Finding great skincare products can be perplexing and overwhelming. There are tons of brands and products addressing different concerns. A good eye cream can tackle many problems and help moisturize but, finding one is the trick.
Kiehl’s Since 1851Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado is a creamy, moisturizing eye treatment that is to provide hydration while taking in mind the sensitive area. The hydration comes from the beta carotene and shea butter along with the avocado oil that moisturizes and infuses the skin with amino acids, potassium and vitamins. The cream is a light green shade and a very thick consistency in the jar, however, once applied to the delicate under eye area it is quickly absorbed without a greasy feel. If you have dry skin under the eyes it will clear up in a matter of days. It is a luxurious product at a reasonable price.
It is easy to see why it is a customer favorite, between the effectiveness, the quality and price, it is worth testing it out for yourself. The 0.5 fl oz jar is priced at $28.50 USD and the 0.95 fl oz jar is $47 USD, the jars do last as you only need a small amount.
** I received a free product in order to review the eye treatment. My opinions expressed in this post are my own. **
Many women will agree that they were not blessed with amazing lashes. Thus begins the quest for finding a mascara that can give you the length, fullness and gorgeous lashes. There are a ton of mascara’s on the market, however, I have found that finding a great one that combines both length, fullness and does not smudge is not an easy task. My clients ask me all the time if there is an alternative to wear false eyelashes so I know I am not alone in my search.
I recently have been hearing the name Younique from many and hearing about thereMoodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes. The three step process uses the Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibers, to help create the appearance of thickness and volume to your existing lashes. I was fortunate to be given a set of the Moodstruck to test out on my lashes. The pair of wands are packaged in a gorgeous case which makes it easy to keep the two products together in your makeup bag, as one can not be used without the other. First you apply the Transplanting Gel which is dark in color and will remind you of a mascara, in texture. Apply the gel to the top of the lashes and then underneath so as to keep your lashes curled. Next apply the natural fibers to the lashes, which must be done immediately after the gel so that the fibers will stick. Once both eyes have the two steps applied to them it is time for the third and final step, which is actually going over the lashes with the Transplanting Gel. By doing the third step it will set the fibers into place and maintain the gorgeous length and volume. It may take one or two times of applying to get the technique in application down, while it is easy, it is different than using regular mascara.
So, is it worth it? YES! The difference that the 3D Fiber Lashes make to your own lashes is very easy to see, it really does everything. It will give you the look of false eyelashes without the glue and hassle. It is very noticeable without having to use a mirror to see it and if you were taking photographs, your eyes will pop. The 3D Fiber Lashes do come off with makeup remover and are in fact water resistant so you can wear them out in the humidity or cry and they will not smudge.
The set is $29 USD and will last you three months, which is about the time that you should replace mascara in your makeup bag as to keep your products clean and bacteria free. The bottles are generous in size and product so I am sure that it will last and keep giving you those amazing lashes that you have always wanted but were not born with.
* I received the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes to test. My opinions expressed in this post are my own. *
If you ever wondered what Marge Simpson‘s beauty bag looked like then this new MAC Cosmetics collection is perfect for you. MAC Cosmetics is celebrating The Simpsons 25th anniversary by creating a 10 item collection in honor of the famous cartoon mom. The collection is a playful line that gives some fun colorful ideas to add into your kit. The 10 items include: two 4 piece eyeshadow palettes, blush, lipglass and false lashes. The colors are in shades of pink, purple, black and of course blue like her famous beehive hair with names like: Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy, Nacho Cheese Explosion and That Trillion Dollar Look. The packaging alone is worth showcasing the items in your beauty bag.
While you may not want to have a complete Marge makeover, one suggestion would be to add one of the fun colors to your look for a pop of fun color. As well as using a Marge Simpson lipglass shade on top of your neutral lip pencil to create a new color.
Those that attended Comic-Con in San Diego this past were the first to preview the makeup line before it hits the stores. The lines outside the MAC store were wrapped around the block, proving that this iconic character may not be Marilyn Monroe, or Barbie, but she has a huge following all her own. The attendees also were able to get Marge makeovers and see the Marge models, come to life as their favorite animated character.
The Marge Simpson makeup collection is available online on and in stores on September 4. It is a limited edition collection and will sell out fast both online and in stores.
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Everyone wants to look their best, every day. From special occasions to professional engagements to actors and actresses on the set, Tracie Rosales of Makeup Artistry By Tracie (www.tracierosales.com) is invested in bringing her clients’ best faces forward. Recently expanding operations from solely serving the metro DC area to including service in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Rosales is working to bring her fresh-faced, customer-driven aesthetic to a wider audience. By offering a mobile service, Rosales is able to travel to her clients, wherever they need her.
“We are totally mobile and come to the client, to make it convenient for them,” Rosales says. “If it is a photo shoot then I come before and will stay on set during for any touch-ups, modification and to help.” Rosales services help bring her clients more confidence and helps give them a sense of calm, whether it’s their wedding day or they are uncomfortable in front of a camera or appearing in public. Being behind the scenes is one part of her job that she loves most. “I get to see the bride before she walks down the aisle, the speaker before they go out on stage, the models backstage before they walk the catwalk,” Rosales says.
In addition to offering clients her skills and services, Rosales is also happy to pass along any makeup tips or tricks that can help her clients achieve professional-looking results at home. Dedicated to increasing her professional development, Rosales is considers herself a lifelong learner when it comes to her improving her skills. Boasting an impressive list of credentials and certifications, Rosales is committed to bringing her clients the most up-to-date looks, techniques, and beauty services.
Customers are appreciative of the services Makeup Artistry by Tracie provides, often offering referrals and providing customer endorsements and testimonials. Using her professional expertise, Rosales is able to be the calm, quiet voice of reason, standing behind her aesthetic choices, even when other professionals are dubious. In one instant, the fresh-faced, natural looks she created not only set the perfect tone for the bridal photo shoot she was hired for, it also brought referrals from the photographer.
“From that point on she began referring her brides and other clients to me saying that I knew what I was doing and that with the right technique you could achieve an amazing look, without being overly done, and still have beautiful pictures,” Rosales said. Landing clients from individuals to corporations – including Google – and working for magazines like Brides and Wedding of Northern Virginia and Winery Weddings, which both chose Rosales to craft their cover looks, Rosales has been named to the Top 40 Under 40: Rising Business and Community Leaders for Loudon
Kim Kardashian‘s wedding to Kanye West has been a huge story and following this past weekend. Finally the wedding photos have been released and all have seen the bride in her gown and her gorgeous bridal look. Her longtime makeup artist and friend MarioDedivanovic is spilling his tips on creating her look for the wedding in Florence.
Mario saw the dress and took inspiration about her look from it. “I didn’t want to make too much of a statement with her makeup. We decided to go with something natural and timeless. I wanted to go with something clean and classic and I wanted her to look almost angelic.”
Talking to Australia’s Channel Nine breakfast show Mornings, Mario confirmed that Kim wanted her signature contoured makeup for the wedding, before explaining how he defined her cheekbones. “Contouring frames the face and chisels the cheeks. So basically it’s putting a little bit of bronzer on the hairline and jawline and on the hollows of the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. It thins out the face and gives warmth to the face. Sometimes it takes 20 minutes, sometimes an hour. The most important [tip] is to blend, blend, blend.”
On her skin he went with a radiant, dewy look. For her eyes he went with warm tones and a liquid eyeliner on the lids. Of course he enhanced her lashes with individual false lashes by Kardashian Beauty and Urban Decay Perversion mascara and made them pop as they always seem to do in photos of the star. For the ceremony her lips was a peachy pink and then at the reception they switched it for a classic nude lip using L’Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire in Nude Ballet.
We had so much fun showing our #Disneyside with the @Home Celebration that a few weeks after the party we went to Disney World. We had many fun things planned at Disney World including a Disney Junior Character lunch at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park. Instead of getting an autograph book, I decided to use the Mickey & Minnie poster that came in our @Home Celebration kit. This way I could frame it and keep it as a keepsake of our #Disneyside Party and our trip.
The Final Signed Poster: Mickey Mouse, Jake, Doc McStuffins, Mr. Incredible & Frozone.
In a magical Disney Fashion we also were able to see Fantasmic Mickey and get him to sign the poster along with Daddy’s favorite’s Mr. Incredible and Frozone.
Very Excited to see our pal Mickey!Pirate Time with Jake.
I will say that our poster made a splash and was asked about during our trip from others. The poster was an amazing party favor all alone, however, I must say that it is even better now! Thanks Disney!!! The magic never stops!
** I received free products in order to host my Disney Side @Home Celebration. My opinions expressed in this post are my own. **
After weeks of planning for our #DisneySide @Home Celebration, the big day finally arrived. From the time that I was chosen, the box arrived it has been a buzz at our house. After we got the Mickey Mouse
My son ready to go to the Party! (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)
themed party supplies it was an easy decision to go with a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme and the Carnival part seemed perfect given that our party was for 3 year old’s. Given that there were going to be many 3 year olds with tons of energy, my husband and I made the decision to hold the party at a beautiful park in South Florida. The kids can be loud, run around, enjoy the carnival activities and make a mess without any problems.
My invitations were courtesy of HP. HP sent me several boxes of printable photo paper and with the HP Photo Creations program, it was so easy to design them, print them and mail them out. HP was so generous that I have left over photo paper and decided that as a little extra goodie, to print pictures from the party and give them to the families, so that they have pictures of their children having a blast!
So let’s start with the food! Half of the fun of any carnival is that the snacks are fun, can easily be matched up to some of the fun food you eat at Disney Parks and kids love it all! I choose to go with Corn Dogs, Popcorn from our vintage machine packaged in little fun bags, pretzels, grapes and Mickey Mouse shaped rice krispy treats (thanks to Disney for sending me the Mickey mouse cookie cutter). The main dessert was actually part of an activity station, cupcake decorating. With the help of Homekeeters, a craft website and shop, I was able to get Mickey printables and do adorable matching placecards with descriptions of the food as well as wrap all of the water bottles with Mickey Mouse labels. Presentation always takes a party set-up from good to great!
Eight 3 year old’s including the mini-host, are going to need activity stations to keep them happy and entertained. We of course had our favorite Disney tunes playing at the party the entire time. I had four activity stations set up so that the kids could pick and choose what they would like to do. Station 1: Art : Using the Cheer Boards that Disney sent us along with downloadable coloring sheets from the DisneySide Celebrations website, I had an art station with crayons and tons of Mickey stickers. Station 2: The Cupcake Decorating Station: My son and his friends love cooking and treats so it seemed like a fun idea to bake the cupcakes before the party and then they could use the icing, sprinkles and Mickey & Minnie candies to decorate their own desserts. I will say this was probably the most loved station of them all. Station 3: Bubbles and Beach Balls: What kid does not like bubbles? We set up our Bubble Machine (buy tons of big bottles) and kept it running the entire 3 hours. Beach balls just seemed like a good match to play with amongst all of the bubbles. Station 4: Playground: The bonus of having it at a park a huge slide and playground.
Art Station (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)Cupcake Decorating Station (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)Decorating in Action! (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)Bubble Station (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)Bubble Station (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)
The kids had a great time and so did the parents. Everyone told me to tell the #DisneySide team thank you for the great goodies. You can always gauge a successful party by the length that everyone stays and the tears when it really is time to go (late). However, I find that by giving goodie bags and prizes at the very end makes leaving not so bad. The goodie bags had the Pluto temporary tattoos, the ESPN bracelets, Ocean Spray Craisins, lollipops, the Muppets Calendars and my personal favorite the Mickey & Minnie Posters. Some great Swag on the way out!
Goodie Bag Swag (Photo Credit: Tracie Rosales)
In the end everyone, had a great time and all of the kids were worn out, which as a parent is always a bonus! A little quiet time after, to which I did get this week a few thank you’s for that too!
