Here I am wearing my knee high Minnetonka's (which are for sale on my IG, btw! Size 8), black leggings from Forever 21, a tan asymmetrical fringe cardigan from Body Central, and tan scoop neck blouse from SteinMart. I believe my necklace is from Delia's. I cannot remember because it is a few years old.
I will be posting an article tomorrow about how I reached 2,000 Instagram followers. This might be useful to some, as it was a topic I researched when I started becoming interested in growing my IG audience. I am sure there are many ways to reach 2,000 or more followers, but I want to share what I did to increase my followers.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! If you haven't seen my updates on my YouTube channel, I plan on merging my fashion and jewelry blogs very soon. I want to change over to Wordpress and have my own domain name. My blog name will likely change, as well. I would like to bring everything to one place, instead of spreading myself too thin. It can be difficult keeping track of so many things, as I am sure many of you understand.
Also, if you didn't see my post about the tie giveaway, head over to Tie Cargo and use the coupon code "tiezero" to receive a free name-brand tie.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
Congratulations to Sarah Martinez for winning my Instagram giveaway! Thank you so much to everyone who participated. It was so exciting to pick out the pieces in this giveaway, and I look forward to having many more giveaways in the future.
If you didn't see my post about free ties for the first 20 subscribers to Tie Cargo, make sure you check that out. All you have to do is use coupon code "tiezero" at checkout, and your name-brand tie will be on its way. Normally it is $10 for one name-brand tie per month. Examples include Armani, J.Crew and Ralph Lauren. Go check out Tie Cargo!
Thank you again to all who participated in my giveaways! Y'all are so awesome! Have a wonderful night!
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Stephanie
Thank you so much for helping me reach 2,000 Instagram followers. I am so blessed to have so much support. I pray this feed continues to be an area of positivity and support, and may everyone learn something new from one another, including myself. Y'all inspire me every day to keep working at what I love, and hopefully I inspire others, as well. I am so happy to be able to provide encouragement for those who just want to be themselves. Best to everyone in whatever life has to offer. Don't hold yourself back because you don't think you have enough, or don't have what it takes. You would be surprised that the only person's opinion that matters at the end of the day is your own. So own it!
I will announce my giveaway winner tonight by 10PM. Keep an eye out! Also, there is another chance for some to still win freebies. It's already up on my Instagram, or check back today for my next blog post.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I ordered a couple of things on President's Day from Forever 21, because they had free shipping on orders over $21. I like to shop from home a lot, so I was happy when I saw that deal. I bought the mint cardigan in the photo, as well as another shorter mint cardigan. I also had to get socks that say check meowt and selfie. It all came to under $40, and they will all be getting a lot of wear. I am so pleased with my purchase, and the cardigans will be great pieces for transitioning into spring.
Let me know if you bought anything during the President's Day sales. Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway for 2000 Instagram followers. Almost there!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
Hey, y'all! I hope you had a great weekend. I am excited to reveal the third item in my giveaway for 2000 Instagram followers. If you haven't entered, make sure you head over to my blog and read the rules to enter. I am so excited about all of your support. You have all helped me nearly reach 2000 followers, so hurry and enter. Don't forget you get extra entries for following me on all of my other social medias, but you have to leave a comment with your information on my blog so I know you entered.
I've used Klorane's eye mask patches, but I have not tried those from Shiseido. I know Shiseido has a good reputation, so I am excited to give these away, because I would love to try them myself. They are extra soothing when you keep them in the refrigerator.
Make sure you follow me on Instagram for daily updates. Have a wonderful Monday! Also, find me on YouTube for daily mini vlog updates, and such.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
Here is the second item reveal in my giveaway. This Fashion Coloring Book is from Neiman Marcus, and it is so adorable! I am so excited to give this away. If you haven't entered yet, make sure you hurry up and head over to my 2000 Instagram Followers Giveaway post to read all of the rules. Y'all have been so supportive. I have almost reached 2000 followers, so hurry!
Follow me on Instagram to see the rest of the giveaway items, and much more. Also, I made a video that goes with this giveaway. Head over to my Youtube channel and subscribe. Don't forget to give the videos a thumbs up!
Best wishes!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I received this sweater as a gift from the boyfriend's grandmother, Grammie, whose mother made it for her. It is such an amazing sweater to have lasted so long and look so perfect still. Grammie keeps all of her belongings in pristine condition. It is just astounding, and it motivates me to take better care of my things. Grammie has given me many beautiful things and such amazing clothing hacks. I'm excited to start sharing some of those secrets with y'all. Who doesn't want to make their clothing last as many years as possible, so you have more money to spend on other things? I know I do. Anyway, you cannot find the top above anywhere, as it is one of a kind, but my black skinnies are from Nordstrom's, and my kiss loafers are from H&M. I bought both items over six months ago, so I am uncertain if you can still find them.
