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Happy Friday friends!
I saw this on Pinterest this week and laughed out loud…
Just too funny!
Okay, listen, I don’t mean to sound overly dramatic here…but I found the best dry shampoo ever.
Like in the whole world.
Like, I’m about to make your entire day.
See #1…
So, you ladies know that I have no shame when it comes to sharing great products with you.  See Exhibit A:
No. Pride.  It’s a brilliant face mask and you all needed to see that it was silver :).  (Also, I don’t think I pointed out my cute little studs when I showed this mask the first time, but I love them!)
Okay, so I was reading one of my magazines the other day (I’m pretty sure it was Marie Claire) and they named this dry shampoo the best because they said it was the only one that actually cleaned your hair and didn’t just mask the grossness. What?  It cleans?  Yes.  It cleans.  So, I ordered me a bottle and friends, I LOVE IT!  Here’s Exhibit B (a.k.a. up close and personal with my roots)…
Read the can. Living Proof actually cleans your hair.  So, I decided to show you guys how it works…

  I mean…this pic is a mess but I was trying to get dressed and show you guys my roots, so it is what it is.  This is my hair after I woke up…but I’m in need of a little dry shampoo, so…you spray it on your hair and it turns the area white…
…see, the Living Proof on your roots appears white.  You let it sit for 30 seconds while it’s doing its cleaning thing and then you shake it out with your fingers and that’s it!  Done!  And clean!  I’ve tried a million dry shampoos but honestly, this one is my fave :).

Did you notice my nails in the above picture?  My friend Ashley put this shade on Instagram last week and I loved it!  I ordered mine off of Amazon.  It’s mostly white with just a hint of pink (where my favorite OPI’s Mod About You is the opposite…mostly pink with a hint of white)…
…this is OPI’s Let’s Be Friends from their Hello Kitty collection.  Love.

Yesterday, I shared some pics from Sean and Catherine’s baby shower which included this dress (and that nail color!)…

I also took a pic before the party so you could see the front and back…
Fun, right?  For a size reference, I ordered XS.
But let’s be real…what I normally wear is this stuff…

All hail the basic tee!
Yes.  This is more like me :).  Okay, my favorite tee two years running is Nordstrom’s Caslon brand.  They’re soft, they’re just slightly flowy (so not tight!), they’re priced right and they wash and dry well (because I can’t baby my laundry!).  This one tee comes in over 20 colors!  Love, love, love them for basics!
 Speaking of Caslon, I have been wearing this Caslon top non-stop lately…
…I really love it :).  It comes in coral too.

Here I am wearing it again to Kensington’s Mother’s Day breakfast.  I wear my favorite cami underneath.  And my lipstick is that one I told you guys about a few weeks ago!  The Lancome one in Fall in Rose.
And one more every day top…because a busy girl just can’t have too many of those…

Annnnnnd…I took the pics before realizing I was still wearing my house shoes.  I wear them until the last minute and then put on my real shoes.  Sigh.  The top is richer (more reddish-pink) in person than online.  I bought it in red barbarry but it comes in other colors too.
So even though dresses are fun on occasion, this stuff is what I wear day in and day out…

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And speaking of day in and day out…
…are you keeping up with Every Day in May?  You can see it here every single day.
Here’s what we’ve done so far…
May 1: No caffeine for the day
May 2: Write down 3 things you’re grateful for that day
May 3: Read instead of watching TV after dinner
May 4: Schedule your annual skin check/OB appointment/dental cleaning (whatever you’ve been putting off!)
May 5: Drink 6 to 8 (8 oz) glasses of water today
May 6: Pay it forward! (Hold open a door, buy someone a drink at Starbucks…whatever you can do to pay it forward)
May 7: Be intentional with the people you’re with today
May 8: Tell a mom that you know that she’s doing a great job
May 9: Go to bed earlier than normal
May 10: Wake up earlier than normal
May 11: No social media after 6:00 PM
May 12: Walk the extra mile everywhere you go…so park further away, take the stairs instead of the elevator…just try to go a little further everywhere you go.
May 13: Write 3 cards to people you know.  Whether it’s a thank you card, a get well card, an I’m thinking of you card or a just because card…write three cards and mail them today.
And finally…for dinner tonight…
…Portobello Burgers.
Oh friends, they’re delicious, they’re flavorful and (gasp!) they’re vegetarian!
Check out the yummy recipe here.
Have the best weekend friends!  Love each and every one of you!
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Comments

