PRODUCT IM LOVING

DICKINSON'S 100% NATURAL WITCH HAZEL

I have been using this as a toner and have seen amazing results. It is soo great for oily skin, tightens pores, refreshes, and removes excess oils and make up. It also will pull irritation from sun burns, insect bites, and sore muscles. Ive seen dramatic results in the pigmentation, tone and clarity of my skin overall. It's only $4! Have you tried it?

8 more days...

8 more days until Christmas!!! Ahhhh

Have you finished shopping?!?

I have been slacking on writing lately because of the holidays and my crazy work schedule but in 2011 I'd love for my blog to BLOW up as I am learning SOO much about health, beauty, skin, make up that I can't wait to blog about!

Id love to blog and share as much as possible in the new year- if you have any suggestions/ requests for reviews, how to's, fun ideas, favorites...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

I can't wait for a beautiful healthy 2011!!

What are your New Years Resolutions??

16 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!...



happy holidays!

SEPHORA Dry Oil REVIEW

SEPHORA DRY OIL

I am looving this product right now- especially with the dry cold weather coming!

and it's 50% off at Sephora right now!!

It's a light mist of moisture for your entire body. Its not greasy and absorbs so well so there's no stickiness. I spray it right out of the shower and its completely melted into my skin by the time I dry my hair. I am stocking up for the winter as this is a winter time ESSENTIAL for me! And with 50% theyre only $4 and WELL worth it!!
GREAT STOCKING STUFFER!!

Comes in Apple Pomegranite, Coconut Cream ( my favorite ), Guava Passion, Nectarine Blosson, and Vanilla Cupcake!

I am loving the entire collection of Body Butters, Shower Scrubs, Body Wash!

Did I mention everything is 50% OFF!!

forecast calls for...

Tomorrows forecast predicts rain and high 40's

My weather map also prepares your beauty forecast.. (smiles)

..to prepare me for a quick morning trip into Boston and then work all day during BLACK FRIDAY MADNESS...

~OUR BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL GIFT AT SEPHORA~

Tomorrow's BEAUTY Checklist

-UMBRELLA: United colors of Benneton in BLACK

-SCARF: black pashmina from last fall

-HAIRSPRAY: Frizz Ease Moisture Barrier Firm Hold

-LIPBALM: Arbonnes SPF 30 Lip Saver

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

kate spade i heart you

i loove designer kate spade!

shes simple with her design and shares many sophisticated pieces with gorgeous colors!

Here is my WISH LIST! ..

LARABEE DOT COVERED BOX $100

COIN PURSE $50

FUZZY SLIPPERS!!!

THERMOS $30

I SAW THE MOST A-MAZING KATE SPADE BOOTS AT T.J MAXX YESTERDAY FOR $70.00, BLACK RAIN BOOTS WITH BOW- IM KICKING MYSELF FOR NOT GETTING THEM!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

HAPPY SUNDAY!!

 Loove this song to begin a gorgeous day!

 

MY SEPHORA WISHLIST

Of course I'd take one of everything if I could...

Urban Decay 12 Eyeshadow Palette

Im obsessed with cosmetic bags!

 I have some of the brown collection and LOVE it..

Black Collection looks SLEEK and CLASSIC

SEPHORA Endless Color Blockbuster! So cute! So many colors!

 OSCAR BLANDI DRY SHAMPOO

 I'm hopelessly OBSESSED with ANYTHING Coconut! Smells A-MAZING!

Nicholas Perricone BRIGHT EYED Eye Treatment 

Nicholas Perricone's HYPER HYDRATOR Night Treatment

Dr. P's line is rather pricey but Ive read exerpts from his books and he knows

what hes talking about..

I'd expect great results!

Have you tried his product line??

What are your MUST HAVES from SEPHORA??

There may just be a Christmas Giveaway...

BUT YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER and LET ME KNOW YOUR SEPHORA WISH LIST!

H & M

I was so excited when I came across H & M's Online Webpage as I feel like I have always been looking for their online site and never been satisfied with that they had to offer online.

They have so many styles and their prices are insanely cheap.

Here's what I was loving..

BALLET FLATS $3.99..!

CARDIGAN $24.99

SCARF  $9.99

TOILETRY BAG $3.99

TOP $12.99

They also have a line for KIDS that I ADORE and a HOME Collection!

MY OCTOBER FAVORITES

REVLON: GRAY SUEDE

Loove this neutral gray- beige color by Revlon

I can see myself wearing this every day- lasts about a week with 2 coats!

