First Step To Getting Summer Ready Gigi and clean+ easy Wax Kit
Memorial Day Weekend is officially upon us, which means that the kickoff to summer has officially begun. For me this has meant a frantic dash to get myself ready for bikinis, sun, short shorts, sandals and the heat and humidity that comes with summer. My first step towards getting myself "summerified" Read more
Laura Geller Signature Superstars Collection Giveaway
Bigger IS better when it comes to Laura Geller Beauty! The Signature Superstars SUPERSIZED collection features the best in Baked, plus the award-winning Spackle® Under Make-Up Primer—all enclosed in a beautiful, limited edition gift box.You’ll love the skin-pampering ingredients of these Signature Superstars that deliver big, beautiful results. Laura Geller Read more
DIY Spa Tips From Turnberry Isle Miami
Wishing for a spa getaway? To feel royally pampered in preparation for the summer months, therapists at the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami and its Forbes-rated Four Star Spa & Fitness Center suggest these at-home treatments using natural ingredients for those times when you can't make it into the spa: Mommy-to-Be Read more
NightCare Heel Treatment Kit Review
If you are a gal who tries to extend the life of a pedicure as long as possible, then you probably know the first thing that usually needs attention in between pedicures are your heels. I mean really, who has time to get pedicures weekly or even every Read more
Sun Bum Continuous Spray Sunscreen Review
With May being Skin Cancer/Melanoma Awareness month, now seems like the perfect time if any to talk sunscreen! As you may have read earlier this month, I was diagnosed with Melanoma just a couple of years ago. Life after Melanoma requires a lot more preparation when spending time Read more
As I get older I notice the collagen making a prompt exit from my lips leaving them looking lifeless and thin. The best way to combat thinning lips (or if you have thin lips to begin with) is to keep them hydrated and to use a lip plumper. When EnvyDerm reached out to me about their Lip Volumizing and Conditioning Plumper, I was excited to give them a try. Read more
When Spry Living Magazine asked me if myself and two A Girl’s Gotta Spa! bloggers would be interested in making over our moms, we didn’t hesitate to say yes. Myself, Ashley and Hillary all participated in Spry Living’s Take Year’s Off Your Looks Instantly (web and print) story and Making Over Mom with tips.
Each of our moms had challenges that prevented them from updating their look. My mom had hair loss/thinning hair, sagging skin, etc. all related to bariatric surgery she had two years ago. Ashley’s mom has nerve damage and a disability when it comes to the use of her arm. Hillary’s mom was nervous since losing all of her hair so long ago (but it has since grown back.)
From skin care to hair care to makeup, here’s the breakdown of the products used to transformed our moms.
Paula (my mom): Read more
Finally for those of us NOT born with full Angelina Jolie lips, there is help without expensive fillers or severe irritation. I remember several years back when Du Wop came out with their first lip plumper. My lips burned like hell-fire and were red and irritated for a few days. I don’t want full lips THAT badly!
Flash forward a few years and Secret Agent Beauty has a wonderful solution–plumping lip gloss in levels! Kind of like Thai food, Secret Agent has three levels of plump. All of the glosses have peppermint and menthol oil in them but with varying intensity 1+ 2++ or 3+++. There are three choices: Read more
The Glinda Palette from Urban Decay is rather new & absolutely lovely. With some duochrome shimmers, neutral shades, & a gorgeous taupe I’m one happy girl. For this look I went with something wearable but with a pop of purple liner for some fun. For this look you’ll be using 4 of the 8 shades included along with the liner. I also used the Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Glinda which is an ultra wearable mauve toned pink.
To recreate this look: Read more
Aveda’s a pretty well known cosmetics, hair care, and skin care company who strives to connect beauty, environment, and well being. They aim to care for the world we live in with the products they make to give back to society. I think Aveda has an all together pretty amazing cosmetic line. As many times as I have had the opportunity to work with their makeup, I have never been disappointed. I also enjoy the fresh scents the cosmetics give off while applying. Read more
Jumbo seems to be quite a fad in cosmetics. We’re seeing all kinds of chubby crayons from lipsticks to eye shadows. I guess I’m a chubby chaser when it comes to lipstick, because I love the ease with which they apply, just a few quick swipes and you’re done. I do have one of the Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Balms and several Tarte LipSurgence sticks, but I wanted to see if there was something available at a drugstore price. The CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm ($7) display lured me in (okay, I wasn’t really that hard to get). Read more
Recently I have gotten the pleasure of trying out Vault Lip Gloss, which I love. Most lip glosses are too sticky, too runny or never last. Not only was this retractable lip gloss AMAZING , it went on smoothly, made my lips feel like pure silk, and the shade of gloss (Triple Espresso) was fabulous. After trying out Vault Lip Gloss ($16) I wanted to do a little research and find out some information to figure out why this lip gloss is so spectacular.
Vault is based in Newport Beach California, and they wanted to make products that work with an active lifestyle- meaning simple to open, close (one handed) and easy to apply. And Vault Lip Gloss is just that! You just push to open and reveal brush-like pen, pump for more gloss and click to close. All of Vaults products are made with natural ingredients found on the pacific coast and are all also cruelty free. Vault’s glosses are formulated with jojoba oil and vitamin E. This lip gloss lasted for a good amount of time without having to reapply. Read more
The next time you’re perusing the aisles at Walmart looking for eggs or bread, take a detour at make a stop at the makeup section (like you don’t already). Don’t let the glittery, teenybopper display fool you, there is some good stuff there. Seriously, Hard Candy has some awesome products and even more awesome prices!
Walk the Line Liquid Eyeliner ($6) is an extremely long wearing liquid eyeliner with TONS of glitter– too much for my taste. The colors are beautiful however. I tried Turquoise but I think it much more of an emerald shade, regardless it is a rich deep jewel tone. Read more
In the past, I’ve flirted with the Shiseido brand, but this year I started a full fledged love affair. Their cream eye shadows are fabulous, the fall Camellia Blush Compact was absolutely stunning and there is NO better Sunscreen than the Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42. Add the new Lacquer Rouge Glosses ($25) and Shiseido has a winning lineup!
Inspired by Japanese Laquerware, one coat of this liquid lipstick provides intense color and deep luster. There are 8 luscious shades all with Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE to keep lips kissable. These liquid lipsticks are saturated with color and glossy but not what I would call high shine. This type of formula allows for very long wear. They act as a stain with a nice sheen on top so when the sheen wears off, you still have some color left on your lips. I got 5 hours of wear from Savage, a brown nude which I thought would look awful on me but I’ve used quite a lot this fall and winter. Nocturne is by far the most popular color, a rich deep red. Read more
Sri Lanka, once known affectionately as “Ratna-Dweepa” or Gem Island, is a haven for some of the world’s most precious stones. On a recent trip, one of Three Custom’s founders, Chad Hayduk, was so mesmerized by the prismatic luster of the country’s gemstones, he set out to capture their radiance stateside. The result–two shimmering shades that dazzle like their namesake stones. And yes, the stone pictured above is really 908 Carats!! Smoky Topaz Eye Shadow ($22.50) - A rich gold with a glimmer of warm bronze and copper. Use wet or dry on the lid or as a gorgeous eyeliner. The shimmer is subtle with no fallout. Read more