  2. Melissa says

    Love the tops and that dress. I will definitely have to try the dry shampoo, so thanks for the rec. Also, what shoes are you wearing with the dress? I cannot tell if they are wedges or not? Thanks & hope you have a great weekend!

  5. Olivia's Mommy says

    Mod about you is an all time fav color of mine! The pastel version is awesome too, more white than pink. But Let's be Friends is one of my new go to fav's as well!

  6. Nichole Mancone says

    Definitely going to try the dry shampoo!

    A question – and anyone feel free to answer. I'm looking for a nice white tee. One I can wear with cute summer skirts to work but also works with jeans. I have a pretty white v-neck from j.crew but it is so thin that it's practically transparent. I'm looking for one that is a little more opaque.

  8. Katie Schellinger says

    I love the Calson brand. I'm 5'2 and their maxi dresses in petite are PERFECT! Thanks for the tips on the dry shampoo…I've yet to find one that doesn't leave me feeling grimy.

  10. Meredith Shanks says

    My mother got me that dry shampoo, and I couldn't be more thankful! Confession time: I had used it so much, I one night I realized I hadn't washed my hair in a week! They probably shouldn't put that in an ad but that's how well it works!

  17. Dana D'Orsi says

    So excited to try that dry shampoo! I've been using Batiste since you recommended it awhile back and like that so if you think this is better, that's saying a lot!

    Quick question…I absolutely LOVE the top your mom is wearing in the shower pic. Do you know where it's from? Thanks in advance! 🙂

  18. Lauren Scheid says

    Do you like the ivory, beige, or white cami best?? 🙂
    Also, I love Living Proof! I also use their new no frizz nourishing oil! Great for the days you need dry shampoo but still need some shine!

  20. Wendy Correa says

    Shay,
    I have a random travel question that you've probably answered before…. What brand of stroller do you have when traveling with your kiddos?? Thanks!

  22. Sara Robinson says

    Living Proof PHD dry shampoo is the best – I'm shocked but just went a record 4 days without washing because of that amazing product! You must try their Timeless line – the best!

  23. Amy Simmons says

    I read some reviews on your basic tee and many people commented on the quality of the shirt, many referring to holes appearing in the bottom of the shirt. I don't guess you've had any issues with the quality?

    • Hawaiigirl says

      I was wondering the same thing. I purchased four of those tees last year and all but one got those holes in the bottom of the shirt.

  26. Mary Leigh says

    I love those basic tees – but I really need to try that dry shampoo. (Although if I'm honest, I think my hair might be getting used to not being cleaned as regularly these days!) Hope y'all have a fun weekend!

  29. Kristina @ Ms.Modify says

    I love dry shampoo! I've also tried so many and hate the ones that make your hair feel dirtier! I love Kenra brand, but I will give this a try since it cleans your hair! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend! 🙂 xo, Kristina

  30. Melanie Smith says

    You look gorgeous, as always, in that pink dress!Of course, if could be a trashbag, and you'd pull it off!

    Love the "everyday in May" series. I'm going to write 3 cards today to send to friends. Wonderful idea! 🙂

  31. AndreaBreece says

    Couldn't help but notice all your fun and cute rain boots in one of the pictures!!!! It's been raining here off and on for 2 weeks. Totally jealous right now!!! 🙂

  32. Lara D says

    Shay – What would you say is the main difference between the Living Proof dry shampoo and the Triple Sec that was your old fave? I was just about to order the triple sec so I'm glad I saw your post today!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Triple Sec is great! It smells divine, it gives lift and volume and it doesn't produce any sticky film (which a lot of dry shampoos tend to do)…that being said, it is masking the problem and not cleaning it. I really found that this dry shampoo is cleaning up things and not just masking. Both are great!

