Jane Iredale 24KT Gold Dust - Rose Gold

Ever wonder what is at the end of a makeup rainbow? This little beauty is there waiting for you. The multi-use product is literally a pot of gold at your finger tips.  The shimmering powder can be added to cheeks, eyes,  and lips for a gilded look. Or if mix it with a bit of moisturizer and apply to bare skin or with a favorite hair product and apply to your hair. The powder creates a nice ethereal look with minimum effort. And the best part, it doesn't take up much space! It's a great way to add a bit of glitter to your life without looking childish.

Julep Sea Salt Texturizing Spray for Hair

Who doesn’t love what the salty air does to hair? It gives hair an amazing bounce, texture, volume, soften and glow. The paraben and sulfate free sea salt water infused with marine botanicals to provide moisture and nourishment to hair. The spray promises to protect hair from sun damage while touting tousled waves. You can use the spray on either damp or dry hair and follow up with heat for more body. If you want more volume, use the spray on wet hair. And on dry hair it gives hair a piecey texture. I have long hair so I usually have to completely saturate my hair with the product and I really don’t notice much of a difference from my normal wavy hair.  I have mostly used the spray on dry hair, as when my hair is wet I usually like using a  nourishing oil on the ends. The only I noticed that my hair is usually very shiny after applying the spray not greasy looking.

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser

I have heard many good things about the Suki skin care brand and I decided to get this cleanser. I had thought I wrote a review about this as this my second bottle.  Alas, I digress. The cleanser has a sweet citrusy scent, thanks to the lemongrass extract. At first, when I ordered the product I was very curious how the sugar based scrub would be foaming.  It is quite interesting, that you take a little bit of product and mix a bit of water and rub your hands together with the product in the middle and it starts to foam. You then apply that foam to your face and wait a couple of minutes to wash it off. The cleanser does a good job exfoliate and it left my skin a bit tight the first time but my skin was so smooth and soft. I use this once a week to keep my skin fresh and clear.

Kneipp Deep Sleep Mineral Bath Salt - Valerian & Hops

If I am not mistaken, Sebastian Kneipp, one of the founders, a priest who at 28 contracted the deadly [at the time] tuberculous and was cured by hydrotherapy. Which lead him to found Kneipp with his pharmacist friend who shared the same natural product ideologies. Naturally, baths are an excellent way to relax, lull you to sleep, a treat for a hard day at work and for health reasons. While, I knew Kneipp was a good trusted brand -- I was bit wary to try the bath salts. I don’t know why, I am kicking myself for not trying earlier. After returning from exhausting day of errands and family gatherings, I was already super tired, exhausted and sleepy. I decided a bath would have been a perfect way to unwind and take it easy. When I open the packet, the air was flooded of Valerian and Hops [I am not sure what either smells like but I guess it has to be the scent I was sniffing :) ]. The blue salt crystals turned the bath water into a beautiful azure blue color. The color you imagine the water being in tropical islands [and also hiding sharks under their alluring surface]. I immediately slipped in and was immediately transported into a Greek soaking tub. I started to relax; I felt my tension melting away. The water was still fragranced and left my skin softly  scented and my skin soft to the touch. While the blue color didn’t stain my tub, I wouldn’t recommend using anything white near it [towels, mats] or porous colors though. Even after my bath, the scent is still wafting through the air. How was I feeling after the bath and was I able to sleep better? I am having trouble staying awake to write this review but I don’t feel the disgusted I - want - to - sleep - get - out - of - my - way but more like I am at peace and I could go for a nice nap. Which right about now, sounds great. Good night! I am happy to report, I did have a restful deep sleep last night. I am totally in love with this bath salt.

OPI Nail Polish - NL F15 You Don't Know Jacques

The nail polish was creamy warm taupe color but look a bit like mud. The nail polish was more watery than other OPI colors I have tried. I had to use multiple coats to get full coverage. I did notice when my nails did try there was some bubbles and rough spots.

Epionce Intense Defense Anti-Aging + Repair Serum

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This intense serum is like a skin care multivitamin for your skin. It is packed with fruit, botanical extracts and Niacinamide. The potent cocktail promises to reverse fine line, wrinkles, improve skin tone, smooth, soften and improve firmness, elasticity and texture. The creamy formula went on smoothly and left my face feeling soft and firm. I must say, when they say intensive hydration, they really do mean intensive. I used a little bit of the serum on my face and face look like my face was drenched with water. It did take a bit of work to work in all of the serum into my face.The only parts I didn’t like is that my hands were sticky from the lotion and my face did get a bit dry towards the evening. Overall, it was too pricey to buy again and I found other products that work a lot better for less money.

Caress Daily Silk Silkening Body Wash Nature's Silk

This irresistible blend of white peach and silk blossom with triple silkening moisturizer that softens and smooths skin to the touch. The body wash provides a luxurious lather and imparts a soft delicate scent. I love how soft my skin was and the soft scent is perfect for the treat for the “It’s hot as hell, why am I wearing clothes” summer.

Caudalie Divine Oil

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I love this floral scented oil. I also like it could be used for on body, face, cuticles and hair. The oil is packed with argan, hibiscus and sesame oil.  Rose, grapefruit, spicy pink pepper, cedar, vanilla and white musk lend their extracts to create this intoxicating scent. I smoothed on some of oil after my bath and my skin was soft and silky. I couldn’t stop smelling and rubbing my skin. I absolutely want to buy this by the gallons and pour into a bath and just marinate it. [Try not to imagine that]

Lucky August 2013

New Pants Styles to Try-

“The Track Pants - Paired with minimalist pieces, this sporty, slim cut is polished enough to wear to dinner.

