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Have you ever gone rifling through your makeup bag and found yourself wondering, "What IS all this?"  Well, never fear my dear, today I'm paring down all the extras and leaving room only for the basic beauty must-haves your makeup bag needs.  First and foremost is a really great primer.  As I know I've mentioned before this primer was sent to me as a sample and immediately claimed the top spot in my little arsenal.  Aside from excellent skincare and faithfully following an effective regime (this line is my absolute favorite for instant gratification and incredible longterm results) your primer is what sets the stage for award-winning beauty and looks.  And if you are devoted to treating your skin right every day and every night then it's likely you can skip the heavy foundations and dust on a beautiful mineral powder instead (love this one).  A pretty palette of shadows is every girl's best friend.  Like us, it changes its mind and mood often...perfect company, haha.  One other quick trick I'll share is that you don't need a lip liner to achieve a perfect pout.  This lip cream is the secret weapon I never leave home without.  It allows me to gently color or boldly build my lips to the exact right shade for the occasion at hand.  All that and it does not fade.  Give it a try...for under $5 you won't be disappointed.  

 I hope you all have some fun things planned for this winter weekend.  I will be getting cozy by the fire among other things and enjoying some time off.  Have fun darlings!

 x ~ K



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Have you ever gone rifling through your makeup bag and found yourself wondering, "What IS all this?"  Well, never fear my dear, today I'm paring down all the extras and leaving room only for the basic beauty must-haves your makeup bag needs.  First and foremost is a really great primer.  As I know I've mentioned before this primer was sent to me as a sample and immediately claimed the top spot in my little arsenal.  Aside from excellent skincare and faithfully following an effective regime (this line is my absolute favorite for instant gratification and incredible longterm results) your primer is what sets the stage for award-winning beauty and looks.  And if you are devoted to treating your skin right every day and every night then it's likely you can skip the heavy foundations and dust on a beautiful mineral powder instead (love this one).  A pretty palette of shadows is every girl's best friend.  Like us, it changes its mind and mood often...perfect company, haha.  One other quick trick I'll share is that you don't need a lip liner to achieve a perfect pout.  This lip cream is the secret weapon I never leave home without.  It allows me to gently color or boldly build my lips to the exact right shade for the occasion at hand.  All that and it does not fade.  Give it a try...for under $5 you won't be disappointed.  

 I hope you all have some fun things planned for this winter weekend.  I will be getting cozy by the fire among other things and enjoying some time off.  Have fun darlings!

 x ~ K



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BEAUTY Sleep







We all know the importance of the old fashioned mantra, "get your beauty sleep".  We also, however, know that life sometimes makes eight hours of shut-eye more of a dream than a reality.  No matter how many hours you get each night, why not make the most of the time you spend dreaming by overnighting your beauty regime?  As much as we devote our daytime hours to spf creams and cosmetics, the night belongs the three "Rs": Repair, Replenish and Restore.  From hair to skin to nails, all elements of beauty care can and should be slept on.  Here are some of the best ways to say, "Good morning, gorgeous!"

HYDRATE OVERNIGHT: Philosophy/Clinique/Boscia
SMOOTH & RESURFACE: Philosophy
HAIR REPAIR & RESCUE:  Alterna/Fekkai/Oribe
REPLENISH: Kiehls/Estee Lauder
RENEW & RESTORE: Nia/Borghese

Have a beautiful Friday and a gorgeous night's sleep!








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BEAUTY Sleep







We all know the importance of the old fashioned mantra, "get your beauty sleep".  We also, however, know that life sometimes makes eight hours of shut-eye more of a dream than a reality.  No matter how many hours you get each night, why not make the most of the time you spend dreaming by overnighting your beauty regime?  As much as we devote our daytime hours to spf creams and cosmetics, the night belongs the three "Rs": Repair, Replenish and Restore.  From hair to skin to nails, all elements of beauty care can and should be slept on.  Here are some of the best ways to say, "Good morning, gorgeous!"

HYDRATE OVERNIGHT: Philosophy/Clinique/Boscia
SMOOTH & RESURFACE: Philosophy
HAIR REPAIR & RESCUE:  Alterna/Fekkai/Oribe
REPLENISH: Kiehls/Estee Lauder
RENEW & RESTORE: Nia/Borghese

Have a beautiful Friday and a gorgeous night's sleep!








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Sealed with a KISS




Remember the days when you colored, crafted and carefully closed that special Valentine with those sweet little letters {S.W.A.K.}?  Well, while Valentine's Day has grown up a little bit since then, you still want your lips to be kissably soft this Valentine's Day.  These quick steps will get the job done 1...2...3.

