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April 2012
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04/27/12Bringing Nature HomeI thought I’d extend the celebration of Earth Day a little by sharing a couple all-natural, homemade body scrub recipes. They are super easy and actually a lot of fun to make. Invite some of your girlfriends over and make them together or put some in a cute jar and give it as a gift. With summer just around the corner, I wanted to make something that would rejuvenate and refresh my winter skin. So I thought this lemon body scrub would be perfect! It was very easy to make (my kind of recipe), and I found all of the ingredients in my cupboards. All you need is ½ cup sea salt, ½ cup sweet almond oil (I used olive oil), ½ teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon orange zest, and to make it even more lemony, I added the lemon juice of 1 lemon. This made my... Posted at 10:24 PM Comments |
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04/20/12Birchbox Delivery! Beauty Samples at Your DoorMost anyone who uses makeup has a makeup junk drawer. For some, it may be the bottom drawer in your vanity or a box sitting on a closet shelf, but they are all the same. Shades of lipstick that didn't look good, the skin cleanser that breaks you out, it's all housed in there until you give it away to a friend or trash it. Even though many stores now allow you to return used cosmetic products for any reason, most of us still hold on to the junk. What makes my heart break is when I calculate the amount of money that sits in my junk makeup box. While it's fairly easy to get samples of perfume, it's much harder to find samples of new and innovative products that aren't sold locally. Or maybe you're looking to get out of a beauty rut, when you've tried... Posted at 12:20 PM Comments: 3 |
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04/13/12Suit Your StyleToo early for swimming? Maybe a little, but it’s not too early to start shopping for that bikini. I don’t know about any of you, but even though I absolutely love shopping I dread shopping for swimwear. I always wait until two days before leaving for the beach and always get stuck with a plain ol' boring bathing suit. So I started my shopping early this year and have already found some super cute one pieces and bikinis. So I thought I'd share some of the suits I've found for all body types! I was amazed at all the adorable one piece bathing suits I’ve seen so far. I love the pale purple tulle-wrapped tank. The ruched mid-section adds great shape and coverage, flattering any proportion. If you want to show a bit more skin, but don't want... Posted at 09:14 AM Comments |
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04/06/12Splurge or Save on Makeup ProductsAs a makeup addict, you wouldn't be too surprised to find me wandering around Sephora or Walgreens at any time of the day. As a woman with a sizable makeup collection, I'm always looking for something new, something fun, and frankly there hasn't been a lot of makeup innovations lately. However, due to my “scientific” testing, I have come to discover which products are the best to save on and where you should really put your money. Nail polish has an astonishing price range, with a full bottle on Target's shelf starting around $3 all the way to Nordstrom, where a designer polish can average almost $30 a bottle. To make this easy all polish under $10 is a “save.” The polish most used in salons and spas across the world is... Posted at 09:42 AM Comments: 2 |
