Bedroom Makeover with Raymour and Flanigan

I am so excited to finally share our bedroom makeovers with Raymour and Flanigan! I have partnered with them and everything you read on this post are my honest thoughts and reviews. We started looking at furniture back in November, and between ordering, decorating and painting I can finally say we are finished. I wanted the rooms to be decorated with a minimalistic feel, while still feeling cozy and intimate. All of our furniture was hand selected from Raymour and Flanigan. This is our second year furnishing our home with Raymour items and we have been so happy with the outcome. Raymour & Flanigan has a style and budget for everyone. Shipping is free and if you live within the 140 cations, you can go in for a showroom experience. Plus they assemble EVERYTHING! Makes the process so easy.

Judah’s room was the room in the house that had become the catch all. Prior to his birth, his room was used as an office, which eventually had a crib added, and then became a storage/bedroom/office. Third child problems right? :) It was time he had his own space that he could call his own, where I did not have to worry abut toys and our computer being entangled together. I created a fun reel of the before and after on Instagram here.

I cannot say enough good things about the Kylie set that we have pictured below. There is so much storage! That was our main concern/focus. Since the rooms are on the smaller side, we needed the toys to be efficiently tucked away. The storage under the platform bed is AMAZING! The drawers open up nice and wide and are perfect for even Judah’s bigger toys. The storage bench is perfect for curling up together to read a book and has quickly become Judah’s favorite little spot to stand and look out the window. I often catch him peeping outside while he is suppose to be napping! :) The dresser is beautiful and I love this color. Its a perfect neutral shade that would look amazing in any bedroom young or old. The drawers open up nice and wide and are quite deep. The dresser itself is very sturdy and I do not have to worry about it falling over. Definitely a concern with an energetic two year old.

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Platform Bed

Storage Bench

Dresser

I had so much fun decorating the girls room! It really is such a wild before and after transformation. I wanted the girls room to have a special feel to it, like their own little apartment. We are so, so happy with the furniture in the girls room. Again, we needed as much space as possible so the drawers under the bunk bed were perfect. The bunk beds are just the perfect size! Not too big where we feel it consumes the room, but not small where we don’t feel the girls can grow with them. The sleek design is appealing to the eye and of course the white color gives it such a clean polished look. One of my favorite things about the night stand and also dresser in Judah’s room is the easy way it glides. We are very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of the two items.

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This is the before of the room. After is below!

This is the before of the room. After is below!

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These little chairs are seriously the cutest things! Judah seems to like them as much as the girls do. We may have to add one to his room. They are available in a variety of colors.

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Girls Nightstand

Girls Accent Chair

Girls Bunk Bed

Jewelry Storage Mirror

Wall Art

For years I have been telling Tim how much I want a King size bed. We have had a queen size bed for years and it is just not big enough for all the kids to pile in and snuggle. This upholstered King size bed is everything I have been wanting and more. I love the faux leather look that brings a light modern edge to the room decor. Plus it is such an affordable price! When the bed was delivered we did not have to do anything to set it up. Delivery team took care of everything! When looking for a desk we found this console and fell in love. Down the road when we move into a bigger home I would love to put this into our entry way someday. In the meantime we are using it as a desk and its a great amount of space. The desk chair slides up perfectly and also slightly swivels. It is actually a lot more comfortable than it looks and I am thinking about grabbing another. All links are below but if you hav any questions, feel free to reach out!

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Upholstered Bed

Rug

Console/Desk

Desk Chair

We have been so, so happy with everything that we ordered! Feel free to message or send me an email about any questions you may have about the furniture or bedrooms.

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne

Handtied Hair Extensions

I am so excited to finally share this blog post that I have been working on for quite some time. February 14th, I saw Tiffany Stern at Alex and Co Salon and she put in

Harlow Hair hand tied extensions. If you have been following me since February,

you probably have heard me RAVE about how much these extensions have

transformed not just my hair but also my confidence.

