Sunday OOTD: Just Peachy!

Happy Sunday, fun day! Just like the title of my post, I'm feeling Just Peachy! Most days I am often plagued with chronic pain, which no medication the doctor has prescribed so far has helped to ease! My good days have been so few and far in between, I never knew if I was coming or going. Today, however, is one of my good days! I will bask in this glorious day by giving thanks, praise, glory, and honor to God! So let's get to it!!!

Peach top from Target. Black leggings from ASOS Curve. UGG boots and Maxx New York purse purchased off of Poshmark! Hair and makeup done by me!

Until next time my friends!!

Johannah W.

Poshmark, a new way to Thrift

I don't know if any of you have heard of Poshmark!? It's a web based shopping experience. It's very similar to Vinted, but just a little more sophisticated. They have what are called Posh parties! You can even follow different designer brands. People like me list like new or new items to sell at deeply discounted prices. I've really enjoyed my experience as a shopper and now as a seller. Below, I will be showing you how Poshmark works through the eyes of my own closet. You can log onto poshmark.com or dowoad the app. It is very user friendly! Here we go!

1. Welcome to my closet. This is where you list, and describe in detail the items you wish to see. A picture of the item is required. There are a few other required sections that just be filled out, such as item size, original price, and the price you will set for the item. The app is very easy to use, so just follow the prompts. This is a screenshot of my closet. You can see the number of listings have, the number of times my closet has been shared, and the number of my followers.

2. This is my profile, the about me section. Here you can see the different brands I have chosen to follow. There are many to choose from!

3. Now here is where all of the items I have liked are listed. This is a way to bookmark the seller so that it is easy to find items you have liked and may want to purchase later! 

4. These are the items are purchased. Here you will be able to find out if the seller has shipped your item. You can also get the tracking number when you click the links for each purchase.

5. This is where I can look at my sells and what I have sold to fellow Poshers.

6. And these are my closet statistics.. You can see the listings sold, the total amount in sales, and if you are a top rated seller. This is just for you to keep track of your information too!

Just with anything, there are pros and cons; however, I feel the pros outway the cons. Poshmark does take a commission on each sale. The amount is set based on the price of the item (the more expensive the listing, the higher the commission taken from the sale). I can live with that. Poshmark also has some ground rules and expectations for the seller. If you want to be a top seller, then you must follow the expectations. Some of these include no selling of used makeup, even if only swatches. Also, no selling of undergarments. There is also the no PayPal rule. There are sellers who are not in it to receive that special status, so they sell pretty much anything.

One thing as a buyer, shipping is $4.99. As a seller, the buyer pays the basic shipping of $4.99 for up to 5lbs, but if the weight exceeds that limit, the seller can upgrade the shipping label, but the difference will come out of your total sells once cleared. As a buyer, you are purchase protected, so if a seller does not ship the item within seven days, the order is canceled and you are refunded. 

I think everyone should give this a try, whether as a buyer or seller. I've done both and have been happy with my experience! My final words on this post is to: Keep Calm and Posh On!!! 

Until next time, have a wonderful, blessed rest of the week!!

Johannah W.

Review: Clear Proof Acne Treatment System by Mary Kay

           Clear Proof Acne Treatment System

Today I am posting my thoughts on the Clear Proof Acne Treatment System by Mary Kay. These products were sent to me by Influenster, complimentary for review. My daughter was the subject of this review because of her acne problem. These thoughts and opinions are our own and were not swayed in any way by Influenster or Mary Kay! So let's get into the review, shall we?!

Step 1: Clarifying cleansing gel acne medication with 2% salicylic acid. The product is suitable for sensitive skin, is oil and fragrance free, and is non-comedogenic. The product applied smoothly and provided a slight lather to ensure a cleanse occurred. My daughter had no complaints with this product.

Step 2: Blemish control toner acne medication with 2% salicylic acid. This product is fragrance free, clinically tested for allergy, and is also non-comedogenic. This product reduces the number of blackheads and acne pimples and helps prevent new ones. My daughter applies this with a cotton ball. It goes on easy and she has not complained about the toner bothering her skin. The directions say to apply one to three times a day. She has been using the product for a few weeks now, but only applies once a day.

Step 3: Acne treatment gel acne medication with 5% benzyl peroxide. This product should be used to cover the entire affected area. My daughters worst acne spots are her nose, forehead, and her cheeks. The recommendation is to start with one application per day because of the possibility of excessive drying. The application can gradually be increased to two to three times daily, if needed or as directed by a physician. My daughter only applies this product to her acne prone areas as mentioned above.

Step 4: Oil free moisturizer for acne prone skin. This product is suitable for sensitive and acne prone skin, is non-comedogenic, and is clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy. The directions say to smooth in a clean face and neck using upward strokes. No further explanation needed!

Before photo:

So far, this product has worked effectively for my daughter, who had to be prescribed with a facial cream and daily acne pill. As part of trying this treatment system, my daughter stopped using the cream and the acne pill so that we could compare the results. As you can see in the before picture, she was using the cream and taking the acne pill in the evening, before bed time.

After Photo:

In the after photo, she was only using the Clear Proof system by Mary Kay for a couple of weeks. I usually require her to use the system before bed time because we are always in a hurry in the morning, but if she forgets, she uses it the next morning. I must say, we are very happy with the results.

****again, these products were received complimentary from Influenster for review.