QUICK TIP: For women unsure if they are wearing the correct size bra, rest assured most of you probably are, but there is an easy solution.   Alex from Victoria Secrets states, “We all should be getting our bra size measured every 6 months”.  Why do you ask?  We found out there are constant factors that shift our bra sizes such as:

1. Having a baby

2. Losing weight

3. Exercising and gaining muscle

If you have experienced major weightloss you need to get re-measured sooner than later. Wearing the wrong bra size can cause spillage making the double bubble or can cause gapping due to the bra being too large.  It is an easy & quick process in order to find out if our size has changed.  Even if you are 100% sure of your bra size, you still need to recheck every 6 months.

If you live near Columbia Mall, go to Victoria Secrets and ask for Alex.  She will gladly assist you and provide you with your primary & sister size, as well as show you some current styles that will compliment and fit you perfectly.

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With the canceling of Oprah’s show, some of you are left with a void to fill.  SIAN is stepping up to the challenge to provide you a few of our favorite things.  We have been received a few questions about products, which is always a great opporutnity to do a blog and share the wealth. These favorite things are random & are all products that have bee personally used and quality-checked.

P.S. Holidays are approaching and these would make great gifts & stocking stuffers.  Enjoy!

Neutrogena Bodywash in Rainfall

This product is amazing! The scent is not overpowering and you skin is left feeling clean and residue free.  The scent is unisex meaning for Men & Women use.

Burt’s Bees Fabulously Fresh Peppermint & Rosemary Body Wash

The #1 word to describe this product is REFRESHING.  It’s a great way to wake up in the morning. This bodywash does not get a huge lather, but it is better than a cup of coffee to get your day off to bright start.

Beauticontrol Skinlogics Lip Apeel

This product is the best of it’s kind!  Love how easy it is to use and the lip balm is great!  Tip: Exfoliate lips one to twice a week, but every night put the lip balm on to wake up to soft & supple lips.

Beauticontrol Instant Manicure

Hello, can we say WoW!!! Soft, moisturized, radiant hands are just seconds away with product. Tip: Use it all over body (i.e. arms, elbows, knees, legs, feet).  Great for double moisturization before shaving.  Love. Love. Love!

Kleancolor Nail Lacquer in Mystic Grass

Love. Love. Love this color.  It adds just the right punch of color. It is such a beautiful jewel tone with a slight pearlescent coating.

L’Occitane Cooling Powdered Foot Gel

Even though Summer is coming to a close it doesn’t mean that we should stop taking care of our feet. This product is a great way to relieve the aches and pains of your tootsies after a long day’s work.  The cooling sensation is phenomenal!

Burt’s Bees Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub

BBC & P Sugar Scrub is confusing because you won’t know if you should eat it or use it to exfoliate away your dead skin.  The smell alone is DELISH!!!  It leaves your skin feeling soft and luxurious!  Tip: Great to use before shaving your legs and you may want to use it dry before starting your shower for a really good exfoliation.  Try it once and you’ll be hooked!

Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes

If a little piece of heaven has fallen onto earth it is in the form of these towellettes!  They are wondeful.  Removes makeup, refreshes your face after a long flight.  Tip: Refridgerate for a cooling effect and keep a pack in your purse or car for needed emergencies.  We can’t get enough of these life-saving towelettes!

Mac Cremesheen Lipgloss in Richer Lusher

This gloss is simply a must-have! We have yet to find someone that doesn’t look fabulous in this shade.  It works for so many skin tones.  It glides on like silk and makes your lips look and feel amazing!

Again, just to reiterate…These products have been great for me.  Use any and all products with caution to make sure that you are not allergic to any indgredients, etc.  All of the products are reasonably priced and tend to last a long time depending on the duration of use.  If you would like to share any of your favorite products feel free to contact us at info@styleinanutshell.com or comment below!  If you decide to try one of these products please tell us the pros & cons of your experience.  Style you later!

Can you feel the breeze of change coming?  Fall is knocking at our door, and I am excited to say HELLO!  With the change of weather, most of us need to change our closets by putting away some of our Summer gear to make room for our Fall threads. It’s a perfect opportunity to do a Fall Overhaul, but not just a surface purge.  Let’s clean from the rooter to the tooter to include shoes, makeup, jewelry, medicine cabinet and even under the bathroom sink.  If you can’t see what you have how do you expect to use or wear it.