2 years ago, I gave birth to my son. About 4 months post-partum my hair started to

fall out drastically. Fast forward a year later and I was experiencing some major

health issues which resulted in even more hair loss. I invested in some temporary hair

extensions that required me to take them on and off every day. It became such a hassle and only

allowed me to wear my hair down in one style. I knew I wanted something not only permanent,

but something that allowed me to be creative with my hair and ultimately feel like my own.

Hand Tied Extensions has transformed my hair in so many ways! There was a slight time frame

when my extensions were removed during quarantine, and I counted down the days until they

were placed back in. Hand tied extensions have given me so much confidence in an area that I

was extremely self-conscious. My ponytail had become thinner than my daughter’s hair and no

matter how many times I tried to style my hair, it continued to look thin and lifeless.

A little bit about hand tied extensions:

Hand-tied weft hair extensions require no tape, glue or heat. These are a collection of pieces that

have been pre-cut and sewn to create small weft-size pieces. Hand-tied wefts can be used to add

fullness and length and blend seamlessly to your own natural hair and texture.

Commonly asked Questions:

Q: How much do they cost?

A: The price varies. There are many factors to determine the total cost. The variables include: How much hair you need to buy, if the color needs to be adjusted to your own, what length hair you are

purchasing, is the hair you are purchasing dark or light. Very similar to when you go to get your

hair colored, what your friend may have paid for her hair can be drastically different than what

you pay.

Q: How often do you have to get the wefts moved up?

A: Recommended time frame is 6-8 weeks.

Q: Do they hurt?

A: Initially the first 24 hours the extensions are tight, however after that the hair starts to loosen as it grows.

Q: Do I have to take care of them differently than my own hair?

A: No, treat them as you would your own hair, however I would recommend using extra

conditoner or a moisture mask to keep the extensions from becoming too dry.

Q:What makes Hand Tied Extensions stand out among the rest?

A: The seamless blend.

Q: Can I blow dry them?

A: Yes! You can curl, blow dry, flat iron or air dry your extensions.

Handtied Extensions are an investment. However, they are worth every penny and

then some. The confidence I have gained from feeling like my hair is “normal” is not something

I can put a price tag on. I don’t know if my hair will ever grow back the way it used to, but I feel

so comfortable with how my hair looks ands feels now. If you are looking for some hair inspiration,

feel free to check out my highlight section on Instagram.

Please reach out with any questions you may have!

My hair pre-extensions

My hair pre-extensions

This is my hair about 4 -5 weeks after the extensions were placed in. You can see them start to grow out with my own hair.

This is my hair about 4 -5 weeks after the extensions were placed in. You can see them start to grow out with my own hair.

Seamless Blend

Seamless Blend

You can see here how thin my natural hair is.

You can see here how thin my natural hair is.

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Mothers Day Gift Guide

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Affordable Gift options for mom…

With Mothers Day right around the corner I wanted to share some of my favorite items for mom that will ship IN TIME for mothers day, and that are also extremely affordable ( + FRE SHIPPING on most). I have almost all of these items and could not recommend them enough. Things that every mom not only needs but also wants and can be used daily. Click on any item below to be taken to site.

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne

Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Monday friends! Can you believe we are 9 days away from Christmas?! It will be here before we know it. I still have to finish my Christmas shopping myself and tie up a few lose ends, but I am almost finished.

For any of you a little late to the shopping game, I have some suggestions that may make finishing up your Christmas shopping a little easier. I have all of these items and know they will be a big hit this Christmas season. Whether you need something for your little one or the man in your life I have you covered with some good suggestions that they are sure to love.


Many of you said you were in need of a little help for childrens gifts this year, so what better to share than FROZEN. We saw the second movie and of course the kids loved it, so you know what is on every kids list for Christmas this year… all things Frozen! Brooklynne this year was asking for walkie-talkies and how cute are these? Plus they are an amazon find so I don’t think it could get any better. You can find the walkie talkies here.

If you have been watching my Instagram stories you have seen Mercy from time to time singing away on there. She LOVES to sing, so when I saw this karaoke machine PLUS it was frozen, I knew she would be in all her glory singing away to her favorite toons. How cute is this Karaoke machine?! I linked the karaoke here.

