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LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 26, 2019

26 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

Stained Couture’s weekly series, Link-End Round-Up, features interesting reads I read from around the internet this week.

Well, hello! Fancy meeting you here, but I’m glad you’re here! How was your week? My week was pretty good, which included moments that truly made me grateful.

Last weekend, Easter weekend, had me spend Monday recouping. I went to church Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which is a Easter weekend norm when you serve in a church, like I do. Plus, spent Sunday afternoon with family for Easter dinner on a unexpectedly hot day. All the Easter outfits had to be adjusted for the 80+ degree weather.

However, I was able to jump back in the saddle on Tuesday. Now that I mostly work from home and for myself, I’m still trying to adjust to my ideal schedule. Of course, if you know anything about working for yourself, no 2 days are the same. However, I trying to at least set a foundation as to what to schedule on what days. This week, I work on a somewhat block schedule. I rested on Monday, but then worked all day on Tuesday. On Wednesday, I watched ID Network all day, but knocked out the remainder of my projects and tasks for the week yesterday. Today, I have a couple of meetings, but also plan to start on my work for next week.

Occasionally working from home to mostly working from home are two completely different things. However, I so down to learn how to master both.

The weather is supposed to be pretty perfect this weekend and I’m hoping to find some time to sit out in the sun. Maybe, even take my dogs to the dog park, which they haven’t been in forever. So, that would be nice to do for them.

Feel free to share your plans for the weekend, because I’m looking to enjoy some sun and fun this weekend.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 26, 2019

The mystery of business casual – The Atlantic
How to help someone with depression – The Cut
The best sheets for every type of sleeper – Food 52
10 best cities for Starbucks lovers in America – Apartment Guide
What happens to your body when you don’t get enough protein – Prevention
How to find a hidden camera in your AirBnB and anywhere else – Fast Company
Simple swaps to make your day more environmentally friendly – Cupcakes & Cashmere

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IOTW: Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner

22 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product we’re currently loving. This week: Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner

ITEM OF THE WEEK: Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner

I think I’ve said it here before, but if not, here it is again: I love toners! No matter how many times I’ve tried to act like toners weren’t important or not use them as much, I always go running back. I feel like I’ve tried no less than 100 toners in my lifetime. That’s not an exaggerating.

Not all of them were, but there have been some gems. So much so, I feel like I can tell a good one for me in less than 2 uses. However, within the first use of Mario Badescu’s new Witch Hazel and Rosewater toner, it only took one use. Keep reading about my new favorite toner. Plus, it has rosewater, which is one of my favorite skincare ingredients.

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 19, 2019

19 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

Stained Couture’s weekly series, Link-End Round-Up, features interesting reads I read from around the internet this week.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 19, 2019 | STAINED COUTURE

Happy Good Friday, friends! Are you going to Easter service? If so, do you have your outfit ready?

As a child, I used to love Easter, because it meant that I would get a new, insanely beautiful dress and large lace socks, and new patent leather shoes. Plus, I can’t forget about the candy and dyeing eggs. Of course, as an adult, I know that Easter is about the rising of Jesus Christ and dying for our sins. Also, as an adult, I really don’t care about getting a new dress for Easter. However, I don’t mind a few Reese’s chocolate covered eggs here and there.

Other than pretty much being at church all weekend, I don’t have any other plans. I would like to spend some time reflecting on my last month, but also preparing for the new journey I’m blindly about to enter. Can’t lie, I’m super scared, but that’s usually an indication that I’m doing something right. We’ll see!

I hope you all have a great weekend and go to church, if that aligns with your religion (of course)!

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 19, 2019

Sleep myths damaging your health – BBC
Amaretto: What is it and how to use it? – Liquor
Nightly rituals that may help with your anxiety – Domino
How to deal with setbacks and challenges – Psychology Today
Where to start when you want to optimize your health – LifeHacker
What those all-natural cosmetic symbols actually mean – The Coveteur
Why everyone thinks they’re middle class (even if they’re aren’t) – Fast Company

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IOTW: Bare Minerals bareSkin Concealer

15 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product we’re currently loving. This week: bareSkin Concealer

When it comes to finding a concealer for my skin, it can be kind of tricky. Sure, I’ve been able to find and fawn over countless under eye concealers. Unfortunately, finding a concealer to help cover my hyperpigmentation and other skin blemishes has been a little tedious. I either can find a concealer that has great pigmentation, but makes my skin looks dry. Also, I’ve found concealers that look great on my skin, but it doesn’t last or the pigmentation was trash.

However, I believe that I’ve met the concealer that meets my needs and dreams. Keep reading to find out all the reasons that Bare Mineral bareSkin concealer is the latest addition to my make-up routine.

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