It's Shacket Season!

Shacket Season

Shackets are the new trend this season and I'm obsessed. These are so versatile making any outfit work. I mean how many is too many really? This is one of my favorite ones. I paired this look with leggings, sneakers and a hat for a casual and comfy look. The one I'm wearing in this picture is sold out but I found one very similar on amazon. I actually like the amazon option better because it has the double chest pockets. click the link to get yours.

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Cropped Shacket

Cropped Green Shacket

This Walmart shacked was a steal for only $17.98. it's so loved that its already sold out but I'm linking a similar corduroy option below. I love the buttons and pockets and the color is perfect for the holiday season! Im a tall girl ( 5ft 9) I have a tall torso and this crop still works on me. I wish I would have put a longer tee underneath but you can try it either way. Paired it with these leopard sneaks from JCREW!

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Fall Fun In Shackets

I really like this orange, blue and plaid shacked from amazon. It was perfect for a fun day at the pumpkin patch with my favorite people. The pockets and snap buttons are super cute. I like having the option to roll sleeves or snap and keep longer for when its colder. This is definitely a great transition shacket and it doesn't break the bank.

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Black & White Plaid Shacked

Black & White Plaid Shacket

I think I'm in love. Remember that Jessica Simpson song? that's what comes to my mind when I wear this black plaid shacked. Im so bummed because again this is sold out. Im going to link another option that is so similar below. I got this at Walmart in the store so make sure you check your local stores because Its not online anymore. this Burgundy one in the link is super cute and comes in other options too!

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Duster Shacket

Duster Meets Shacket =Loveeee

Where are my duster loving girls ? if your not sure what the duster is don't worry, I was confused at first too. lol Like the wand we clean with right? well girls this is a trend that is so hot right now! Its a type of cardigan that hits below the knee. Technically this shacket is above knee length but it gives me the same feel. Im not a fashion expert over here and I don't pretend to be. Im just a girl who loves clothes and wants to share my finds with you.

The colors of this shacket are soft pink, taupe and cream. I love it so much. I have been wearing it as a coat on days when I'm running errands. I usually don't wear coats or jackets when I'm running around because I get so hot. This material is light enough to keep you warm but not make you feel like you just ran a marathon.

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I hope Santa brings you a shacket this year! They are everywhere. So if you can't find what your looking for don't give up too soon!

Monat Hair Care Review

Fresh Hair Don't Care

For as long as I can remember I have had a lot of HAIR. Its thick, its long and it takes forever to style. Im definitely grateful for my hair but learning how to mange and style it hands been a process. In high school before flat irons were a thing my bestie and I would literally turn on the clothes iron and sear our hair. I have to say it gave the straightest ends ever but it caused a lot of damage along the way. Today On the blog I'm sharing my favorite hair care products with you. These are all products that I personally own and are in my bathroom right now!

Monat Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Mask

Monat Smoothing Deep Conditioner

FIRST UP..... This shampoo and conditioner is the ONLY line I use for washing my hair. Now listen, Im the girl who tries every product. Im also the girl who doesn't have to just stick to one line but when I fall in love with what works. I am LOYAL to that line. I have been using this MONAT line for over 2 years and I'm obsessed! My hair is thick and frizzy when I don't use the right products or blow it out. This smoothing shampoo gently cleanses and nourishes my hair while softening the cuticle which helps calm my crazy frizz! Its been such a game changer for my hair.

The Smoothing Deep conditioner works on all hair types to nourish, moisturize, control fizz and add brilliant shine! It makes my hair so soft in the shower before I add any other product or heat!

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Monat Miracle Workers

REJUVENIQE OIL

REJUVENIQE is the oil on the left and its sooo good. It's infused with an exclusive blend of amino acids for total frizz control. It reduces dry static flyaways- you know those pieces that won't go down after your flat iron your hair. This is like magic serum that gives you such a polished look! It de-frizzes and resist humidity for a smoother, sleeker, silkier look!!

