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Product Review: Pantene Micellar Shampoo & Conditioner
We all love micellar water — it easily removes our makeup and leaves our skin feeling refreshed. But what about micellar water for your hair? You may think it’s crazy, but the hair professionals at Pantene thought of it and created one-of-a-kind micellar shampoo and conditioner. To see if micellar shampoo and conditioner was the haircare of the future, I … Read More
Top Nail Colors for Summer
During Summer, everything gets a little more colorful. This stands true for our nail color choices, as well. Sure — Christmastime is filled with red and glitter manicures and Autumn is filled with dark, vampy nails. But Summer is filled with bright, vibrant colors. For your next mani-pedi, consider one of these top summer nail polishes that are bound to … Read More
OOTD: Formal Florals
With weddings, graduations, and proms in full swing, it is clear that it is formalwear season. Although I am much more of a casual, easy-going kind of girl, I don’t mind dressing up a little. It makes it easier when you have the most gorgeous dress to throw on. This high-low dress from Jean Jail is one of my go-to’s … Read More
The Four Podcasts You Need To Be Listening To
With everyone constantly on the go, the age of audiobooks and podcasts hs emerged. Audiobooks and podcasts make listening to fascinating stories incredibly easy. Personally, I am a big podcast fan. They are quick, interesting, and new episodes are released regularly, giving you new content to enjoy week after week. For the past few years, my interest in podcasts has … Read More
April 2018 Favorites
April showers bring May flowers. April also brings a round of new monthly favorites. Throughout the month of April, I discovered some new goodies and rediscovered pastime favorites. Go ahead and dive on in to find some new favorites for yourself! Morphe 9A Always Golden Palette Morphe has been a go-to brand for me for awhile. They have amazing brushes and … Read More
Best Face Masks Under $10
I’m a girl who loves a good pamper sesh. Sometimes taking some time to treat yourself well is necessary to relieve everyday stresses and a pamper session does just that. One of my favorite components of a pamper session is giving your skin some much-needed TLC with a face mask. Face masks can be extremely effective and beneficial for your … Read More
Outfit Of The Day: Denim Overall Dress
I’m not a dress girl. Growing up with a tomboy style led me to not love wearing a lot of dresses, but Oak & James is making me feel a little more adventurous in my outfit choices. And what better way to mix a little tomboy style with a dressy, girly touch than with an overall dress. Denim overalls and … Read More
Product Review: Trader Joe’s Hair Mask
On your weekly Trader Joe’s trip, do you ever find yourself wondering what their beauty products are like? If you’re like me, you wonder how well they work and how affordable they are. On a recent Trader Joe’s run, I decided to give in and purchase their Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask. Not only did the adorable packaging … Read More
Miami Beach Travel Diary
In case you haven’t checked out my Instagram (@oakandjames), Greer and I just went to Miami Beach for a quick, relaxing vacation last week. I had never been to Miami, so I was excited to experience a new city. I was also excited to get some much-needed sun…can you blame me? While we were there, we ate a bunch of … Read More
Creamy Pasta Carbonara
Whenever Greer and I want a fast, easy dinner, we usually go for some sort of pasta dish. Pasta is very versatile, tasty, and quick to throw together. Plus, sometimes you just crave some pasta. Am I right? The other night, we wanted to throw together an easy and satisfying meal and we decided on Pasta Carbonara. This classic pasta dish is … Read More