(Sponsored) This post was sponsored by RoC® Skincare as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. A couple of weeks ago I admitted to you that I am 35. Yep, 35. In my twenties, I dreaded turning thirty. Something about being that old made me want to freeze time. But, as thirty turned into thirty-one, and then thirty-two, and now thirty-five, I'm embracing each and every fine line that is appearing on my face. I kind of consider them little badges of honor. With every wrinkle, it simply means I laughed a little harder and have lived to become a little wiser. {It should be noted that I know longer feel as though thirty is "old".} When the package for RoC® Retinol Correxion® Deep Wrinkle Night Cream showed up … [Read more...]
2015 Color of the Year – Marsala
Each year several color companies announce what they call the "color of the year". It's an on-trend color that you'll expect to see in clothing, makeup, home and fashion accessories in the coming year. The color that will define the year (I suppose we could take a look back and see at the end if the year how much we "felt" that color but that's another post). Because the Pantone company does so much color work for designers, they've become the official color pickers. Pantone has selected a "Color of the Year" since 2000. For 2015, the Color of the Year is Marsala. I know, the first thing that comes to your mind is chicken isn't it? Chicken Marsala gets its name from Marsala wine. The wine itself is a rich, earthy red. So stop thinking about chicken. Marsala is described a … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Health and Beauty
Coconut Oil has been around as long as coconuts have been around. Although, only in recent years have the health and beauty benefits been popping up all over the internet. There are hundreds of ways to use coconut oil for health and beauty, home care, pet care and even in cooking. Considering all of the ways it can be used, it's an inexpensive and wonderful natural remedy. Today I have 11 ways that you can use coconut oil that you may or may not have ever heard of. Most of these ways are unconventional but, very effective. Read on to see which way you'll try today! Oil Pulling - Pop a couple of tablespoons of Coconut Oil into your mouth and swish it around for 10 minutes or so {make sure to spit it out into the trash can, as it can clog your sink pipes or toilet}. The results are … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Makeup Light And Look Beautiful This Summer!
Ed Note: A big thanks to Karen A for contributing this article which will keep you looking great this summer! How To Keep Your Makeup Light And Still Look Beautiful This Summer! I’m a sucker for makeup. It doesn’t matter what brand. I can find something I love from just about every brand out there whether it be from Sephora, Target or the local drugstore. When it comes to summer makeup my motto is “out with the old and in with the new.” Summer is the perfect time to ditch old makeup and test-drive the season’s hottest colors, but it’s also important not to overdo it especially on extremely hot and humid days. The last thing you want is a ton of makeup melting on you face. Summer makeup should be simple and natural. Below are six fabulous tips from the pros on how to keep your makeup … [Read more...]
5 Must-Have Travel Bags
With conference season coming up, and family vacations not too far away, you will need a travel bag or two. Here are five of my absolute favorites to keep you going from home, to airport, to conference or business and more. 1. Jewel in Flourish by GigiHill Jewelry Tote - I love the bright colors of this jewelry tote and zipper pouches as well as the necklace ties inside. Snap closures secure the tote while fake ties give it a decorative look. $49 suggested retail. 2. Audrey Tote in Flourish by GigiHill Travel Bag - A matching color pattern to the jewelry tote above, the Flourish is my favorite design but there are several to choose from. In the Rolling Audrey version (not pictured), the handle extends from a hidden zippered compartment but can be completely hidden when collapsed … [Read more...]
How and Why to Use Eye Makeup Primer
Here's a quick vlog on something I think should be a part of every woman's eye makeup routine: eye primer. You won't believe how it will improve the quality of your eye makeup look! … [Read more...]