Being a believer of “practice what you teach”, there was an overhaul done this weekend and here are some pictures of the results.  The closet is always kept up-to-date, because of the “purchase rule”.  (For those of you wondering what the purchase rule is…for every item you purchase you need to get rid of an old item in your closet.  It keeps the clutter down and allows you to maintain your closet.)

Don’t overwhelm yourself and be sure to take it one section at a time.  You can do it over the weekend or set smaller goals to take care of a section per day.  Take baby steps and before you know it you will be finished. Depending on the item be sure to donate or trash the appropriate items.  There are plenty of local charities, donation bins or friends/family that can use a lending hand. 

We know you spent this weekend shopping all the great Labor Day weekend sales.  Go ahead and set some time aside during this week to do a thorough cleaning before Fall kicks into full swing.

P.S.  Don’t forget under the sink and the medicine cabinet.  Two places in general that sometimes are overlooked.  If you need a tip, here is a great general rule of thumb: “If you have to make up a rationale, reason, or excuse to keep it…TOSS IT!”

We have all heard of the bucketlist, but for those who have not it is a list consisting of items you want to do and experience before you die.  I have tons of things on my bucketlist to include going to a tanning salon.  Too many of my friends have told me interesting things about tanning.  Well, this past week a friend and I went to tan at Hollywood Tans, which was quite an experience.  It was confusing at first because of the series of questions:

#1 What number do you want so I looked at the board and said 54 (which was the number in the  middle).

#2 Do you want oil?

#3 Do you want goggles or stickers?

Once I struggled through the questions with laughter and confusion, I ended being lead to these space pods, which looked like they were going to send me to another galaxy.  Mentally thinking, beam me up Scottie and praying I don’t get left in there to overcook.  Overall, the experience was fun, between the industrial fan, holding on to the handles, bright beaming lights and wonderful music selection it was like a party in very tiny subway. I am sure a few of you are asking will I do it again.  Perhaps.  And if not, it was wonderful to experience at least one.  <Chris checks off tanning on her Bucketlist>

Why am I sharing this? Life is always about trying new things.  Perhaps something completely outside of your forteit and without trying you will not know if its something you would want to try again.  Sometimes in life, its great to be able to say, “Yes, I tried that once.” So think about it, get up and try something completely off your radar, whether it be an activity all the way to wearing that bold lipstick color.  You will never know if you like something unless you try, which is the key to life.

So, get up, get out and try something completely outside of your comfort zone.  I’m off to my next BucketList adventure.  Let’s us know how it goes!

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The other day I was having a ‘fattening food’ withdrawal moment were I suddenly craved a large Chickfila Cookies & Cream milkshake.  I was dropping off some clothes at the dry cleaners, which happens to be right next to a Chickfila. Arrgggghhhhh!  I started rationalizing with myself thinking…”you only live once”, “everybody deserves a treat”, “what harm could it really do”.  Instantly, I said out loud to myself…”NO”, in retrospect, I probably looked strange to anyone that could see me in my car.  I haven’t had any fast food in 5 days, which is a long run during these extremely busy days.  I rationalized with myself and figured I could cut up some grapes & strawberries over some vanilla yogurt (Yoplait 100 calorie), which then got me excited to hurry up and get home.  Once I arrived home, I was little disappointed about not getting the milkshake, but more so I was excited!   I conquered a brief moment of weakness.  I decided to not even eat the fruit concoction instead, I sautéed some chicken and laid it over a green salad.  It was scrumdillyumptious! 

What’s the correlation?  Choices! It is always easier to make the simple/effortless choice, whether it’s to grab some fast-food, not workout, wear the same outfit, hair & makeup.  You get the hint.  We sometimes don’t want to exert any extra effort to do anything different or that may be good for us.  With minimal effort, I was able to make a delicious meal that was quick & so much better for me.   The same can be said for you choosing a different way to wear your hair or pairing items in your closet differently, for example, wearing polka dots if you always wear stripes.  I hope you are getting the hint.  Challenge yourself to make one small change in your life that will have a huge impact later. 

For me…I am giving up eating fast-food and instead make it a once in a blue moon treat.  This is going to be hard, but in the long run saves me money and thousands of calories.  It’s a smart & healthy choice.  What’s yours?  What are you going to challenge yourself to do?  Feel free to share.  We would love to hear from you!

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