 EXFOLIATE:  Just like you always want to give your skin a thorough sloughing, you need to do the same for your lips.  Scrubs are a wonderful way to do this with many lovely flavors and fragrances available to choose from.  Can't find a sweet scrub handy?  Not a problem.  You can easily whip up your own homemade version by mixing a small amount of sugar and olive oil that you can work into the lips for the same effect.  Removing those dead skin cells will banish pesky rough spots and keep flakes at bay, leaving your lips smooth and plump and ready for hydration.

 HYDRATE:  Once your lips have been smoothed and plumped, they are ready for the moisture they crave to keep them healthy and soft.  Look for balm and butters that contain natural oils and extracts and peptides aimed at enhancing lip volume and lip definition.

 PROTECT:  Now that your lips are perfectly pouty, you'll want to treat them to the same protection you give your skin daily.  Be sure to look for products that contain an SPF (even in the winter months) that will shield lips from the sun's harmful rays.
Easy as 1...2...3.  Ready, set, smile and enjoy a lovely Wednesday!

 XO,

Kelly


LIPPY//YSL Lipstick//Smashbox Lip Gloss//Clinique Chubby Sticks//Clinique Gloss//Bobbi Brown//Rosebud Salve//Vanilla Bean Lip Scrub//Kiss Me by philosophy//Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle//Fresh Sugar Lip Balm



Sealed with a Kiss





Sealed with a KISS




Remember the days when you colored, crafted and carefully closed that special Valentine with those sweet little letters {S.W.A.K.}?  Well, while Valentine's Day has grown up a little bit since then, you still want your lips to be kissably soft this Valentine's Day.  These quick steps will get the job done 1...2...3.

 EXFOLIATE:  Just like you always want to give your skin a thorough sloughing, you need to do the same for your lips.  Scrubs are a wonderful way to do this with many lovely flavors and fragrances available to choose from.  Can't find a sweet scrub handy?  Not a problem.  You can easily whip up your own homemade version by mixing a small amount of sugar and olive oil that you can work into the lips for the same effect.  Removing those dead skin cells will banish pesky rough spots and keep flakes at bay, leaving your lips smooth and plump and ready for hydration.

 HYDRATE:  Once your lips have been smoothed and plumped, they are ready for the moisture they crave to keep them healthy and soft.  Look for balm and butters that contain natural oils and extracts and peptides aimed at enhancing lip volume and lip definition.

 PROTECT:  Now that your lips are perfectly pouty, you'll want to treat them to the same protection you give your skin daily.  Be sure to look for products that contain an SPF (even in the winter months) that will shield lips from the sun's harmful rays.
Easy as 1...2...3.  Ready, set, smile and enjoy a lovely Wednesday!

 XO,

Kelly


LIPPY//YSL Lipstick//Smashbox Lip Gloss//Clinique Chubby Sticks//Clinique Gloss//Bobbi Brown//Rosebud Salve//Vanilla Bean Lip Scrub//Kiss Me by philosophy//Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle//Fresh Sugar Lip Balm



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What Your Skin Needs Now




Ever walk into a beauty megastore {or even the local drugstore for that matter} and feel completely overwhelmed by the seemingly endless array of skincare choices available?  Certainly, you are not alone.  Lotions, oils, creams, serums....what do you really need and where does one even begin?

You can begin right here with these four simple steps that your skin needs now.  Make these easy to follow guidelines part of your daily routine and get ready to glow!

1. NOURISHING CLEANSER:  The first step in any skincare routine is careful cleansing.  Today's store shelves are stocked with choices for what seems like every skin type out there, oily, aged, breakout prone and highly sensitive, just to name a few.  While skin types can vary, there is one thing that is true for all of them, and that is the need to protect the natural skin barrier while replenishing essential lipids necessary for proper skin functioning.  So many of the problems our skin arrives at are often caused by unintentional striping and consequential imbalances resulting in irritation, breakouts and surface dryness.  The daily use of a nourishing cleanser, rich in essential oils, can bring balance, harmony and calmness to overworked skin.  A great all natural choice that I cannot live without is Josie Maran's Argan Cleansing Oil.  It leaves skin soft, supple and begging to be touched.

