This is going to be a post you want to read. Especially if you’re a female cyclist. C’mon over!
I’ve been cycling pretty consistency since December, and although I have switched my cycling pedals from clipless to clips on one side and flats on the other (I know! Who knew they made these?!), due to a minor fall, I have been biking often! Still a little scary to have that first fall while being clipped in, I gotta say! While for the most part I’m on my own, I still stick to side streets or beach towns on weekdays. Biking in traffic terrifies me, and although my husband being the avid cyclist/Ironman in the family, he tells me so many scary/horrific stories about close-calls or one of his buddies getting into accidents. Or worse.
So. Calling all female cyclists! I guess you’d call me a Blog Ambassador (self-labelled) of sorts, with Specialized bicycles. My husband knows way more about cycling than I ever know (or care to know), if we’re being honest… I just want to ride for fun. I don’t want to be tweakin’ the derailleur or fiddling with the mechanics of it all. But don’t worry, I do know the basics and I always carry a tire kit with me.
I’ve been taking my Vita Comp Carbon bike with me to Santa Cruz mostly, sometimes to the town of Capitola, and zippin’ around San Jose a little bit too. I’m all decked out in Specialized gear when I go and I now have scored a second sweet new jersey to be wearing while I’m out there exploring good ol’ California sunshine.
What’s in it for you guys? TWO people get to win one of these jerseys as well. I’m sharing the Specialized love with you guys, my avid cycling readers! It’s been ages since I’ve done a giveaway on the blog, so I thought we were overdue to thank you guys for coming over to visit my site and reward you guys with goodies, ha!
The prize(s): Specialized Women’s SL Pro Jersey, and one of you will be twinning with me, since I own the turquoise one too!
- If you are a sweepstakes/giveaway hunter, you’re out! No fake followers allowed to enter just because it’s a giveaway (it’s easy to tell in the Rafflecopter anyway).
- Winner must reside in Canada or USA.
- There will be 2 winners. 1 jersey per winner.
- Winner must supply address 48hrs or less after I email them requesting their mailing adddress.
I think that’s it! Simple and sweet, and to the point. So get entering, and I wish you guys the best of luck!
Remember, two winners! Ch-yeah!
I am loving the amount of companies nowadays that are natural, and organic. Aka, no longer harmful to use!
When I want my polish to last more than a few days I usually apply a super duper nice topcoat (like the Dior Gel Coat that I always reach for). But if Dior isn’t in your budget or if you’re into more natural beauty – pick up the AILA Cosmetics Better Than Gel Top Coat 
I was a bit skeptical on the AILA Cosmetics 3-in-1 nail polish remover 
I think the packaging and the products perform just as well as any other brand out there. Two thumbs up over here!
My cuticles are the only reason I like to go to the nail salon. They always seem to peel, crack or look nasty. The first time I used this product, is when the new Dior free standing store opened up in my local mall. When I opened the product in store, I was all ‘Eww, weird‘. But then the sales associate sucked me in and suggested that I only apply this at night to let it sink in. It’s not sticky, but more in between a grimey feeling (gosh I’m describing it terribly) and semi-sticky. But you wake up with hydrated cuticles for the full-day! Even throughout washing your hands. Unheard of around my dry scaly hands (I’ve been told by a guy once I have lizard-hands). A must-buy! [
This will come as no surprise, as any time I talk about anything beauty related Philosophy plays a major part in the role of my skincare regimen. On my birthday Mr. Spiffykerms took me to Ulta (so we could buy more sunscreen!) and he picked me up another tub of my favourite whipped body butter. It has the most soft delicate scent to it, and reminds me of my wedding day (although, I wore the Living Grace scent on my wedding day). But still! [
I had been using AHAVA hand creams when I lived in Canada, and I went through tubes and tubes of them at work. I even got a couple of my old co-workers hooked on the one original scent. I never did look into buying any more once moving to California, but luckily I’m re-stocked up now as the brand sent some more scents to try out. They’re just as fantastic as the original (also shown). They don’t leave your hands greasy feeling at all, and they seem to last throughout 1 handwash which, hey, is rare! Lovin’ it. [
I’m all about the lip products that feel hydrating on the lips and I don’t mind reapplying. Like the 
I purchased this during the Sephora sale back in April and have been using it quite a bit. Due to the porcelain shade I purchased, it has this gorgeous brightening effect on my under eye area and it doesn’t crease throughout the day. [
Don’t get me wrong, I still love my Hourglass Arch Brow + Dior Universal Brow combo on my eyebrows, but having one solid product is better than two getting the same job done! See 
Late night Sephora shopping kills me. But it all paid off, because I am loving this gorgeous Tom Ford bronzer in 02 Terra. Luckily it’s in between a cool-toned contour shade, and a nice warm bronze shade to warm up the skin. I apply this to the outer areas of my face (okay, basically everywhere since I love looking tan!) and down the nose too for a little sunkissed look. [