Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]
Konstantino will host a trunk show Saturday, October 21st at Loring & Co. Fine Jewelers in Huntsville, Alabama.
Stop by between 10am-6pm to view the many stunning collections; hand-crafted in Greece using ancient Byzantine techniques, all Konstantino pieces are expertly detailed giving them a distinct identity.
Where: Loring & Co. Fine Jewelers – 800 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
With chilly temps on the way the battle for healthy, glowing skin officially begins. To beat winter beauty woes like dryness and a lack luster complexion, your skincare routine will require some extra TLC and loads of hydration.
1.SHORTEN YOUR SHOWER
A hot, steamy shower can leave your mind peaceful but your body parched. Instead of stripping away natural oils limit it to five minutes, and suds up with a body wash; then, seal with an oil infused lotion. Try The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Oil+Lotion and Body Wash set ($14.99 each; Target.com). Infused with soy and multivitamins to restore and hydrate skin by protecting against moisture loss.
2.EXFOLIATE ONCE A WEEK
Proper exfoliation prevents the skin from developing a dull appearance – Especially during the colder seasons. Using an exfoliator once a week can provide an instantly rejuvenated skin tone. Try the Dear by Renée® Gentle Facial Scrub ($49.95, DearByRenee.com) This gentle gel-based scrub contains Jojoba microbeads which sweeps away dead skin cells, refines surface texture and helps decongest skin.
3.SHINE ON
Bring a little magic to your complexion by dabbing a shimmery cream highlighter onto the cheekbones, inner corners of your eyes, and brow bones. To draw out the warmer tones in darker skin, opt for a gold shade. If you’re fair, pink tones will impart a natural glow. Try Arbonne Starlight Glow Palette ($75, Arbonne.com) which contains an array of warm to cool powder pigments or Arbonne Sheer Glow Highlight Stick ($50, Arbonne.com) a multi-purpose highlight stick containing a Pearl shade to highlight and Bronze to give an effortless glow.
4.KEEP UP YOUR DAILY SPF HABITS
It might be tempting to stash your sunscreen away until next summer, but it’s necessary to wear year-round if you want your complexion to look its best. Slather on the SPF 365 days a year for skin that’s healthy enough to glow naturally! Try Arbonne RE9 Advanced Restorative Cream SPF 20 Sunscreen ($66, Arbonne.com) The concentrated formula protects against UVA/UVB rays and contains collagen-supporting ingredients!
5.DON’T FEAR THE MASK
Hydration masks are a key to giving your skin the nutrients it craves in order to reveal an enviable glow! Try Dear by Renée® Pomegranate Hydrating Mask ($49.95, DearByRenee.com) the unique gel-based formulation leaves skin super moisturized and glowing with Aloe Vera Leaf and Mushroom Extracts to nourish and soften skin.
Get it now at CuveeBeauty.com for $38
While using the shampoo, make sure to pair it with Cuvée Beauty’s Conditioner, a concentrated daily restorative treatment infused with a formula that leaves hair feeling soft, but also creating an impressive shine. The conditioner’s ingredients will help repair overworked strands and increase manageability while adding weightless hydration. Along with being able to protect color and chemically treated hair, this conditioner will renew and protect against daily wear and tear.
Get it now at CuveeBeauty.com for $38
If you’re heading somewhere this Fall, Cuvée Beauty has you covered with their limited edition, Everyday Essence Travel Kit. These kits are filled with three deluxe travel size products that will give any girl on the go the full Cuvée Beauty experience! Using the foundational steps for hair care, this kit includes Shampoo, Conditioner, and the Protective Treatment, which are all sulfate-free, paraben-free, and cruelty free! All of these products contain the Cuvée Complex, that incorporates luxurious ingredients like champagne, white truffle, and platinum, to create a one of a kind formula that repairs and strengthens for lush and shiny hair. These travel kits also provide new tips and tricks to help give you amazing results no matter where in the world your travels take you!