2.  REPARATIVE SERUM:  Over time, the elements of nature and the natural aging process can cause our skin to lose its firmness and its lustre.  Cell turnover rates decrease and in their wake lie wrinkles and sagging, neither of which we ever want to entertain.  With today's amazing skincare innovations, we may never have to.  Serums are your skin's salvation and, in a sense, a fountain of youth.  After you wash, you want to pump in all the vitamins and healthy skin helpers your skin craves.    Look for serums containing peptides, retinol, anti-oxidants {think vitamin C} and gentle acids designed to repair, rejuvenate and protect your skin from further damage from environmental stressors like sun, wind and pollution.  Some good choices to try include those by Dr. Dennis Gross, Perricone MD and Ole Henriksen.

3.  HYDRATING CREAM:  Once you have fed your skin what it needs, be sure to seal in all that goodness by using a hydrating cream designed to increase moisture retention and keep your skin supple.  You can easily find a wonderful variety of natural choices as well as those that have science on their side.  Philosophy, Algenist and Fresh all offer luxurious choices that your skin will thank you for in the future.

4.  PROTECTIVE SUNSCREEN:  Don't let your excellent skincare efforts go to waste by stepping out without sunscreen.  No longer a summertime staple, sunscreen is a must wear item 365 days a year.  If you can see what's in front of you it is because there is light and that light contains damaging rays that are endlessly aging your skin.  Protect your complexion with an SPF that shields against both UVA and UVB rays all year long.  Aim for one that has an SPF of at least 30 or higher.  Some of my favorites are these makeup friendly finds that get the job done without a hint of greasiness and no tell tale coconut scent {unless you want it of course!}  Try Clinique, Strivectin and Shiseido for rave-worthy results.

By just following through with these easy to manage steps you can improve, protect and preserve your skin for many beautiful years to come.  Now that's definitely worth your time.


Wishing you a beautiful Wednesday and, as always, thanks for reading!!

XO,

 Kelly




What Your Skin Needs Now

What Your Skin Needs Now




Ever walk into a beauty megastore {or even the local drugstore for that matter} and feel completely overwhelmed by the seemingly endless array of skincare choices available?  Certainly, you are not alone.  Lotions, oils, creams, serums....what do you really need and where does one even begin?

You can begin right here with these four simple steps that your skin needs now.  Make these easy to follow guidelines part of your daily routine and get ready to glow!

1. NOURISHING CLEANSER:  The first step in any skincare routine is careful cleansing.  Today's store shelves are stocked with choices for what seems like every skin type out there, oily, aged, breakout prone and highly sensitive, just to name a few.  While skin types can vary, there is one thing that is true for all of them, and that is the need to protect the natural skin barrier while replenishing essential lipids necessary for proper skin functioning.  So many of the problems our skin arrives at are often caused by unintentional striping and consequential imbalances resulting in irritation, breakouts and surface dryness.  The daily use of a nourishing cleanser, rich in essential oils, can bring balance, harmony and calmness to overworked skin.  A great all natural choice that I cannot live without is Josie Maran's Argan Cleansing Oil.  It leaves skin soft, supple and begging to be touched.

2.  REPARATIVE SERUM:  Over time, the elements of nature and the natural aging process can cause our skin to lose its firmness and its lustre.  Cell turnover rates decrease and in their wake lie wrinkles and sagging, neither of which we ever want to entertain.  With today's amazing skincare innovations, we may never have to.  Serums are your skin's salvation and, in a sense, a fountain of youth.  After you wash, you want to pump in all the vitamins and healthy skin helpers your skin craves.    Look for serums containing peptides, retinol, anti-oxidants {think vitamin C} and gentle acids designed to repair, rejuvenate and protect your skin from further damage from environmental stressors like sun, wind and pollution.  Some good choices to try include those by Dr. Dennis Gross, Perricone MD and Ole Henriksen.

3.  HYDRATING CREAM:  Once you have fed your skin what it needs, be sure to seal in all that goodness by using a hydrating cream designed to increase moisture retention and keep your skin supple.  You can easily find a wonderful variety of natural choices as well as those that have science on their side.  Philosophy, Algenist and Fresh all offer luxurious choices that your skin will thank you for in the future.

4.  PROTECTIVE SUNSCREEN:  Don't let your excellent skincare efforts go to waste by stepping out without sunscreen.  No longer a summertime staple, sunscreen is a must wear item 365 days a year.  If you can see what's in front of you it is because there is light and that light contains damaging rays that are endlessly aging your skin.  Protect your complexion with an SPF that shields against both UVA and UVB rays all year long.  Aim for one that has an SPF of at least 30 or higher.  Some of my favorites are these makeup friendly finds that get the job done without a hint of greasiness and no tell tale coconut scent {unless you want it of course!}  Try Clinique, Strivectin and Shiseido for rave-worthy results.