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DRY SHAMPOO

My hair tends to lead to the dry side and its very thick. The upside of this is that I only have to wash my hair twice a week. The downside is when Im working out everyday the top can get a little funky. Dry shampoo is an absolute MUST HAVE for me. This dry shampoo from Monat smells better than perfume. I can get picky about the scents in my hair care but I'm not kidding when I tell you I wish they made this scent a perfume. lol Not only does it smell amazing but it works wonders. This spray works in seconds and gives you a complete blowout look! I can't wait for you to see for yourself. Please let me know how much you love it!

Best Dry Shampoo Everrr

FLAT IRON/CURLING IRON

Every time Im at the hair salon my stylist curls my hair with a flat iron. I love the look so much and have been wanting to try this myself. When I heard Monat was coming how with the flat iron/curl combo I had to get it! This tool is so pretty and comes with this hand glove so you don't burn yourself. I love this hair tool because when you are flat ironing it doesn't hurt your hand from grasping it. it actually feels so light you can barely feel lt. It gives a really clean straight look. The bonus is its a curling iron too!

Monat Flat Iron

When I took this picture it was for the flat iron so I never got an after pic of the oil I use after. I usually blow dry, iron or curl and then add the oil to any flyaways etc.. you can grab the flat/iron below! I really hope you give Monat a try. It's been the best decision I've made for my hair care routine!

Flat Iron Curls

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T'is The Season

T'IS The Season

What is it about the Christmas season that brings so much joy to the heart? Driving around town and seeing the Christmas lights shine bright stirs something within. Scrolling Instagram and watching beautiful home tours of shiny ornaments and twinkling lights brings happiness. receiving family Christmas cards in beautiful holiday outfits warms our hearts. Listening to children sing carols in Christmas plays fills us with joy. Gazing at the fire glow reflecting shadows on the stocking fills us with excitement. We feel, safe, loved, connected and together. We feel peace, joy and celebration! We feel happiness and hope!

The Glimmer of Christmas

The planning, shopping, cooking, parties, pictures, decorating and baking surround and swirl us away in a whirlwind of joy. Then suddenly it’s January. In a blink of the eye its over. Most of us are ready to get all the decor down, house declutter and start a fresh new year. Sadly, most of us in January are left exhausted, wore out, irritable and spiritually dehydrated. What happened to all that joy? the truth is happiness and joy are two different things. The hype of the season can make us happy for a moment but when its over its over. True Joy comes from loving Jesus and knowing him intimately. If you are disconnected from God our Savior .. the one true reason for the season. you will not know this lasting joy I'm speaking of.

Jesus -The True Reason for the Season

Even Christians are guilty of this because we get so easily swept away in all the serenity not realizing that Christ is the light that we should be fixing our minds and hearts on. All the peace, joy and love we feel is a fruit of HIS Spirit and part of his character that our thirsty souls are lacking. He is the greatest gift and every good gift comes from him.

Christ is the Greatest Gift

He is the perfect father who sent his precious son away from his throne to be born in a sinful world in the most humbling way possible. The king who left his crown and traded it to be born on the ground. A love so fierce and so selfless that he had to keep suffering and enduring so he could conquer death and save our sinful souls. He longs for us to experience the joy we feel at Christmas all year long. He is burning in love with his children and so selfless that he lets us choose.

We get to choose to acknowledge his life, death and resurrection. We get to choose to believe in him, love him, serve him and be intimate with him. We get to choose to honor him and put him on the throne of our hearts where he belongs. Far above the Christmas lights that will be gone in January. He is the light of the world and we have access to him every single second and yet we still choose to ignore and deny him.

True love doesn't force love. He gives us free will to choose him. What amazing grace he has given us. My prayer for us all this Christmas is this… That we Choose Jesus first. That we allow him to fill us with joy that is deep and penetrates our hearts producing life changing transformation. That we tear down our self protecting walls and allow him to LOVE us.

I pray his perfect love would cast out all fear as we invite him into every area of our hearts and homes. I pray he comforts those who are suffering this holiday and you who are struggling or hurting will listen for his whisper and hear “I suffered too”. I pray that YOU are filled with his light and will be glowing well into the new year with the love of Christ!

Merry Christmas,

Clare