flash sale sites

At this point, I'm sure most people have heard of flash sale sites. The one most everyone knows is Groupon, which is pretty darn awesome. But I have three other go-to's I hit up when I want smaller items (think jewelry, clothes, home items). I apologize in advance for all the shopping you're going to want to do because it's all so cheap and it's only available for a short time!

PS I Adore You: This is probably my absolute favorite. Not only do you get awesome deals and steals, some of your money is also going to an awesome cause. They sponsor a child with cancer each month, and a portion of the sales brought in will go to the child and their family. Pretty awesome, right? Loving these phone cases, these fun mugs and this sweet print. 

Eleventh Avenue (which most people probably remember as Groopdealz): This is the first flash deal site I ever found, and I have made quite a few purchases through here. Such a great selection, plus I've always had excellent customer service experiences. Major plus! Loving this awesome travel mug, this bright midi skirt and this dainty necklace. 

Jane: Rounding the list out with Jane. It's very similar to Eleventh Avenue, with a couple more product categories, and about a million and one things being sold. Seriously. It takes forever to even scroll to the bottom of the page! But we like our options, right? ;) Loving this awesome address stamp, the sought after herringbone vest ($18!) and these pretty glass monogram cutting boards. 

Do you have a favorite flash sale site? (And does anyone else end up spending way too much time looking through all the products?)

-Kylie

xo vox box

I recently got the Influenster Xo Vox Box, and I thought I would go through and tell you about what I got! (If you don't know what a vox box is, it's basically a box of free goodies that Influenster sends out to members to have you review them!)

Tide Pods Plus Febreeze $4.99-$14.99: I'm already a huge fan of tide pods (they make life so easy), so I was so excited to try these ones! I absolutely love this scent, and will definitely be buying the pods plus febreeze next time I need them!

Colgate Optic White toothbrush plus whitening pen and express white toothpaste $3.99-$14.99: Going to be completely honest and say....I hated all of these. Really hated them. I wasn't a fan of the bristles on the toothbrush, and found them to be really stiff. The whitening gel was messy to apply, and definitely did not absorb into my teeth at all (so I had to brush it off). And I did like the toothpaste at first, but then it started to actually hurt my teeth, like white strips tend to do (never had that happen with the whitening toothpaste I usually use). So all in all, not a fan. 

John Frieda Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Collection $9.99: LOVE. Love. I've used the Brilliant Brunette collection for years, so I had a feeling I would like this. And it totally exceeded my expectations. It smells great and it really did make my hair soft and smooth! I have a feeling this collection is gonna to be a saving grace in the summer with all the humidity.

Skinfix Hand Repair Cream $10.00: And I loved this one too. My hands have been so dry lately since I'm constantly using hand sanitizer when at hospital clinicals, so this came at the perfect time. You don't need to use much at all, and it sinks into your skin pretty quick, which means your hands don't have that annoying greasy feeling for long! The $10.00 price shocked me at first, but since you can get away with using so little, it's not too bad.

Have you used any of these products before? Which have you loved and hated?

-Kylie

This post was sponsored by Influenster. As always, all opinions are my own!

spring dresses

The weather was in the mid 60's here yesterday, and it was AMAZING! Sure it's supposed to rain today and get colder over the weekend, but it's definitely not going to kill my spring fever. Instead, I'm just going to suck everyone else into my spring fever, and show some pretty dresses to wear in this lovely weather. Who's with me? ;)

Which dress is your favorite? Any that you're eyeing?

-Kylie

cobalt dreaming

Okay, before I officially start this post I just have to say....CINDERELLA WAS SO AMAZING! I saw it on Friday night, and I'm still gushing over how magical it was. Plus, I've been listening non-stop to the score. It's just such pretty music! I highly recommend going to see it!
I am so ready for summer. I don't know if I've said that enough yet, but I really am. I'm ready to lay by the pool and be tan again, and to do all those fun summer-y things. And summer clothes. I MISS summer clothes. I recently got this dress from Byer California, and it's safe to say it's making me want summer even more. The bright color is my absolute favorite, and I love the fun detailing on the back! I cannot wait to wear it for a summer night out (especially when I'm not so pale)!

dress: Byer California c/o // earrings: Sparkle & Whim c/o // heels: Rampage (similar)

Who else is ready for bright and fun summer outfits?

-Kylie

weekly roundup

one: There's a new trailer out for Pixar's Inside Out, and it looks SO cute! I'm a sucker for anything Disney as it is, but this trailer made me even more excited. 

two: 23 lies Mary-Kate and Ashley movies told us. TRUTH.

three: Skeletons dance around and kiss behind an x-ray screen, and when they step out, it shows that love really has no labels. I hope this makes you smile as much as it made me!

four: A little bulldog plays the most dramatic game of peek-a-boo ever...and it's adorable. 

Have a fun weekend! (Anyone else going to see Cinderella?)

-Kylie

rocksbox

I got my first Rocksbox last week, and it's safe to say that I'm officially in love with this service.
If you haven't heard of Rocksbox yet, I've been describing it as Netflix for jewelry. Sounds awesome, right? When you make your account, you take a style quiz so the stylists know what kind of jewelry you're looking for. And then you can go into the list of pieces they have and add things to your wishlist. Pretty much a surefire way to get things you like! Then, your stylist makes up you box for you, which includes three pieces of jewelry (usually centered around a piece from your wishlist). You can wear them and keep them for as long as you want, and send them back (with a prepaid shipping label!) when you want your next set! AND if you really love a piece and absolutely must keep it...you get 20% off retail price through the site. Amazing.
And the best part? It's only $19/month. And you're getting $100's worth of jewelry in those boxes! The even better part? You can get your first month FREE with the code "kyliemavrakisxoxo"! That's a whole month of free, amazing jewels.

In my first box I got the Sophie Harper Pave Triangle Necklace, the Gorjana Blakely ring in gold, and the Margaret Elizabeth Teardrop Bangle in Labradorite. And I'm not lying when I say I was immediately in love with all these pieces. (Just ask my parents. There was a lot of oohing and awwing as I opened my box!) The necklace is the perfect everyday necklace, and looks adorable layered with others. The ring is simple but SO pretty, and I actually feel like I could wear it all the time. And the bangle is adjustable, which made me love it immediately (I have such problems with bracelets fitting my wrist!). Plus, these pictures don't do the stones in the bracelet justice. Gorgeous. 

If you haven't jumped on the Rocksbox train yet, what are you waiting for??

And don't forget, you can get your first month free with the code "kyliemavrakisxoxo"!

-Kylie

This post is sponsored by Rocksbox. As always, all opinions are my own. 

cozy at home

Having cozy outfits for home is pretty much essential. I'm in my apartment a lot doing homework and such, and if I stay in my pajamas, I definitely won't get anything done. Cue the cute and cozy outfits coming to the rescue! Lately my go to has been a cashmere sweater I scored on major discount at TjMaxx, and sweater leggings I got for Christmas. (Also these were obviously shot at my parent's house and not my apartment. Obviously.)

sweater: TjMaxx (similar) // leggings: Target (love this print for spring!)

What's your go to "cozy at home" outfit?

-Kylie