These items were sent to me via PR

Body scrubs are something I always want to use, but can never find one that fits the bill. I'm very particular about the consistency, scent, and after feeling of a scrub. There are body scrubs that I like that are actual body washes, like from St. Ives or Softsoap but sometimes I want a really good exfoliation.

I haven't found something that really checks everything off my list, until now...



Simply Scrub are organic body scrubs that come in a variety of different scents. Each scrub is 100% natural and contain different ingredients that will help your skin based on what kind of concern you have.

On their website, they have a niffy little tool where you could choose your skin trouble and it'll tell you which scrub to purchase.

For example, I clicked on eczema which I've talked about on the blog a bit, and they recommend the Rose scrub (one of which I have). I think that's so helpful because you can find exactly what you're looking for without guessing which scrub will help your skin.

The scrubs you can choose from are: Coffee, Chocolate, Rose, and Soursop. They come in different sizes: a small jar or a larger bag. You could even buy them in a giftpack which is perfect for the holiday season coming up.



When Simply Scrub reached out to me and I read all the information about them and their product, I jumped at the chance to try some out. Coffee scrubs are very common nowadays and you could find them pretty much in every store, including Sephora & Ulta, so I opted to try something different; chocolate and rose.

The chocolate scrub is good for acne, blackheads, and dark spots while the rose is good for eczema, exfoliating, and dead skin.

When I opened the scrub, I noticed that it wasn't soaking wet. Usually scrubs I've tried in the past, that are in jars like the Simply Scrub, are soaked in their ingredient while scrubs that I've tried that are in bags, are dry as bone. This was somewhere in the middle which I love because it made it slightly less messy, less slimy, and was easier to apply to my skin.

Both scrubs are very grainy but in the best way possible -- it didn't hurt as I exfoliated and honestly felt so good on my skin.





I don't use these everyday as I don't want to exfoliate everyday, and if I'm being honest, I'm a little lazy so I haven't noticed a difference in my skin but I do know that after using these scrubs, my skin is baby soft and smooth.

One major difference I did notice immediately after using the chocolate scrub was that the dead skin on my elbows was completely gone. I didn't even work it that hard into my elbows but it worked like a dream.



Even though all my beauty products aren't natural and it's not something that I generally gravitate toward, I like the fact that these are natural because I can scrub better knowing that my skin won't be irritated by them.

If you're on the market for a new scrub, I highly recommend checking out Simply Scrub. Natural, organic, good results, and a great price tag -- it doesn't get much better than that!

xoxo
B
I've been meaning to buy this bag for months and finally, a few weeks ago it went on sale. It was around 30-40% off and I was ready to buy it.

From the Kate Spade Instagram

Then, it dawned on me... maybe I would wait for a sale on sale. I had a 15% off coupon for any Kate Spade item but I still thought that there was a better deal awaiting me.

I always shop on sale or with coupon codes but I'm always very impatient so I usually just buy what I want ASAP, but I felt like there was a deal coming my way. I mean, Columbus Day weekend always has incredible deals so I decided to wait.

Well, I was 100% right because on Thursday morning I woke up to an email from Kate Spade stating that they were offering 30% off on sale items.

I immediately bought my bag and had to resist buying anything else. I mean, 30% off sale is an incredible deal.

Below are a few other items you may want to look into!



SaveSave


xoxo
B

Weekly Wrap Up: Week 35

in , , by RoyallyPink, 3:40 PM
Another week has come to an end and it's a long weekend, thank goodness! I wasn't feeling so hot today so I stayed home from work, giving myself a 4 day weekend which is must needed.

It's so important to take a mental health day (even though I feel like I'm physically getting sick) once in a while because it keeps you sane. Sometimes you just need to take a minute and breath, you need to know that you can have a few minutes to yourself without any obligations.

It's especially important to me and has been for basically my entire life. When I was little, my mom would call for me to come into the living room to sit with her and I would tell her I couldn't because I was playing, alone. I've always been perfectly content being by myself and taking a few minutes for me time.

Tomorrow I will be heading to New Jersey for a little Fall Festival fun with my family and some pumpkin picking! I'm so excited to enjoy the Fall but it's going to be a little warmer than I'd like...

I did a little Halloween decorating last weekend

I don't have much else to ramble on so here are my loves of the week:

Here's what you missed on Royally Pink:

Have a great weekend everyone!
xoxo
B

SaveSave
Today's post is a guest post about how to take the best photos for your social media. While I've definitely gotten better at photos in the past few years (especially because of my social media job) but we could all use some tips to get by! 


****


These days it’s easy for anyone with a smartphone and an Instagram account to call themselves a photographer. But it takes more than a cool filter and a selfie stick to capture a great picture. And although we can’t all carry professional cameras around with us, there are plenty of ways to improve your smartphone photography skills!





Here are 5 quick and easy tips to help you step up your photo game!


  1. Know Your Light Source
Bad lighting can easily ruin an otherwise great shot. Find the nearest light source and make sure your subject is facing it. Natural lighting is always going to be your best option. Don’t rely on your camera’s harsh flash unless absolutely necessary.


2. Utilize Your Space
The subject of your photo doesn’t always have to be centered in the frame. Experiment with negative space and creative backgrounds, to really craft some unique compositions!