  34. Kerry Forristall says

    Love all the Living Proof products!! Funny story, I worked for the MIT Professor that created the Living Proof line and when they were just starting out, I would let his lab members try the products on my hair before they hit the shelves in stores. So happy to see this line succeed and I feel like I had a (small) part in the development!

  36. A. Nugent says

    So glad you finally featured this dry shampoo! I thought about telling you about it, but you seemed to really love your old one. Haha.

    I love this dry shampoo, I found the best trick to to spray it in a few different areas of my hair and then rub it in for 30 seconds and then brush it out. I have brown hair so the white does tend to show up (as it does with all dry shampoos). Anyway, I also love this d.s. because it is the ONLY d.s. out there that fights oil and SWEAT! Yessss! I workout so this has been a god send for me!

    Just had to throw my love in there too for the Living Proof D.S!!

    (p.s. I tried their shampoos and that was a major let down. I really cant stray far from my Davines Oi shampoo or my Bumble and Bumble hairdresser secret shampoo.)

  37. Emily Harrison says

    I have been looking for a good dry shampoo and I wanted one that did a little clean as well. I just ordered the Living Proof one. Thanks for the recommendation. Have a great weekend!

  39. Sarah Rollinson says

    I'll apologize ahead if this is too random…you talk about the favorite camisole…does that replace your bra as well (do you just wear the camisole and the top over that) or do you wear a bra, then the camisole, then the top? I want to find an everyday camisole that serves a double function and haven't had a lot of luck! Do you have a recommendation? Thanks!!

  42. Mary Hill says

    What size did you get in the white and pink shirts above? I usually wear a small or XS at Loft and J Crew wondering what size to get!

  43. mohaps says

    I love how you also show us such great clothes and products. Looking forward to trying that dry shampoo. Wanted to ask you, though, if you could share how you do your hair when you put it up. It always looks so cute. Thanks, Shay! 🙂

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Oh goodness! That's my lazy do! All you do is pretend like you're pulling pulling your hair through to a ponytail but don't pull it all the way through the last time around!

  44. Liza Karp says

    I have the Caslon tee in the black and white stripe and the last time I went to put it on I noticed that it had gotten those little holes on the front right at the waistline. Has this happened to you? I love the tee though so I think I'll exchange it at Nordstrom since I had only worn it like twice.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      That's happened to be with several different brands of shirts! It happens to my mom and Erika too. My mom once started googling it and there is a lot of info/theories out there about it. One of them is that it's caused from leaning on counters (kitchen/bathroom) like when we're getting ready, cooking, doing dishes. Who knows???

    • Kylie says

      Yes! I think it's a combination of leaning on counters and the shirt being pressed against the zipper on your jeans while doing so or being pressed against the zipper by your seat belt in the car. It seems to be a common problem!

  45. Rachel Zimm says

    I love the Living Proof dry shampoo! I wish it were a little cheaper though because it's so easy to go through a bottle.
    Thinking I need to try the Caslon tee!
    Love your white/pink nails and pink dress! 🙂

  46. Lauren says

    Done! I ordered that dry shampoo today…I've tried several and I'm not sold on any of them. Hoping this one becomes my favorite!

  48. Bianca Catalano says

    I love the red barberry top above and just got it in the mail. You can totally see my bra. You can't see yours at all. Do you have a matching Cami or bra to this shirt? I want to keep it bc it's cute but can't figure that out! Thanks!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I'm wearing a regular bra underneath mine here in the pic and it's not showing. Weird? I can't see mine at all. Is the shirt size correct? Have you tried a black bra underneath? I often find they blend better than even nude.

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