There is so much money to be saved on the latest styles and looks that we HAD to share them with you. If you are looking to get something small like a new pair of denim shorts or something fancy like an elegant maxi dress, these sales have you covered!
Good American Jeans 20% Now with Code: SPRING20 For ladies with bigger bums, these jeans are amazing!!! They run true to size and have just the perfect amount of stretch. Once you try one pair, you will be hooked! See Rina wearing them here.
There are two things that the Chicks can’t live without, maxi dresses and wrap dresses!! Both provide figure flattering looks that make a girl feel amazing!
Spring time is one of our favorite times to scoop up these looks because finding maxi wrap dresses is so much easier this time of year.
Ok, ok, I love Oprah’s picks each year. This year is no different. She has managed to pull together a list of items that immediately struck a chord with me for a different people in my life. So here is what I will be shopping and (shhhh!) for whom. See all of our gift guides here.
So I think I will be scooping this up for my Mom and Mother In Law. It has long lasting LED lights IN THE BAG which makes seeing what is inside easier – its so genius I wish I had thought of it!
With all of our devices needing USB ports the two slots in my car just doesn’t cut it! Thank got this genius product has my back and can support up to 5 devices!!! This may be the best stocking stuffer ever! This would also be an AWESOME gift for a teacher too, see all of our gift guides here!
Doodling can be so therapeutic. I have so many creative and artistic people in my family that for $25, this gift is a steal! Drop this in your cart for the artsy one in your family (ahem Dad).
Ok, the blogger in my could not resist these adorable mittens and with my upcoming trip to Chicago, I scooped these up for myself and Sonia and Shelly (of course)!
Does anyone else NOT UNTIE their laces every time they take off their sneakers. I have been sliding my sneakers on and off for years, so these cuties by APL are right up my alley. No laces, no fuss! With so many color choices- how could you not scoop these up for the new year.
I have two daughters ages 7 and 8 and currently all they care about are crafts and SLIME (BEST slime kit on the market is linked here – you’re welcome)! So for less than $40 I can give them hours of entertainment with a cute modern twist on a craft box. Santa will be putting this under the tree FOR SURE!
I bought a knock off one of these years ago and used it till it literally could not go on. With skincare at the top of my mind lately a new face brush has been on my list for a while. Although this may be one of the more expensive items on this list, with something that I plan on using often and on my face, I think it may be worth the splurge.
When I saw this I literally added it my cart instantly. My lasagna can get so sloppy and slippery sometimes its embarrassing! Chicago Metallic has solved this problem by breaking up the pan into three sections and I LOVE IT!
If you have not made the switch to Apple Airpods yet you are missing out, Sonia and I use these all day, everyday! These have an incredible battery life and charge in the case they come in. They are $150 at the Apple store and $144 here, so add these to your cart and be hands free for life!
Last but not least are these beautiful earrings. Hoops in general are a go-to chicks look and I looked around for a cheaper version of these earrings and failed! They fall flawlessly and look so elegant that they may actually be worth the price.
Well I hope you found this gift guide helpful. Its not too early to start stashing stuff and crossing off names. I love giving gifts all year round but the holidays are extra special!
Cheers,
Your Chick,
Rina
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Ok, don’t judge me- but I really wanted to know exactly how much time I was spending on my phone so I measured it using the Moments App (ioS 12 also has a built in feature to help you keep track as well). I was introduced to the app a while ago and I have been documenting my usage and time for the past few weeks. I thought I was going to feel bad about the amount of time I spent, but I found something even more interesting and awesome instead!
If you have an iPhone here is how your can check your usage now!
Launch Settings from your Home screen. > Tap on Battery. > Wait a moment for Battery Usage to populate. > Tap on the Show Detailed Usage button to get a breakdown of foreground and background power usage. > Tap on Last 7 Days to get a broader look at power consumption over time.
**First pic is from one day, second pic is from seven day summary**
1 Day
7 Day
Screenshots from Moments App:
iOS Stats
My Results
It turns out I get plenty of sleep – averaging 7-8 hours a night – awesome right!?! It also turns out that I spend almost 5 hours a day on my phone…I thought I would have negative feelings about this, but it turns out I don’t. Let me explain. I work at home and with my time divided between Digital Chicks Media and our blog, it makes sense to me that I would be spending the equivalent of a day’s work on my phone, aka my computer on the go. With social media and engagement at the core of what I do, I guess it is not surprising, but there is a silver lining to all this information.
I am living day-to-day moments for most of my day – that is time that I am spending with my family, at the gym, cooking, driving, etc. That is a nice find that somehow I can’t ignore. I actually felt good about that, is that weird? My kids get home from school around 3:30PM and go to bed around 8PM. The main thing I try hard to work on is the amount of time I spend on my phone while they are home. I want to make sure that those 8 hours of living are happening sans my phone while my family is together.
Something my husband and I try to do walk away from our devices to resist the temptation to not be present in the moment while the kids are home. While work can sometimes creep in trying to move to another room to finish out an email or call is a helpful way to recenter and be present in the time you are away from your phone.
The Takeaway
In life we have to strike a balance between the things that we do and find a place in our day to day lives for all of it. Smartphones are a necessary evil that really are not that bad, they have enhanced our lives by so much. So, next time you resent the amount of time you may be spending on your phone, find out how much time you are actually spending and let that knowledge either empower you or help you create changes you wish to see to make being in the moment more meaningful.
There are some annual trends that are so consistent that I don’t have to let go of those pieces from year to year. Once the weather turns and the colors (for me, mainly black) turn to orange, rust, brown, and yellow, we turn to plaid to help ring in the new season.
Well, kind of.
I love black – so when I found this black and white plaid blazer I knew I had to have it. It’s the perfect compromise for someone like me not totally ready to commit to the fall palette but ready to layer up! This blazer from TopShop is different though – it is jersey knit and double breasted which means it is super soft to the touch, has a little bit of give to it, and looks as amazing as it feels. Jersey knits are a staple in my wardrobe all year round — special shout-out to my jersey maxi dresses that keep me going through the summers.
The best curvy girls jeans are linked here | The comfiest clear heels under $50 are here (size up 1.5 sizes | This plaid blazer is linked here | My resin earrings are $18 and linked here
I take inspiration from many fashion bloggers (Sarah from House of Sequin is a favorite lately!) when I put together an outfit and this look is no different. Mixing and matching vibes by pairing my rocker tee and blazer is just one inspired look that I have tried. Anyone can recreate this with what they already have in their closet — its a good excuse to pull out that comfy tee.
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