CETAPHIL DAILY FACIAL CLEANSER

NORMAL to OILY

Im not a huge fan of Drug Store Face wash but I have heard a lot of great reviews about this cleanser and it's Dermatologist Recommended

Review: LOOVE IT! So soothing- It contains Castor Oil with a soothing calming ingredient for your skin- Perfect for calming my skins current state. Gets most make up off with one wash and feels so clean and fresh. Fresh scent.

Have been reading- and looving another one of Lauren Conrads dramas.

A fun read when Ive had the time!

BURBERRY BRIT SHEER

light blossomy scent I wore in between my DKNY Delicious (another favorite )

WHAT WERE YOUR FAVES FOR OCTOBER??

VICTORIA BECKHAM DAY WEAR SMOKEY EYE

JUICYTUESDAY

When reaching into your Trick Or Treat Bag tonight..

CHOOSE THESE TREATS...

Strawberry Twizzlers have 43 calories, only about 3 of them from fat!!

A 14-gram Peppermint Patty has 50 calories, more than 8 from fat

Candy Corn. A 15-gram pouch has about 50 calories and no fat

SweeTarts or Smarties. A serving of either has 50 calories and no fat

A Nestle's Crunch bar. 60 calories, about half from fat, and nothing in it but milk chocolate and crisped rice.

Starburst 15 grams has 60 calories, around 11 from fat

Skittles  about 15 grams has 60 calories, about 7 from fat

Tootsie Pop, . A single pop has 60 calories and no fat.

OVER THESE...

A serving of Raisinets has about 63 calories and about 23 from fat

a Plain Hershey's bar has about 66 calories, half of them from fat

Kit Kat bar. 70 calories, 30 of them from fat

Plain M&M's have about 73 calories, 30 from fat

Mounds  & Almond Joy . a single bar has 80 calories, half from fat

 An 18-gram box of Junior Mints has 80 calories, 15 from fat

Reese's peanut-butter cup . 110 calories, 50 of them from fat

  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I spotted this at my daughters gymnastics class this morning..

i was inspired!...

2.25 miles on the eliptical..

Decide.

Commit.

Succeed.

What a gorgeous few days we have had! Doesn't get better..



TAG: 40 BEAUTY QUESTIONS

1) HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU WASH YOUR FACE A DAY?
Twice a day , Morning & Night and again if I go to the gym..

2) WHAT SKIN TYPE DO YOU HAVE? NORMAL/COMBO/OILY
Normal to Oily.

3) WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FACIAL WASH?
Vitamin E Cleanser by Elizabeth Grady

4) DO YOU EXFOILATE? FACE/BODY?
I dont exfoliate my face at home, I save exfoliation for facials at school.. I exfoliate my body in the shower with Olive Oil and Salt

5) WHAT BRAND DO YOU USE? EXFOILATER?
Salt mixed with 1/3 Olive Oil

6) WHAT MOISTURIZER DO YOU USE?
Elizabeth Grady Optima C and Arbonne's Oil Free FC5

7) DO YOU HAVE FRECKLES? FACE/BODY?
No.

8) DO YOU USE EYE CREAM?
Yes, Arbonne Re9

9) DID OR DO YOU HAVE ACNE PRONE SKIN?
I get hormonal breakouts and my face is now slightly more unbalanced than unsual but hormonally I break out (chin and jawline)

10) DID YOU EVER HAVE TO USE PROACTIV?
No!

11) WHAT FOUNDATION?
Arbonne's Mineral.. The best I have found!

12) WHAT CONCEALER?
I am using an unbranded concealer from my Make Up kit

13) DO YOU KNOW YOUR UNDERTONE COLOR?
Blue

14) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF FAKE EYELASHES?
Gorgeous!

15) DID YOU KNOW YOUR SUPPOSE TO CHANGE YOUR MASCARA EVERY THREE MONTHS?
Yes! Thats why I only use samples and save my money on the big tubes because its wasteful for me

16) WHAT TYPE OF MASCARA DO YOU USE?
Clinique/ Sephora brand

17) SEPHORA OR MAC?
They both own me! I'd say Sephora ;)

18) DO YOU HAVE A MAC PRO CARD?
Yes

19) WHAT MAKE UP TOOLS DO YOU USE WHEN APPLYING MAKE UP
"Super Dome brush :)" , highlighing angled brush, eyeshadow blending brush, blush brush for Blush/ Bronzer
20) DO YOU USE MAKE UP BASE PRIMER FOR THE EYES OR FACE?
Nope, just foundation and concealer, thats enough.

21) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EYESHADOW COLOR OR SHADE?
I love Nude, Natural Shades, anything gold or yellowish shimmer is great too!

