Holiday time is here + so is festive cheer :p Ok, enough for the rhymes…let’s get down to business…beauty business! The holiday season is the perfect time to go all out with your beauty routine because you can transform into a complete Glitz + Glam look for work parties, New Year’s Eve and more. My go-to brand to add a little sparkle, color or tint to any ensemble is Elizabeth Arden.
The products are all amazing quality + 9 times out of 10 when you purchase them from Macy’s they come in an awesome package and a gift with purchase! Even better? In addition to making great products to test out for your Holiday makeup looks, Elizabeth Arden picks make great gifts for the beauty lover in your life!
Isn’t the best feeling in the world when you are having a good hair day…you know, when your hair has the perfect amount of volume, bounce + shine and is actually able to last the whole day? Yea…well thanks to Amika hair care and pro tools…that day is everyday! I am always game for trying new products, especially if they promise me fab hair in under an hour that actually lasts all day (yup then you have me sold).
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Amika sent me some awesome products that I am for sure in love with (heck the Perk Up dry shampoo they sent me I already ran out of because I am that obsessed with it :p). They actually sent me the perfect after product to dry shampoo…Dry Conditioner! This is the first time I ever heard of it but I totally love it and it smells delicious (is sniffing my hair periodically throughout the day awkward? haha) These products are perfect for me because I try not to wash my hair everyday A) So it prevents my hair from getting to flat + B) Because it’s actually not good to wash your hair everyday (I learned this back when I was a receptionist at a hair salon on Long Island during my college years).
When I use dry shampoo + dry conditioner a day after washing my hair, it gives my hair a little texture, making it ideal for when I want to curl my hair…which brings me to the next amazing Amika product I tested out, the Amika Switch Kit which comes with this awesome interchangeable curling wand that you can swap out the heads for a curling iron whenever you feel like…all the parts match with the swivel base and it is super easy to put together + take apart.
It actually took me a while (and my roommate’s help) to teach me how to use a curling wand haha I have always been traditionally a curling iron kind of gal for fear of burning my fingers, but it is actually pretty easy to do and quick once you get the hang of it. So it’s awesome that whichever way you are most comfortable, Amika provides an option most suiting for you and your hair!So I had to share this little outtake from this shoot…Ali told me to make a funny face, well here it is haha #LongHairDontCare duh 😉
Now after the curling process comes what you need to finish off the look and have your hairstyle hold all day…Amika’s Touchable Hairspray! It has great hold without that ‘crunchy,stiff‘ feeling some hair sprays give you.
I can’t believe it is already Back To School season! I may have been out of school for a few years now, but one of the most exciting parts of starting a new school year was the Back To School shopping and making a great first impression. The first day whether it be for a new job or for a new college semester requires looking tip-top and truly shining (first impressions are in fact everything right?)
Well to this sentiment, I am comparing the prepping for Back To School jitters to my first day at my new job here in LA. I literally didn’t even have a place to live yet (I was staying with Kristi) and I was living out of suitcases out of the back of my trustee Jeep Wrangler. I was so nervous about adjusting to life in LA and also looking great for my first day…so naturally being in warmer temperatures I wore a dress for my first day and wanted to make sure my legs with touchabley smooth…Schick Quattro for Women became and still is my go-to when it comes to disposable razors!When moving, my skin got a little wacky and I was getting red bumps on my legs. After talking to a doctor they suggested I switch to a disposable razor brand and that brought me to discover Schick Quattro for Women. The blades get a close shave without causing irritation and there are various kinds for sensitive skin and more!In honor of Back To School prepping, Walmart has an exclusive offer for you on Schick razors for guys or gals — Buy One Pack, Get One Free! (you know how much I love a great deal + coupons) Check it out HERE!
P.S. Schick is running a contest now where you can Enter To Win $10,000 towards you college tuition! Umm WOW! Enter (if I was in school I sure would!) 🙂 Shop The Post
Nothing makes me happier than testing out new hair and skin products by having my very own ‘spa day’. Since moving to LA from NY the change in climate has caused me to A) Break out yet get dry skin at the same time and B) Moisturize my hair and give it a little LA style refresh! Well luckily Dove came to my rescue with the best budget friendly hair and skin care options that you can find at your local drug store!
Dove sent me tons of awesome goodies that my roommate / photographer Ali and I had plenty of fun testing out :p Maybe a little too much fun…oops!
While I have pretty straight hair, the Quench Absolute collection was A) Perfect to add moisture and life back into my hair + B) Was perfect for Ali to use to style her hair (she has coarse curly hair so these products were a total life saver for her)! The shampoo, conditioner and styling products all smell delicious…so much so that I kept wanting to add more to my hair because although I achieved the style I was going for, I couldn’t stop sniffing it haha Don’t you love when drug store beauty buys smell way better than the super expensive products? #BestMomentEver
The Restoration Mask has been an absolute life saver for me. I love how smooth and shiny my hair looks after using it and it can be used as often as you want without overdoing your hair. The same goes for the Supreme Creme Serum, it can be applied to wet or dry hair and includes Glycerin to nourish the hair.
My skin has gone totally off track since moving. Some days it is clear and smooth and other days I am breaking out everywhere…so I tend to over dry my skin with toners + clarifying products to clear up the acne and in the interim I am leaving my skin craving moisture and hydration. The Dove Summer Care series provides a light and fresh feeling without making my skin oily while still providing the moisture my skin needs! It’s a win/win…and oh yeah…it smells amazing as well duh!
And then the last Dove product in my skin care arsenal? Dove Advanced Care deodorant! I actually keep it in my bag so I have it everywhere I go so I always smell fresh and feel clean. It offers 48 hour protection and even after a busy work day, still smells fantastic.
My favorite time of year is just around the corner (and no, I am not talking about Christmas, my Birthday or summer time in general…yes I have a lot of favorite times throughout the year haha) BUT…I am talking about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
It’s just a few days away and I will be rounding up some of my favorite products from various categories and today starts with…Beauty Buys! I am slowly beginning to play with different kinds of makeup and beauty products and these are some of the products I am lusting after <3
1.Pure Finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer : 2. Beautiful Color Radiance Blush : 3. Beautiful Color Matte Lipstick : 4. Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eye Liner : 5. Flawless Finish Sponge-On Cream Makeup : 6. Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara : 7. Beautiful Color Luminous Lipgloss : 8. Beautiful Color Eye Shadow Quad : 9. Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara
