I'm back with another Cider try-on haul! Be sure to watch my YouTube video (below) to see these items on and to get my first impression and brief review of each item.
My bag collection is forever growing and the most recent additions to the collection are these clutch bags from Dasein, an Amazon store that has lots of affordable bags. I actually own eight of their bags and they're all great quality for the price {see those bags here}.
Today I'm sharing how I'd style each clutch bag if I were going out on the town! However, there are several other ways to style these bags so be sure to follow me on the LTK app to see more ways to style them.
For months I found myself really struggling to get good lighting in my home office, where I film my videos for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, as well as where I get ready and do my makeup. But now with the tiny but mighty lights that I'll be sharing with you today, my struggles with bad lighting are a thing of the past!
Keep reading to see how you can resolve this issue if you too struggle with lighting in your space.
For a bit of a back story, in my home office, I have an L-shaped desk, one part of the desk holds my monitor (as seen in my last blog post) and the other part of my desk is the section I use to do my makeup, film, and so on. Well, that section is up against the wall in front of my window which is an excellent light source however, natural lighting isn't always the most consistent depending on weather and time of day. This is when I decided to go on Amazon to find a solution and oh boy did I!
These are the NEEWER Dimmable USB LED Lights that I bought for under $50! Let me just say that although these are small they are very bright.
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There are so many things that I like about these lights I don't even know where to begin. 😄
For starters, I really like their size as they sit perfectly on top of my desk and they're also very lightweight so moving them around is a piece of cake! Because these lights are LED's they don't get hot like traditional lights do which makes filming and getting ready in front of them more comfortable.
Included with the lights are a pack of color filters to change the color of the lighting for video, photos, and such. And the lights are easily powered and dimmable with a click of a button. They're also USB powered which I think makes it easy to connect them almost anywhere. Just think of how many places there are to charge your phone via USB? Some of the ways I power these up are by using my laptop, portable chargers, and phone chargers. Hell, I could even power these lights on the go in my car if I needed to! 😂
The most convenient thing about these lights is how simple they are to store when they're not in use. I keep mine inside my desk drawer and when I need them I just pull them out screw the light onto the tripod and get started. I also think that because they're so compact and lightweight they're great for traveling so you can have great lighting anywhere you go. From experience, I know how bad hotel lighting can be and that can be a pain in the butt when trying to get ready so these would be excellent for on the go.
Watch my TikTok below to see the lights in action!
The time has finally come for my home office to get a major upgrade and I'm so excited to be sharing all of the new additions to my desk setup!
In my previous setup, I was using my 13" Macbook Air laptop, and although there is nothing wrong with my laptop, I needed to upgrade my screen to a bigger one to allow me to work more efficiently when having several windows open at a time and to help alleviate my tech neck.
This HP 27" Monitor is what I purchased to upgrade my screen size and boy is it a big difference from what I was using. I bought this monitor from Target and it was on sale for $199.99 (originally priced at $269.99). The monitor is currently still on sale at the time of publishing this blog post (monitor linked here). I love that it has a frameless and ultra-thin screen, the overall design of the monitor is so sleek, the height of the monitor is great, and the display quality is really nice as well.
To display or mirror the screen from my laptop to my monitor I purchased and used this adapter cable from Amazon and it got the job done!
In order to be able to use my monitor, I needed to purchase a separate keyboard and mouse. I decided to go for wireless devices as opposed to wired ones to lessen the number of cables on my desk. This Bluetooth keyboard I'd actually already had for about a year and I love it because it's ultra-sleek, lightweight, it's still going strong (keyboard linked here).
The mouse I purchased I found at Five Below for $5.25 which is really affordable, I've only had it for two days at this point and so far so good (mouse linked here). Now it's certainly not the best wireless mouse I've ever used but it will do for now.
Both the keyboard and mouse are battery operated which can be a con for some. A solution I thought of for this minor inconvenience is using rechargeable batteries in place of normal batteries to lessen the need to repurchase them. The rechargeable batteries I bought are Duracell AAA batteries (batteries linked here). My husband uses the same brand of rechargeable batteries and battery charger for his gaming gadgets so I knew this would help.