Get it now at CuveeBeauty.com for $30
The Southern Women’s Show is an annual event that takes place in Birmingham, Alabama. It’s a local tradition for women to view live shows; shop with vendors, and taste delicious southern treats.
This year, I attended the show with my mom and her two girlfriends. We had an amazing time walking the pink carpet and snapped pictures at the SWS photo-booth. Of course, we shopped at the Belk perfume booth, purchased jewelry, and tasted authentic Cajun candy.
The trade show also included live shows from The Firefighter Fashion Show Benefiting the American Cancer Society and entertainment from The Six Sliders Line Dance / Fitness Ministry.
Attendees registered for fun prizes and participated in cooking demonstrations. As stated on The Southern Women’s Show website, “the real excitement begins when you arrive!”
Coming up with gift ideas for everyone on your list can be tough – to make the process a little less stressful, I compiled the ultimate gift guide filled with new Holiday 2017 launches. See below for botanical based and celebrity adorned gift sets for every personality type in your life!
Whether you need something big for your best friends, meaningful for your mom, lavish for yourself, or heartwarming for that special someone, I’m here to help!
FOR THE BEAUTY LOVER
Flawless Brows & Lashes Limited Edition Set, $100 at Nordstrom.com
Skin Research Labs, the leader in effective beauty enhancing treatments and adorned by Hilary Duff, Kelly Ripa, Huda Kattan and more! Brings the ultimate holiday kit this season with the launch of their limited edition Flawless Brows & Lashes Set. The luxurious cosmetic bag contains a 2mL neuLASH®, 6mL neuBROW, and the brand new neuBROW brow defining pen!
Blossoming Beauty Gift Set, $48 at arbonne.com
Let your beauty shine with a new Sparkling Body Powder with a built-in brush and a prismatic Lilac Lip Gloss to show your inner sparkle on the outside too. Super cute pouch that can double as a pencil case included!
Starlight Glow Palette, $75 at arbonne.com
These shades were plucked from the sky to deliver a celestial glow! These multi-use powders can be used to highlight, blush, bronze, or contour with an array of warm to cool pigments to sculpt and shape a starlit glow. Featuring three brand-new shades and guest starring our fan favorite Anniversary Bronzer.
Rosé All Day to Night Lip Set, $70 at arbonne.com
A trio of dual-ended lip colors in blushing nudes, pinks and mauves that keep you rocking that rosé all day and night. This lip bouquet features Arbonne’s new favorite matte lip cream on one end, and a shiny lip gloss on the other. Wear alone or mix-and-match for a full bloom effect!
Spiced Vanilla Chai Candle, $40 at arbonne.com
This artisan-crafted, hand-poured candle made with a coconut wax blend combines sweet cinnamon, baked vanilla, and spicy chai aromas. Slow and clean burning, the scent will have you reminiscing about your favorite holiday moments.
Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Gift Set, $58 at arbonne.com
Give the gift of fabulous and luxurious personal care with this shea butter, olive and coconut oil infused gift set. The set includes a softly scented cleansing body polish that exfoliates and whipped body butter that moisturizes with natural essential oils and fragrant blossoms, topped with a cool eucalyptus touch.
FOR MEN
RE9 Advanced® for Men Grooming Kit, $75 at arbonne.com
The perfect set for a clean and confident man, complete with our brand new Charcoal Soap Bar that invigorates with spicy notes of turmeric and bergamot, as well as a full size of the best-selling RE9 Advanced® for Men Shave Cream and After-Shave Soothing Lotion. The set is conveniently packaged with a dopp kit that makes traveling and grooming on-the-go a breeze.
FOR THE SKINCARE EXPERT
Youth Soothing Crème ($74.95, DearbyRenee.com) Infused with the skin healing, Arnica Extract, which is known to soothe and calm skin disorders like eczema this soothing crème contains several active components that target chronic itchy, red or problematic skin leaving a radiant and hydrated complexion.
Skin Renewal Serum ($79.95, DearbyRenee.com) offers rejuvenating benefits of five bio-sourced epidermal growth factors from BioPlacenta. This premium rejuvenating serum reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.
