Kicking the Winter Blues...

Winter is {hopefully} winding down. It seems like this winter has been going for 757 million days. Bleh! I am so sick of it and dying for some warm sunshine to kiss my skin again. Here are a few beauty splurges to help you survive the last few weeks of winter, and get ready for the swimsuit\flip-flop season!

 Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Sugar Scrub- They have 7 fragrances that each have a different purpose. {Stress Relief, Sensuality, Sleep, or Energy} $16.00 or Buy 2 get 1 free. {great gift idea!}

Jergens Natural Glow- Daily moisturizer/Sunless Tanner- I absolutely love this product. Have you used it? It's fantastic for an everyday moisturizer. I put it on after my daily shower. I love how it gradually gives you a healthy looking glow. It's not so crazy that it turns you orange and it blends really well so you don't have to worry about huge streaks or stripes. 

You can find it at most grocery stores for about $9.00.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails- We all want to have great "Summer Toes." This product will help prevent chipping, splitting and cracking of the nails. It gives nails a hard, smooth, chip-resistant surface that helps strengthen and support nails. It has a powerful, long-lasting protection to help nails grow. You can get it in clear, or three other very light pinkish colors. Men can easily use this product to help get their "summer toes" up to par as well. {Trust me, I was introduced to this by a very important man in my life....{not my husband}

You can also find this at local grocery stores... 

There are 3 products to get you started on your Summer-Prep. More tips to come!!


Do you have some favorites that you can't live without? 

Summer Blush...

Did anyone see "The Hills" series finale last night?

Well, I did. And L.C. was looking as gorgeous as usual.

Check out her peachy-cheeks in this picture!

Have you ever tried wearing peach blush?

It’s a fresh alternative to rosy blush and looks amazing on all skin tones!

Just lightly apply to the apple of your cheeks.

You can pair with a nude or coral colored lipgloss!

My favorite shade happens to be "Margin" by MAC

Give it a try!

In honor of Summer...

I thought it would be appropriate to do a

"Top 5 must-haves for any beach or pool day."

So, let's get right to it with #1:

SkinCeuticals Daily Sun Defense

SPF 20

I had the opportunity of experimenting with all sorts of products, including SkinCeuticals, while I worked at a day spa for several years. SkinCeuticals proved itself in being a great facial sunscreen. It contains Zinc Oxide with provides protection from those harmful UVA\UVB rays. It works great under make-up and is fragrance free!

Don't even get me started on how important it is to wear sunscreen.

ESPECIALLY on our beautiful faces!

{you DO know, don't you??}

Next up,

Pureology Essential

Care Colour Max

Alright, this is just the beginning of my love and obsession for Pureology.

This product is a definite must-have for not only Summer, but all through-out the year!

This light and airy spray is best used before sun and environmental exposure.

{or before blow-drying}

It contains Pureology's Anti-Fade complex, which protects and prolongs the color of your hair.

It contains soymilk, which reconstructs and nourishes hair, and also biotin with helps strengthen the weak areas. Please, oh please, take my word...

this is a definite must-have!!

#3... Good ol'

Burt's Bees Sun Protecting Lip Balm

Well, I feel like Burt's Bees is old news.

So, I will just say that it is, and always will be, a fantastic lip balm.

This one happens to have an SPF 8 in it.

A few featured ingredients:

Passion Fruit Extract: Soothes and Nourishes

Titanium Dioxide: has a white pigment to reflect light, so it's basically a natural sunblock!

{and heaven knows we need those lips to be kissable on a hot summer night!}

Next up, a HOT nail color, of course!

So much of the beach\pool is looking good.

Let's face it!

So I like to make sure I have a nice, bright color against my sun-kissed skin.

O.P.I is one of my favorite brands.

This one is OPI OPI on Collins Ave.

{you should check out their new summer line called "Summer Flutter."}

And last, but certainly not least,

a great hat.

Hats are so essential for any day out in the sun.

Not only do they look cute, but they also offer additional protection from the sun, and can cool you down by giving your face some much-needed shade.

I am loving this one by J.Crew.

It's their Crochet bucket hat. $36.50

Oh J.Crew, how I love you...

Happy Summer!!