Review: Rent the Runway

Over the past couple of years, my relationship with Rent the Runway has been a bit rocky. I've been sent the wrong dresses, had issues with billing, delivery, etc. However, I truly feel like RTR has improved a great deal and has developed a much stronger experience. Not only is their collection more varied, but their site design and user experience is great and their customer service has blossomed. 

Last year, I was really disappointed when I received the wrong dress for my birthday dinner. I was looking forward to wearing something special and had to spend the entire day at the malls searching for something I wasn't that in love with. This year, however, was very different. I received a beautiful dress from Rent the Runway that I really loved. We had a few bumps in the shipping process, but everything turned out fine.

I think that brands who continue to grow and develop deserve props. I'm excited to see what they come up with next and hope to have many more positive experiences to add to my RTR journey. After all, who doesn't love affordable couture?

Beauty: Drugstore Dupe from Almay

I absolutely love finding affordable, beautiful dupes for high-end products. This balm from Almay in "Blooming" is the perfect dupe for Urban Decay's Naked Lipgloss in "Love Child." What I love about the balm is that it's not too sticky, and it's a perfect shade of pink. Urban Decay's gloss definitely lasts a bit longer when it comes to the color, but this is a great substitute for glam gals on a budget!

Both products have great results and lasting effects on your lips. According to Urban Decay, "86% of participants had a significant improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and said their lips felt nourished... 76% had a significant improvement in volume and hydration." So, if you can afford the $20 price tag, it's definitely worth it!

If you're looking for something more affordable, that is still good for your pout, Almay's Color + Care is gluten-free, hypoallergenic, and has lip conditioning properties for less than $5. Either way, your lips are going to feel luscious and look beautiful. These two shades are ideal for a natural, feminine look. 

Do you have a favorite makeup dupe? Let me know in the Comments section below, or tweet @TheStylishOne.

Fujifilm Fun

Image via Urban Outfitters

Add Fujifilm's INSTAX Instant Smartphone Printer to the top of the "Want It" list! You can easily print pictures directly from your smartphone or tablet through the use of Wi-Fi printing. For a blogger on the go, with a passion for photography, this is definitely a must-have item. I can't wait to get my hands on one soon! What's your must-have gadget of 2015?

Read Between the Lines

How fabulous is this word art from ReadBetweentheLines.com? They have so many to choose from that it's almost impossible to pick just one! From your home, to your office, these prints can dress up any space. What we love most is that each one strikes the perfect balance between whimsical and cool.

We are definitely adding a number of them to our holiday wish list this year. Which one is your favorite?