The sad part about this post is that our #DisneySide party is over! It was such an honor to be chosen and be a part of the group of hostesses. However, our #DisneySide will be going on all year, with a trip to Walt Disney World in 4 more days and then this Summer a Disney Planes Birthday Party for our Son! And I have been challenged to go as fancy and even bigger with that party. So we shall see what that will entail.
** I received free products in order to host my Disney Side @Home Celebration. My opinions expressed in this post are my own. **
There is always a new trending product or serum that becomes the rage and you see all the companies make their version of it. But, that doesn’t always mean it is for your skin.
Beauty Oil seems to be the trending new skincare product that is all over. I have tried a couple of oils especially in the dry months to aid against drier skin. A few tips if you are thinking about using Beauty Oils and which ones you should use based on your skin.
A great way to add a little beauty oil into you regime without going crazy is to mix it with your moisturizer. Especially in the daytime if you are using a moisturizer with SPF.
Press oils onto your skin, don’t rub them in.
Bought an oil but not loving it for your skin? Don’t toss it, use oil on dry hair to tame fly-aways. Keep in mind to use it lightly and not go heavy. Or mix the oil with your body moisturizer.
Beauty Oils can curb the signs of aging as they deliver antioxidants. They also can make your skin glow by delivering moisture and radiance to the skin. If you have oily skin than go with light oils or one that says featherweight on it. This way you get the benefits of oil without the heaviness. Another way to utilize oil is trying the cleansing oils. They deep cleanse and remove makeup while leaving skin soft and not stripping it.
Still not sure? One place that is great for being able to try it out and they will send samples home with you is Sephora.
I realized that after posting about #DisneySide and the @Home Celebration that it was unclear especially when I sent out my invites, that it was unclear. A party that is for my little one and friends but not his birthday? Do I have that much free time? Why did Disney send me a huge box of goodies?
A little late, but here is the story and how everyone can show their #DisneySide.
Every year Disney Parks launch a marketing campaign that is seen on social media, in the parks and national advertising. Many may remember the”Year of a Million Dreams”, as it was a very popular and memorable campaign. The year of 2014 is “Show Your Disney Side”, it’s the side that makes adults and children embrace their fun and giddy side. On social media everyone is encouraged to share their love of Disney and use #DisneySide (hashtag). Whether you are at a park, at the movies, at home enjoying Disney.
To take the excitement even further Disney invited selected families to be hosts of a Disney Side Home Celebration, a party held end of February to beginning of March. By agreeing to be a part of the #DisneySide @Home Celebration the hosts received a box chock full of goodies, from paper goods, to decor, activities, games, HP photo cards, American Tourister luggage and more.
My family was chosen and we are hosting a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Carnival Themed Party for a group of toddlers and their families.
Whether you were lucky to be chosen Disney wants everyone to show their #DisneySide, host a party or share a photo of themselves or family and friends getting into the spirit.
Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show will be in Baltimore this weekend Saturday, February 8th and Sunday, February 9th. The event will be held at The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport. If you are a bride looking for a designer gown at a discounted price this is one event that is worth checking out. There will be hundreds of gowns both new and gently worn designer and couture gowns ranging from $99 to $3,900 in sizes 4-18.Brides Against Breast Cancer contributes to programs for
(Photo Credit: Brides Against Breast Cancer)
cancer patients. Designers, manufacturers, bridal shops and individuals donate gowns to make the Nationwide Tour of gown sales possible. More than half of the gowns presented at each event are new. The proceeds from the sales and ticket sales make it possible for BABC to deliver information and services to cancer patients, caregivers, and family members, Brides Against Breast Cancer will contribute $2 million dollars to help people this year.
Another option for those that want to get involved but do not need a gown is to volunteer at the event. BABC are always looking for volunteers at each event, and you will get to help a bride find her “dream gown”. On a personal note, I have volunteered at the DC events and it was fun and was like being Randy Fenoli from Say Yes to the Dress.
When: Saturday February 8 – Sunday February 9,2014
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