Guess what? It’s a super, mega-sized edition of What’s Up Wednesday because not only am I partnering with my favorite retailer Nordstrom and ShopStyle in this sponsored post to share all the things BEAUTY, but today, I’m in Walt Disney World with Erika. What? What? Yes!
Oh my goodness! I have so much to cover.
As always, on the last Wednesday of every month, Sheaffer and I host this little linky party where we share what’s going on with us right now. It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing, a little what we’re doing, a little what we’re watching and a little bit of everything else all in one post.
Let’s get to it, friends!
1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:
I’m eating Disney World food, but my family is at home eating some of their faves. This is what’s on tap for the week at my house…
Simple Sausage, Peppers & Onions
And my Beefy Mushroom Pasta!
2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:
The last time we were in Walt Disney World when we surprised Ashby and Bowen 🙂 . That was such a special trip!! Erika is head of our Disney vacation planning her at our travel agency, so she’s been back since then, but we’ve been trying to schedule and reschedule a trip for the two of us for the last year. So many families are traveling to Walt Disney World right now, so we really wanted to see first hand what it was like with the new COVID precautions and procedures. We’re hoping this helps our clients when booking their Disney vacations!!
3: WHAT I’M LOVING:
Oh give me all the Spring Beauty at Nordstrom right now!
Friends, I’m officially over winter and dreaming of spring 🙂 . Here are some of my favorite little beauty products from my favorite retailer to put you in a bright and happy spring mood!
#1: Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio • Herbivore Botanicals • Sold Out
#2: Air Matte Lip Color • NARS • $26
#3: Blush • NARS • $30
#4: The Multiple Stick • NARS • $39
#5: MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot • M·A·C • $23
#6: Treatment • Moroccanoil • $15
#7: MAC Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette • M·A·C • $32
#8: Cotton Candy Champagne Blush Palette • BEAUTY BAKERIE • $38
#9: Caviar Stick Eyeshadow Trio • Laura Mercier • $45
#10: CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ • It Cosmetics • $15.50
#11: Coconut Crush Body Scrub • Kopari • Sold Out
#12: Lemon Island Cologne Absolue • Atelier Cologne • $80
#13: Shea Verbena Extra-Gentle Soap • L’Occitane • $12.50
#14: Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray • Charlotte Tilbury • $20
#15: Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick Balm • Charlotte Tilbury • $34
I’m especially smitten with these two items right now that are both very different…
These new Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Lipstick Balms go on so smooth and aren’t heavy at all to wear. I bought Pillow Talk, but I just added Crystal Happikiess to my cart too! On the flip side, this NARS Air Matte Lip Color stays on all day long. I went with a bright, spring-y color (JOYRIDE!) this time around and have been pairing them together. NARS on bottom and Tilbury on top!
Speaking of my face, you know that I always wear Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks as my “primer” for my lids. Well, over the holidays, she sold these three together (at a lower price!), so I bought them and LOVE THEM…
You can totally wear them alone, layer them or use them under eye shadow as a base. In the pic above, I’m wearing “cashmere” under my eye shadow. This is a great price for all three!
One last thing, I’ve been wearing a more neutral lip since Christmas and so many of you have asked about it! I have been pairing these three together…
Kidman’s Kiss with Pink Venus liner and Lychee Baby gloss on top!
Nordstrom is the one-stop shop for all your needs, whether you’re shopping for yourself or your family! I always love shopping at Nordstrom because not only do they have everything my family needs from beauty to shoes to home, clothes, bath and more, but they have impeccable service, free shipping, free returns and curbside pick up…which in 2021 is invaluable. You can get all of the details about joining their Nordy Club HERE as well!
4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO:
Staying warm. After last week, I’m just so thankful for power and water at our house!!!!
5: WHAT I’M DREADING:
Ohhhhhh! I hate this one so much. Ashby’s surgeon (who we LOVE!) has retired from surgery. Ugh. My heart. This one surgeon has operated on my child TWENTY times, and now, we’re being moved to someone else’s care. She called me herself two weeks ago to tell me the news. She said over the last three years, she’s been dwindling down her patients as she transitions to this new teaching role at the medical school and that Ashby was her very last patient. (Insert my ugly cry.) This woman is not a softie, but she indulged me in a little “oh my gosh, we love you, thank you, you’re amazing” during our final phone call. Prayers for a smooth transition and lots of peace appreciated!!
6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON:
My hair.
Ha!
You know how much I dislike blow drying my hair, so I’m always looking for ways to fix it without getting my dryer out. Remember when I posted this…
…my comparison post? Well, I love my Double Shot so much that I bought this too…
…their Brush Crush Straightening Brush.
I’m really quite giddy over both of them, so I, of course, made a video for you!!! This quick little video explains the differences between the two and why they’re the perfect pair 🙂 . If you typically use a straightener on your hair, this video is really for you!
For my curling iron, I always use their 1″ 3 Day Bender. I love that so much that I even made a video about that one in this post HERE. One last thing, in pretty much every picture here and in the video, I’m wearing the same two necklaces. My arrow necklace is HERE and my moon necklace is HERE (right now, it’s 40% off).
