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February 2, 2019 By Kristy Roney Leave a Comment

Justin Timberlake: Man of the Woods Tour Review

My take on Justin Timberlake’s latest tour performance

Justin Timberlake, Tour Review

A couple days ago one of my childhood dreams came true and I went to the Justin Timberlake concert in St. Paul, MN! Twenty years ago I was dancing in my bedroom to *NSYNC songs and staring at my Justin Timberlake poster above my bed.  I remember watching their concerts on a VHS tape almost every day and making my mom dance with me.  It was only fitting that she went with me to this concert too!

The doors opened at 6:30 and we were there waiting outside.  We made our way through security and headed right to the merchandise booth.  They had t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and sweatshirts available to purchase.  I would have loved a sweatshirt but $65 seemed like too much money at the time, so I settled for the $40 t-shirt.  Pretty outrageous I know but It was part of the experience!

After the merchandise booth we walked around the Xcel Energy Center because we had never been there before.  That had tons of food vendors all the way around the building. We settled for mini donuts, pizza, and a pop.  The donuts were delicious and I didn’t think $6 was too bad.  The pizza wasn’t bad but nothing special and it was $8 a slice, they were a decent size though. We each got a fountain drink and those were $6 a piece.  It would have been smarter to eat before the concert but we didn’t think we had time.  They had plenty of places serving beer and cocktails but those were $12-$15 each.

After getting our food we made it to our seats and waited for the show to start at 7:30.  Right on time, DJ Freestyle Steve came out and started playing a mix of different songs to get the crowd hyped up.  I was thinking he would play for around 30 minutes but he stayed up there for an hour.  My favorite part was when he had the crowd sing “Bye, Bye, Bye”, of course! At 8:30 the DJ introduced Francesco Yates. Francesco wasn’t really my cup of tea.  I don’t know if it was because I was getting pretty impatient waiting for Justin to start or if his music wasn’t really great.  He had a pretty good voice but I was just ready for the show to get started.

Finally, around 9:00 it was show time!!  Everything went dark and suddenly one bright light was shining from the center of the stage.  The Tennessee Kids (Justin Timberlake’s band)  came out one by one and finally Justin arrived!! He came out singing Filthy.  It’s hard to describe my joy at this moment.  It might sound crazy to some of you but I literally had tears of pure happiness.  My heart was so full.  In a matter of seconds,  every moment of listening to *NSYNC as a preteen, jamming out to his first solo album, Justified, and every album since flooded my mind.  20 years of waiting and he was RIGHT THERE!  I was completely in awe.

Once the concert started, every moment was non-stop.  Justin only took two VERY short breaks, otherwise he was singing back to back songs.  The special effects during the show were AMAZING!  The laser light show during “Suit and Tie” was completely mesmerizing.  During “Cry Me A River” the entire stage was covered in fog that looked like water and the lights on the crowed also looked like a water effect.  Incredible!  At one point he had a gas fire, with real flames, on the stage with him – fitting very will with his “Man of the Woods” theme. There really was not a bad seat in the house.  Hi entire stage took up the whole stadium and he constantly moved from one end to the other so everyone could see him.  The stage had fake trees to fit the theme and at certain points there was even long grass that showed up next to the sides of the stage.

I later read some reviews of the show that stated that Justin himself got lost within all of the special effects.  They felt that the effects took over the show but I disagree.  It was exactly what I would have expected and I may have been disappointed without all the added extras. I would completely recommend seeing Justin in concert if you have the opportunity! You won’t regret it!

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Filed Under: Product Reviews Tagged With: Justin Timberlake, Music, Product Review

July 30, 2018 By Kristy Roney Leave a Comment

Paisley Raye Lily Review

Paisley Raye Lily, Review

My Take on the Paisley Raye Lily Slip Dress!

The Paisley Raye Lily is a lightweight slip dress with pockets and adjustable straps!  I absolutely love how comfortable the Lily is and it’s a great dress for summer!  The material is really light and I prefer to wear a Criss Cross Cami under it.  It’s not totally see through and I have worn it without something under it and it’s perfectly fine. I just like the added amount of coverage.  Plus the detail of the criss cross on the Cami always adds a cute touch!  The Lily is a cami dress with thin straps so there is not a lot of arm coverage.  I’m not a huge fan of my arms so I usually put some sort of cover up on the top.  The Paisley Raye Cosmo is a nice option and I’m pictured below with that combo.  The straps are adjustable which is a really nice feature. There is nothing more annoying than a strap falling down on your shoulder all the time! The Paisley Raye Lily also features pockets!  Even though the material is lightweight the pockets don’t seem to weigh down the dress at all!  I’ll usually stick my cell phone in the pocket and it’s perfect!

I’ve worn the Paisley Raye Lily with leggings and Pixie Pants and I love it as a tunic! I think it would be perfect with jeans too! I haven’t worn it without pants just because of my own personal comfort level but you definitely could! It would also look super cute belted at the waist with a Cinch belt since it’s a very flowy dress! I love the versatility of the Lily and I know you will too!  If you want to check out the Lily for yourself here is where you’ll find them: Paisley Raye Lily Dress

Paisley Raye Lily, Review
Paisley Raye Lily, Cosmo, Criss Cross Cami, and Pixie Pants

Paisley Raye Lily, Review

Filed Under: Direct Sales, Paisley Raye, Product Reviews, Small Business Tagged With: Lily Slip Dress, Paisley Raye, Product Review

July 30, 2018 By Kristy Roney Leave a Comment

Paisley Raye Aster Review

Paisley Raye Aster, Review

My take on the Paisley Raye Aster!

