Surprising places to buy trendy ‘influencer’ style decor pieces *and cheaply!*

Today's a fun post on where to buy those trendy 'influencer' style decor pieces. I love looking at 'influencers' home and office decor, but I'm not at the level of getting free merchandise or discounts at Pottery Barn for a blog post sponsorship. Therefore, I gotta be creative when I want to decorate like an influencer. 

Below you will see some surprising stores you can buy “trendy” “stylish” or “Influencer level” decor

Dollar Store + 5 Below - Dollar Stores are my ultimate go to store to grab accessories for my beauty shelf like cotton pads, Q-tips, even Acrylic trays! (yes you heard me right; they sell Acrylic trays!) They also carry some cute storage containers and perfect spot to grab cards at too. 5 Below is very similar to a dollar store but everything is $5 or less. I love shopping here for decor pieces, containers, and even makeup brushes! 

Hobby Lobby - WOW this store has some super ‘influencer’ style home decor. From tropical pictures, trendy phone cases, and adorable planners - note pads - desk decor - and more! (plus go online and print. 40% off coupon!)

Target *Dollar Bins* - We all know Target is the place to grab your random things needed but check the dollar bins for some of the best little pieces all under $5! From coasters, cards, workout gear, and beauty items.

Hallmark Stores - My most recent trip to Hallmark left me in awe. I was so surprised at all the stationary items they had that were ‘it girl trendy’. I always assumed they just carried cards and Christmas ornaments but they carry a lot more! 

Bed, Bath, & Beyond - If you want to get a good cheap rolling rack to hold all your clothes or glass bowls to store your bath bombs in hit up this store. I mean, I never considered BB&B because I always associated the store with plates and bath towels. But total game changer (plus print a 20% off coupon!)

TjMaxx/Marshalls/HomeGoods - these stores are no brainers. You can get literally makeup mirrors, decor pieces, stationery, and even a few outfits in these stores at very affordable prices.

Amazon Prime - Amazon is amazing for finding just about anything. But the best part is you can find great look-a-likes at deep discounts. So instead of dropping massive money on a makeup organizer at Nordstrom check the Amazon site for similar pieces! 

I hope this post gave you some ideas on surprising places that you can purchase trendy, stylish and chic pieces just like an 'influencer'.
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- Brittney

Color of the Year items you can own today *Affordable*

Pantone stated Living Coral is the color of the year. And someone who lives near the coast, I love colors that give me the tropical beach vibes (like coral). This beautiful bold shade you will be noticing in fashion, beauty, and home decor for 2019.
Today I rounded up 9 affordable items you can purchase in Living Coral from fashion, beauty, and home. 
And as always, don’t forget to follow the instagram! (you can click this link!) My instagram has daily posts on fashion, beauty and lifestyle! 

- Brittney 

Fashion: 
 

Coral Dress from Red Dress Boutique  - This dress is in the most perfect shade of Living Coral. Perfect for date night, or in the office (just pair with a white blazer!). Best of all is how affordable this piece is at only $32.00. 

Coral Skirt from Red Dress Boutique  - Talk about a Coral skirt! I seriously love the idea of wearing this while walking on the beach or at a summer party by the pool. Simply throw a white tee-shirt on or even a black top. Snag this for the great price of $48.00. 

Coral Swimsuit from American Eagle   - This swimsuit is giving major summer vibes. I love the black belt detail and the thick straps. Very vintage meets modern feel. You can get this for $30.00. 

Coral Hat from Nordstrom - This Coral hat is perfect for days at the park or relaxing by the pool. The fun flamingo detail is extra preppy. You can get this for $19.95. 

Beauty:

Coral Tarte Lip Rescue from Sephora - This Rainforest of the Sea collection is so inspiring of all things tropical. This lip rescue is a tinted lip balm that is in the amazing Coral color. I personally own this and love it. Especially the packaging! You can get this for $19.00. 

Coral Sephora Collection Blush from Sephora - Sephora Collection is super affordable and was on target with the “it” colors for this year. This blush is rich in Coral tint and looks beautiful on. You can get this for $14.00. 

