Chels Hendrickson

Photos: Lindsay Teter

Top: c/o Mindy Mae's Market

Bottoms: c/o Mindy Mae's Market

Shoes: Tory Burch

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: Taylor Morgan / Alex & Ani 

How cute are the leopard lounge pants paired with the faux leather sleeved v-neck from Mindy Mae's Market?! I absolutely LOVE this outfit for the running errands on the weekend because I feel put together but still comfortable. 

Okay, who watched The Bachelor-The Women Tell All last night?!?!?!?! I flew back from Oklahoma last night, and luckily my husband had it recorded for me! We stayed up watching it, and oh my goodness....SO MUCH DRAMA! So I'm just going to dive right in.

Brit:

The first thing that I see is Brit crying. And boy does she cry. The girl can turn the water works on and off in the snap of a finger, but I do think she was sad. Or maybe disappointed is the right word. I think she was scared of what was going to happen on the show because how aggressive the girls were on their 1 on 1 interviews. Yes Brit is very pretty and seems like a lot of fun, but I do think the girls were jealous of her connection with Chris, and the girls knew what Brit was saying behind closed doors. I thought it was tacky for her to throw Carly under the bus to Chris in front of every one. I also thought it was SO awkward for the 30 second hug that happened. The girl bothers me. Yes, it would suck to see girls on national television talk bad about you, but I feel like you can't have the behavior that Brit did and then not see anything wrong with it. Also, when most of the girls on the stand say no she would not live in Arlington, I feel like that's a sign that it would have never worked out. Move on Brit, and stop with the tears.

Carly:

I'm team Carly. I felt bad for her, and I felt like she was trying to explain her behavior to Brit, but Brit kept rolling her eyes and interrupting her. Neither of them were really listening to each other. I was glad to see Carly stay quiet after that whole disaster. I'm sure she is getting a lot of flack from it, and I feel bad. 

Julian:

She's probably the manliest woman I have ever seen. She wasn't even there for more than half of the drama being talked about, so I felt like her comments were just ridiculous.

Kelsey:

Everyone thinks Kelsey is annoying. Another sign that she probably is. Ashley I. was correct in her saying that half of America thought Kelsey's story was fake. I thought it was fake. She is very calculated, and I felt like she was trying to cry to show her emotion, but it wasn't working out for her. She has been through a lot, but that doesn't mean that she is the only one and I feel like she better know how her husband died. She's just odd.

Ashley I.:

She's just drama who is really good at makeup. I loved watching her facial expressions.

Ashley S.:

She's hilarious with a side of coocoo catchu. I think she just doesn't really know how to act in front of cameras and gets all weird on every one. She looked GORGEOUS, and I hope that she's on Bachelor in Paradise.

Jade:

She's gorgeous with a risque past. I felt bad for her, and I felt like she did really great at keeping her emotions together.

Kaitlyn:

She'll be the next Bachelorette. They kept her very calm and collected during the whole Brit vs. Carly debate, and I think it was a tactic to make America like her even more. She can't attack Brit, even though we all knew she wanted to for the Arlington situation, but she just sat there with her killer stare. I loved how she confronted Chris because she needed answers of why he just let her go with bumbling words and no explanation after what she felt like was a really good date with no signs of hesitation in their relationship.

Chris:

Good job on remembering what your speech coach taught you! I was glad to finally hear him say more than 2 words and a lot of ums. I do appreciate how he has handled a lot of the drama, and I don't think he puts up with any BS from any of the girls.

So I'm excited for the final rose and for this season to finally come to a close. It has been a good season filled with so much drama. I've loved it! Also-are we getting another Bachelor in Paradise?! Because Riley and I loved it! xox 

Photos by: Lindsay Teter

Tank: c/o Lucy & Lyla

Cardigan: c/o Lucy & Lyla

Pants: American Eagle

Shoes: J.Crew

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: Alex & Ani / Taylor Morgan

I wish this tank was still available at Lucy and Lyla because I LOVE it so much! I actually wore it on Valentine's Day when we went shooting. I paired it with my red and black plaid flannel shirt to be more festive. This outfit is a little more edgy than what I typically wear, but I really like all of the different textures. 

Have you guys been watching The Bachelor?!?!? My husband and I are loving this season, and yesterday's episode didn't disappoint. Even though there really isn't anymore drama between the girls (my husband thinks that is the best part of the show), I really like the last two girls in the running for Chris's heart. I feel like they could live in Arlington with Chris and are there for the right reasons. And guess what?!?! The girls finally got to leave the country! I have felt like it was kind of refreshing for this season to stay in the U.S. (and New Mexico for those who think it's out of the country) because I felt like the dates were ideal dates that you do in your every day life. Yes they did get boring, BUT I really liked a lot of the dates and have saved them for dates that I can do with my husband.