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Around here we sure do love our shoes! Wanted shoes is a site that has a broad range of shoes for every style and preference. I was shopping the mall the other day and popped in a shoe store to look for some dress shoes for a wedding for my girls and saw a whole line of wanted shoes, and they are cute! There are many great winter options right now on the site and they also carry girl sizes as well. I will be doing a giveaway on my Instagram soon so keep an eye out to enter that as well!

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2Xist is a company that I shared last year. Tim owns several pairs of pants and hoodies from this line and they are so comfortable. He also buys his boxers from the site and says they are very breathable and just plain comfortable to wear all day long. Personally I am a big fan of stealing his hoodies, and watching Hallmark movies late at night. They are those perfect oversized (to me) hoodies that I love to snuggle up in. It doesn’t seem to end well when he catches me wearing them. :) I may just have to grab one for myself. The site has many options as far as clothes go and you can find a lot of activewear as well.

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You can find the top and bottom here. Pullover Joggers

Tie Bar: This is a great website full of perfect gifts for any man in your life. From ties, to sweaters, to socks, to dress shirts you are sure to find something for the men in your life. The Tie Bar is a newer site to me, but I loved browsing through the site as this is a perfect site for dress needs for every occasion. Pictured below is “The Essential Box”, including everything one would need to accompany an outfit. The perfect and easiest gift to give, taking all the hard work out of shopping. There are additional gift sets to choose from, something for everyones personal preference. Tim is wearing the crew neck sweater from the site. I share a lot of “basic” or “staple” items that everyone should have in their closet, and this sweater is one of them. Its a great go-to and can be styled multiple ways making this a great item for any capsule wardrobe. Mens Sweater

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I hope you found this helpful and were able to check off one more thing from your list. I love this time of year and can’t wait for Christmas to be here.

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne

Making a house a Home: Raymour & Flanigan

I am so excited to FINALLY share with all of you my updated home tour. Tim and I could not be more thrilled at the pieces of furniture we picked out from Raymour and Flanigan and how comfortable they are. On top of that, the prices were budget friendly and did not break the bank. Everything about our experience from browsing the store, to delivery and setup was so easy. I thought the process would take time and a slight headache may be involved, however that could not be farther from the truth. It honestly was the easiest process.

Tim and I went into the Henrietta showroom a few weeks ago on a mid-Saturday afternoon. Walking into the showroom, there was so much amazing house inspiration it was hard to contain my excitement. Immediately we were greeted by an associate introducing herself and giving us the layout of the showroom. We spent about two hours in the showroom looking at every piece of furniture there was, going over some piece’s multiple times. Tim and I have very different styles so I was a little concerned we would not be able to agree on something. However, there was so many choices we DID agree on, we had to narrow even those down. We decided one two couches, some dining room chairs and a buffet. All of which are on sale! 

 We ordered two of the same couches, however we had one of them made into a queen sofa. We wanted to have extra bed space for visitors if need be as well as a sweet little set up in the living room for movie night. We set up the couch into a bed the other night and all the kids piled in and cozied up with me. It was so fun, and the kids loved having a bed in the living room! So many good memories created.

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Delivery was available in two days, so we arranged for the furniture to be delivered early the following week. On Tuesday I received a phone call saying the truck was about 20 minutes away. Once the truck arrived, the driver greeted us and asked where the furniture was going. Tim and I had moved our old furniture out the day prior, so the new furniture could easily be brought in. From the time the truck arrived to the time it left was only 20 minutes. The drivers were so fast and efficient, Tim and I did not have to lift a single finger. I am not kidding when I say the entire process was so easy and fast. Furniture shopping can be stressful and full of headaches and Tim and I both kept saying this is so much simpler than what we were expecting.

The three pieces we brought home were the Daine Sofa, Fallon Dining Room Chair, and the Aberdeen Served. All three pieces of furniture are currently on sale.

The Daine Sofa is truly so comfortable! There is nothing worse than wanting to sit down and relax after a long day and the couch you sit on is hard and uncomfortable. we are big Netflix and chill people, especially during all the winter months so sofa we picked out had to be one you could sink into and relax. We both highly recommend the Daine, as it is truly comfortable PLUS it is on sale for $699! It is also available in grey in a sectional. You can find the link here for the sofa and here for the queen sleeper sofa.

