Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]
This past Spring, Michael Kors sent out these fab, modern tortoise shades to keep everyone in the shade. Want to grab some for yourself for UNDER $20?
Peepers has the right pair for you! Retailing nationwide, you can get your Michael Kors look without spending the big bucks!
Winter was long but Spring is finally in the air! The seasons may be in transition, but that doesn’t mean your hair should be just as unpredictable. This Spring and Summer, let your hair down and flash your stems! Allow me to introduce the Baobab Oil Moisturizing Collection from Sienna Naturals.
My name is Hannah and I am the founder of Sienna Naturals. I was raised in a multi-racial family that valued natural foods and natural living. However, when it came to my beauty regimen, I struggled to find natural products that met the needs of my hair and seasonally dry skin. My hair became a source of anxiety rather than a source of confidence. Despite the abundance of options in our beauty stores today, finding high quality natural products continues to be a challenge. The demand is there, so where are the products?
Beauty Box 5 sent this fabulous set of products in the mail. This month’s box included Jane’s Pick (handmade) Soap, Tree Hunt Shea Body Butter, Swisscom Dual-sided Facial Pad, Bellapierre Makeup Base, and Design Essentials Natural Curl Enhancing Mousse.
In every subscription box I have a product that’s my favorite and this month was no exception. My favorite item that I received was the Tree Hunt Shea Body Butter with a Coconut Lime scent.
I’ve tested Tree Hunt products before but when I opened this cream I feel in love! The smell is very “delicious” and the cream glides on nicely. I am completely sold on this product and now searching for the scrub (in the same scent.)
Overall, I am still in the process of using my Bellapierre Makeup Base but will probably test it out this weekend for my next lifestyle segment.
I am always eager to receive my Beauty Box 5 subscription in the mail because there’s a new theme every month and that’s pretty exciting for a beauty junkie!
Visit their website to learn more about the Beauty Box 5 brand.
My monthly subscription from Beauty Box 5 arrived and I was pleased to receive all of the goodies in this month’s box.
The company sent over Every Beauty Makeup Remover Pads, Rockstar Nail Polish, Elizabeth Mott Mascara, H20 Plus Spa Hand & Nail Cream, and John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioner.
I was super excited to use the Elizabeth Mott Mascara because I actually needed to purchase a new tube, so my subscription box came right on time. And the product lived up to my expectation: no clumps, goes on smooth, and wears well through out the day.
The Rockstar Nail Polish was actually one of the first items that caught my attention due to my love of the color pink…the nail sprinkles and I am excited to have my “caviar” nails done!
And of course, I welcome receiving any new hand cream because there’s so much dry air this season. To sum it up, I am enjoying my subscription and will post an updated photo of the nail polish once I have my weekly manicure.
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!
Elizabeth’s Secret Beauty Bar, specializes in facials, waxing, and nails. Elizabeth Garcia brings her own secret beauty tips and tricks to the table and ensures the ultimate client experience. Based at The Soho Beach House in Miami, the Beauty Bar offers a variety of lavish treatments from deep-cleansing facials to back cleanse treatments. Complete wax services are also offered, including professional make-up artists who are available to perfect your face for special occasions.
Please see a few of Elizabeth’s best kept skin care secrets below:
For additional information and tips, please visit www.secretbeautybar.com.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Beauty Box Five placed my “January” box in the mail last week for review.
The products that I received this month were H2O Plus Spa Sea Lotus Body Wash, Nubar Cuticle & Nail Oil, Swissco Bath & Shower Exfoliating Gloves, Jergens Daily Moisturizer, Epic Blend Hemp Coconut Lip Balm, and That Awkward Moment Mirror Compact.
Overall this was a box worth receiving because the products enclosed centered around being pampered and taking care of your body during this brisk season.
To learn more about this month's subscription, take a look at the video below.
You’re invited to join your Nordstrom as it will once again kick off the bi-annual Beauty Trend Shows, which highlights the latest and greatest beauty trends, tips and products for Fall! This high-energy runway show takes place in select Nordstrom stores nation-wide, where customers can view the hottest beauty trends from top brands including MAC, Bobbi Brown, Clarisonic and more! Following the show, there will be complimentary beauty consultations (by appointment).
There will also be free samples, countless giveaways and raffles, so get there early and experience your beauty with Nordstrom!
How Nordstrom’s Beauty Trend Show Works:
· Appointment based event hosted by Nordstrom’s Regional and/or National Beauty Director
Beauty Bash (7am-7:45am)
· Takes place in the mall or in store, where a live DJ performs before, during and after the show
· Hosted by Regional Manager or Nordstrom Beauty Stylists
· Free samples are available, so make sure to get there early!
· Artistry stations set up for demonstrations
Runway Show (8 am)
· Models showcase beauty looks & product
· 15-18 brands will be featured through either speakers or video
· Countless giveaways and raffles
Post Show Activities
· Meet with brands one on one for beauty consultations, appointments, free samples and exclusive Gifts with Purchase
· With $125 fragrance purchase, customers receive a separate companion bag
A Beauty Trend Show near you is taking place at the following Nordstrom location:
Nordstrom Montgomery Location, Saturday, November 9th:
7111 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
301.365.4111
Cost: $20 (redeemed post show)
For more information, go to: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/stores?origin=tab and selecting your state to see when your Nordstrom is throwing their Beauty Trend Show!
Last week I received a package in the mail from Tonja, the CEO of Virginn Pure Mineral Makeup. Of course, I was super excited to test out the products because I love makeup. But most importantly, this line of cosmetics is considered to be a mineral product.
For those that are not savvy about the use of mineral based makeup, the Virginn Pure Mineral Makeup line’s considered to, “give skin a natural glow and feel as if you have nothing on.” According to sources, mineral makeup is also helpful for women with sensitive skin and need assistance covering blemishes.
Many people are not aware that I suffer from having eczema (all over.) Having this skin care issue is my driving force behind developing a regiman and wearing the proper makeup for my skin type (to protect my skin from environmental debris.) That purpose alone is a positive incentive for anyone to test out this brand.
Upon opening the package, I received several makeup brushes, shimmering bronzer, and foundation. And I have to agree that this product did indeed live up to it’s testimony! When applying the foundation and bronzer, I only needed to use a small amount of each product. The makeup brushes felt wonderful and my face looked great throughout the remainder of the evening.
To place an order with Virginn Pure Mineral Makeup, click on the link and see photos (of me) below!
You must be logged in to post a comment.