Bath and Body

Fragrance Reviews for Spring 2013- Hits and Misses

Posted by admin on May 2, 2013 in Bath and Body, Fragrance | 0 comments

Hey Guys!

One of the most fun things about being a girl, is collecting perfume and picking out a scent to wear each day. I remember even as a little girl, I would look at my grandma’s makeup vanity with perfume bottles and be so intrigued. I’ve always been obsessed with the unique and beautiful glass bottles that women display and use to make themselves smell nice. Now, I house my perfume in a beautiful curio cabinet.

There is one perfume to this day that will always have a special place in my heart, it’s AMOR AMOR by Cacharel. I started using it when I lived in New York, then I work it all the time when I was dating my husband. It’s an amazing scent to me because it brings back so many memories.

Fragrances are sort of magical in that way-they unlock many memories.

Here is my video of some recent perfumes I’ve been loving for the spring and my honest thoughts on each. Some are hits, some are misses.

Here’s a list of fragrances I showed in this video:

http://www.lavanila.com/

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/

http://khloeandlamarfragrance.com/home.php

http://www.beyonceparfums.com/

http://www.nyyankeesfragrance.com/

Also check out my Minnesota Zoo Vlog that I filmed last week.

Tips for Softer Skin for Spring and Summer

Posted by admin on Apr 20, 2013 in Bath and Body, Skincare | 0 comments

Hey Guys,

It seems sort of odd to me that I’m posting about achieving softer skin for spring and summer when there is a few feet of snow on the ground where I live. But, it is nearing the end of April , and I am confident that spring WILL get here soon.

We all start showing a little more skin once the warmer weather arrives; softer skin can often make you feel more confident! I wanted to share with  you guys a few awesome products I’ve found and tips I have for achieving softer skin as we approach the spring and summer months.

Enjoy the video:

Thanks for reading and watching! Products are listed in the bottom bar of the video.

Love,

Lauren

Two New Store Opening at Mall of America- The Body Shop & Sigma

Posted by admin on Feb 3, 2013 in Bath and Body, Events, Make-up | 0 comments

Hey Guys!

I hope you’re all having a great weekend! Happy February.   I found out that The Body Shop has a new store opening at the Mall of America on February 16th 2013. The body shop has lots of great bath and body products, as well as some makeup and home beauty products.

They are giving away  free body butters to the first 50 people who purchase in store that day. But- if you don’t live in the Minneapolis Area and can’t get to the Mall of America, watch my video to check out some awesome things you can find there!

Another recent store opening at the Mall of America is the   Sigma store which is one of my favorite beauty brands! They have really affordable brushes, and an eyebrow kit that I can’t get enough of.   I’ve been to the store recently; it’s gorgeous.  Check out what you can find there in my recent video:

Love,

Lauren

My Favorite Beauty Picks from December and Gift Ideas for you- Part 2!

Posted by admin on Dec 21, 2012 in Bath and Body, Make-up, Skincare, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Hey Guys!!

Can you believe it…only 5 days until Christmas! This month is so fun and magical, I don’t want it to end.

I am going to share some more products tonight with you guys that I have been using a lot of over the past month. These items would make great gifts or stocking stuffers.

Check these out!

Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray. I use this setting spray every day, before and after I apply my makeup. I feel like it helps the longevity of my makeup and the overall finish. I also use this with the beauty blender sponge to make blending foundation easy and flawless!

 Sensationail Gel Nail Starter Kit.  This is my first gel nail kit with the LED lamp and it is amazing. I can actually go two full weeks and not have to touch up my nails. The gel nailpolish REALLY lasts!

Slatkin and Co Candles from Bath and Body Works.  These are my favorite candles. These are so richly scented and come in such amazing scents!! I love them. Look for the deals when they do 2 or $20!

That’s it for tonight! I’ll see you guys tomorrow with more last minute gift ideas.

Love,

Lauren

(Note: Some products were provided by PR for consideration. I was not paid for this review. All my blogs reflect my honest opinions and ideas. )

My Favorite Beauty Picks from December and Gift Ideas for you!

Posted by admin on Dec 20, 2012 in Bath and Body, Hair, Health, Sensitive Skincare, Skincare | 0 comments

Hey Guys,

I have a special treat tonight. I am going to give you an inside scoop into my most used products from the past month! These are all beauty/health related items that I have been using almost everyday for a while now. I figured they would all make great gifts or stocking stuffers if they are things I love enough to use everyday!

Philip B. Peppermint & Avacado Volumizing & Clarifying Shampoo. I LOVE this stuff. I don’t know if I’ve ever actually used a clarifying shampoo, or if it’s just that I’ve never used one this good. After using this , my hair feels so soft, clean, and full of volume!! I love the way the peppermint tingles the scalp and has such a refreshing smell!

Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil.  This cleansing oil takes off makeup effortlessly, keeps my skin feeling hydrated, and has the neatest warming sensation when you first apply it. It warms up as you put in on your face, and smells like sweet apricots. It’s amazing. I’m hooked.

Pevonia Botanica Ligne Nyphea Dry Oil Body Moisturizer. I am also in LOVE with this dry oil body moisturizer. I have had the driest skin I’ve ever had this season. My body constantly has been seeking moisture. This is an easy spray on body oil that smells absolutely amazing and leaves your skin soft and hydrated!

Pattern Citris Moisturzing Body Wash. This smells so invigorating and fresh and feels so creamy and nice on your skin! Again, with my dry skin, I’ve been seeking the best products for my skin. Pattern body washes contain no parabens, no artificial fragrances, colors or dyes. They leave my skin feeling moisturized instead of dry. Also, these come in some great scents!! I encourage you to check them out.

Scunci Knotted Ponytailers. These are a brand new product for scunci. They keep ponytails in place without creating the dent or crease in your hair. They are definitely my favorite style ponytail holder. They come in fun colors and you can find them right now at CVS. The middle picture here are the knotted ponytail holders.

 Eyeko Skinny Liquid liner. This is my GO TO liquid liner right now. I love them!! They are richly pigmented, easy, simple, and have the perfect marker thickness for drawing on your liner whether you want it thick or thin. These are sold at Sephora and I will recommend them to everyone!

Zaggora Hot Pants!!!!!! These are just the BEST! The absolute BEST! I cannot rave enough about how much I love these workout pants. They squeeze you in and make you burn up to 4x the calories. They help reduce cellulite and by making you sweat more. 84 % of women say that they’re skin was smoother after using these for 4 weeks. Need I say more? I would love to get more of the Zaggora gear!

To be continued tomorrow….I will be back with some more of my favorite and most used products!!

Love,

Lauren

(Note: Some products were provided by PR for consideration. I was not paid for this review. All my blogs reflect my honest opinions and ideas. )

Stocking Stuffers -Face Masks and Body Care Part 2

Posted by admin on Dec 16, 2012 in Bath and Body, Skincare | 0 comments

Hey Guys!

Today I want to continue sharing some awesome face mask and body care products for your skin! These would make great stocking stuffers for a skincare enthusiast.

Votre Vu Tarte D’Amande Body Souffle. This body cream is so luxurious and delicious. It smells sweet almond frosting. It contains coconut oil , shea butter and macadamia oil.

Epicuren Hydrating Mineral Mask.  This face mask helps calm , soothe and hydrate the skin. All skin types can use and benefit from this product. It contains aloe leaf juice and shea butter.

GUD from Burts Bees Body Butter.  These butters say they make skin “moft” moisturized and soft. They come in the scents vanilla flame, orange petalooza,  and floral cherrynova (my favorite).

Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks.  These masks come sold individually and can be found at most drug stores. I’m a face mask nut and LOVE doing masks so having a variety of them to try is a lot of fun! There are many to choose from including a warm exfoliating crystal masque, a deep cleansing white chocolate mask, a green tea peal off masque and more!

Hope you all are having a great weekend! I’ll talk to you tomorrow with more from my gift ideas. Check out my facebook page for more info and constant updates!