The Cropped Wide - Leg Trouser - Fashion forward and surprisingly flattering, this ‘40s inspired style creates a sexy hourglass shape.

The Slouchy Leather -  Give your boyfriend jeans a rest and wear this equally laid-back but way more luxe pair.

The Graphic Print  Trouser - An eye-popping motif takes this work-ready cut from basic to quirky chic.”

New Golden Powders to Try -

Nars Puerto Vallarta Multiple

MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden

Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Cheek Tint in Nude Beach

DiorSkin Nude Tan Paradise Duo Blush in Coral Glow

Guerlian Meteorites Pearls

Yves Saint Laurent Terre Sharienne in N. 30 in Terre Tan

Elizabeth Arden New York in Bloom Radiant Bronzing  Powder

Multi-Tasking Skin Cream

SK II Essential Power Cream

Estee Lauder Advanced Time Zone Night Age Reserving Line/Wrinkle Creme

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

Shimmery Body Oils

Clarins Splendours Shimmer Body Oil

Guerlian Terracotta James de Gazelle

Caudalie Dive Legs Tinted Body Lotion

Nuxe Hulle Prodiguese

Summer Florals Perfumes -

Lanvin ME Eau de Parfum

Crabtree and Evenlyn Somerset Meadow de Toilette

Prada Candy L’Eau

Anna Siu La Vie de Boheme

Joie Folle de Joie Eau de Parfum

Taylor by Taylor Swift Eau de Parfum

Mastering Brows -

“1. Don’t tweeze more than once every three to four weeks. This keeps brows from looking too thin.

2. Draw an invisible line straight from the outer corner of your nose. Your brow should start here and end along a line from the corner of your nose to the outer corner of your eye. The highest part of your  arch should line up just outside your pupil.

3. Shower first to open your pores, soften your skin and make tweezing easier. After use aloe gel to prevent redness and bumps.

4.  Pull hairs in the direction of growth one by one working in natural light.

5. Use a regular not magnifying mirror, otherwise you can end up with a hole. If you can’t see the hair in a regular mirror, neither can anyone else.

6. Don’t make the ends too thin, and feather them outward - this gives the eyes a bit of a lift.

7. Overcutting brows can be as detrimental as over-tweezing. Brush brows straight up and trim hairs one at a time.

8. It is a myth that you should never tweeze from the top. The truth is most people need to take a little off the top in order to get the perfect shape.

9. If you chair your hair color, change your brows to match. Darkening brows adds fullness. Don’t dye them yourself - get it done at a salon.

10. Delicate features look best with thinner, more elegant brows. Thicker ones are perfect with stronger bone structure.”

Your Ultimate Brow Kit

K. Streicher Beauty Apres Calming Cream

Sania’s Brow Bar Angle Mechanical Pencil

Cle de Peau Eyebrow and Eyeliner Compact in 1

Lancome Le Crayon Poudre in Taupe’

End of the Summer Hair Rescue -

Keratase Spray a Porter

Organiz Moroccan Sea Salt Spray

Bumble and Bumble Surf Foam Wash Shampoo

Shu Uemura Muroto Volume Pure Lightness Treatment

New Star Ingredient - Camellia Oil

“These antiaging face concoctions are infused with oils from the ultra - hydrating, antioxidant rich camellia flower, called tsubaki in Japanese. They leave skin dewy, plump and smooth in seconds.

Lancome Absolue Sublime Oleo Serum

Boscia Tsubaki Beauty Oil

Tatcha Gold Camella Beauty Oil

Family Circle August 2013

Shades of Summer -

New York Color Show in Fierce N Tangy

Orly in Mayhem Mentality

Mary Kay in Pink Bamboo

Essie in The More The Merrier

Jin Soon in Poppy Blue

Latina August 2013

White Hot Nail Polishes to Try -

Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in Porcelain Party

Sally Hansen Sugar Coat Textured Nail Color in Sugar Fix

Candie’s Glitter Nail Polish in White Noise

Layla Gel Effect Nail Polish in N01

Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Vapor

Tips for Damage Control for your Hair -

Philip Kingsley Paddle Brush - “Your scalp is the source of healthy hair. It’s important to stimulate it a little each day simply by brushing from roots to ends.”

Oribe Signature Moisture Masque - “Rub a dime - sized amount of deep conditioning mask through dry hair before the beach or pool. It protects strands from saltwater and chlorine”.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo and Conditioner - “Summer’s harsh elements, such as the sun’s UV rays, cause hair to become dry and brittle. Keep split ends under control with shampoos and conditioners that contain oils like almond and coconut”.

Living Proof Satin Hair Serum - “Stay away from hair care products with alcohol as the primary ingredient. It can dry out stands and cause breakage”.

Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy Damage and Color Repair 7 Day Intensive Treatment Tubes - “Creating a solid foundation with a well-nourished scalp not only gives you strong, beautiful hair but can help you get to a longer length faster”.

New Bronzer Products to Try-

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF

Too Faced Bronzed and Poreless Pore Perfecting Bronzer

Nars Multiple in South Beach

Mary Kay Facial Highlighting Pen

Physicians Formula How - To - Wear Bronzer

Tarte Park Avenue Princess Bronze and Glow Matte Bronzer and Cheek Tint

Laura Mercier Illuminating Powder