7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT:
This pic is from 2019.
A few days hanging out with my favorite friend! We’re here to work, but I’m certainly so excited about the time together.
8: WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING:
My February Book Review will be out on Monday!!
In the meantime, if you need a new book, make sure you check out both my January Book Review and my 2020 Book Review where I named my TOP THREE BOOKS OF 2020!
As for what we’ve been watching…pre-snow, we were binging a lot of The Amazing Race! It’s such a fun show for the whole family. Everyone from Madeley to Andrew enjoys it. We just finished watching season 23 and loved it!
9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO:
Right this very minute, I’m listening to Smith playing with his two little sisters. He’s really good with them. Really good. This boy was born to be a big brother.
{Awww! Edit! Quick edit! It’s now the next day as I go back in and work on this post, and I actually hear all four kids arguing. urg.}
10: WHAT I’M WEARING:
Girls…look at my new slippers!!!
Aren’t they adorable?!
You know how I feel about slippers…I literally never touch the floor in my house. I slip them on the minute I wake up and don’t take them off unless I’m climbing into shoes or back into bed for the night. I wasn’t going to get these until I saw someone at Nordstrom wearing them in the shoe department (in this color), and my slipper-loving heart fell in love. They are so comfy, so warm (but not hot) and so cute!
Look at the other color options too…
11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND:
We have a volleyball tournament and some beautiful weather in the forecast, so I’m hoping to spend a lot of time outside with my fam.
12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:
Warmer weather and sunshine. I’ve never been one to get excited about spring, but this year, even though it’s still a bit ahead of us, I’m ready. Bring. It. On.
13: WHAT ELSE IS NEW:
That’s it for today! I will not be blogging tomorrow, but I will be back here on Friday! I hope you all have a great Wednesday!! If you blogged WUW today too, make sure you link up below!
Love you, ladies! I’ll see you on Friday. xo
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Hope you’re enjoying Disney! And thank you for the makeup recommendations! ?✨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Holley Cavaliere says
Gosh, I just always love your What’s Up Wednesday! Those slippers look so comfy!! Have so much fun at Disney!
-Holley @simplyholleymarie.com
Elspeth says
Have the very best time in Disney!
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Bri @ My Life As... says
I’m so glad that you got power & water back at your place! Last week was certainly a week! Those cheesy ranch tacos look so good. I was just thinking about making tacos for later this week or next week!
Dawn says
So jealous you’re in Disney, enjoy!! When you get a chance can you update arrow necklace link? Both links go to the moon necklace 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Done! Sorry about that!!!
Kimbrough says
This might be your plan already but I’d love if a lot of the pics you showed were from a distance looking out to see how crowded it really is at WDW. The lines the fairways, the castles…. how many people are actually piled up on top of each other.
Kim N says
Amazing Race is our favorite family show too! I will say a prayer for Ashby’s transition to a new surgeon. That is so hard when you have someone you trust and then have to change to someone new.
Maggie Eterno says
How fun!! I’ve never been to Disney! Have a great time!
Dana P says
So fun that you get to go to Disney! Will you pay attention to the smells and see which of those candles you think would be best? Ever since you mentioned them, I’ve wanted to try one or two, but don’t know which one to choose! Also, I was shocked that you don’t look forward to spring?! ?
Missy says
Please, please, PLEASE share about your trip–sooner rather than later!! We are considering a trip there this spring and would LOVE to know the “real” scoop about what it’s like there and whether or not a trip now would be worth it! ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my gosh, please reach out! We’d love to help you when the time is right!
kathy says
I’m sorry you will be losing a loved doctor. That’s so hard. Praying that the next doctor will be amazing, too.
I always enjoy your makeup/hair recommendations. Could you ever demonstrate the straightener on your hair for a smooth look? My hair is so wavy. I’d like to see how straight you could make it.
Mix and Match Mama says
Totally!!!
Sara says
I live in Orlando and have been going to Disney at least once a month since last August and have watched how they handle social distancing and safety protocols. I have been really impressed by the parks and have always felt safe going. It is a wonderful piece of normalcy to go to Disney and wearing a mask is fine. It does get a sweaty in the warmer months, but a small price to experience the joy of Disney. For kids many of the great Disney experiences are missing like characters and shows, but I think those will be coming back.
Rebecca says
I’m eating Disney World food, but my family is at home eating some of their faves…Hahaha!! Yay-Go Mom!! This made me laugh out loud this morning:) ENJOY and can’t wait to hear about all things Disney!! Hope to be a customer of your agency in the next year traveling to that exact destination!!!
Jaimee Shaffer says
Shay, how do you organize/store all of your pictures? I have used a few different apps in the past but would love to get everything organized in one place. Thanks! Look forward to reading your blog each morning!
