Kat Stays Polished | Beauty Blog with a Dash of Life: August 2015

Poshly & Kat Stays Polished GIVEAWAY - Zoya Island Fun Collection

Monday, August 17, 2015

Hi friends!!! I'm SO excited to be able to share this news with you! I have been working with Poshly to bring you at least three exciting giveaways for the next 3 months. This month, we're giving away the Island Fun nail polish set from Zoya. If you've forgotten what these beauties look like, my review is HERE.

For those of who don't know what Poshly is or what they're about, check out their About page HERE.

Basically, you sign up on their site (and won't be spammed by emails if you don't want to be) and take quizzes to enter giveaways. The purpose of these detailed quizzes and questions is to customize products for you. Every once in a while, you'll get the pleasure of claiming a Poshly Perk, which is a free product for you to try from Poshly and the brand. It's quite fun and you can enter these giveaways as many times as you want!

Another cool thing about Poshly is that they work with People Magazine and you can find all of Poshly's giveaways on their site. How freaking cool is that?

So, if you've been wanting this set and still haven't gotten your hands on it yet, enter now! What can you lose? You'll also already be set up for the next 2 giveaways we do! Good luck y'all! Comment below and let me know you've entered!

Save the Undies On the Go with U by Kotex

Saturday, August 15, 2015

With summer coming to the end, everyone's having those last minute get-togethers. As a new mom, having to travel with a baby feels like packing for a week every time we head out somewhere. I always keep her diaper bag (and my bag) stocked with the essentials, including a few spare U by Kotex products. With their 3D Capture Core + Xpress Dri technology, I know I'll be protected anywhere I'm on-the-go with the little one.

U by Kotex - #SaveTheUndies #UnderWarrior | Kat Stays Polished

First of all, I always re-pack her diaper bag to make sure everything I've got is enough and to make sure I haven't forgotten something. I love using my Vera Bradley changing pad to organize all of her things. Here are just a few basics I always make sure to bring: Diapers, wipes, burp towel, and of course, some extra protection for mommy.

The way U by Kotex packages their products makes it much easier to pack and have it blend in with the other things in my purse, or in this case, her diaper bag.

I'd say it pretty much matches this Vera Bradley changing pad, huh? So, how will you end your summer? Will you become and #UnderWarrior too and save the undies?

Don't forget to grab your FREE SAMPLE! There are plenty left! Perfect to keep on hand for those on-the-go trips with your little one!

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ISSA by FOREO Toothbrush Review

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Hey all! A different kind of post for you guys. This is the new ISSA by Foreo toothbrush. It's an electric toothbrush that has silicone bristles. It's quite different in many ways. Read on to see if it was right for me!

ISSA by FOREO Toothbrush | Kat Stays Polished

First of all, look at this gorgeous mint color! It's seriously PERFECT for me! Secondly, I love how slim the design is. It's easy to hold and I don't feel like it's going to slip out of my hands (not that brushing my teeth is a messy job or anything, haha). The bristle head detaches for easy cleaning, yay!

I do currently use an electric toothbrush and we recently purchased a big name professional electric. Here's what I thought about this one:

I love how the bristles feel on my gums
I love the color and how different the silicone bristles feel
I love how travel-friendly it is. I'll definitely be taking it with me anywhere I go for convenience.
I don't need to constantly keep it on the charger. It's supposed to keep its charge for 6 months so we'll see!

What I didn't love, but could try to make work:

I didn't feel like the bristles did anything extra for my teeth. My other electrics got deep down in between my teeth and this one didn't seem like it did.
The +/- controls took some getting used to for me personally. Not everyone may feel this way.

So, overall, I did like this brush. I'm going to have to give it a few more months to fully decide if it's for me. If anything, the color got me hooked. Yes, I'm a freak for mint. If you want to read more on this, check it out HERE.