The Fallon Dining Room Chairs are not only on sale but priced so affordably. I had been searching the web for a few months for affordable chairs but still high quality and everything I found was over $300. These chairs are on sale for $159. They are worth every penny and are so comfortable. We have had several people over since the chairs were delivered and everyone is so quick to comment how much they love the style as well as how comfortable they are. The link to the chairs is located here.

Lastly the Aberdeen Server is a beautiful piece of furniture for any kitchen or dining room. We needed to update our previous buffet and the Aberdeen is absolutely beautiful. It is a solid and sturdy piece of furniture, perfect for storing dishes or utilizing as a small pantry. You can find the link to the server here.

Overall, we could not be happier with our furniture and the entire process from selection to delivery with Raymour and Flanigan. Please let me know if you have any questions and I would be more than happy to answer them!


Thank you to raymourflanigan.com for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne




Waterloo Outlet Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Hump Day Friends! I can’t believe how quick December is going by. I feel like we JUST celebrated Thanksgiving. Before we know it Christmas will be here. Where are you in your Holiday shopping? I would say I am about 70% done. Tim and I a few weeks ago had some alone time (monumentally with 3 kids) and did some holiday shopping at the Waterloo Outlets. They are our favorite outlets by far and we ALWAYS leave with bags full go goodies for amazing deals. This season they are having their annual Ultimate Holiday Sale and let me tell you, last year Tim and I made Santa look bad at how many gifts we scored. I left with two HUGE bags just from H&M alone for under $200.

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Starting Friday through the 24th of December, the Waterloo Outlet will have their Ultimate Holiday Sale. If you are Rochester based, the Waterloo Outlets are about 40 minutes away (depending where you live) and is an easy, enjoyable ride on I-90. The outlets are right off the throughway and easy to spot.

This is a great time of year as all the stores will have great sales and discounts going on. Some major retailers that are being featured are Under Armour ($20 off of $100), Nautica (25% off $100 or more), Harry and David (25% off on single item), Samsonite (up to 50% off store-wide and Holiday door-busters), and many more! Click this link to see more retailers participating in the sale. You can also text GIFT282 to 74666 for more exclusive offers and savings.

On top of that another way to save is by signing up for the VIP Shopper Club. VIP Shopper Club is a membership-based club, that gives members access to exclusive online offers not available to the public. There is no cost for the membership and comes with multiple perks like:

  • Vip offers

  • Year round offers

  • Center and Sale News

You can view all the offers on a mobile device by downloading the Simon Mobile App. All offers through the VIP shopper Club can be redeemed on the app. You can also print the offers from your desktop.



These fuzzy zip ups from PUMA are BEYOND COZY! 70% OFF!

These fuzzy zip ups from PUMA are BEYOND COZY! 70% OFF!

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In need of some Gift ideas for the guy in your life? Under Armour has so many great options for all seasons. This is always the first store Tim pops into when we visit.

In need of some Gift ideas for the guy in your life? Under Armour has so many great options for all seasons. This is always the first store Tim pops into when we visit.

This lightweight jacket is so comfortable and surprisingly very warm. Perfect for those who don’t enjoy wearing extra jackets during the cold months.

This lightweight jacket is so comfortable and surprisingly very warm. Perfect for those who don’t enjoy wearing extra jackets during the cold months.

H&M is my favorite store at the Outlets hand downs. Did you know they sell clothes for children of all ages? It is a one stop shop for families as they range from newborns all the way up. I love being able to shop for everyone in the family in just one store.

H&M has fantastic outfits for all your holiday party needs.

H&M has fantastic outfits for all your holiday party needs.

This coat was under $60.

This coat was under $60.

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Kate Spade is my favorite accessory retailer to pop into. Their purses get me every time!

Kate Spade is my favorite accessory retailer to pop into. Their purses get me every time!

My top and Tim’s jeans are from Levi’s. Ive been eyeing this tee and it was only $15!

