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Valentine’s Day Inspiration

January 28, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Hi friends! I had made this Valentine’s Day inspiration collage a few weeks ago and haven’t had the time to write the content! It’s been a rough few weeks in the McCarthy household. January and February are always a super busy time at work for me with state legislatures in session (you can read about my 9-5 job in this post) but this year has been busier than usual. Then last weekend, Richard wasn’t feeling well, so he spent the weekend in bed. Sunday evening I checked his temperature — it was at 103.5! We ran to urgent care and it was confirmed. He had the flu. For the past week, I’ve been trying to take care of him (while still keeping my distance!), crazy with work and disinfecting the house constantly. Thankfully, he is feeling better, but it was a rough week.

Current Winter Beauty Finds

January 14, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! It was a snowy weekend here in the D.C. area. The snow started Saturday afternoon and as I type on Sunday evening, it is still going strong. Winter has been pretty quite so far, but looking at the extended forecast, it looks like it’s going to be a snowy start to 2019. Speaking of winter, today I am sharing a few winter beauty products I’ve been loving. From a face mask and lip mask to my new favorite styling accessory and face cleanser, here are my current winter beauty finds.

Best Buys of 2018

January 9, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

One of my favorite posts to share each January is a recap of some of my favorite products from the previous year. You can see last year’s Best Buys of 2017 here. It’s a great way to recap some of my favorite finds from the previous year and shows the most used and worthwhile finds of the year. Here are my best buys of 2018:

25 Stocking Stuffers Under $25

December 10, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

Long time no talk, friends! As if the last few months haven’t been crazy enough, we are somehow almost half way through December! It’s amazing to think Christmas is just a little over two weeks away. It’s been a busy few weeks at work and at home, but now that the Christmas decorations are up at the new house, I am finally starting to feel somewhat caught up. I should be posting more regularly in these last two weeks before Christmas, so stay tuned. Not only do I have more gift guides for you, but also some holiday and winter outfit inspiration and the first look of our new house decorated for Christmas! Speaking of gift guides, here is a round-up of 25 stocking stuffers under $25…

The Best Cyber Monday Sales

November 26, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

wrap jacket | wreath earrings | velour hoodie | straightener | monogrammed mini satchel {available in more colors here} | instant pot | LED makeup mirror | drop earrings {available in several colors} | gold slippers | leopard booties | plaid scarf | pink and white ski sweater

Happy Cyber Monday, friends! A quick post today to share some of the best Cyber Monday sales of the year. After getting the house completely setup and ready, we hosted our first Thanksgiving in our new house with family visiting from Ohio. I feel like I can finally take a breath and get back to a semi-normal posting schedule. Well, at least until Christmas! Here are a few of the best Cyber Monday sales on the internet this year…

Kérastase Color Protection & My Go-To Summer Hairstyle

July 30, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

I first discovered the Kérastase collection a few years ago after my hair stylist recommended a shampoo and conditioner. I had been going back and forth between shampoos and conditioners for years, seeming to switch them up each time I went to the salon. I had tried countless brands, never finding one that I truly loved. Three years after my hair stylist introduced me to Kérastase, I’m still loving it. Although I have tried quite a few of their products, today I am talking about the Kérastase Color Protection Collection and sharing what has become my go-to hairstyle this summer.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: The Good, Bad & Ugly

July 23, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in full swing, today I am sharing a different kind of post to kick off the week. After trying on most of my purchases (I’m still waiting for three more pieces!) here is a review of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: the good, bad and ugly!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Under $100 Finds

July 20, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially kicks off for the public today and what better way to celebrate than with a Friday post! Not only is the Anniversary Sale one of the best of the year, it is arguably one of the most overwhelming. To make navigating this sale a little easier, here are my favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Under $100 finds.Read More

ABM How-To: The Shop

June 20, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today I wanted to share this “how-to” on the blog. While I usually have new blog posts Monday through Thursday, I wanted to introduce you to the A Blonde’s Moment shop! I have included screenshots and a quick how-to video below to explain how to access my latest finds, style essentials and beauty favorites throughout the week.

Summer Makeup with Urban Decay

June 14, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

With summer in full swing, I’ve shared several outfit and recipe ideas, but what about makeup for the season? As a blogger, I am fortunate enough to receive PR packages from companies with their newest products quite frequently. However, I’m pretty picky about the products I share with you. I only want to share the very best products and the ones that I love! Recently, I received Urban Decay’s latest collection and it has summer written all over it.