Every season, Pantone releases a series of colors that become a big hit in the design and fashion worlds (you can see the post I created last spring about the chosen Pantone colors). This season, their colors are both soft and vibrant, and a great way to inspire any girl’s wardrobe. In their collection, they included soft pastels like Violet Tulip, Placid Blue and Hemlock (a lovely light green). They incorporated a neutral color, Sand, which is reminiscent of beautiful sandy beaches. Colors like Freesia (yellow), Celosia Orange and Cayenne (red), are feisty and festive and sure way to get you longing for the warm summer sun. Finally, Dazzling Blue and Radiant Orchid (like my prescription glasses) are funky bold colors added to the mix to make the collection pop!
Pantone has declared Radiant Orchid the color of the year which is awesome for purple lovers like me. I was super excited to see the selection of purple Prescription Eyeglasses on OzealGlasses.com. I picked the Ajeya Medium Orchid Stripe after uploading a photo of myself and doing a virtual try on. The base price with single vision lenses and anti-scratch coating was $39.95. This would be the same price if you do not need prescription lenses.
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I was always a fan of a clean house free of harsh chemicals, but now that I have a little one crawling all over the house, the importance of using safe products is priority number one. It can be very expensive to choose healthy options, but Walgreens has come out with a new line of products that makes it easy to keep my home clean without having to use harmful chemicals.
I started by cleaning out makeup bag and my makeup brushes using the Walgreens Ology Castile Soap. The soap is a gentle cleanser producing a mild, creamy lather making it safe for sensitive skin and expensive makeup brushes. It has no harmful chemicals like Sulfate, paraben and petrochemical and the product is not tested on animals.It is only $10.49 for 32 ounces. That is a whole lot of brush cleanings!
Steps for cleaning Makeup Brushes from your Makeup Bag:
Pour 1 capful of Walgreens Ology Castile Soap into a small bowl of water. Swirl the brush in the soap and water mixture, being careful to only get the bristles wet.
Gently massage the bristles between your fingers, starting at the base and working to the tip of the brush until it looks like no more makeup is coming off of the brush.
If the brush is really dirty, you can make the liquid more concentrated by adding another capful of castile soap.
Next, press the brushes against a paper towel to dry and and reshape the brush between your fingers.
Lay brushes flat on a paper towel to dry. Always lay your brushes flat to avoid water getting into the handle and ferrule which can cause rust or deterioration of the brush.
Walgreens recently came out with a new line of cleaning products that are free from the following 10 harmful chemicals: Ammonia, Chlorine bleach, DEA (diethanolamine), TEA (triethanolamine), Parabens, Phthalates, Formaldehyde, Nonylphenol ethoxylates, Triclosan, SLS, SLES. Plus, Walgreens Ology does not use artificial dyes or fragrances.
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Active Retro Glam Makeup Looks
I am loving the Retro Glam makeup look that I have been noticing on celebs and on the runways lately. Since I am constantly dealing with the humidity in Florida and the weather is getting warmer by the day, I was looking for a way to create a retro glam look that will stay put. I was able to create an Active Retro Glam Makeup Look with the help of Waterproof RIMMEL Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara, RIMMEL Stay Matte Foundation, and Waterproof RIMMEL Scandaleyes Thick & Thin Eyeliner.
My sister is back on the dating scene and was looking for a fresh spring makeup look for a date later in the evening. We had a family funday this past Sunday at Downtown Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens. First, we has lunch at RA Sushi and then went Luka Cosmetics to get our makeup done by makeup blogger and professional makeup artist Aracely.
GlamST Review GlamST is a fun new way to try makeup online that allows you to upload a photo of yourself to try on the items in virtual reality. I have seen this type of virtual try on technology with online prescription glasses companies. You upload a photo and see how the glasses look on … Read more
Spring Fashion Tips from Macy’s Secret Garden Fashion Show I am a member of the Everywhere Society and the Everywhere Society provided me with compensation for this post. However, as always, all opinions expressed herein are my own. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to message me using the contact … Read more
Vixen Workout Cover Girl #Bombshelling Event I was so lucky to attend the Vixen Workout Cover Girl #Bombshelling Event a few weeks ago. OMG I have never felt so fabulous working out before. The Vixen Workout with the Vixen Army made me feel like Beyonce! I want to do it more often, but the closest … Read more
This is a sponsored post, but as always all opinions are 100% my own. I love Dove products and have been using them for years and am very excited about working with them.
My man has a few hair issues that he deals with including dandruff. I sometimes even use his dandruff shampoo when my scalp is dry. I hate having a dry scalp because it is embarrassing and feels uncomfortable.