My top and Tim’s jeans are from Levi’s. Ive been eyeing this tee and it was only $15!

Tim’s Jean Jacket we bought at VF Outlet. This was the first time I had been in this particular retailer and the prices we're so good. So many gift options for men there. Clothes, shoes, accessories, gadgets, highly recommend stopping in to grab tha…

Tim’s Jean Jacket we bought at VF Outlet. This was the first time I had been in this particular retailer and the prices we're so good. So many gift options for men there. Clothes, shoes, accessories, gadgets, highly recommend stopping in to grab that must have gift for the guy in your life.

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All of our outfits pictured above were bought specifically at the outlets.Feel free to reach out with any questions on any of the items we are wearing. Don’t forget to tag me in your photos if you go to the outlets so I can see your holiday shopping! Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne

Target Coat Try On

I did a little try on session at Target last week and fell in love with so many coats. I linked all my favorites for you and also linked plus sizes!! Please look at the captions for sizing details. If you have an questions about the jackets feel free to comment below or send me an email and Ill get back to you as soon as I can!

XOXO,

Brianna

BOGO Sweater Sale

ALL Items on Forever 21 Website are BOGO 50% off with code “BUNDLEUP”

Shop any of these looks by clicking the picture below.

Waterloo Back to School Sale

Last Week Tim and I spent the day at The Waterloo Premium Outlets for their Back to School Sale. We had so much fun and found AMAZING deals. Im talking pants and tops under $5 good! Kate Spade, Under Armor, H&M, and Old Navy were the first four stores we wanted to visit.

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Kate Spade had an amazing sale with 60% off everything plus an addiotnal 20% on multiple items. I fell in love with this Pink crossbody .

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Tim found a great jacket at Under Armour for coaching soccer this year.

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H&M is one of my favorite retailers and this was by far my favorite stop. I walked out of the store with two GIANT ,GIANT bags for $160. I found so many amazing items on sale, most under $10. My hubby (who is a difficult shopper) found some great items in the men’s department under $15. Below are some of my favorite items that I tried on (and of course) brought home with me .

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Brooklynne and Mercy have about three weeks left before they go back to school and so I was looking for some comfortable fall clothes for them. Here in upstate New York, fall will be here shortly so hoodies and pants were on my list of items to grab for the girls. Old Navy is always a go to of mine for kids clothes. They always have great sales and the cutest options for my little ones. I recommend any of the their hoodies for your little one and their sweatpants. Every year I buy a fresh set for my kids and they love how comfortable they are.

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The sale runs until the end of the month and items are restocked often so there will be plenty of amazing deals when you visit. Another way to save is buy signing up for the VIP Shopper Club. VIP Shopper Club is a membership-based club, that gives members access to exclusive online offers not available to the public. There is no cost for the membership and comes with multiple perks such as:

  • Vip offers

  • Year round offers

  • Center and Sale News

You can view all the offers on a mobile device by downloading the Simon Mobile App. All offers through the VIP shopper Club can be redeemed on the app. You can also print the offers from your desktop.

If you are in the tri-state area and would love to go on a little shopping spree, I have teamed up with Waterloo Premium outlets to give away TWO $100 gift cards. Tonight at 8pm EST, on Instagram you can enter for a chance to win. My handle is @savvygirlsstyle .

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne

Amazon Best Sellers

I rounded up some of Amazons Top Best Sellers! Most of these items have over 1,000 reviews and either 4 or 5 stars. Just click a picture below and it will take you right to site.

Target Deal Days

Click any of the pictures below to take you to the Target website!

Healing Skin Journey: Part I

Happy Tuesday friends! I hope you are all enjoying the start to a new week and that Monday did not wreak too much havoc on you. I spent the evening with some amazing ladies from church having some much needed time of encouragement and praying for one another. Taking a night to SLOW down was much needed for this busy mama!

Ok, let’s talk skin! If you have been following my skin journey, first off thank you for your support. It has been a very long, and painful 7 weeks but I am seeing much improvement. If you are a new face around here I will recap with some pictures of my skin.

