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Exciting news, beauties! Sephora relaunched Sephora Collection, which you can find at Sephora inside JCPenney!  I've shopped at our local JCPenney for years, and they have always offered affordable and fashionable options for our family. Since opening Sephora Inside JCPenney in 2006, I've found myself shopping there even more! We live in a super small town, and I never dreamed that I'd be able to shop Sephora anywhere but online, so it's really the icing on the cake!  Sephora Inside JCPenney offers a unique one stop shop environment that features Sephora's own private label, Sephora Collection. As you all know, I'm a total beauty junkie so I love having plenty of options when it comes to makeup, and skincare. And what girl doesn't love a good deal? Sephora Collection, which will be relaunching this fall, offers makeup, tools and skincare at a great value; the collection starts at just $10! Want a peek at an exciting new product available i...

disclosure: This post is in partnership with Pretty in my Pocket & Paulas Choice. However, all opinions are my own. We keep it real here at BentleyBlonde :)  After having our first child in October, I started noticing more breakouts and fine lines than ever before, and decided it was time for a total skincare overhaul. When I was approached by Pretty in My Pocket  and Paula's Choice  to try out their skincare, I jumped at the opportunity! I've used a few of Paula's products in the past and have always been impressed. My skin is the true definition of combination, oily in the t-zone and dry everywhere else. I also struggle with occasional acne breakouts, fine lines, and dark spots. Really the whole sha-bang wouldn't you say?! ;)  I had a brief skincare consultation over the phone, and was recommended the Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Advanced Kit for Wrinkles & Breakouts , appropriate for normal to oily skin types. My consultant explained to ...

I would liken my pre-baby handbag to a sack of magic tricks. You never knew what would come out of that thing next.. lipstick, hair ties, tums, a rubber chicken. Ok, the chicken might be a bit of an exaggeration, but seriously I carried a ton of stuff! ;) After having our son Colton, I took my magic trickery one step further. I started carrying TWO bags; a small diaper bag for him, and my regular handbag. Needless to say, this method didn't last longer than four months. Carrying two heavy bags and a baby was not only nearly impossible, but completely impractical.  This momma needed to downsize and organize ASAP. It was then that I discovered the JJ Cole Freeman in Black & Cream. A diaper bag that didnt just scream "Hey I'm a mom!" It was stylish enough to work as my everyday handbag and roomy enough to house all of baby and I's necessities.  I love that the exterior style and color is versatile enough to go with almost any outfit.  I...

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It's finally here.. The long awaited hospital bag post! It just so happens that our little guy is finally here too, so I'm writing this post today as "an experienced mommy;" having dredged through the depths of the maternity ward and back ;)  So without further ado, here's "What's in My Hospital Bag", and a few tips on what I learned while spending 3 long days in the hospital :)  I literally agonized for weeks over what to pack in my hospital bag. I researched, I asked friends, I added things and took things out. In the end, I didn't use a lot of what I packed. So I've consolidated this post down to what I actually used while in the hospital :)   My absolute MUST HAVE clothing items included a soft and stylish birthing gown (This was so much more comfortable than the smock they give you in the hospital, and much cuter!) and comfy maternity/nursing pajamas for recovery. (I could live in these Bela Bum Bum pjs from Clou...

Happy Holidays Beauties. I'm sharing a festive & easy DIY over on my Youtube channel today. How adorable are these DIY Photo Transfer Ornaments?!  I had so much fun making these over the weekend, and absolutely love that I was able to use Colton's newborn Christmas photos :) Want to make your own? See the full tutorial  HERE .

Happy Holidays, friends. My favorite time of the year is finally upon us.. Tis' the season for family, friends and festivity! We threw a Holiday Brunch at our home this past weekend, and invited family over for tasty treats, and lots of laughs :)  I was so excited to decorate our dining room with Christmas cheer, and set up a gorgeous holiday tablescape using affordable decor from Walmart ! I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Walmart.com Home had a ton of beautiful dinnerware to choose from!  (um have you seen the new Pioneer Woman line?! give. me. EVERYTHING.)  I chose The Pioneer Woman Paige Crackle Glaze Plate Set & Better Homes and Gardens Snowflake Plates for my place settings. I loved the farmhouse simplicity of the Pioneer Woman dinnerware coupled with the festive metallic accent of the snowflakes.. holiday perfection. To decorate I decided to go with a mixture of glitzy metallic decor and of course, natural burlap accents (...