Solgaard Carry-On Closet code MADAMECHIC gives 15% off

Awarded the distinction of Time Magazine's Best Inventions, the Solgaard Carry-on Closet is an innovative suitcase made with eco-friendly materials, that allows you to transport your belongings elegantly and stylishly. It has a patented built-in shelving system that allows for optimal organization, a USB charging port for convenience, and an indestructible polycarbonate shell for durability.  The color of my suitcase is Cannes Sand. So chic. Solgaard have given us the discount code MADAMECHIC for 15% off. 

I've been using the Vegamour Brow serum for nearly four months now and have seen growth in my sparse eyebrows. The top is the "before" and the bottom is the "after". I'm impressed with the results and will continue to use it. 

Neiwai Barely Zero Bra JS10 for 10% off 

The Neiwai Barely Zero Bra is a one size fits all (yes, you read that correctly) bra that is sooo comfortable. I have purchased this bra in several colors. It's an excellent tee shirt bra and works well with outfits that won't show the thick straps. It also works as a half-camisole under your clothing. The silhouette won't work for every outfit, however, as the straps are very thick and the neckline is high. Use code JS10 for 10% off. 

Montelle Intimates modal bust-support chemise JEN20 for 20% off in midi-length... yes!!! 

Made out of buttery-soft, eco-friendly Tencel™ Modal from renewable cellulosic plants such as beech trees, pine trees, and bamboo. All three fibers are biodegradable.

I am finally trying out a high-quality stainless steel cookware set. 360 Cookware is made in America and built to last. The pans have a vapor technology that creates fast even heat. The lids capture the heat and circulates it, rather than allowing it to escape out of the sides. I've been regularly cooking on them for weeks and love them! The key is to not use high heat. Medium heat and under works like a charm. Thank you to 360 Cookware for the 20% discount with code DC20.

Plum Deluxe Tea  JENNIFER10 for 10% off  Plum Deluxe source great ingredients, blend them to perfection and delivery them fresh. They have a wide variety of impressive loose leaf teas to choose from. I have been especially loving the Self-Care Blend Herbal Tea (with elderberry and apricot) and Gratitude Blend Black Tea (a strawberry Earl Grey). 

On the Loose is a new children's book by Chic Society member, Theresa Brown. The mother in this fun story is wearing a robe inspired by my favorite plum robe. How neat! It's a sweet tale about what to do when a lizard accidentally gets into the house. 

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Welcome back, friends. Today I'm sharing beauty treatments I get but don't really talk about. Now in everyday life, I would normally never discuss this, unless it came up with a girlfriend. But since this is an informational blog, I'm sharing some of the beauty procedures I get so you can figure out if they would be worth it for you to try. 

Let's start with the most pressing questions: Have I ever had cosmetic surgery? The answer is no. Have I had any injectables like Botox or lip fillers? Again, the answer is no.

Funny enough the only two "secret" treatments I get have to do with hair. 

The first major treatment I have had is laser hair removal. I received my first round of treatments around 12 years ago at Laser Away in Santa Monica. The areas I had treated were upper lip, under arm, and bikini. I did not do legs because the treatment was already extremely costly. Also, the legs cover such a great surface area and I was worried about the pain issue. 

I'm not sure what the professional procedure is like today but back then it was very costly and very painful. I had to top off my treatment a few years later after I had my second child. Sometimes hormones after childbirth cause hair growth to return. 

Even though the treatments were painful and costly, I am still so happy I did it. A great consideration when determining whether or not to get a costly beauty treatment is this: will it improve your daily life? For me, it eliminated a time consuming and unpleasant grooming ritual and I don't miss it one bit!

For those of you who are interested in an at-home laser hair removal device, check out the EXO Beauty At-Home Laser Hair Removal device code TDC15OFF gives 15% off until March 31st. 

The second major beauty treatment we are going to discuss is one that I get on a regular basis: The Brazilian Blowout. You can read more about The Brazilian Blowout in this recent InStyle article. 

My hair tends to be frizzy and unruly. I typically blow dry it twice a week, but even so, I still have a "crown of frizz" that frames my face in a rather irritating way. The Brazilian Blowout smooths my hair and takes away the pesky frizz. It lasts around 3 months. It does not make your hair straight like a straightening system, but still allows wave, body, and curl, which is why I prefer it to other frizz fighting treatments. 

As for skincare, I have been using an exfoliation peel from Paula's Choice on a weekly basis. This has 25% AHA and 2% BHA. You apply it as you would a mask, leave it on for 20 minutes, and then rinse it off, applying your evening moisturizer. This has been a great addition to my weekly skincare rituals. I tend to avoid using other exfoliants for a few days after this. I have seen an improvement in my skin since using this peel. I highly recommend it. 

Let's talk about the beauty treatment I'd like to get... microblading or powder brows. Now whether or not I will ever actually get one of these treatments (they are semi-permanent makeup, after all, which gives me pause) remains to be seen. In the meantime, I am trying to grow out my sparse brows with this Vegamour brow serum. 

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