Showing posts with label Valentine's Day Makeover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day Makeover. Show all posts

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Your Valentine's Date Night Primps

Special goodies to get ready for Valentine's Day.
This year Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday. So this means you and your hubby or beau may be making plans for a full weekend away. Hooray for that idea! Here are some of my favorite primps and beauty products to help you look, smell and even taste good for that special date.

Good Clean Fun
Start with a clean slate by adding some polish to your bath or shower. A body scrub like the ones from Svelta (Luxe Coffee and Raw Sugar) and Molton Brown's Ylang Ylang Comforting Body Polisher are deliciously decadent! Top your newly glowing skin with label.m Diamond Dust Body Lotion for some extra sparkle. Give your man a set of natural Man Cave ShaveGel and Post Shave Balm (or use it yourself) so he can get prepped too.


Bathing beauties.

Beauty Masks
No beauty ritual is compete without the inclusion of a nourishing facial mask. These unique facial treats use all natural, exotic ingredients delivered in some fun and unique ways.


PANDA Honey Elasticity Mask Pack by Skin 9 Village

Other fun beauty masks include the Shining Nature Purity Animal Tiger and Mediheal Dress Code Violet (see photo below). So easy to use, just open the packet and place on your face for about 20 minutes while you relax in the tub or out. You can also just focus on your eyes with these moisturizing/lifting Korean Salmon Egg Hydrogel Eye Patchs. 




Letting It All Go to Your Head
Well of course you want to your hair to shine for Valentine's Day Weekend! I really like label.m's Diamond Dust Shampoo and Conditioner as it is gentle, sulphate free yet leaves a deep shine mostly due to the plant extracts and oils included in the formulations. Oh and to be extra yummy, you might want to pack this Lulu 24K edible massage oil. Made with edible gold which is completely safe to ingest. Luscious!


Head Kandy Brush Straightener, NYC Lovatics by Demi & Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Hand Cream

Head Kandy Ceramic Straightening Brush 
This hair styling tool is great to pack for a weekend away as it not only grooms but straightens and styles all at the same time. Has a 60 second heat up, digital temperature readout/controls. Goes up to 450 degrees and unlike a blow dryer, is silent and takes up much less space in your overnight bag. Available online at www.headkandybrush.com & www.beauteque.com for the Korean facial masks.


NYC Lovatics, a dupe for Revolution (Makeup Revolution London)


Putting On a Good Face
NYC Lovatics by Demi Lovato is a lovely collection of natural looking cosmetics that travel well for a weekend away. The Natural Eye Palette is a dupe for my favorite Revolution Set I received for my birthday. Has mattes and shimmers plus two dual tipped applicators.

Lovatics Lip & Cheek Tints are a dupe for the ones made by Benefit, namely their Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain. However this tint is very fluid and light. The Cheeky Strawberry is a fresh, bright wash of color that complements a wide range of complexions. The Eyebrow Liner has a little grooming brush on one end. What I like about this collection is that it is relatively compact, delivers and travels well. If somehow I lost or dropped these cosmetics, I wouldn't cry too much as they are easily replaced. See the collection at New York Color.com


The Vinyl Room at Soho House, NYC.

Beauty products c/o the companies so listed herewith.


Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Valentine's Day Delights

Start your Valentine's Day beautifully! VS Body Shimmer & Angel Mist. Yves Saint Laurent Golden Lip Gloss
Just anticipating a romantic Valentine's Day can send your endorphins racing!  This year, set the mood for the evening to come with a few sensual fragrances and lip treats:


VS Dream Angels Heavenly Shimmer Mist a deliciously scented musk infused gel/mist that leaves a soft fragrance and light shimmery glow where ever you spray it.

YSL Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss is my absolute favorite.  Rich in vitamin E and botanical oils it gives your lips a 24K shine as it contains pure gold.

VS Dream Angels Desire Angel Mist has more of an alluring spicy scent.  Perfect for behind the knees and the decolletage.

Glossy Tint Lip Sheen and deliciously flavored Shiny Kiss in Manic Pink

Breakfast in Bed!
These are especially easy to make and clean up with these reusable silicone cup liners.  

Cranberry Walnut Breakfast Muffins.
 Cranberry Walnut Muffins Recipe

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cranberries or Craisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
Whisk together wet ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside. Combine all the dry ingredients including the cranberries and walnuts in another bowl. Quickly fold the eggs, orange juice and vegetable oil into the dry ingredients. Batter should be lumpy, not over-mixed. Fill silicone cup liners to almost full and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to rack cool and serve warm with apricot butter.

Hot Cocoa

Have a cup of hot cocoa with a dollop of organic coconut butter!
Get a healthy chocolate fix by adding a teaspoon of Nature's Approved Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil to a cup of Godiva Hot Cocoa. So delicious and much better for you than a box of assorted chocolates.
 
Delicious YOU!

VS Edible Body Icing in Midnight Chocolate. VS Flannel Night Shirt.
Don't forget the most delectable treat of all...you!  VS Edible Body Icing is the icing on the cake for a deliciously memorable Valentine's Day this year.

VS Sleepover Sleep Tee-Perfect for V-Day


Check out this fantastic upcoming Seminar:

Valentine's Day Fitness Makeover
Most of us start with good intentions to get fit but soon find ourselves overwhelmed with the commitment of time and effort.  Gain new and practical inspiration with tips and tricks from a women's health and fitness author and blogger on how to incorporate toning and calorie burning into your daily lifestyle.  Dr. Miczak will also discuss nutrition to help increase your metabolism even when you are not exercising.
Saturday February 16, 10am - noon
Fee & Code: $29 XHEAF
Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543
Info/Registration: 732-224-2315
Online Spring 2013 Business & Community Development Catalog & Registration