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In a nutshell my typically dry skin one day went a-wall and turned into horrific and painful red skin. It also was extremely itchy, feeling identical to having poison ivy. The diagnosis? According to the doctor and allergy testing I have contact dermatitis. So I am touching something that is triggering my eczema. What I am touching? Who knows. 

Realizing I was the best advocate for myself I decided to do some major research on what could be the possible problem and look for the best solution. 



I am still deep in the process of figuring out all that is going on with my health issues, but I have narrowed down a few things to help.

 

The first thing I did as soon as I saw my skin flair up was cut out ALL wheat, dairy, and sugar products. I tried to remove any trigger food that could be causing my irritation. Believe me, I am obsessed with bread, so this was not easy for me however the pain I was in, outweighed my desire to eat. 

 

I also tried to switch as many of my products out for organic or all natural. The scary thing is that in almost EVERYTHING we eat or use on our body has some type of chemical/preservative/artificial ingredient in it. It’s scary. No wonder so many loved ones have cancer and illnesses.

 

As I was researching I learned that our liver processes everything. Like EVERYTHING. Our skin is also our largest organ, so when our liver is having issues and can no longer work it sends out a signal saying it needs help. For so long I was so mad that my skin was reacting this way, however it is a GOOD thing my skin is responding because it is notifying me that my liver needs help. If I ignore that cry, then greater issues could arise down the road. 

 

Quickly I realized I needed to do a major detox and rid my body of all the toxic junk that was backed up. This encouraged me to go on a more plant-based lifestyle. Everyone will always ask me, “if you are not eating certain foods, what ARE you eating?”

 

Short answer? Super healthy. Along with eating healthy I have been juicing as well. Every morning I have been drinking 16 oz of celery juice. Celery juice has so many amazing benefits (take a few minutes and research it). I don’t mind the taste, to me it tastes exactly like celery. I started off with 8 oz and worked my way up. I also have been juicing carrots since they are high in Vitamin A and will throw in some apples and cucumbers.

For breakfasts I will make smoothies. I have been buying all organic fruit as much as possible. Look up “clean and dirty list” of fruits and veggies. I buy organic depending on that list. I typically add strawberries, bananas, fresh cut pineapple, chia seeds and will pack in a much spinach as I can. With all the other fruit I do not even taste the spinach, neither do my kids. It’s a win!

 

For lunch and dinner I am kind of all over the place, I still am very much trying to navigate what I can eat but as of now I will have lots of avocado, almond butter (I buy the sugar and salt free option), organic grass fed chicken and beef, salmon, beans, fruits, veggies, salad. I stay away from anything that has been prepackaged. If it comes in a box, tub, or container I stay away from it. Think whole and from the ground. Pinterest is a life saver with coming up with food ideas. I am not creative, so I have to go there. 

 

Let’s be honest, I still want my pizza and restaurant food all the time. I loveeeee food and I die a little every day when I cannot just go and order a sub. Dramatic? Sure, but it tells you how much I struggle with wanting to eat other foods still. It is a major choice that no one can make but you. I was in such horrible pain I knew for me personally I needed to change everthing for the best and quickest results. This was all achieved by diet! I did not put a single cream on my face nor did I take an pill internally. This has spoken volumes to me in how to I move forward with my lifestyle.

 

So what has changed? Ok I am going to give you all TMI, but I think you will be thankful. I hope! HAHA 

1.)  My skin has changed drastically! Yes, it is still red off and on and is still itchy, but my pores have shrunk, my skin feels so smooth, and I have no acne. Like at all, no little bumps, nothing!  That has been the most amazing thing to see is how clean my skin looks now. I wish I would have changed my diet years ago. 

2.)  I am not bloated, no bad bowel movement, no gas at all, no cramps after eating food. My stomach after eating still feels thin. Do you ever eat and then afterwards feel like you gained 10 pounds? When you eat clean, that doesn’t happen. I would be bloated all the time. Again, wish I would have done this years ago when I “thought” I was healthy.