Okay okay...back to the episode. I really really like Whitney. I feel like she's very mature, and she's ready for the next step in her life. I felt HORRIFIED when they showed her on the boat with Chris. Did anybody else notice her spray tan?! Her knees and ankles were so orange. I kept yelling at the t.v. to put a towel over herself, but she didn't. 

I felt bad that this episode was all about Becca's virginity. Was it really necessary to keep going on and on about it? I really like her and it made my heart sink when she told Chris because he is such a horn dog that I didn't want him to kick her off just for that. Obviously things went well though, and Chris wasn't too hung up on that little tid bit from Becca.

Okay....the rose ceremony. Although I felt a little bit awkward about their get up, it was cool that they embraced the culture of Bali. Chris obviously really likes Becca because he tried to understand where she was coming from from previous conversation at the fantasy suite. Becca likes to take things slow (good for her!), but that doesn't always work on The Bachelor. Especially with Chris who wants a wife right away. So they talk things out, and the other girls think that Becca is getting sent home. But BAH BAH BAAAHHHHH....she comes back with Chris. And she gets a rose. Kaitlyn has to feel like someone gut punched her. I feel bad. Kaitlyn was growing on me, but I thought it was pretty obvious that she wouldn't survive in rural Arlington with farmer Chris. Her departure was really sad, and Chris was making it all about him and kept saying things like I probably made a mistake and I don't know what I'm doing (okay...please stop Chris). NOT the right thing to say to a girl who you just booted off the show. 

Anyway....I feel bad for Kaitlyn. Break ups are hard, and I'm sure they're even worse when you know it will make national television and cameras will be in your face. So do you think she'll be the next Bachelorette? My husband thinks she is it, but I just don't know! I guess we will find out next week on The Women Tell All! I'm SUPER excited because this is one of my favorite episodes of the whole season. I can't wait for all of the drama to come out and to hear more of the behind the scenes gossip that happened at the mansion. Next Monday can't come soon enough!

Thanks for reading! xox

Photography: Lindsay Teter

Tee: c/o LulaRoe by Brielle (Use code "BRIELLEDUBOIS for free shipping)

Jeans: American Eagle

Flats: Tory Burch

Necklace: c/o Mindy Mae's Market (on sale!)

Bracelets: Alex & Ani / Taylor Morgan

Watch: Fossil

Have you guys heard of LulaRoe?? I hadn't heard of it until my friend Brielle started selling it (You can find her blog HERE). They have so many cute clothes! I really liked this baseball tee because it has the leopard sleeves. I have a slight obsession with leopard and baseball tee's, and I wear this shirt all the time!

Did you guys watch The Bachelor last night??? I was so excited that it's the two night edition because obviously I'm obsessed with The Bachelor. I was so excited to watch Andi's interview, but I felt SO bad the whole time. She is completely heart broken! And it's probably even worse sense it's in the public eye. Kelsey is just crazy, and I thought it was hilarious that the producers were putting up footage of her contradicting her statements. And last but not least....Brit. What was she thinking??? Well, I know what she was thinking, but it was super inappropriate of her to say how she felt in front of the girls. I guess we will see what happens tonight! xox

(sorry my pictures/lighting aren't the best but the color was great)

Protecting your skin from UV rays from the sun and from tanning beds is a topic that I am very passionate about and one that I am happy to re-visit. As I've said in past posts, protecting your skin from the UV Rays is literally one of the easiest steps to healthier skin and one of the most important. As much evidence as there is that the sun and tanning beds are so dangerous, so many people seem to have a mindset that they're the exception. That it won't happen to them or that they're too young to get it. Well, skin cancer has no exceptions. As scary as it is to see, Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is the most common form of cancer for young adults age 25-29 and the second most common form of cancer for young people between the ages 15-29. It is scary but it can be avoided. Wear your sunscreen every day and stay out of tanning beds. 

I know that so many of you love having that tan though, you don't feel like yourself if you are too pale, I get it, but there are ways to stay protected and still get that. You know what I'm about to say, Self tanner. I have pretty much accepted the fact that I have super pale skin and I'm typically okay with it but from time to time I do feel the need to try the tan life. I recently had the opportunity to try out the Dancing with the Stars Flawless Tanning Kit and lets just say, the color was awesome. I get so nervous to turn orange with these self tanners but they have gotten so much better these days that it shouldn't be a huge worry anymore. The day before I got started I made sure that I shaved and exfoliated my skin really well, this is an important step. Then I made sure to watch the video which you can find here and read the instructions that I had received. I grabbed an old sheet and stood in my shower and sprayed one area at a time and rubbed it in if I needed to. Make sure you take your time when you're beginning so you don't miss any spots. Once I was finished, it dried really fast and didn't feel sticky which was nice considering I had to go to bed. I wore loose fitting clothes and went to bed and when I woke up I rinsed off in the shower and I was left with a really nice and not orange tan. This is definitely one that I would recommend for anyone who is considering self tanning. Plus I love what August Lush stands for so I fully support their cause to help raise awareness of how dangerous skin cancer is and how it can affect anyone. You can find them on Instagram and learn more about their personal skin cancer stories here. 

