EveryDay with Rachael Ray April 2013

Beauty buys that has minimal ingredients and has a major impact on your routine -

Photo Source - S.W. Basics, S.W. Basics of Brooklyn’s Exfoliant

 

Photo Source - Own Products, Own Firming Silk Concentrate

Photo Source - Ora's Amazing Herbal, Ora’s Amazing Herbal Unscented Natural Lip Balm

Photo Source - Metropolis Soap, Metropolis Soap Company’s Monoi de Tahiti Whipped Shea Butter

Photo Source - Ayla Beauty, Kimberly Parry Organics Soak

Beauty Trends to Try This Month -

1. Berry Hued Lipstick

Photo Source - Target, Kashuk Ultra Luxe Lip Gloss in Ravishing Rose

Photo Credit - Target, Flower Lip Service Lip Butter in Wispy Wisteria

2. Mermaid inspired nails

 

Photo Credit - Sally Hansen, Sally Hansen Manicure in Mermaid’s Tail

 

Photo Credit  - Deborah Lippman, Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer in Mermaid’s Eyes

Essie Summer 2012 Poppy-Razzi Collection - Bazooka

This red orangey jelly nail polish was apparently a part of the 2012 summer collection but I just came across it in my stash. Perhaps, I should stopping buying and stockpiling stuff. I like the neon color, they look amazing both on my toes and hands. While the formula was a bit thick, the color still felt sheer. I noticed  they do start chipping at the tips especially if you try opening, peeling something, or typing on the keyboard. Overall, a great color for the summer!

L'oreal Paris Healthy Look Creme Gloss - 4RR Vibrant Dark Auburn

My hair before

How my hair looks after when hit with light.

The non-ammonia formula offers temporary hair color that washes out in 28 washes. Typically, when I use hair dye there a strong scent also my head sometimes burn. While, when I did wash out my hair and the chemical scent still strongly lingered -- I can safely say my head didn't burn when I applied the hair dye. The hair dye was easy to use, as the kit only came with the developer, colorant, gloves and hair mask, like most hair dye kits. The only thing I didn't like apart from the strong scent; it left on my hair but even after the first 8 washes, when I washed my hair, the hair dye was changing the water. It's not a big deal but not when you don't know and you are using a white towel. While, I know is temporary hair color, I didn't think it would last that long. Overall, I love the color and that it's not to harsh on my hair.

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color - Graphite Gravity

Photo Source - Sally Hansen

I bought this nail polish awhile back and swatched it but never uploaded it. Talk about being a great beauty blogger! I came across the photos and thought I should upload it, although the magnetic trend is not as "cool" or "new" now. This nail polish was simple to use, first swipe on coat and let dry and then swipe another coat over one nail. Then using the built magnetic on top rest the guide [the small ridge] on top part of your nail. After 10 seconds or so, remove the magnet cap and you should see a design. I also tried experimenting with the wait time and angles to achieve new looks. A word of caution, I thought applying the second coat to all the nails and then using the magnet would save time but the polish still has to be wet for the magnet to work. My qualm with this nail polish is the glue holding the magnet in place is dingy and the magnet fell off during my second time using the nail polish. Whoever said beauty ain't easy, got it so right.

Country Living May 2013

 

Here are some top home picks -

Photo Credit - West Elm

 

Photo Credit - Anthropolgie

Photo Credit - Jayson Home

Photo Credit - Me and Arrow

Photo Credit -Twos Company