If you haven't seen my blog post about my giveaway for 2000 Instagram followers, go check it out! I will be revealing the prizes on Instagram over the next few weeks. Find me @dressdynamicdallas. Best to y'all!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I received these Tarte Brazilliance skin rejuvenating marajuca self tanning face towelettes in my Allure Sample Society Beauty Box several months ago. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try them, but now I am addicted. I have never tried any type of bronzing towelettes before, but I am a huge fan of self tanners.
These are so easy to use! All you do is wipe the towelette evenly all over your face and neck. I also rub the towelette on the back of my neck, onto my shoulders, and down my the front of my chest. I like to use them before bed, and you wake up with a bronze glow. It definitely makes you look like you got some sun, or just healthier and more vibrant. I love my natural porcelain skin, but it is also fun to be able to have a warmer glow if I want.
Let me know if you have tried these, or if you have any recommendations. Don't forget to enter my giveaway for 2000 Instagram followers. You can find out more on my Instagram @dressdynamicdallas.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about my hair care, and the OGX Quenched Sea Mineral Moisture is something I wanted to talk about a little more, just to emphasize how much I like it. I bought this product, because I needed something to tame those little fly-aways that happen right at the top of your forehead when you are way overdue for a haircut. My hair gets too oily if I apply products like this dry, but when I put it on damp hair, it dried so beautifully. It has a nice scent, and the bottle really makes me feel like a mermaid when I use it. You can find this product at most department stores. I bought mine at Walgreen's. It's also super affordable. I think it was under $5.
Let me know if you have tried this or any other OGX products. Also, let me know if you have any recommendations. I love finding great products. Don't forget to check my last blog post and enter my giveaway. There are going to be so many prizes! Find out more about the prizes on my Instagram @dressdynamicdallas.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
On Thursday, February 19 there is a Spring Style Preview at Free People in Highland Park here in Chicago, Illinois (correction). The first 50 people will receive a special gift. It is from 6-8PM and will have live hair tutorials. Check the Free People in your area for similar events.
Make sure to follow my Instagram @dressdynamicdallas and check back here for updates.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I don't care if they are fake or not, I love Kylie Jenner's lips. I think the full top lip is so sexy (like Pocahontas). I do not know if I would go as far as to get lip injections, but I do love faking it for now.
I used Rimmel London Kate Collection color in 08, and colored just outside of the the line of my lips. I didn't have a matching lip pencil, but this would probably be a better choice first and then go over it with the lipstick. I blended in the bottom center of my lip with Rimmel London Kate Collection in 113. On my top lip, I went over it with a dark brown gloss from Bobbi Brown. I didn't press my lips together for the photo, but it still looked gorg even after I did. You might also use concealer on any discolored areas around your lips and chin.
I hope you enjoyed this lippie tutorial. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas. Also find me on Twitter @anotherusestore.
Stephanie
I was so excited when I saw these lip-shaped toothpaste squeezers on Instagram. Not only are they adorable, but they are super handy. I think the actual name is toothpaste squeezer, but as you can see, it works well on expensive beauty products, or any other items that may come in a tube. I love stretching my products. I haven't gone as far as cutting off the end of the tube and using a q-tip to get out every last bit possible, but I am highly debating it, because I am curious to see just how many more uses I can get out of a product. You can find these toothpaste squeezers on Amazon, and I am sure you can also find them on eBay.
Soon here I will be following up with a blog post about my empties. It's getting to be that time where a bunch of my products are about to run out, and I thought what a good time this would be to discuss each one. It also means I am going to need a few more products. I should be heading over to Sephora this weekend and following up with a beauty haul on that, as well.
Hope y'all had a good day!
Stephanie
I am wearing olive pants from Forever 21. My wedge booties are from Marshall's. The striped top is from Steinmart. I wore this outfit yesterday with different booties. It's such a simple, yet cute outfit to throw on when you're running out the door.
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas.
I hope y'all had a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend! What a crazy mix between Friday the 13th, Vday and President's Day. I really enjoyed my weekend.
This year we decided it would be fun to have a dinner and movie date in bed, since we got dressed up and went to the Spoon Bar and Kitchen last year. We watched so many funny movies, and I don't think I got out of my robe for most of the day. The bath bomb from Wholefoods was amazing! Of course, not as nice as the Lush Comforter bath bomb. I was alarmed for a minute once I got in the tub, because I didn't realize there were flowers in the bomb. So when I started seeing chunks, it sort of freaked me out. But it's actually quite pretty.