P.S. Happy Valentines Day tomorrow! We hope you all have a great weekend!

xo

A big thank you to August Lush for sponsoring this post!

Photography: Lindsay Teter

Top: J.Crew (old) similar (on sale!)

Jeans: American Eagle

Flats: c/o PBJ Boutique

Purse: Coach (old) similar (on sale in navy!)

Hat: Target

Necklace: Mindy Mae's Market

Bracelets: Alex & Ani // Taylor Morgan

Happy Thursday! I can't believe the weekend is almost here again. This week has flown by, and thank goodness because my husband and I have really fun plans this weekend! We are going up to our friend's cabin for a weekend getaway to celebrate Valentine's Day. Shawna and her husband are coming too, so you know it's going to be a party.

Okay...now to the outfit I'm wearing. Guys-I'm obsessed with my shoes! Not only are they comfortable, but they are so unique. I love the shape and the pattern, and since I have so many navy colored clothes, they are the perfect addition to my wardrobe. You can find them HERE as well as many other really cute items. 

I'm not going to do a bachelor recap this week (wah wah wahhh), but I will be writing one next week! You can read my favorite bachelor recap HERE, and watch my favorite recap HERE.

Thank you for stopping by! xox

I have always been a sun/pool junkie. My ideal day is to lay by the pool with tanning oil and soak up the sun with my Sonic drink. I have olive toned skin, and I tan very quickly. My dad is the same way. My mom on the other hand, didn't inherit the best skin in the world. She has had quite a few skin cancers removed, and needs to go to the dermatologist more often. She grew up with a pool and would use tanning beds, but now she has to be so protective of her skin. 

In college, I worked the 3-midnight shift at Vivint for the sole purpose of being able to go to the pool in the morning. I would wake up at 9am and take my breakfast down to the pool. I would stay at the pool until 2pm. This happened every day, unless I didn't work and then I would stay until 4 or 5. I was so tan. My skin started having a reaction to how much sun I was getting though, and I was getting weird blisters on my back and the inside of my arms were getting spotty. I knew that I needed to calm down my sun exposure. Since then, I've been more careful about wearing sunscreen and hats when I'm outside. My makeup has 30 SPF in it, and I put on a SPF30 sunscreen lotion on my face prior to putting on my makeup just to stay safe. I haven't had a tanning membership in 3 years, and I even have a tanning bed in my basement that hasn't even been touched (it's my in-laws, but they're in the process of moving/building so it's being stored in our basement). 

Now here I am-22 years old. I am was the palest (is that a word?) I have ever been, and I honestly was not okay with it! I kept telling myself that I'll just use the tanning bed, and worry about the consequences later. I mean hello! it's February, you're going to be pale in the doom and gloom of winter, but I just needed some vitamin D-or at least some sort of color on my skin so I don't scare away the 3 year olds that we teach at church. Thankfully I found August Lush on Instagram! And now I feel like I owe them my first born child because I LOVE their spray tan, and I feel so much better with color on my skin! I used the dancing with the stars performance tan and their mitt that you can find HERE. Prior to using my spray tan, I watched their video HERE, and I made sure to read the directions that were in the box they shipped. I put a towel down on my bathroom floor that I didn't care about, and I made sure to spray each area one at a time and then rub in the solutions evenly. I did this once over, and made sure everything looked okay. Then, I used my blow dryer to set the solution better so I wouldn't get it all over my bed sheets, and then I slept in baggy clothes that night. The next morning I got up and took a shower (without soap), and TADA! I was SO happy with the color! It's definitely not orange, and it's such a nice subtle tan that I feel like it's summer again. I have always been nervous to try spray tanning because I've heard, and seen, horror stories. Since my mom has had skin cancer, I have made a promise to myself that I would take better care of my skin, even if it means less time in the sun. Thankfully, I love August Lush and their spray tan because it is a healthier alternative for your skin, and I can still have that summer tan that I've always loved.

You can find August Lush on Instagram and learn more about their skin cancer stories HERE. They also post discount codes that you do not want to miss out on!

xox

Thank you August Lush for sponsoring this post.

Remember these super cute sandals that sell out every.single.year?!?! They're back! You can find them HERE. They're not sold in stores either, so make sure you order them online before they sell out again. Your feet will thank you :) 

xox