3.)  I do not get a mid-day slump or brain fog. I used to struggle to think properly half way through the day. I thought it was just because I was busy taking care of the kids, but it most defiantly has been my diet. I have no need for coffee. Do I still get tired? Sure! But not so bad that I need caffeine to fuel me. 

4.)  I have lost weight! I had about 10 pounds of leftover baby fat hanging on me that did not want to budge. So, without working out, only changing up my diet I was able to shed that excess (call it what it was) fat. Feels so good to be weighing less than what I did before I got pregnant with Judah.

The other major game changer for me was what face products I was using. I have been using Avene products for almost 3 years and I love them and cannot say enough good things about them. They have natural spring water in their products and are made for people with super sensitive skin. I have been applying SO,SO much lotion to my face these past 8 weeks and it has not clogged my pores one bit! I highly recommend two products if you are suffering with any skin issues. I will link them below. They are worth every penny and more. I have tried pretty much every brand of lotion, people have given me so many all natural products and nothing does the trick like Avene products. 

 

In a nutshell? I believe you have to want something bad enough to make a change. If you came here looking for advice on clearing your skin, you will absolutely be able to if you are willing to change what you are doing now. Staying in your current routine of food is not going to bring you any difference. You have to be able to make the sacrifice. I did not see results over night. In fact, it took a good 3-4 weeks before I saw a change. But the change was drastically there. 

 

I hope this gives you all some insight and help. I will write another post in a few months after (hopefully) everything has cleared up. This sure is an odd journey, but I could be struggling with much greater things. Let me know if you have any additional questions. I would be happy to answer them!

Taken two Sundays ago.

Taken two Sundays ago.

Forever Young BBL Treatments

Happy Friday! Its been a long week and as always I am so happy to see Friday roll its pretty little face through. You guys have seen me share all about my treatments I have been receiving at Rochester Dermatology Associates of Rochester, and I am compilling all my pictures and information below about my experience….and let me just say it is a good one!

I have been a patient at this facility for over 15 years. When I struggled with acne as a teen and dry skin into my early twenties I would visit this office, but never thought someday I would be receiving treatments to fix sun damage. If you get nothing else out of this post please, please wear sunscreen every day. I would hear that for years and would ignore everything the doctors would say because a golden glow seemed better. Well that golden glow diminishes after s few weeks and instead leaves behind ugly little reminders from the sun aka red spots and damage.

In January The Center of Aesthetics and Anti Aging held a fire and ice open house event. Any one was welcomed to attend the event and see live demonstrations being held so further educate themselves about services offered and get a first hand real look of what goes into these procedures. I had a BBL treatment performed and was able to chat with the visitors during the procedure to let them know what it felt like, if any pain was associated ,etc. It was a great time and I was even able to watch cool sculpting being done. Something I would love to do in the future.

BBL Treatments

For the past six months I have been receiving Forever Young BBL Laser treatments from the center. What is a BBL Laser?

“BBL is short for broad-band light. The treatment delivers light energy that penetrates both the skin’s outer and deeper layers. These underlying layers are where most of the skin’s aging occurs, and BBL is the only device that precisely targets the molecules associated with aging. Forever Young BBL can also help prevent damage and keeps your skin looking radiant and youthful.”

I have been working along side Dr. Weitz in correcting my skin. We are working on minimize pores, acne scars, wrinkles/fine lines and brown/red spots. I am BLOWN away at how much this laser treatment has cleared up my face. My freckles, although cute but are still sun damage are almost entirely gone along with underlying red areas. According to my Visia pictures (see below) my UV Spots and Brown Spots underneath the skin have improved along with my wrinkles.

My experience with the facility has been so amazing since I first walked in the door in September. I have been treated with such respect and friendliness and have had every single questions answered along the way. And believe me there has been a lot! Dr. Weitz calmed all my fear I had with working with the lasers and took as much tine as I needed to feel comfortable and move on.

