5 Simple Ways to Keep Hair Looking Luxurious as an Expectant or New Mom!

This post was sponsored on behalf of NIOXIN. All opinions stated are my own.

It's true, I'm a shedder. While I'm currently pregnant and I've noticed my hair has been shedding just a little less, it's still enough for me to deal with handfuls of my own hair falling out. When I was younger I used to joke that my hair was so thick that I'd never have a problem, even with all of my shedding... now I'm not so sure. I've noticed the older I get, the thinner my hair gets and instead of waiting to see what happens I want to get ahead of the shed and keep my hair as thick as possible for as long as possible. Whether your also pregnant or a new mama, you may have experienced something similar and today I want to share a handful of ways to keep our hair looking luxurious, even if it has a little spit up in it!

1. Sometimes hair loss is related to nutrition and diet, be sure to eat foods that promote a healthy body in general while also including foods that are rich in protein, iron, and Vitamin D! While it's hard to survey the grocery store as a new mom add items like spinach (which is rich in iron) and salmon (which contains plenty of protein, Vitamin D, & an added bonus of omega-3s). 

2. As an expectant (or new) mama, your body is undergoing a lot of changes. From hormones fluctuating to adjusting to a new sleep schedule, our bodies are going through a lot. While you should always be taking a vitamin to help keep your body in it's tip-top shape, this time in our lives is the most important time! Expecting moms should make sure to supplement their diet with a Prenatal and new mamas need to be taking a post-natal vitamin to help regulate their bodies and hopefully get their hair growing healthily again!

3. Another step mamas can take to get their hair in the best condition it can be is to adjust their shower routine! After switching to NIOXIN I'm noticing a change in my locks already and it's definitely for the better! I took the NIOXIN 30 day challenge after finding out which system would work best for my hair here and I'm overjoyed to say that this step may be the easiest and most effective way to get my hair back to it's flowing, full look and I noticed it was working within a few weeks whenever my curls looked less stringy and more full & flowing. Paired with the Bodifying Foam 3D Styling from NIOXIN, my hair is looking youthful and bountiful and I'm overjoyed to share my results!

Are you interested in taking the 30 Day challenge? Find out which kit will work best for your hair and begin a daily regimen to give you thicker, denser-looking hair in 30 days, guaranteed!

4. Stop pulling your hair back all the time, even if it is the easiest style to achieve - it isn't good for your hair, especially while wet! Instead of reaching for an elastic hair tie each time your kiddo grabs at your hair, think of possibly just pulling it out of your face with a cotton headband or even flipping your hair to the other side out of reach. Keeping your hair healthy starts with treating it right and I've found I have less breakage whenever I stop throwing it back in a pony tail.

5. This last tip is easier said than done, but stress less. Allow others to help you with new mama duties, if possible, and take a break from worrying every now and again. Whether you want to practice yoga for a half hour or color in a coloring book for a couple of minutes between feedings, take time for you and destress! Your hair is just like every other part of your body and if you're stressed all the time, it's going to show in your luscious locks!

So tell me, have you ever experienced your hair thinning? If you're going through the dreaded shed currently, you'll want to give NIOXIN a try. The 3-part system kits are tailored to suit your strands and the perfect way to get noticeably fuller hair within just 30 days!

NIOXIN's commitment to innovation, supported by 25 years of research, enables them to help more than 3 out of 4 men & women in the US who are experiencing thinning hair. Each system addresses three key factors that are crucial in treating thinning hair: the scalp and hair enivorment, the role of hair healthy, and the change hair structure over time. On top of the systems, they also offer amazing products like Slip, which is a pure silk pillowcase that helps your hair stay healthier and crease free! They also make an intensive night therapy to help improve your hair and it's condition overnight!


For more information on NIOXIN products and to locate a NIOXIN salon, please visit www.nioxin.com.

Rocking My New Fashion Forward Frames [+ a Discount for You!]

As you probably already noticed, I'm rocking a little baby bump as of lately and that means I've done a bit of growing... not just in the literal sense, but I suppose you could say I'm growing up too. I've finally decided that I can't ignore my astigmatism any longer and it's time for me to start wearing my glasses, as prescribed.

The best part about rocking my glasses again is all the fashionable options on the market now. It's been TEN years since I picked out my first pair and while my eye sight hasn't gotten any better, the choices for frames definitely have!

Today I'm pairing two funky and fun pairs of glasses with two equally as fun outfits, just because we all know glasses aren't just for seeing - their also an accessory!

My first outfit is what I like to call my business casual pregnancy, with a pair of sassy cat eye glasses and a lace-backed vest I felt like I was ready to take on the world. I paired this sassy and sophisticated look with a few casual staples from my closet, a black and white striped 3/4 sleeve shirt, my super comfy jean leggings from a day of discount shopping with my family, and a funky pair of turquoise shoes that are just the bees knees! While I didn't have any official meeting to attend that day, I loved this look and feel like it's the perfect way for me to dress up my bump when I want to feel a little dressy but not go overboard!