22) DO YOU USE PENCIL OR LIQUID EYELINER?
II never use eyeliner.. something i'd maybe like to change in time :)

23) HOW OFTEN DO YOU POKE YOUR EYES WITH AN EYELINER PENCIL?
Never ..

24) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PIGMENT EYESHADOWS?
I like them. They're a bit messy, but the colours tend to be very rich and I find them easy to blend.

25) DO YOU USE MINERAL MAKE UP?
Yes, and love it!

26) WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LIPSTICK? LIPGLOSS?
NYX Frosted Beige, Lipgloss and Lipstick

27) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BLUSH?
Im not HUGE into Blush but I love a natural color like Chocolate Mousse by NYX

28) DO YOU BUY YOUR MAKE UP ON EBAY?
No!

29) DO YOU LIKE DRUGSTORE MAKE UP?
I dont buy a ton of Make up in drugstores but some are actually ok and a great cheap alternative.

30) DO YOU GO TO A CCO?
No

31) DID YOU EVER CONSIDER TAKING MAKE UP CLASSES?
Yes, I love it! :)

32) ARE YOU CLUMSY PUTTING ON MAKE UP?
Yes sometimes!

 

33) NAME A MAKE UP CRIME THAT YOU HATE?
No blending= No bueno

34) DO YOU LIKE COLORFUL SHADES OF MAKE UP EYESHADOW, LIPSTICK OR NEUTRAL ONES?
I think I own every color of Nude/ Natural Eyeshadow MAC has ever made..

 

35) WHICH CELEBRITY ALWAYS HAS GREAT MAKE UP?
I always Love Jennifer Lopez's make up, I feel like anything looks great and glowy with her tones

36) IF YOU COULD LEAVE THE HOUSE WITH ONE MAKE UP ITEM WHAT WOULD IT BE?
FOUNDATION!

37) WOULD YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT MAKE UP ON?
Nope

38) DO YOU THINK YOU LOOK GOOD WITHOUT MAKE UP ON?
Right now my skin is having issues so no!

39) IN YOUR OPINION WHAT IS THE BEST MAKE UP LINE?
I am obsessed with MAC but Arbonne's make up is pigmented and I love a line of gorgeous colors and pigments
40) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MAKE UP?
I think Make Up is an amazing way of changing and enhancing a look instantly. Its soo amazing the things you can do with the right Make Up!

 

I TAG JACKIE!

An Inspiration to Us All...

In Honor of ...

Survivors... you inspire me! you are a symbol of bravery and strength... amazing...<3

..IN HONOR OF MY LATE DEAR FRIEND ELAINE DAVENPORT..

HALLOWEEN MAKE UP

I LOOVE REAL SIMPLE Magazine!
I thought I'd share some fun tips for Halloween Make Up I found.

Before applying Halloween face paint, apply a thin coat of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to clean skin: The balm will keep it from soaking up the paint’s dyes.

For Stay-Put (but Temporary) Tattoos

Sketch designs near the eyes, on cheeks, and down the neck with a waterproof eyeliner such as Maybelline Unstoppable Smudge-Proof Waterproof Eyeliner. It's available in six shades and won't budge until you sweep it off with remover

For Dark Nails

Black polish is traditional for Halloween vamps, but jade, navy, or plum will look sophisticated, not scary, the next day. Lacquer nails with Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Navy Baby this year.

For Fierce-Looking Eyes

Hard Candy Eye Tattoo Press-On Eye Shadow in Animal helps you achieve catlike cheetah and tiger effects in an instant. The intricate appliqué designs are made of 100 percent hypoallergenic, crease-proof mineral shadows and come with a brush and setting powder.

For Sophisticated Paints

Nix those thick, goopy clown greasepaints that leave skin feeling suffocated. Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case contains an array of bold pigments that can be blended together and used on eyes, cheeks, and lips. It’s an investment, but it will last for many Halloweens to come.

To buy: $95, sephora.com.

BEAUTY AMBITIONS GIVEAWAY

THINK PINK WITH CUTE PINK GIVEAWAY: BEAUTY AMBITION

FOLLOW HER BLOG TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN CUTE BRUSHES PALETTS

http://www.beautyambition.net/2010/10/100-follower-giveaway.html

PAINTING FACES

This weekend I had the opportunty to paint faces with my Elizabeth Grady Girls at the Prudential Center in Boston,Mass for their annual Halloweenfest. It was fun and so exciting to see the faces of the kids when they were done!

Good times!..

The Elizabeth Grady Girls

Ernie!!

GREAT DAY!