Home Decor:

Coral Decor Piece from At Home  - This beautiful Coral is perfect for any type of home decor piece. You can place on a bookshelf, in your bathroom, or even create a kitchen table/outdoor table centerpiece with some coral inspired coral! *This is a replica of Coral* You can get this for $13.99. 

Coral Bath Towels from At Home - If you want your home to have some Living Coral but not bold enough to paint an accent wall try these towels for your bathroom (or grab some for your kitchen!) these towels come in all different sizes and prices start at $3.99.

Pillow from At Home - This is the perfect way to dress up your living room with some Coral summer tones (or even your outdoor patio area!). This Coral pillow is priced at $14.99. 

LifeStyle: How to get the wax out of used candle jars

For today I wanna crack into a helpful “LifeStyle” post. When I go shopping at some of my favorite boutiques I always end up getting adorable candles with the most beautiful jars and lids. But once the candle runs out what to do? I’ve got a helpful trick on how to get that extra wax and wick out without using a knife and scratching the jar (or throwing the jar away).

I love using the jars with lids to store travel size/sample beauty products, jewelry, and small trinkets. They also make great Christmas gifts too! (Imagine, a super cute jar with some Holiday candy and a gift card to Ulta <3)

Super Easy Steps:

Step One: use the candle till it can no longer burn.

Step Two: Boil water (enough to fill the entire jar) and pour into your candle jar (make sure to fill it to the top).

Completely used up candle. As you can see there is some wax left.

Once the water is boiled; pour into the jar to the top. Wait a few minutes then put the top on the candle.

Step Three: Let the water sit over night to loosen up the remaining wax and the wick base.

Water is filled to the top. You can already see wax loosening/melting from the bottom.

Once you let the water sit you’ll notice the wax makes a film on top. Just pop the film and remove the water.

Step Four: Next day, pour the water out and remove the wick base (properly dispose the wick base), and clean the inside of the jar out with some dish soap.

Pouring out all the water. And I dispose the wick into the trash can.

Clean the jar out. If you need extra help getting the wick out of the jar (mine was glued to the bottom) use some Dawn! It works wonders.

Step Five: Dry the jar out with a dry cloth or paper towel. Vola! You now have a cleaned out candle jar! 

My Clos-Office! (Closet Office!)

Today I thought I would give a little peek of my corner of the bedroom! Bryce would claim I rule the entire house except for his office (so, not true!). Right now we’re temporarily living in a Condo near his work while we're currently house shopping.

Inside of our home it's nice. We live a minimalistic lifestyle when it comes to kitchen, dinning area, and bathrooms. The most stuff we have is in our bedrooms and office. When we get our new home I plan to have my own little office area. A desk for blogging/setting up appointments/working on personal projects, beautiful area with a mirror next to my rolling rack, and a shelving unit for inspiration and trinkets.

But currently, my special corner works. Honestly, this little corner reminds me of college dorms! This is where I create stylish and affordable outfits, I have my makeup organized and my fur rug for detailed product shots. This is also where a lot of my outfit shots take place at (it has the best lighting). 

My temporary dresser is very Ikea. The top area is where I display my jewelry and makeup. The top 3 open cubbies holds my perfume, additional jewelry (organized in tackle boxes), and random items. The cubby drawers hold everything from undergarments, socks, swimwear, PJ's, and workout clothes. My favorite thing about this area is this canvas of pink flamingos (see image below)! It really brightens the area. I also love my makeup organizer. 

This rolling rack was a Bed, Bath, & Beyond find. I really find it useful for hanging outfits I plan to blog but its also super handy for when we're packing and doing laundry. Lastly, the fur rug in the middle is so soft to walk on in the morning but great for a backdrop on detailed product shots. 

Links to some of the products shown:
Click here for Rolling Rack , Click here for cubby shelf , Click Here for white fur rug ,  Click Here for Makeup Organizer  Click Here for Bamboo Bag. 
if there's any other products you see and would like to know where to purchase please drop a comment below, email me (you can find in my about me), or DM me on my instagram (you can click this link or click the Instagram tab!)
Have a sunny day!
- Pomp and Palms