And then I found Dove, and my days of searching were over. Seriously, I’ve been using Dove deodorant exclusively for at least a decade. For me, I haven’t found another deodorant that goes on as smoothly, keeps me dry and does as much to help nourish my skin as Dove does.

Combat Underarm Irritation with New Dove Clear Tone Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant #MC

This post on fall fashion is sponsored by Meijer. All words and opinions – and fashion sense – are my own.

Fall is here and that means colder temperatures. After months of being in the 80s and 90s, it’s actually supposed to be pretty cold here the next few days. That means it’s time to think about putting away the t-shirts and flip-flops and digging out the sweaters and boots.

As much as I love my flip-flops – and I do love my flip-flops – I look forward to switching out my wardrobe and moving into comfy, cozy fall fashions. Not only do clothes get cozier in material and style, but the color palate changes, too. As the leaves change more earthy tones seem to abound and I get to wear some of my favorite colors: chocolate browns, cranberry, burnt orange, and others.

I think I’m probably a lot like most women, especially those of us who don’t have a trust fund, in that I keep my closet filled with a lot of basics that are easy to mix and match. But I do like to add a couple of pieces and a few accessories each season to help me keep current with the trends. I don’t want it to break the bank, though, so I keep my eyes peeled for great sales on quality items and shop for great accessories at places with great prices to match. Places like Meijer!

Before moving to Kentucky I had never even heard of Meijer. Once I shopped there a couple of times, though, I was hooked. They have a large, well-stocked grocery section paired with pretty much anything else you could want – toys, seasonal merchandise, pet supplies, and of course clothes and accessories. Continue reading »

I received a FabFitFun subscription box in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received; all words and opinions are my own.

A week or two ago I shared with you my love of subscription boxes. I might go so far as to say that subscription boxes are one of my favorite retail introductions of this decade. Technically, I guess they’re not an entirely new concept. Lots of companies have always sold mystery boxes, but this second-generation concept helps put a much finer point on what you’re going to receive. Snacks, kids crafts, gluten-free foods, jewelry, beauty – they’re all available.

Giuliana Rancic's FabFitFun VIP Subscription Box

And it’s a beauty and health box that I wanted to introduce you to today. The FabFitFun box is curated by Giuliana Rancic. If you’re not familiar with Giuliana, she’s a co-host of E! News and Fashion Police, as well as Miss USA and Miss Universe contests. She and her husband Bill also star in the reality show “Giuliana and Bill”. Continue reading »

I received a Wantable subscription box in order to facilitate my review. All thoughts and words are my own.

I don’t wear a lot of jewelry on a day-to-day basis. When you’re chasing after a toddler it’s a good idea not to have anything that dangles. Being strangled with a necklace or having your earlobes torn open by a snagged earring isn’t really my idea of a good time. But though I don’t get to wear it as much as I’d like, I still love a good accessory.

Recently I heard about Wantable.com, a subscription box focused around fashion and beauty. They actually have two “paths” you can choose from: makeup (full size products) or limited edition accessories. While I have a serious love for nail polish, I thought it would be fun to go the jewelry route and see just what showed up on my doorstep.

Customize Your Wantable Accessory Subscription Box

Thank you to the sponsor for providing a pair of Dansko Elise Sneakers to kick up my fall fashion! All words and opinions are my own.

I’ve always been a bit of a cliche when it comes to shoes in that I love them. I have spent many an hour wandering around shoe stores, browsing online, and looking through catalogs (how many companies even send out a catalog any more?). I’m not sure if this is due in part to the fact that at just over 5’0, I’ve always looked to shoes to give me some height so as to not disappear in a crowd (and field a few less “how’s the weather down there?” jokes).

A small problem with my shoe habits, however, is that I tend to fall on the side of “ohmygoshadorable” rather than “wowthesearecomfy”. I’m not going to lie – in my life I’ve owned more than a few pairs of shoes that never got more than a couple of wears from them because of how badly they hurt my feet. You can usually tell with a shoe if all it needs is some breaking in, or if nothing on this planet will make them tolerable.

Dansko Elise Sneakers from the Sedona Fall Collection

Views From the Ville

Combating Underarm Irritation with Dove Clear Tone

Finding Fall Fashion with Meijer #MeijerStyle

Get Must-Have Products with Giuliana Rancic’s FabFitFun Box

Wantable Jewelry Subscription Boxes Bring Monthly Surprises

Stylish Kicks for Fall: Dansko Elise Sneakers