Photo of The Day: Aztec Print Jacket and Leggings

Style + Life + Fashion’s Photo of The Day goes to…myself! I decided to wear this aztec print jacket, with black leggings, and lace up booties.

Normally, I am a “solids” type of girl but today I wanted to wear this inexpensive jacket with a few fun accessories. I think it’s the perfect outfit when grabbing cocktails on a Friday night.

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Part II: Jacket can also be worn with a stretch pencil skirt, wide belt, or jeans.

 

 

 

Winter Beauty Techniques: Detox Bath and Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask

In the video clip below, I am sharing two techniques to help us fight the battle of “winter beauty blues.” One technique is to take a nice long detox bath and the second technique is to use an at home face mask.

Your probably asking, “why is this topic so important?” Because the winter months can leave your skin very dry (a battle ground for wrinkles) but most importantly, because it’s flu season we should detox our bodies weekly to keep those nasty toxins away.

Honestly, when I first sampled the Montagne Jeunesse face mask I was scared (lol) but the mask turned out to be a great inexpensive product. For use, clean your face first, take the mask out of the pack and place it on your entire face for about 10 minutes, rinse off the residue, and moisturize your skin.

Simple enough process right! The moral of the story: if you take care of your body it will take care of you and you don’t have to spend your mortgage payment to have a consistent beauty regimen.

Price of Products:

Epsom Salt: $5.99

Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask: $1.99

 

Don’t judge me the name of our “favorite face mask” is hard to pronounce. {smile} Also we gave you an additional clip from our Beauty Box Five subscription!

Television Segment on ABC’s The List Baltimore: Watch Here

Yesterday, I hosted a lifestyle segment on ABC’s The List, Baltimore. I was very excited to have this opportunity because it was my first time on television.

One thing that most people don’t know about me is that I majored in Fashion Merchandising (in college) but I also had a theater scholarship for three years. I never imagined that I would have to put those skills to use other than teaching high school students.

Nevertheless, I hosted the segment; talking about how moms can keep themselves and baby safe during the cold winter months. Of course this was a topic that I could discuss because I have two boys.

The two products featured were really great and I hope the segment helps busy moms (such as myself) to live life a little easier.

Dress: Forever 21 | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Makeup: MAC | Belt: Shop.stylelifefashion.com

Click Here to view:  The List Baltimore

Intensively Hydrating Products: Lierac’s Hydra-Chrono+ Intense Hydrating Balm and Coherence Replumping Lip Cream, Sulwhasoo’s Overnight Vitalizing Mask, Brazilian Blowout™ Açai Deep Conditioning Masque, bodycology Enchanted Forest Exfoliating Sugar Scrub and Australian Gold’s Moisture Lock Lotion

We've provided a list of intensively hydrating products to get you, your skin and your hair through this last push of winter.

Please see below for information on Lierac’s Hydra-Chrono+ Intense Hydrating Balm and Coherence Replumping Lip Cream, Sulwhasoo’s Overnight Vitalizing Mask, Brazilian Blowout™ Açai Deep Conditioning Masque, bodycology Enchanted Forest Exfoliating Sugar Scrub and Australian Gold’s Moisture Lock Lotion.

image001 (4)Lierac Hydra-Chrono+ Intense Hydrating Balm($52; Lierac-usa.com) – A creamy and generous balm that works to durably regulate hydration and instantly protect, nourish and comfort all particularly dehydrated skin types. Ideal as an “emergency rescue” mask. Suitable for all skin types, this ultra-vanishing balm contains a moisturizing & multi-protecting technology exclusive to LIERAC:13% hydration reprogramming botanical complex: based on the latest discoveries made by LIERAC research, this complex results from the combination of 2 complementary active ingredients (a natural amino acid and Ophiopogon japonicus extract) with NMF. This complex is capable of complementing and stimulating the skin’s two types of water channels.2.5% anti-oxidant rich water hyacinth: this botanical active ingredient is capable of protecting the skin from environmental assaults thanks to its anti-oxidant, detoxifying and purifying abilities.2% rose and cherry flower extracts: these two flower extracts were selected for their moisturizing, anti-oxidant and nutritive properties.

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Lierac Coherence Lip Replumping Cream($39; Lierac-usa.com) – Clinicals available upon requestEnriched with nourishing and smoothing agents, a comprehensive firming and anti-aging lip cream containing an ultra-high concentration of collagen III accelerating vectors for an intense replumping and lifting effect and perfectly contoured lips. Helps redefine and plump lips. Facilitates lipstick application and improves hold.Collagen III accelerating vectors (6%): unique vectors with the ability to reprogram the synthesis of type III collagen, the collagen that gives skin its firmness.Plumping peptide: for perfectly contoured lips.Hyaluronic acid: the benchmark wrinkle-filling ingredient, hyaluronic acid helps instantly smooth the skin and visibly “replump” it.Shea butter: rich in essential fatty acids, provides intense nourishing action.

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Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask($50; Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, US.Sulwhasoo.com)Replenish your skin as you rest with this hydrating overnight mask, formulated with Korean medicinal herbs to reawaken skin's natural glow. Benefits:Walnut extract creates an essential moisture layer on the skin, promoting optimal absorption of nourishing ingredients, like purifying angelica extract and antioxidant pomegranate extract, during sleep.White mulberry extract minimizes redness and protects from free-radicals.Hyaluronic acid promotes long-term hydration, restoring and revitalizing skin overnight

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Brazilian Blowout™ Açai Deep Conditioning Masque($20; BrazilianBlowout.com)This “Mini Brazilian Blowout in a bottle” is a creamy, rich, intense conditioning masque that coats each hair strand with exclusive, nutritive proteins to eliminate frizz, promote shine, and guarantee the longest-lasting smoothing result. This Acai hair care product infuses the hair with an exclusive blend of native smoothing and sealing properties incorporated into a proprietary Brazilian Super-Nutrient Complex, a vegetable based complex native to the Brazilian Amazon rich with Acai, Annatto Seed and Camu Camu. This complex allows for a continual and cumulative smoothing effect to occur while the hair is washed and styled in between professional treatments.Features/Benefits:Intense reconstructorInfuses and locks-in vital moistureSmoothes, strengthens and promotes shineColor-safeUVA/UVB protection

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bodycology Enchanted Forest Exfoliating Sugar Scrub
($5.99; Walmart and Target)

Exfoliating sugar crystals refresh skin’s appearance while nourishing Shea Butter moisturizes and rehydrates. Massage gently in a circular motion, and rinse thoroughly to reveal softer skin and light fragrance.

Scent: The blend of jasmine, nutmeg, and musk in Enchanted Forest creates a mesmerizing and sensual aroma that captivates the senses. Enchanted Forest opens with alluring top notes of Sweet Orange and Jasmine. Mid-notes of Nutmeg, Muguet and Vanilla Crème create an exciting scent that ends with dry notes of Sandalwood, White Cedar and Musk.

image006 Australian Gold® Moisture Lock lotion($10.49; AustralianGold.com)Extend the life of your winter island getaway with this super hydrating lotion that is packed with vital ingredients that enrich your skin leaving it luxuriously soft and smooth after each use!· Natural sunflower, tea tree and olive fruit oils seal in moisture, for a smooth, glowing complexion· Vitamin E helps to prevent and diminish fine lines and wrinklesMineral Oil FreeAustralian Gold signature fragrance