Mix and Match Mama says
I have a post on that! 🙂
https://mixandmatchmama.com/2014/01/fifty-two-shades-of-shay-organizing/
Cathy Carter says
Hi Shay,
You’re arrow and moon necklace links are the same. ? Ordering Brush Crush and slippers now! LOVE the Double Shot!! I haven’t used a blow dryer since purchasing it!! Praying for sweet Ashby, a smooth transition and peace!! ❤️
Mix and Match Mama says
I just corrected the link! I’m so sorry!
Chelsea says
Your Disney trip sounds amazing!! I know you’re having a blast, especially after the craziness of last week! 🙂
Also, those house shoes look soooo comfy!! I’m definitely going to have to add those to my must-buy list!
Carly says
Great video on the use of the devices! I am going to purchase them. But…. the best part is I got to watch the new bathroom remodel for a few minutes!!!! LOL, I love it even more on the video. I wanted to share with you the first time you posted pics of the remodel an idea you might like. You can frame that wall mounted TV in a thin white wood (matching your molding) so it looks like a picture frame and less techy looking. Not sure it those things bother you but some places call out for it and a bathroom is one place, especially with all your white wall molding. Then you can tune your TV so the screen looks like a picture and all you will see is a pretty pic with a white frame on the wall until you watch TV. Just a suggestion but your bathroom is so beautiful I thought you might like that idea.
Mix and Match Mama says
Great suggestion! The TV in my new office is framed and looks so good!!!
Allena Gurley says
I’m really worried the freeze from last week is going to hurt our wildflowers! I saw some bluebonnet leaves a few weeks before the freeze, and I’m super anxious to see if they survived and what our bluebonnets and other wildflowers will look like this year. I am 100% ready for spring too but REALLY hope our beautiful flowers will be here too!
June Pope says
Shay! I have had the Dry Bar brush that you just bought for about three years. I love that it de-frizzes my hair as it also gives me a little bend in the ends. I highly recommend!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mix and Match Mama says
I was so impressed with it too!!!!
Audrey says
I thought you used T3 hair curling tools. Why did you switch? Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
I switched last year when I went to Drybar before the Manda Strong Gala and she used this one on my head. I thought the turning part on the curling iron made things so super easy.
Melissa says
Looks like good recipes! Every time I see those slippers online, I think those look so comfy and like toddler shoes with a back strap ?
Amie says
You must do a post on how you prepare your family when you leave on a trip! haha I really need to know. Does your husband just hand it all while you are gone or do you add some help?? I feel like I could never leave and know that everything got done. Probably just the mom in me 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
That would be a fun post idea!!
nicole says
I agree! Good idea
AnnaMarie Cover says
My husband and I love watching the Amazing Race with our 4 children as well. We are only on Season 13 though! We say it is for research because it is on my bucket list to be contestants! ?
Jeanne says
I’ve said it before, I came for the book reviews & stay for it all. Though I’m in my mid 50’s I love your causal style & it fits with my life. Recipes are great! But Ashby. Every. Single. Time. I will lift her up with my thoughts & prayers.
Mix and Match Mama says
Sending you so much love, Jeanne. So much dang love. xo
kimberlee nelson says
Would you please link the gray apple watch band you’re wearing in the videos? Thanks! Also, maybe do a post about your new piercings, they’re really cute! Thank you!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I love that watch band too. It’s from the Apple store, but it’s not current. I bought it a year or so ago. And yes, I can!!
Nancy says
Ah all that fabulous makeup. It attracts like a candy store! Thanks for hosting.
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
You girls have the BEST time!!! I’m dying to go back!
That Inspired Chick
Deena says
I’m going to live vicariously through you & Erica on your work trip to WDW. Enjoy it all!
I’m sad for you all that Ashby’s doctor isn’t doing surgeries anymore but I bet you’ll be happy with the new one.
Laura Grillo says
The link for your arrow necklace goes to the Moon one 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m sorry! I just changed it!
Joanne says
Have a great trip!
Natalie says
Girl… you are speaking to me through makeup! I loooooooooove coming across some new makeup!!!
I been wanting a pair of those UGG slippers! I think I saw a pair in Marshall’s. Or they are the knock off. Either way they are CUTE!
Sheaffer Sims says
Ashby’s surgeon is retiring? I’M sad!!!!!
Karah Stracener says
I am loving all the new makeup especially the lipsticks. I am ready for spring colors. I hope you and Erika have the best time at WDW. Oh sweet Ashby, that breaks my heart that yall are losing her surgeon but I am praying yall love the next one just as much. I love it when you do videos on hair tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
nicole d says
Shay! Thanks for sharing all the goodness.
Question on necklace styling…how do you get your moon necklace to appear shorter than the arrow? I always struggle with wearing multiple necklaces because most have similar lengths. I like one to be closer to choker-ish length. Any tips? Or anyone else have tips? Thank s:)
Mix and Match Mama says
That particular necklace has a movable clasp in the back so it can be as long or as short as you like it. It’s super easy!
Sheila R Lehmenkuler says
One of my claim to fame is, I’ve seen every episode of Amazing Race. Love that show! Can’t wait for the new season.
Mix and Match Mama says
That is really an “amazing” fact!!!!!