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Roxymandy March 24, 2016

Review of Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

imageReview of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

I started out this winter thinking that my skin was much less dry then in past seasons, but then the ACTUAL winter weather came, and my skin has been a mess.

My hands have been especially dry because I haven’t been taking the best care of them. I’m also on 24/7 mom-duty so I’m constantly doing dishes, washing toddler hands (because he hasn’t grasped the concept that germs are gross yet), and when I need a quick fix of hand cream I normally reach for something that smells good and doesn’t promise anything beyond a moment of hydration and a bit of scent.

I can honestly say that Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is different than any other hand cream I have ever tried. I have never experienced this kind of instant hydration. I had a moment of beauty-geek excitedness, yelling to the only other adult home (my hubby) that he needed to try this stuff right away!

Review of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

It has a gel-like consistency, but once you rub it in it seems to seep into every crevice of your hands and you are instantly moisturized. I seriously want to stand on a street corner and squeeze this stuff into the palms of strangers so they can see how hydrating this cream really is!

It’s dermatologist tested, and claims to provide 17-hour hydration for rough, dry hands, which I believe this to be true.

Review of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

The packaging is simple, and it comes in a great 50ml tube which you can easily throw into your purse and go. The hand cream is unscented, and it really does have lasting effects. Once applied I didn’t feel like my hands were greasy at all. I found that even after I washed and dried my hands (which is usually a trigger for my hands to dry out) that they were less dry then usual since using the cream.

This hand cream works! The price is very affordable at only $6.99 CDN, especially considering how amazing this cream is.

Dry hands? Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is a must-try. You can purchase it at most national food, drug, and mass merchandisers.

For more information on Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, visit their website here!

Would you like to try this hand cream yourself?

Comment below this post saying “Please Hand-Off This Cream to Me!” to enter to win one for yourself!

The contest is open to Canadian residents only and ends March 28th, 2016 at 5:00pm, with the winner announced on the blog shortly after.

This product was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy March 23, 2016

Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

I’m a girl that spends so much time getting dressed up for events that it makes me really appreciate those times when I can have a much more casual look. When I dress casual, I still want to look put together and a little stylish, all while being comfortable at same time.

la Vie en Rose has the perfect solution for me since they have released a capsule collection called la Vie en Lounge with 12 versatile styles you can mix and match. Not only do the pieces look stylish, but they are so comfortable!

I truly loved this striped sweatshirt – it had an amazing stretch to it, and I probably commented at least 3 or 4 times that day how cozy it was. My leggings were just as soft and comfortable, and I loved that they were not just one size fits all, but I could choose my own size so they were the perfect fit.

The collection is super affordable with pieces ranging from only $16.95 and $45.95, and you can shop the whole collection online and in stores.

I loved this casual, easy look because I could go about my Saturday running around town feeling comfortable, but still looking put together and stylish.

For more information on la Vie en Lounge, or to shop collection yourself visit www.lavieenrose.com!

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy March 17, 2016

Suede Button Down Skirt Look

Jacket – H&M (in stores now, similar online here) | Tank Top – H&M | Suede Skirt – H&M | Heels – Kate & Mel (Town Shoes) | Bag – Chanel

I’m so glad I chose this outfit for Wednesday night’s Toronto Fashion Week shows because I absolutely needed a warm jacket! I think the hardest part about Fashion Week (not that there is really “hard part”) is dressing for the Canadian weather. It seems to always be snowing, raining, or just generally cold!

I love a good white jacket, and this lovely one from H&M was just marked down from $80 to $40 so it was a steal! It has an open front with no buttons or a zipper which was perfect to wear as more of an accessory to my outfit than to just bundle up.

I’m sure you are starting to see these button-up skirts everywhere as of late, and my favourite version is this suede one (although I’m sure I will buy a few more in different fabrics for summer). I actually had a hard time finding the right top to go with it so I kept it simple with a tank, especially since I was planning on wearing my jacket all night. Of course, later I found the perfect top, but that’s fine because I’m sure I will be wearing this skirt again next week.

I’ve been wearing these comfy heels over the last month and they were a great purchase since they are neutral and go with everything. Nude shoes really are an investment piece, so don’t feel bad about splurging on a pair because they will get more than enough wear.

Hope you are having a great week!

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy March 15, 2016

A Pretty Cape Top with a Pop of Cobalt

Black Cape – Lavish Alice | Leather Skirt – Forever 21 | Fringed Shoes – Steve Madden | Broach – Chanel | Clutch – Chanel

Can I tell you how much I loved feeling like a superhero in this amazing cape! For my first Toronto Fashion Week look I chose this pretty black Lavish Alice cape top, and I paired it with my leather skirt from Forever 21.

My new fringed Steve Madden cobalt blue shoes are so comfortable, and I love all of the fringe. There is so much fringe!!

Finally I finished off the outfit with my coveted Chanel broach and my quilted Chanel clutch.

I normally don’t like wearing all black, but when a cape and some bright blue shoes are involved, black works for me!

Stay tuned for a couple more of Toronto Fashion Week looks coming this week!

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy March 5, 2016

Making My Domestic Life A Breeze with Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System & Refills

There’s one topic that I have never covered on the blog, and it’s actually an unexpected one since I’m a lifestyle blogger! I’ve never talked about cleaning. And why you might ask? Well, it’s not exactly my favourite topic!

Let me give you an idea on how I feel about the subject – when my soon-to-be husband and I bought our first house, one of my first panicked thoughts was “does moving in together mean I need to do grown up things like clean the sinks and scrub toilets?”.

Unfortunately the answer to that question I learned was yes, but let me tell you it’s something I don’t enjoy or excel at in any way!

My least favourite thing to clean is the toilet, which is why I was so happy to say goodbye to my old toilet brush and give the new Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System and Refills a try!

Making My Domestic Life A Breeze with Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System & Refills

The new Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System is perfect for a girl like me who gets squeamish around those old gross toilet brushes. Each starter kit comes with one Disinfecting ToiletWand Handle, a storage caddy, and 6 disposable cleaning head refills.

Making My Domestic Life A Breeze with Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System & Refills

The storage caddy is sleek and looks so much better in my bathroom than my old toilet brush!

Making My Domestic Life A Breeze with Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System & Refills

The wand clicks right into the cleaning heads stored inside the caddy, then all I need to do is scrub my toilet and toss away the cleaning head. I don’t even need to get my manicure dirty because the cleaning head pops off with the push of a button, and the handle stores back into the caddy.

When it comes to cleaning the word “easy” comes to mind as one my main priorities, and the Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System is just that. Each cleaning head is pre-loaded with Clorox toilet bowl cleaner which removes stains and kills 99% of germs and bacteria. Thats one more extra cleaning product I don’t need to store in my home since it’s all included in this kit!

Dare I say I actually enjoyed cleaning my toilet with this new product from Clorox? I actually did find it kind of fun since it was quick, easy, and it was likely the first time I cleaned my toilets without a complaint.

If you are looking to replace your old dingy toilet brush with something sleek and easy-to-use, you need to give the Clorox Disinfecting Toilet Wand Toilet Cleaning System a try. It’s changed the way I think about cleaning!

You can find this product at Walmart, Loblaws, Superstore, Dominion, Fortunes, Proviso, Yig, Zehrs, Extra Foods, and RCWC.

Thanks to #CloroxCanada for the samples and gift card in exchange for this review!

Xoxo Mandy