So is there pain associated with it? That is the common question I get asked. The answer is: it depends. Every person holds a different pain threshold. My first appointment I was terrified! However Dr. Weitz put the laser on a lower level and we started off slow. With each treatment he has increased, always making me feel comfortable. To me it feels like little pinches or zaps on your skin. We apply a gel and I use a cooling fan and that helps very much with easing an type of discomfort. Some areas you feel a zap stronger than others in sensitive areas such as around the lips and some places like the forehead you barely feel it. It is very tolerable. The most comfortable? No, but thats what massages are for. :) There is always the option of numbing gel if you do not want to feel anything on your face.

The best part I have seen so far? Dr. Weitz is all about the results. For him this is more than just a business, these are people he is dealing with and that shows throughout his work by his courtesy for others, attention to detail, and professionalism. How many times do you hear others complain about doctors spending little to no time with them in the office? Over and over, and I can gladly say this facility is here for the right reasons.

I will be receiving my last BBL laser Treatment on Wednesday. This will be my fifth treatment. I will do another blog post in March with my final results and pictures as we have tracked this process from start to finish. I have been so, so happy with every step of the way and if I can answer any other questions please feel free to ask! I have attached some photos below to view of the progress so far.

This photo is taken prior to any treatment AND with full coverage make on. You can see how my dark spots/freckles are very visible along my nose and above my lips.

This photo is taken prior to any treatment AND with full coverage make on. You can see how my dark spots/freckles are very visible along my nose and above my lips.

These photos are taken with a Visia machine and show sun image, sun spots, wrinkles, skin texture etc.

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Absolutely no touch up on any freckles or red spots.

Absolutely no touch up on any freckles or red spots.

3 Ways to Style a Camisole

Happy Humpday! I want to start sharing one article of clothing every week with you that is not only a staple in your closet, but also something that is versatile. I am starting with this camisole because I love the fit and v-neck style. I will link all the clothes at the bottom if you feel like doing a little mid week online shopping.

My favorite way to style a cami is with a cardigan. I feel like you can never go wrong with it and it is such a timeless and classic look. Instead of just tucking the shirt into my pants, for a different look I twisted the bottom of the shirt and tucked it into my pants creating more of a cinched look. You can also pair a scarf with the cardigan for cooler temperatures or to add a pop of more design. P.S. my shoes are under $30 and so cute. Major sale!

I wore this outfit to church on Sunday. I blame it on binge watching designated survivor and my desire to work in law enforcement. Side note: I have a degree in Criminal Justice and someday hope to use it. Technically I use it every day keeping my kids from beating each other up but maybe someday I will actually get a paycheck with it. :) Every woman needs a blazer in her closet whether it be fitted or oversized. Blazers will ALWAYS, ALWASY be a timeless article of fashion.

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I have to say I absolutely love the highwasited trend and hope it stays around for a long time. This cami was so easy to tuck into my pants and I love the v neck style that is not low. These pants are only $13 an I will link them below. They have high reviews and are so, so cute. A similar style is linked here. Nantucket Pant.

Hats and Dry Shampoo. Forever fooling society. I love a good hat, especially in the colder months and now that I have kids my hair takes seconds place. I feel like the hat with this outfit gives it more of a polished look.


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Ford Family Pictures 2018

We had the privilege this year with working with Laura on our family photos. It is hard to tell from the pictures but we had a cold blistery day and as soon as the girls stepped out of our van they said they were freezing! Not what you want to hear especially after getting everyone ready to family pictures, which everyone knows is a nightmare in itself. Oh the irony of such a stressful time wrangling up cranky kiddos and hoping everyone puts on their absolute best smile two seconds later! HAHA!

Laura did a great job working with all of us trying to capture these moments as quickly as possible. Candid photos are always my favorite and she captured so well the personalities of everyone in the family. We did a mini session with Laura, and for a family with little kiddos like ours those are my favorite. Kids don’t last long in the cold especially up North so it was perfect for what we needed.

Take a minute to check out Lauras webpage and social channels below. Ive know Laura for a while (she is one of my oldest friends cousin) and she is so sweet! You will love working with her for all your picture needs.

Laura Spiggle Photography

Laura Spiggle Photography Instagram

Laura Spiggle Photography Facebook

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I hope you enjoyed a little peak of some of our photos. Merry Christmas everyone!

XOXO,

Brianna Lynne