3. Hold Still
Unless you’re taking a selfie, you should be making sure to steady your phone with both hands when taking a picture. This might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at the difference two hands can make in decreasing blur in a photo.


4. Do Some Post Production
If you really want your photos to pop, you should take some additional time to edit them before you post. There are some wonderful, and easy-to-use photo-editing apps out there like Snapseed that can help you to really make your pics stand out!


5. Don’t Be Too Precious
Whether you choose to display your pics on social media, or in a new-age smart frame like this one, people are only going to see your best photos. So in an effort to save space on your phone, it’s a good idea to be in the habit of deleting pictures you know you’ll never use. Do you really need 10 pictures of that sunset?


What are some of your own smartphone photography tricks?
September seemed like an awfully long month and I'm happy about that -- I hate when months fly by and you feel like you accomplished nothing. I love when the months are long because I get to relish every day and of course, I want my favorite season and favorite months of the year to go by at a snail's pace.

September isn't my favorite month but it's the start of Fall and I have been enjoying all my Pumpkin Spice favorites all month long. I don't think I'll ever get sick of Fall or everything that comes with the season... it's just utterly perfect in my mind.

This September was an odd month. I was not in a great place; I was very depressed and anxious all the time and I'm not sure why that was. As of today, I'm feeling better but who knows what tomorrow will bring.

In October, I have so much going on and I'm really happy about that because I'll be super busy and it'll be filled with fun.

I feel like I did a lot of shopping this month but don't really have anything to show for it... coming up with these favorites were actually hard and they are a bit random, so just warning ya!

1. The POPSUGAR App: See, random! POPSUGAR has always been one of my favorite websites and one of the few websites that I have and actually use their app. All month long I've been obsessed with reading everything on their website and my favorite thing to do is to lay in bed on a weekend morning and read everything in the app on my iPad. All the writers are so talented and I just love to absorb everything on the site!




2. iPhone stand: This may count as cheating because I've only had it for the last 2 weeks of the month but I'm obsessed. I got the idea from Jackie O Problems on her morning show 'The Morning Breath' and immediately ordered one from Amazon. It's a little metal stand that holds your iPhone or tablet (I'm currently watching Stranger Things on my iPad that is still on the stand) and it's so handy. I feel more professional (if that even makes sense) because I feel like I have two screens. It's nice to have your iPhone or tablet level with you instead of always on the desk and you have to look down at it. I highly suggest getting one!

3. Kate Spade Kane Cardholder: I ordered this new cardholder this month and I'm obsessed! The scallop detailing with the black and beige coloring screams fall to me and I cannot get enough. It also feels a little heavier than my other Kate Spade cardholder and a little more durable... it's amazing!



4.  Kate Spade Olive Drive Bridgette: I want to do a dedicated post/video on this bag so I won't get too crazy in depth but I'm obsessed with this bag. It's the perfect fall bag and I love the bow detail on the front. I have the dusty pink color and it's so pretty. I have hardly used another bag since getting this at the end of August and whenever I don't use it, I get very sad. I haven't loved a bag like this in a while!

5. Anastasia Matte Lipstick: When I heard Anastasia was coming out with regular lipsticks I kept a close eye on Sephora.com for when they would be released. When they finally were, I chose the shade 'Latte' and I wore it for the first time this month. These look like liquid lipsticks when applied on the lips but feel like a regular matte lipstick. The color latte screams fall because it's the perfect brown shade and I know I will be wearing this constantly this season!

What did you love this month?
xoxo
B
Happy October! I'm so excited for this month and for the true fall-ness to begin!

This weekend was a good start because the weather in New York was cooperating with the fall frame of mind. Mid 60 degrees, a cool breeze, and the crisp scent of fall in the air-- it was magical!

Now onto the true reason for this post...

I don't think I've ever done a post like this before but I was inspired by my favorite season to actually write down what I want to do this fall.  I figured what better time to make a pact than the 2nd day of October, the best month of the year!


What is on your Fall bucket list?
xoxo
B

I thought I was done with planners for this year, but low and behold, here we are.

I thought I was content with my Kate Spade planner for the year but now, I can't stop thinking about the Henri Bendel planners.

I had a Henri Bendel planner last year and it worked really well for me. I love the design of the planners and the hand-drawn Bendel girls, it makes me feel so chic and sophisticated. However, I wanted to stay true to my roots and try Kate Spade planners again, because my 1st round with them, I wasn't pleased.

I've been dedicated to my Kate Spade planner since August and I've really been loving it, but now I've seen something shiny and new and I can't help but wonder... maybe I buy a Henri Bendel planner as well.



To see if I need two main planners, I'm trying to use my 2017 Henri Bendel planner as a 'home' planner and so far, so good.

The only qualm I have about the Kate Spade planner is that it is rather heavy, just like my Lilly Pulitizers of the past, which is why I chose to get a Henri Bendel one. The HB planners are lightweight and aren't spiral bound, so they sit better in my work tote.



If I was to get a new Henri Bendel planner, I'd use Kate Spade as my 'home' planner and Henri Bendel as my to-go planner.

UGH I JUST WANT ALL THE PLANNERS AND NOTEBOOKS!

Below are the Henri Bendel planners for the season (and something new to the line-- a refillable notebook cover which I'm HIGHLY considering!)





xoxo
B
COPYRIGHT © Royally Pink · THEME BY WATDESIGNEXPRESS