By just following through with these easy to manage steps you can improve, protect and preserve your skin for many beautiful years to come.  Now that's definitely worth your time.


Wishing you a beautiful Wednesday and, as always, thanks for reading!!

XO,

 Kelly




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 While fashion is certainly something we all love {as our outfits of the day and accessory closets will attest} there's just something so alluring about the world of beauty.  And it seems there is no better time than the holiday season to sample those top of the line beauty treats from the industry's biggest leaders.  With so many wonderful choices available, sharing and caring have never been so sweet and simple. 

 Here's a peek at those much sought after beautifiers you're going to want this holiday season...




Beauty Gifts...$50 and Under




I'd love to hear which ones are on your list.  Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday and thanks for reading!
XO,

 Kelly

Beauty Gifts...$50 and Under





 While fashion is certainly something we all love {as our outfits of the day and accessory closets will attest} there's just something so alluring about the world of beauty.  And it seems there is no better time than the holiday season to sample those top of the line beauty treats from the industry's biggest leaders.  With so many wonderful choices available, sharing and caring have never been so sweet and simple. 

 Here's a peek at those much sought after beautifiers you're going to want this holiday season...




Beauty Gifts...$50 and Under




I'd love to hear which ones are on your list.  Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday and thanks for reading!
XO,

 Kelly
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AUTUMN Inspired...Top Five Products You Need for Fall





Do you find yourself missing your summertime glow?  Here are some wonderful autumn inspired products that will be sure to leave your skin with that lit from within radiance you love.  Here's a list of what works now...


1 ~ Clinique Up Lighting:  This uber light 'highlighter meets primer' product starts the skin off with just the right amount of warmth to take you from pasty to perfect.  Multiple shades are available so all skintones can come out and play.

2 ~ Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm:  The new buzzword in the makeup world is most definitely, beauty balm aka BB cream.  As touted by the company, this power product is ideal for all skin types and tones.  With the use of microspheres, imperfections are blurred and wrinkles are said to be reduced in depth by up to 84%.  Rich in natural emollients and skin protecting peptides and extracts, this bb cream lets you look good while it does good for your skin. Love it.

3 ~ Stila Custom Color Blush:  Another Stila standout, this blendable and buildable blusher gives your skin just the right amount of flush to make you look like the chilly weather has pinched your cheeks. 

4 ~ '24 Karat' Shimmer Brick Highlighter:  If you're at all familiar with Bobbi's other shimmer bricks, then the golden allure of this latest version will be a welcome surprise.  Just when you thought it couldn't get better, it does.  Kinda love it when that happens.

5 ~ MAC "Pro Longwear" Lipglass:  Glossy goodness that lasts and lasts,  MAC has done it again with color and shine that take you through the day.  This is the shiny secret on everyones lips.



What's your favorite way to glow this autumn?  
As always, thanks for reading and have beautiful Thursday!
XOXO








AUTUMN Inspired...Top Five Products You Need for Fall

AUTUMN Inspired...Top Five Products You Need for Fall





Do you find yourself missing your summertime glow?  Here are some wonderful autumn inspired products that will be sure to leave your skin with that lit from within radiance you love.  Here's a list of what works now...


1 ~ Clinique Up Lighting:  This uber light 'highlighter meets primer' product starts the skin off with just the right amount of warmth to take you from pasty to perfect.  Multiple shades are available so all skintones can come out and play.

2 ~ Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm:  The new buzzword in the makeup world is most definitely, beauty balm aka BB cream.  As touted by the company, this power product is ideal for all skin types and tones.  With the use of microspheres, imperfections are blurred and wrinkles are said to be reduced in depth by up to 84%.  Rich in natural emollients and skin protecting peptides and extracts, this bb cream lets you look good while it does good for your skin. Love it.

3 ~ Stila Custom Color Blush:  Another Stila standout, this blendable and buildable blusher gives your skin just the right amount of flush to make you look like the chilly weather has pinched your cheeks. 

4 ~ '24 Karat' Shimmer Brick Highlighter:  If you're at all familiar with Bobbi's other shimmer bricks, then the golden allure of this latest version will be a welcome surprise.  Just when you thought it couldn't get better, it does.  Kinda love it when that happens.

5 ~ MAC "Pro Longwear" Lipglass:  Glossy goodness that lasts and lasts,  MAC has done it again with color and shine that take you through the day.  This is the shiny secret on everyones lips.



What's your favorite way to glow this autumn?  
As always, thanks for reading and have beautiful Thursday!
XOXO








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