The Paisley Raye Aster is one of my favorite dresses!  This dress features bishop sleeves, an adorable cutout on the back, and hidden pockets!  The Aster dress comes in three different materials; crepon, lace, and mesh.  The lace and mesh is super stretchy and the crepon is more fitting.  You would be fine with your true size with any of them (One of the main things I love about Paisley Raye!) or you can size up in the crepon and size down in the lace and mesh.  While wearing your true size the dress should hit right at or a little below the knee. In the photo below of my mom she is wearing her true size.  If you size down you can wear it as more of a tunic with leggings or Pixie Pants!  In the photos of me below I sized down to wear it in that way.  The cut out on the back is such an amazing added detail!

The bishop sleeves have elastic on the ends to create a really cute look!  My arms are a bit bigger so I was worried about the elastic cutting into me but even when sizing down this wasn’t an issue.  The sleeves are also nice and lightweight so even in warm temperatures the Paisley Raye Aster is a great choice!  It’s a great dress for work, weddings, or even a casual date!  I LOVE pockets in anything and Paisley Raye often features pockets in many of their items!  The pockets don’t make the dress bulky at all and they truly are a hidden amenity.  If you’re wanting to give the Paisley Raye Aster a try check them out here:  Paisley Raye Aster Dress Paisley Raye Aster, ReviewPaisley Raye Aster, Review

Paisley Raye Aster, Review
My Mom in her Aster

Filed Under: Direct Sales, Paisley Raye, Product Reviews, Small Business Tagged With: Aster Dress, Paisley Raye, Product Review

July 26, 2018 By Kristy Roney Leave a Comment

Paisley Raye Tulip Tee Review

Paisley Raye, Tulip Tee, ReviewMy take on the Paisley Raye Tulip Tee!

My very first Paisley Raye item was the Tulip Tee!  I purchased it before I was a Paisley Raye stylist and I instantly fell in love!  The Paisley Raye Tulip Tee is SO flattering.  It has a shark bite hemline that flows so perfectly on every body shape.  I’m plus size and I love something that can be flowy without looking like a potato sack!  The Tulip Tee does just that!  One of the big things I love about Paisley Raye is the small details that they sneak in to each item. On the Tulip Tee, it’s the small upturned edges on the sleeves.  The sleeves of the Tulip Tee are wide so they won’t constrict your arms but they also provide a great amount of coverage!  I’m not a fan of my arm flab so normally I don’t like super short sleeves on anything. They are wide enough to let you move around but there is also enough fabric so that they fall nicely to cover your upper arm.  The shark bite hemline means that the Tee is longer on the sides and shorter in the middle, however, the Tulip Tee provides excellent coverage in the front and back for those of you who like to wear leggings! The sides also feature two slits that can be knotted if you want to add that to your look! The neckline is a bit of a V but not super low.  You can wear it with or without a cami underneath.  Sometimes I’ll put on one of my Criss Cross Camis just for a little something extra! Below I’ve added a few picture of myself with my first Tulip!  Paisley Raye just released another run of this awesome top and I’ll have more in the shop soon!  For now, shop what I have on hand here: Paisley Raye Tulip Tee

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Filed Under: Direct Sales, Paisley Raye, Product Reviews, Small Business Tagged With: Paisley Raye, Product Review, Tulip Tee

July 26, 2018 By Kristy Roney Leave a Comment

Stitch Fix Kids Review

Stitch Fix Kids, Review

We tried the new Stitch Fix Kids box!

I’ve been doing Stitch Fix for myself for a couple months now and I love it!  Of course, my wardrobe pretty much consists of Paisley Raye but I’ve been able to get a few pieces that I normally wouldn’t shop for which make great accessories! Stitch Fix kids was just released and I got one for Lincoln right away!  I was BLOWN AWAY by how cute everything was!!  For those of you who are not familiar with Stitch Fix here is how it works.  You sign up and fill out a style profile about your self or your child.  They ask you tons of questions and give you examples of different styles and outfits to see if you would wear them or not.  They also have a daily ratings “game” that allows your stylist to understand what you like.  You are assigned a stylist and you can leave them notes if you are looking for something in particular or if you have an event coming up.  There is a $20 monthly fee to get your box in the mail.  Once you have it you can pick what you want to keep and then that $20 goes towards the purchase of those items. It also includes a prepaid shipping package to send back what you don’t want. If you keep all the items in your box you get another 25% off!  For Stitch Fix Kids the parent fills out the profile for the child and gives feedback on the style preferences.

I set Lincoln up with a box every other month.  His first box had two pairs of joggers, two pairs of shorts, 5 shirts, and the cutest pair of TOMS I’ve ever seen! I included a picture below of the items, I put them on Lincoln so fast that I didn’t even think to take a picture of them beforehand! They even sent Lincoln a sheet of stickers! Almost all of it was totally his style and Stitch Fix Kids hit the nail on the head!  You can give feedback for each item during checkout so the stylist learns more about you as you go.  The items are also pretty affordable which surprised me!  Kids items start at just $10! There were a couple things that I wasn’t totally sold on but with the 25% off incentive to keep it all it would have cost more to send back than to keep. When you sign up you input measurements and weight so the size and fit was also spot on.  I was super impressed and I can’t wait for the next one!  If you want to give Stitch Fix a try for yourself or your little one check it out here: Stitch Fix Sign Up 

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Lincoln’s Items
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Lincoln’s Stickers

Filed Under: Product Reviews, Toddler Parenting Tagged With: Product Review, Shopping for Kids, Stitch Fix, Stitch Fix Kids, Toddler Mom

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