The Perfect Tan

Happy Spring! If you're enjoying the oh so sunny mid-west weather like me *sarcasm*, it certainly doesn't feel like summer is right around the corner. Since Spring is lost, Baylor ruined our March Madness brackets (or maybe just mine) I want to give you the BEST Friday gift.

People often ask for my secret to staying tan during the colder months and my secret is California Tan Sunless. Some may say that because I work for California Tan I'm bias and it's a conflict of interest, but I look at it more as a security for your tan - think of me as your sunless tanning expert. So here is my "expert" opinion on your must have sunless products! Side note: Go to my Instagram page @fASHionatelyMe and enter for your chance to win EVERY product below. Hi, you're welcome. Oh! If you don't win this time, stay tuned because you'll have another chance to win next week!


Here are the treasures you could win... 
Color Perfecting Complex™ Instant Sunless Spray
This will be your new favorite "tan in a can". This spray uses a patent-pending color matching technology called Color Perfecting Complex (or CPC for short) to help you develop a more natural glow. CPC enhances your skin's natural tones as your gorgeous tan develops; for example, I have an olive based skin tone so it enhances the olive color in my skin so I look fresh off the beach.
How do you use it? Hold the can 8-10 inches from your skin and spray using the instant color as a guide. The 360 degree spray nozzle makes it easy to spray every inch of skin! Then 1-to-3 hours after application you can shower (obviously you'll be darker waiting the whole three hours). When you shower, the cosmetic color guide will rinse off and within 24 hours you'll have a gorgeous tan that can last you 5-to-7 days!

Color Perfecting Complex™ Gradual Sunless Lotion
Use this product daily to build gorgeous, sunless color. It has the same CPC complex so you'll build a gorgeous, natural-looking tan. I use this product EVERY morning and sometimes again at night. What can I say, I love to be tan!

Color Perfecting Complex™ Sunless Detail Pen
This pen is perfect for self contouring and detailing. Whether you want to enhance your hip bones or use it to contour your face, it's the perfect way to customize your spray tan. Use the detail pen to draw contour lines prior to using the CPC Instant Sunless Spray. Tip: Draw contour lines on your face as you would with your makeup then spray the CPC Instant Sunless Spray. This will leave you with subtle contour lines so you only have to use makeup to enhance and blend. I promise this will cut a good 10 minutes (or more if you're contouring obsessed) off your makeup routine.

After Sunless Powder
THIS POWDER IS AMAZING. After you've finished applying your "tan in a can" apply some powder on a towel and pat it all over your skin. This powder helps to absorb the sticky feeling and mal odor often associated with sunless tanning. Side note: This powder is perfect to use when you have to rush from the gym to dinner as it will help absorb sweat and fight your stank. I also love using it as a dry shampoo/teasing powder. Basically, keep this powder with you at all times!

Sunkissed Bronzing Powder
This dual dimension facial bronzer will give you instant color with a sun kissed glow. Plus, there is a brush in the bottom of the compact so you can apply on-the-go!

Head to my Instagram to learn how you AND a friend could win this bundle of joy! Or, visit your local tanning salon to purchase.

I've finally fallen in love...

... with a necklace! Did that title make you curious? Sorry mom, but the last guy I was talking with told me he was thinking of the best sexual innuendo to use as a pick up line. That really happened. Moving on to what I've actually fallen in love with, a bracelet! I am the most PICKY person when it comes to bracelets (yes, and boys so shush). They're uncomfortable, always touching me, loud and list goes on and on (still talking about bracelets but this also applies to boys). These flowered bracelets from Our World Boutique fit like a dream! I can't explain it, they're like the sweatpants of bracelets. 

Tips for stacking bracelets.

1. The bracelets are your statement. DON'T wear some big hoop earring or eye catching necklace when you're wearing this much arm candy. You'll be at risk of being a little... gaudy. Sorry, I'm not sorry I said that.

2. Chose more than one color and style. I layered purple, pink, "diamonds" and gold beads together. This creates a more fun look. Don't be so drab, it's OKAY not to match. After all, if I had a dollar for every time I told you that it's okay not to be so matchy-matchy I could hire the Millionare Matchmaker and live happily ever after. 

3. Throwing in a watch is highly encouraged. These Bliss Bracelets from Our World Boutique are a good size, so I chose not to wear a watch with them. But, if I just wore the smaller bracelets shown, a watch would've been the perfect finishing piece. 

P.S. These perfect bracelets are only $5.99, so you better go get them NOW! If only finding the perfect boyfriend was just as easy. 

Flower Bracelets: Our World Boutique

I decided to add in some pearls! I think I like it better this way. What do you think?

Shoes: Charlotte Russe (similar) exact is in store, Dress: Forever 21(similar) exact is in stores

Sunglasses: Tory Burch 

PS One of the most frequent requests I receive is to do a hair tutorial so... your requests will be granted next week. STAY TUNED!!! =)

Our World Boutique, a girl's best friend!

Life is expensive. You have to buy amazing shoes, purses in different colors, skinny jeans, maxi dresses and the list goes on. Then if you have money left over you buy luxury items like groceries and gas. Ugh. This is why I love stores that offer amazingly cute clothes at prices that allow me to, at least, purchase protein bars. So ladies, let me introduce you to Our World Boutique... Cute clothes at affordable prices. A girl's best friend!

This shirt is from Our World Boutique and currently on clearance for only $12.99! I wanted to show you it both casual and dressy. It would also look adorable with simply a pair of shorts. It's a staple shirt for spring and summer! Also, head over to Our World Boutique now and you can get 30% off jewelry with promo code SPRINGSPARKLE. 

Shirt: Our World Boutique, Bracelet: Our World Boutique

Um... This is my awkward pose. This is how NOT to take a picture.

When it rains 24/7 in Indiana, I am forced to take photos inside my home. 

Tomorrow morning I leave for Cabo. Follow me on Instagram for more frequent fashion updates! www.instagram.com/fASHionatelyMe or search fASHionatelyMe

Girls Wear Camo Too

The moment my uncle saw me in this shirt, he asked when my episode of Duck Dynasty would air. Hilarious. Whatever, I said it before and I'll say it again - whenever a guy makes fun of a girl's outfit it's likely incredibly fashionable.

In order to tame down the fact that I'm twinning with Phil (hello, I just referenced Duck Dynasty), I decided to add an über feminine necklace. It's not typical, but that's what I love about it. I like wearing outfits that take a second glance to realize you like it. Of course I finished this off with some gorgeous wedges from Dottie Cotoure Boutique. This is a boutique in my home town Indy, but you can also buy online. I love this boutique because even with the increased amount of online boutiques Dottie is able to keep their clothes unique. Try them out, they're definitely a seller I trust and love!

My shirt and necklace were both gifts, but I think I found pretty good matches for you. :) Check out my last picture to see how my adorably, hott cousin styled the same necklace. Yet again, we unknowingly purchased the same piece but styled it completely different!

Camo Shirt: Similar at Forever 21

Necklace: Similar from Etsy Clutch: Tory Burch

Shoes: Dottie Couture (similar)

Visit my cousin's fashion blog! 

One of the many things I love about my cousin, is that we have the same taste but our style is very different. Visit her blog tomorrow to see more ways to style this necklace!