My other outfit is way more casual, but my typical style. With a pair of what I like to call my "trendy" or "hipster" glasses, I was able to show off my cool side! I paired this outfit with a cute little pair of maternity shorts, a lace raglan jersey from a recent Stitch Fix, my favorite knitted hat, and of course, a pair of adorable red sneakers to top off my trendy look. I love how versatile this look is, whether I'm going to the local street fair or heading out for a decaf coffee with my gal pal - this is the perfect way to embrace my inner hipster and still rock my super cool glasses with style.

Are you looking for a few new pairs of glasses to add some coolness or sophistication to your daily attire? JCPenney Optical is the place to go! From now through June 10th you can score 50% off AND if your significant other (or even your sister or your aunt) needs a new pair of "googles" they can score an EXTRA 25% off! With designer eye wear from Nicole by Nicole Miller, Liz Claiborne, and even Isaac Mizrahi, everyone in your crew is bound to find the perfect pair to match their personal style!

If you can't make the sale, there's no worries! JCP Optical always has some type of great promotion going on... Visit their website here and find more fashion forward ideas & great deals happening through out the year or you can find your local optical center by clicking here and find out more in store!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

How to Achieve The PERFECT Summertime Glow without The Sun!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyJergensGlow #CollectiveBias

I'll be real with you, every single year I aspire to achieve the perfect tan with a dreamy summertime glow. This year is a little different though, I'm expecting little Miss Delainey and that means my skin isn't the same anymore - I burn easily and I literally can't soak up the sun like I used to! If you've been pregnant during the summer, you know your skin gets a little crazy from all the hormones and you no longer absorb the UV rays like you did in the past... and if you're not one for the soaking up the sun in general, you know how difficult it can be to not look ghostly in photos once summertime rolls around. That was my dilemma, I still wanted to be tan & achieve my summertime glow for all the important events coming up... but I wasn't sure how I was going to do that.

With two baby showers, maternity photos, and a trip to visit our family on the agenda this summer, looking my best is important to me! That's why finding a way to get the perfect tan and my summertime glow was vital! Luckily, I found JERGENS® Natural Glow® +PROTECT Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20 just in time, with just the right amount of sunscreen for incidental sun!

Paired with JERGENS® Natural Glow® FACE Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20 for my cheeks, I feel like my normal summertime self. 

Are you wondering how you can achieve the "glow" I've mastered with JERGENS? I'm happy to say, you don't even need the pregnancy hormones or the growing belly for this beautiful look, just grab the gradual glow moisturizer for your body & your face next time you're at Walmart and follow these steps:

You'll want to start by making sure your skin is super exfoliated and feeling soft! I use a gentle formula with beads to make sure it takes off the dry skin and of course, a loofah is absolutely necessary to buff the rough parts of your body like your elbows, your knees, etc.

After your skin is perfectly smooth, you'll apply the glow facial moisturizer to your beautiful face. Making sure to apply it evenly, up into your hairline and along your jawline to assure you have no funky "tan" lines!

Wash up your digits and then add some of the glow moisturizer with 20 SPF to your hands and apply all over you body. From your chest to your toes, apply an even layer. No worries about looking streaky though, that's why this glow moisturizer is perfection - it's a gradual formula so you can slowly adjust your color without looking like a zebra! Use it daily, until you achieve the glow you're looking for, then just re-apply once or twice a week to maintain your color.

Now that you're glowing, make sure to embrace your new shade and find the perfect outfit to match! I'm obsessed with neons once my skin is looking tan so I opted for a pair of neon green shorts! If you're looking for the perfect outfit to wear with your new tan, I highly suggest grabbing for a funky  pair of shorts like these or maybe a fun frock in the shade of coral, an all white outfit would be super flattering as well, if you dare, or even a great new peach dress to make your tan skin really pop! Just make sure you choose a fun, new color to show off your new look!

After your glowing & your outfit is "on fleek", you're ready to take on your day! After applying my new tan, I spent my morning strolling on the beach with my hubby! It was a beautiful morning and I felt absolutely beautiful as well. With the 20 SPF Natural Glow moisturizer on both my face and body, my skin was glowing while we strolled along the water!

While I supposedly should have a natural glow from pregnancy, I 100% am thankful to JERGENS® Natural Glow® that it's not because I'm ghostly white... Are you looking for a way to achieve a tan without damaging your skin? Do you want to get a summertime glow without having to lay out? I highly suggest you check out these new, amazing moisturizers this summer!

So tell me, what do you have on your agenda this summer? I'd love to hear all about it below... and don't forget: If you're planning an impromptu trip to the the coast or wanting to look fab for your besties wedding, then JERGENS® Natural Glow® is the perfect way to achieve the look you want!

Baby Showers Aren't Just for Babies: Spoil Mama with A Thousand Wishes from Bath & Body Works

Thanks to Bath & Body Works for sending over this fantastic smelling set to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

I've always been a huge fan of Bath & Body Works, as most women are! I can remember misting myself whenever I was a teenager about to go out with my boyfriend, who eventually became my hubby. It's one of those brands that has lasted for years and years and their signature line never disappoints!