Make sure to keep up with me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas. I am posting every day all day, so you don't want to miss it. Have an amazing day!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I ordered this sample off of the Jo Malone website because I am obsessed with this scent, as most people are who smell it. It was so exciting when I discovered you can request samples of certain fragrances. Jo Malone is a wonderful store where I wish I could spend thousands of dollars. I want everything!
If you are uncertain what to get your sweetie for Valentine's Day, this is certainly a great idea. I believe you can find it at stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom's, and if you are in New York, I believe you can get same day delivery in certain locations. It's not too late to get something your loved one will certainly enjoy.
Let me know if you have tried this scent and/or other Jo Malone fragrances. Also, don't forget to follow me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas. Have a wonderful evening!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
If you are like me you, you tend to wait last minute to do most everything. Although I am getting better as I grow older and mature, it's sort of just part of my nature. I can definitely get ahead on some tasks, but then I fall behind on others. SO! I am saying all of this because I came up with this adorable Valentine's Day card idea after reading about a similar idea online.
This is a love certificate. I read about making gift cards for things like massages and other special treats somewhere online. I decided to create a single card with different hearts that can contain numbers or actual items of a variety, which would be much quicker than creating multiple certificates. I happened to have some bright colored paper from a rummage sale I assisted with a few years ago. I also have a heap of magazines I used to cut out letters and numbers. You can get as creative as you like, depending on how much time you have. I think this took me about ten minutes to put together. I didn't have glue in my immediate reach, but I had tape, so as you can see that also works.
This is an easy and quick gift. I hope you enjoy it, and it comes in handy. Let me know if you like this idea.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I almost completely forgot today is Friday the 13th. I saw Instagram posted something about superstitions and will post on Monday those who have used the hashtag #WHPsuperstition. I was excited when I saw it because I think superstitions are so fascinating. One of my favorites is don't step on a crack or you'll break your mama's back. There are so many other superstitions, I cannot wait to see some of the superstitions that are added to the hashtag collection. There are already some awesome posts!
I am feeling better today. Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and I look forward to sharing what the boyfriend has planned. I hope y'all have a lovely weekend!
If you are looking for a gloss to make your lips truly irresistible and kissable on Valentine's Day, Soap & Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker Extreme Plump is what you need! I have never tried Soap & Glory products, but have heard wonderful things. I am very pleased with the lip plumper, and look forward to trying more products in the future.
Some have said that lip-plumpers can sting or burn, and since this was first lip plumper I was a bit leery. The Soap & Glory Extreme Plump actually feels really cool, and I'm sort of obsessed with the tingle. It does give my lips ultra-shine because the formula is a little thicker and stickier. I also like that it does give my lips a bit of a swollen, pink look. This lip shine is clear, so you can apply other lip products.
Let me know if any of you have tried this product or other lip-plumpers. Also, don't forget to follow me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas and on Twitter @anotherusestore. Hope y'all a wonderful day!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
If you haven't made plans for Valentine's Day, I have a few ideas for you. Especially if you live in the Dallas area. This year I was inspired by a luxurious French-theme for Vday. Having a theme for Valentine's Day is fun to help mix things up. This year I thought a French theme would be fun. I happened to come up with a few ideas to have a fun and romantic evening.
The first idea is to wear something either ridiculous Vday themed with cupids and French-style patterns, such as polka dots and lace. You can find the red sweater above at my Etsy shop at AnotherUse. If you need an idea on what to purchase your love, gifts from Lush are wonderful. Although this is not a French-themed item, you could certainly purchase L'occitane or some other French bath product. For dinner, make a date at a lovely French restaurant. In Dallas, I recommend Le Bilboquet or Mercat Bistro. I am sure there are plenty of other French restaurants in Dallas, but these are the only two I have been to and love them. After your dinner date, you could drive around and look for your dream home and get to know one another better. I always find it so exciting to talk about what you dream of in a home and yard, etc.
I hope y'all have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Even if you don't have a date, you could still do all of the above by yourself. If I were single, you bet your bottom I would be enjoying a French-themed bath with a bottle of French Rose. I'm still not certain about my Valentine's Day plans, but I think this year the boyfriend might be bringing food home instead of taking me out. Eatzi's is doing some Valentine's Day specials on Lobster tail and other deliciousness. Either way, there will be photos. Check back for last minute Vday ideas, and what I actually end up doing. Let me know what y'all have planned!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
Here I am wearing my knee high boots and flowy top from Forever 21. My leggings are from Marshall's. I received this adorable necklace for Christmas from the boyfriend's Grammie. It's such a cool necklace, and I'm excited to experiment with it.
I hope y'all enjoyed this outfit. I'm hoping to head to the Julep Maven meet up tomorrow here in Dallas at Max's Wine Dive. I'll definitely write a blog post if I make it. Have a great one!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
