Products I'm Loving Right Now

Shampoo & Conditioner: Mizani Thermasmooth System
My stylist uses this system when flat ironing my hair. It consists of a shampoo, conditioner, serum and a spritz. After using this my hair is so shiny, silky, smooth and stays straight so much longer. I almost always get my hair flat ironed but since using this system I have so many people ask me what I had done differently with my hair.
Shower Gel: Dove Exfoliating Body Wash
Deodorant: Little Black Dress Approved Degree Women Ultra Clear

Cleanser: Biore 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser
Exfoliator: Patricia Wexler M.D Dermatology Resurfacing Microbrasion System
Foundation brush: MAC 187
Concealer: Amazing Cosmetics
Highlighter: MAC Hush Cream Color Base
Eyeshadows: MAC Knight Divine
Eyeliner: Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes
Mascara: Covergirl Lash Blast
Lipgloss: MAC Dazzleglass Sugarrimmed
Lip Moisturizer: Chapstick Naturals

Sephora: Sweet Steals

Sephora is offering many limited edition and limited quanity items all for $10 and under online and in stores. If that alone doesn't entice you here's how to get the most bang for your buck:

Sign up and use Ebates to automatically get 8% cash back

Snag your three free samples at checkout

Enter coupon code EXTRA for an additional 20% off your order

Expires 12/31

'V' Magazine's Plus-sized January Issue

An eight page editorial shot by Terry Richardson for 'V' Magazine is titled One Size Fits All. It shows a size 16 model paired along side a size 0 model. They are both posed and styled very similar. Beautiful plus sized model Crystal Renn holds her own. Why can't we see this more often?

Merry Christmas!

Cookies & Cream Fudge

Thanks so much to Steph over at Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Mom for hosting a giveaway with Carnation Evaporated Milk. I snagged coupons for 2 free cans of Carnation Evaporated Milk! We all know how expensive baking goods are this time of year. Seriously, who isn't baking something for Christmas or New Year's?

I took a peak at www.TheCookingMilk.com to get some fresh ideas on what to make this holiday. I considered some of the savory dishes but was stopped dead in my tracks when I spotted the recipe for Cookies & Cream fudge. O.M.G. 

Yummo! *Rachel Ray voice*

Recipe and directions can be found here

MAC in Lillyland

I don't know about you but, I'm already sick of the cold weather and dreary days. Enters MAC in Lillyland. The colorful Lilly Pulitzer has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics for a limited edition line due in stores on January 7th. Take a look at just a few items that's to come...

Lipgelee ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

Lush & Bright Bright pink with yellow coral with pink pearlized pigments

Preppy Blue pink with pink pearlized pigments


Shift to Pink Light violet with silver pearlized pigments


Resort Life Off white with pink pearlized pigments

     

Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN)

Coconut Ice Light yellow peach pink (Cream)

Steamy Hot N Steamy pink (Cream)

Pearlmatte Face Powder ($27.50 U.S. / $32.50 CDN)

NOTD Maybelline Glad To Be Green

April Showers Giveaway!

April Showers Blog Design is having a HUGE giveaway and celebrating her OPEN waiting list that starts January 1st! April not only does blogs - but also invitations, announcements, calendars, cards, business cards, custom illustrations, and so much more! Just by pasting this paragraph on my blog I'm a winner! http://www.aprilshowersblogdesign.com/

This Christmas Give Presense

I have been so wrapped up in my Thanksgiving menu, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that I've had to stop and remind myself about what the holidays truly mean. Take a moment to remind youself as well.