Whether I'm stocking up on scents for myself or trying to find a special gift for a friend, I know I can count on Bath & Body to have the best of the best! From their new scents to the scents I grew up spritzing myself with, I know I can find something every one loves! Plus, my Grandma Joy has always spoiled us girls with a little package full of Bath & Body Works goodies for Christmas, every single year. I guess you could say I've grown up a "Bath & Body Works" girl.

So you know I had to include my favorite scent from one of my favorite brands in my Baby Shower Gift Guide for mamas. Especially because all new moms want to smell pretty, even if it means spraying on a little Fine Fragrance Mist as they head out the door, with a little baby in their arms and a tiny bit of spit up on their t-shirt.

America's favorite Bath & Body store is determined to make every woman feel pretty... that's why they offer so many amazing product! So whenever they found out I was expecting they sent over well wishes and a little gift of A Thousand Wishes, a "celebration in a bottle" and the perfect way to make any mama to be feel like a million bucks! This scent is the best way to feel oh-so-pretty without overdoing it... and if you've ever smelled it before, I think you'll agree!

Do you want to spoil yourself with A Thousand Wishes set? You're in luck... I've teamed up with Bath & Body to make sure you look & smell your best, no matter what stage of parenthood your currently dealing with! Enter to win this awesome little prize pack with the giveaway tools form below:

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Now that I've shared one of my favorite ways to spoil myself and other new mamas, I'd love to hear what your favorite Bath & Body Works scent is...? Also, if you have any other great gift ideas for mamas, I'd love to hear all about them in the comments below!

Get Amazing Hair with Irresistible Me

While I was provided a free sample of Irresistible Me extensions to facilitate this review, all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

I've mentioned this on the blog before, but since I have found myself with child I've become even more low maintenance than I was previously. While my appearance is important to me still, I just don't have the motivation to spend hours picking out the perfect makeup or hairstyle everyday... Hey, maybe it's my way of preparing for motherhood? Regardless, I've been finding ways to feel more beautiful without all the effort and I've even shared some of those tips with you recently.

Today I want to share a major help in making my hair look ravishingly beautiful, Irresistible Me. They offer a wide variety of extensions to take your standard mop of hair to the next level with hardly any effort involved. It's as simple as "clipping" the extensions in the right place and making sure they are stored properly when your not rocking them for a night out on the town.

As you probably noticed, I already have fairly long hair, but having longer hair that appears to be styled already helps me elevate my look and since I can place the extensions in my hair in just a couple of minutes, it's easy to see why I love rocking them so much. You can see what my hair looks like without and with extensions below and it's an obvious difference, but it isn't an over-done look and I was even told the extensions match so perfectly that my own hairstylist thought my hair had grown dramatically since our last appointment, until I admitted I had some help from Irresistible Me.

With a natural look and a fullness that can't be beat, I recommend anyone trying to mix up their look try extensions from Irresistible Me! Are you interested in elevating your look to the next level with extensions? Irresistible Me can help you... or maybe even rock a new, lusciously long ponytail with their help as well! The possibilities to adjust your style are endless and since it's a fairly low-key way to keep your hair looking fabulous, it's totally worth it!

The Worst Stitch Fix Box I've Been Sent + Why I Still LOVE Stitch Fix!

This post contains affiliate links, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Okay guys, if you're a Stitch Fix junkie like myself you may have noticed I skipped sharing my fixes the last month or two. While I've been battling nausea, I'm going to be real and tell you the truth... I actually received a fix in February but didn't like the items that came as much as I have in the past so I delayed a bit; with that said, there's no need to fret, I'm sharing the items with you today. Don't mind my lack of makeup and my wild bun, as I mentioned I was battling nausea so I wasn't feeling like getting gussied up but I knew I had to share my fix!

We'll start with this little get-up. The sweater is a gorgeous shade of cream and has a fun detail to it but it didn't really do much for my figure so back it went. I also was sent a purse that's almost identical to one I already own from a few years ago and it's currently stuffed away in a closet somewhere, so there was no need to keep it either. The last item in the outfit was actually my most favorite, the jeans... the thing is, I had just found out I was pregnant a few weeks before and I knew these jeans that fit me perfectly now, wouldn't fit so well in just a few months so back they went as well.

The next item included in my fix is this funky pinky shirt. While it's a fun, business-casual shirt, it doesn't really match me or my style and the print is a bit to reminiscent of 90's wallpaper, in my opinion... so as you can guess, it went back to Stitch Fix too.

The last item in my fix was the one I ended up keeping so I didn't have to bite the bullet and "lose" my styling fee. This dress will flatter my through out my bump-stages and it's actually pretty comfortable so it was the only item that kind of felt like a keeper. The print on the lower half of the dress is a bit bold for me but I'm glad I kept it, over all.

It's interesting how some stylist just totally "get you" and others are so off the mark it's crazy, I would say this box was the worst one I received... but I got lucky with my most recent fix and that means April's Stitch Fix post will be coming soon!

So, even though they may not send you any "must-haves" one month, it doesn't mean you won't be assigned a stylist that totally gets you the next. That's the beauty of Stitch Fix, getting to try on items you may not always have chosen for yourself and then deciding if they are made for you.

Are you interested in trying Stitch Fix out for yourself? Check out how you can become part of the fun - click here!