There is a ton of beauty and fashion event going on at Anushka Spa, Salon, & Cosmedical Centre in West Palm Beach during the month of March. First, there is a Trunk Show for Suzanne Werson on March 27 to March 29.
How to Apply MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Blush by South Florida Beauty Blogger, April Golightly
Samples of MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Blush was provided for review purposes. I choose the brands that I work with very carefully and have been using MAKE UP FOR EVER for years! Check out my last review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Cream Blushes are best for women with dry skin, women with aging skin, during cool weather when moisture is taken out of your face from the temperature.
Dove® Deodorant caring for the sensitivity of your armpit
This is a sponsored post, but as always all opinions are 100% my own. I love Dove products and have been using them for years and am very excited about working with them.
I don’t know about, but I absolutely hate shaving! If I had the means and it actually worked, I would laser hair remove most of the hair on my body starting with my under arms. I learned early on in my blogging career never to raise your underarms in a photo because even if your are shaved, they look awful. That is why I am super excited to hear that Dove is working on beautifying underarms. I know it is not a sexy topic, but it is something I think about every time I take a shower. This year joinDove® Deodorant in changing the way we care for their armpit. Shaving is a harsh, but necessary part of beauty routines. To fix the damage done by a razor and restore beauty, simply use Dove® Deodorant NutriumMositure after shaving to heal and protect sensitive skin.
Samples and compensation was provided for this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. I choose the brands that I work with very carefully.
As a blogger and fashionista, I attend fashion events almost every week. In order to stay looking good at these event, I have a 5 tips that help me get ready. Normally, I have control over the photos that are posted, but at events, I have no control of the photos that are taken. That is why I try to look my best and photo ready at Fashion Events.
Samples were provided for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.
BA Star sent me the Natural Eye Shadow Palette with Gel Glitters and the Glue. Eye Shadow & Glitter Base to review. BA Star eye makeup is creamy, but not so creamy that it slides off with humidity or when you sweat. It has a staying power that I have not seen from other cream shadows. The pigment is also awesome. I’ve bought creamy shadows that slipped off quickly and had no pigment. This was a nice change!
A few weeks I was browsing through Instagram when I discovered Boca Celebrity Boutique’s awesome Instagram feed of body con outfits! Turns out that the Boca Celebrity Boutique is not that far from me! I went in to check out the awesome body con dresses for myself and was really impressed with the selection. The owner of the Boca Celebrity Boutique, Shelly has an amazing eye for prints and color. I chose to 2 body con bright print dresses to wear and have been getting nothing but compliments every time that I wear them. I am embracing my post-baby body and booty by wearing body conscious dresses.
Samples were provided for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.
Hask recently came out with a new hair product with Keratin Protein and Argon oil at a price point that is totally doable. The products go for between $1.99 and $7.29 depending on the product. I have been using the Shampoo, Conditioner, Shine Oil, and Deep Conditioner for the past few weeks and have noticed that my hair is more manageable and healthier than before. Check out these locks!
Goodie bags aka swag bags are one of my favorite blogger perks! Bloggers and non-bloggers alike flock to events and parties for great swag. Why not make your friends feel like you are the swag master by putting together awesome DIY goodie bags for your next party of event. The key to a good party is to make sure your goodie bags are worth coming back for! You will always have a good turn out if you got the good swag bag! This goes for kid goodie bags too. Check out my ideas for beauty goodie bags and kid goodie bags.
This post was written in affiliation with Harrods. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. I adore my Clarisonic and Harrods is an awesome store that I am super excited to work with.
Facials with a professional are awesome and a necessary evil for me because I have acne prone skin. I have been going to the same woman since my pregnancy acne outbreak. She is the first person to use the Clarisonic on me. Sometimes I do not have time or money to go to get a professional facial. For just such an occasion, I invested in a Clarisonic of my own.
Services were received in compensation for this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. I am huge fan of Anushka and her Spa! Check out my first review of Anushka’s Spa.
Anushka has been helping women fight against cellulite for more than 30 years! She has developed The Anushka Cellulite Free Lifestyle Program that utilizes advances in technology and science to rid the body of cellulite so that real women can look and feel fabulous. Anushka has put together a 14 Day Mini Boot Camp that helps her clients lose weight and look better in 2 weeks. You can see the results of the cellulite clinic here and in the magazine spreads framed all over the wall of the Anushka Salon & Spa. The results are astounding and proven!
Celebrities have it all: beautiful faces and figures, handsome husbands, endless wads of cash, you name it – they’ve got it. Trying to emulate our favorite stars is a big deal for many women, especially with the strong influence that media has upon us. Getting a compliment that compares you to a celebrity can be a huge boost to a woman’s self esteem, so copying their looks and style is often important to the 21st Century woman. If you’re looking for ways to achieve a celebrity look, look no further.
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