I pondered on the idea of buying a simple mouse pad but then once I started thinking about how I wanted the setup to look in the end I opted to go for a desk pad instead. Not only does the desk pad serve as a mouse pad but it also helps to fill some of the space on my desk and in my case, it also brought in some color! This desk pad was the perfect fit for my workspace (I bought the 23.6"x11.8" sized desk pad) and it was also the smallest one I could find (desk pad linked here). Some of the things that I like about the desk pad are the size, the beautiful blush tone pink color, the faux leather texture, and that it's waterproof for easy cleaning. // Tip: Use double-sided tape on the back of each corner to help keep the desk pad flat and in place.
The last thing I wanted to update was the case on my mid-2012 laptop because the navy blue case that was previously on there wasn't my favorite and it also didn't fit the pink theme I had going on. With a quick search on Amazon, I came across this case and it included a colored keyboard cover which I thought was super cute so I bought it (case linked here). The pink shade of the case is so pretty, the exterior texture of the case is soft, and the keyboard cover stays in place.
I'm in love with the outcome of the new setup! I've been working here for two days at this point and both productivity and efficiency levels have drastically increased. Not only that but I've also noticed a major difference in my posture while working. Before when I was working on my laptop my neck would be curved downward (tech neck) which would cause lots of discomfort in my neck and shoulders after a full day at my desk. Now my neck is in a more neutral position while working because of how much larger and taller the monitor screen is. With that said, I'm pretty happy about this change!
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All of the items that I purchased are linked above. Simply click on a product to check it out!
It truly feels like summer is in full swing and in the spirit of that summer feeling, today I'm sharing a few pieces that I got from the Romwe Summer Sale.
Contrast Checkerboard Denim Shorts - I'm wearing these shorts in a size medium and they fit true to size. I took a risk picking something with a fun pattern like this checkboard because it's definitely a bit out of my comfort zone but I think the dark neutral tones on it make it easy to wear and style so the risk paid off! They fit so well as they have a relaxed fit and I love the length.
3 Piece Sun Print Bikini Set - I'm wearing this bikini in a size medium and it fits true to size. How cute is the print on this set? So fun and I love the neutral tones on it too! Both the top and the bottoms fit very well, I had no issues there and they both have tie detailing. I really like the mesh sarong as well.
3 Piece Marble Pattern Bikini Set - I'm wearing this bikini in a size medium and it fits true to size. The style and fit of the top and bottoms of this set are almost exact to the previous bikini set, the only difference is that this one has a mesh skirt coverup with side ruching. I absolutely love the design and color combination of this bikini set!
3 Piece Chain Detail Bikini Set - I'm wearing this bikini in a size medium and it fits true to size. The chain detail on the top of this bikini is definitely edgier but when I tried it on I thought it was so cute, however, the fit around the boobies was ill-fitting as there'd be weird gaps on the sides which I didn't like. The bottoms on the other hand fit so well and I loved them, the same goes for the lacey skirt!
These chunky high heel sandals are in my top 5 favorite pair of summer heels that are currently in my closet!
No joke, I have these in three colors (black, white, and nude) because not only do they look luxe, sophisticated, yet sexy, but they're so comfortable too. Even though the heel is a little under 4.5 inches, the wider heel, rubber sole, and cushion insoles make it easy to walk in.
They're reasonably priced at $50 USD and are available in 6 colors. Heels linked here!Feel free to use my code JESSICA for 20% off.
Anyway, here are three ways to style these heels for Summer.
I will definitely be back with another post on more ways to style these because there are truly so many more ways to wear them and not only during Summer but all year-round.
Anyway, I hope this blog post gave you some style inspiration or outfit ideas!
Yes, I bought another Noah by Giselle Hope Bag and yes, I'm aware I have a shopping problem! 😆
This Hope bag (linked here) is in this beautiful blue color and I think it's the perfect shade for the summer season so here are 10 outfit ideas featuring the new bag.
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