Valentine's Day. A day set aside to celebrate and expound on the ideology of love. In laymen's terms, it is a day designed to elicit the inner warm fuzzy in us all and afford many of us the opportunity to giggle more, smile wider and value those whose imprint marks our lives. While some of us opt to indulge in the exhilarating, love struck effects of Cupid's arrow, others are content to lavish ourselves, and others, with special trinkets and gifts. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with your significant other or simply looking to capitalize on the love train, here are a few gifts that will bring out the inner sexy in us all. SOS Novelties 3-in-1 Soy Candle Lotion. Massage oil. Candle. This deliciously scented soy candle is perfect for setting the mood. Use it cold as a lotion … [Read more...]
3 Delicious Smoothie and Juicing Recipes for Fall
Did you know that the month of September is Healthy Aging Month? I didn't either, but what a great way to kick off some fall smoothie and juicing recipes that will have you aging gracefully and beautifully. One of the first things that come to mind when I think of fall is pumpkin. Throw in some squash, sweet potatoes, yams, and cranberries and you've got yourself a taste bud party in the making. Other fruits, veggies and flavors that come to mind include kale, spinach, oranges, apples (which are all the rage in Upstate NY), vanilla bean, cinnamon, honey and nutmeg. Now that we have a palette to work with, let's see about juicing our way to healthier bodies. Photo by Oh She Glows Sweet Potato Smoothie When I came across the Sweet Potato Soup recipe, I darn near drooled all over my … [Read more...]
5 of the Hottest Makeup Looks You’ll Want to Try
Summer is here and with that comes vibrant colors, fragrant aromas and of course nature's most pristine wonders. From animals to flowers to waterfalls, every where you look, you're surrounded by beauty. So why not go the extra mile with some of that beauty? Why not try one of these makeup looks inspired by nature? It's sure to stretch the boundaries of your inner diva. Feather Me This - Feather Lashes Runway? Girls' night out? Or just for kicks? Feather lashes are a fun, flirty and fabulous way to add a little flare and sass to your look. Mostly sold in local beauty supply stores like Sally's, feather lashes are easy to apply, even for beginners, and are available in a wide range of colors, designs and styles. Silver Eyed Beauty - Beads and Feather Makeup Designs An elegant, … [Read more...]
Best Electronic Gift Ideas for Her
Shopping for the special woman in your life just got easier! Whether she's into high tech gadgets, science fiction or some thing in between, the woman you're shopping for is sure to swoon over any one of these items. Below are some of the best electronic gifts just for her. 10 Motor Massage Chair Pad Could possibly be the best invention since sliced bread. The 10 Motor Chair Pad lets you turn your ordinary chair into a spa massage. Extra-large chair pad can help relieve stress, soothe aching muscles, and revive you in the middle of a busy day. It boasts 5 powerful massaging motors that will relax your whole body or let you focus on a specific area such as your neck, upper back, mid back, lumbar, or thighs. Ooo la la. Retail 149.99 iPhone Photo Cube Printer Do you hear angels … [Read more...]
Bobbi Brown’s Secret for Fabulous Wedding Makeup
It's your wedding day. After months of planning, dress modifications and picking out the ideal honeymoon spot, you're finally ready to walk down the aisle and say "I do." Or are you? Many brides opt to try out the latest in makeup trends or runway looks on their wedding day. After all, you only get married once so why not go for it right? Wrong. According to Bobbi Brown, makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, "bridal makeup is not the time to experiment or try a new trend." When interviewed about what blushing brides should keep in mind about their makeup, Bobbi reiterates that on her special day, a woman's wedding makeup should reflect her at her prettiest. Below, Bobbi shares her secrets to ensuring fabulous wedding makeup for any blushing bride to be: Neutral and … [Read more...]
Positively Beautiful – Arbonne Essentials and A Healthier You
Beautiful. You. - How Arbonne Essentials Help Promote Inner Beauty It's the fourth month of the new year and we know a few things: Spring is finally here (mostly), flowers are now starting to bloom and there are approximately less than 12 weeks of school for the year. Time is flying by and I have only one question: do you know where your health resolutions are? If you're like the masses, you wrote down your visions and made plans to live a healthier, more abundant life. You began strong but faltered along the way as life, time and family exercised its right to take precedence over all other things. But you can get right back into the swing of things and Arbonne Essentials can provide you with the energy boost you'll need. Here are some products that I found to have the most impact on … [Read more...]