FOR THE NATURAL HAIR GURU
Heavenly Halo Herbal Hair Tonic and Soy Milk Deep Hydration Collection, available at Target.com is a hydration savior for thirsty hair. Experience the benefits of highly concentrated hydrating ingredients such as Burdock Root Oil, Palmarosa Oil Umutanga Oil and Yucca Root that help to promote hair growth, soothe a dry scalp and strengthen the hair strands. The key ingredients saturate the hair with intensive moisture, locking it in for ultimate and deep, long lasting hydration. Includes six products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Pre-poo, Softening Milk, Serum Oil Mist & Mask.
Founded by women to empower women, Lauren Conrad’s The Little Market is a mission-driven nonprofit working with artisans around the world to curate and design beautiful products that preserve cultural techniques and traditions. Each purchase from the online store contributes to sustainable jobs and better lives for the artisans, their families, and their communities.
We are really excited to now share our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. Here is a link to the digital copy of the holiday gift guide; what better way to give this holiday season than giving that also GIVES back?
The holidays are right around the corner. Traditionally, I’m the person in my family who prepares appetizers, dishes or cocktails.
From my experience, having a delicious cocktail keeps everyone relaxed and enjoying the day. It’s a fun way to remove the holiday edge after extensive traveling or managing kids.
Khortytsa Vodka is premium liquor that mixes with most beverages. Not only does the distillery use local organic filters but it’s a great gift option for coworkers, family, and friends. The new holiday gift set includes both Khortytsa Platinum and Khortytsa Honey Pepper.
To jump-start the holiday season, I wanted to share a recipe for Vodka Raspberry Lemonade:
Ingredients:
1 Part Khortytsa Platinum Vodka
2 Parts Rasberry Lemonade Juice
1 Fresh Lemon Wedge and Parsley Leaf (Garnish)
Ice
Instructions:
Combine ingredients and stir in ice.
Serve with a cheese platter or spread for Thanksgiving.
This fall, there’s one wardrobe staple that can be spotted everywhere from the runway to work meetings to brunch: the blazer.
Ann Taylor combines their classic, tailored aesthetic with an on-trend effortless vibe in the brand’s new blazer styles – ranging from cropped to relaxed and tweed to jacquard. Pair each topper with trendy tie sleeves, ankle pants, or chic dresses to add a polished touch to any look that transitions effortlessly from A.M. to P.M to weekend.
Victoria’s Secret announces a limited-edition capsule collection: VSxBALMAIN. Olivier Rousteing, the Creative Director from the historic Parisian fashion house, has designed an offering that looks to the sexy, modern silhouette that Victoria’s Secret is known for, while incorporating Balmain’s instantly identifiable style. The collection builds upon the house’s couture legacy while reflecting the way women want to dress today.
The collaboration marks the first time that the lingerie retailer has partnered with a luxury brand to create an exclusive collection. Rousteing has also designed a section for the 2017 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW, which will debut on the runway this November. The exclusive VSxBALMAIN capsule collection will feature looks from the runway and will be carried in select Victoria’s Secret stores and on VictoriasSecret.com, beginning November 29th.
The 2017 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW will be filmed in Shanghai, China, and will be broadcast Tuesday, November 28th (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SOURCE Victoria’s Secret
I’m always excited to shop at the change of every season. There’s something about new merchandise that builds anticipation of months ahead.
One fashion tip that helps me build a solid seasonal wardrobe is purchasing items according to a distinct color palette.
This is significant because it eliminates the issue of having nothing to wear or a closet filled with various items? For example, burgundy toned leggings can coordinate with a burgundy striped plaid shirt. Or black sweaters coordinate with houndstooth slacks.
The same applies in terms of outerwear as well. I generally stick to neutral tone jackets or something that matches items in my wardrobe. Rarely will you find me buying a neon pink coat due to the lack of neon items in my fall/winter wardrobe.
Certain colors also set the tone for the season. Pastels look nice in the spring/summer while a beautiful array of warmer shades in the colder season.
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