I can't believe it's almost August! The summer is flying by but we still have at least another full month of pool weather ahead of us. I love having a healthy glow to my skin but not at the price of the sun's harmful rays. Instead, I opt for self tanning. I am a religious self-tanner and today I want to share with you my top 3 products that are sure to give you a golden goddess glow in no time!
St. Tropez. This is my tried and true, go-to, cannot live without self tanner. It gives you amazing color after just one use, not to mention the perfect tan you get after 3 consecutive days of use. It doesn't transfer onto clothes or sheets. The mit makes for a full-proof application and no orange hands. Actually, no orange at all to be honest. The only downside (like almost every self tanning product) it can become patchy as it wears off if you don't exfoliate really well daily.
Tarte Brazilliance. This stuff gives you a more gradual tan but oh my goodness is it gorgeous. It's a deeper brown shade but it's subtle and stunning! A few words of caution when using this product: use gloves, the smell may be overpowering but fades with time, and go easy over hands and feet. I find this product wears off much patchier than St. Tropez but if you are looking for a hint of color definitely give it a try.
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. Looking for a quick tan pick-me-up? Try this instant tanner by Sally Hansen. It's a spray but instead of applying right onto my legs and arms, I first apply on a mit then rub into my skin. The "airbrush" in the title is no joke either! This stuff seriously covers any imperfections. I was weary when I first tried because I applied the tanner than quickly had to get dressed and run out the door. Um, hello? Can you say self tanner all over your clothes? Wrong! I was so pleasantly surprised that it did not transfer onto my clothes, even in 90 degree weather. And it's super easy to wash off in the shower at the end of the day.
Hope you are having a fab summer!
The Best, Inexpensive Curling Iron on the Market!
I have been on a mission to find the perfect, inexpensive curling iron on the market for a long time now. I have aspired to achieve the curls Kate Beckinsale, Courtney Sixx, and Candance Swanepoel rock but I couldn't bring myself to buy a product for over $100. That just seems insane when I think I might not love the product or use it as often to make it worth the money. I have tried countless inexpensive curling irons from Target but honestly, none of them have "wowed" me. It's been a true Goldilocks story... the 1" barrel was too small and the 1 1/2" barrel was too big. Well, in true Goldilocks fashion, I found the one that was just right. In fact, it was beyond "just right," it was perfect! It's the Pro Beauty Tools Professional Gold 1 1/4" Curling Iron. I picked mine up at my local Target. I used this bad boy once and achieved the most perfect curls I have ever had minus professional styling. It was the perfect size and so easy to use. It took about 20 minutes to curl my whole head and it didn't feel like it was tugging on my hair and pulling it out. And ready for the best part? It's under $25. I couldn't be happy with my find and ladies, if you are looking for a holy grail curling iron that won't break the bank, try this one!
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Killer Zara Sale!
Ladies! Zara is one of my all-time favorite stores and today when I decided to check out their online selection, I stumbled upon their killer 50% off sale. Seriously! Pretty much every thing online is 50% off. Dresses, skirts, tops, you name it. And the best part is there is still a great selection of sizes for a lot of the items. I just had to share this with you because what girl doesn't love a deal? I mean come on, picked up these three steals all for under $100. Unreal!
Check shirt with pocket, $19.99
Faux leather midi pencil skirt, $29.99
Faux leather dress with decorated hem, $39.99
Check shirt with pocket, $19.99
Faux leather midi pencil skirt, $29.99
Faux leather dress with decorated hem, $39.99
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How 2 Avoid Blisters from Your Heels.
I just got back from a fabulous girl's trip to New York City with my mom. I had the best time! Now, I love getting dressed up as much as the next girl and even though NYC requires a lot of walking, I had to wear my heels. I was so thankful that I had a little trick up my sleeve to prevent my shoes from rubbing and causing blisters and today I want to pass this little gem along to you.
All you need is Vaseline. Yep, you heard me right. Buy a little tub of Vaseline or any petroleum jelly and rub it along the areas of your feet where your heels rub and viola! No more painful blisters. It's like magic! Your girlfriends will be amazed at just how long you can keep walking around without any pain!
So whether you are strutting your stuff in New York City or simply rocking your favorite pair of heels to the office, blisters won't slow you down!
All you need is Vaseline. Yep, you heard me right. Buy a little tub of Vaseline or any petroleum jelly and rub it along the areas of your feet where your heels rub and viola! No more painful blisters. It's like magic! Your girlfriends will be amazed at just how long you can keep walking around without any pain!
So whether you are strutting your stuff in New York City or simply rocking your favorite pair of heels to the office, blisters won't slow you down!
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Quick & Easy DIY Sunhat!
This past weekend I had a bunch of my best girlfriends over to celebrate my birthday! I knew I wanted to wear a fun sunhat to protect my face from the sun and add a little extra touch to my ensemble. I was down to the wire, working on my hat the night before my party with little options and I have to say, I LOVE how it turned out. It was quick, easy, and the best part, no sewing or glue was needed! All I needed was a little creativity! Today I want to share with you exactly how I customized my hat in two easy steps!
I bought my hat on overstock.com but any sunhat you have around will work. Just make sure your hat has holes in the straw. I picked up white wired ribbon and a pre-made white wire ribbon bow at my local Michael's for under $10.
Start with your pre-made bow. It should have wire pipping attached, which can be used to secure it. Take that wire pipping and stick it through two of the holes right where the band area meets the brim of the hat. Securely wrap the wire pipping together inside the hat and tuck it along the side. Now take your wire ribbon and cut a long piece. Wrap it around your hat to create a brim and start knotting the ends together. Tuck the knot under the bow and voila! You have a new and improved sunhat that took less than 10 minutes to create! So simple, right?
I hope you're having a fabulous summer! Xo
I bought my hat on overstock.com but any sunhat you have around will work. Just make sure your hat has holes in the straw. I picked up white wired ribbon and a pre-made white wire ribbon bow at my local Michael's for under $10.
Start with your pre-made bow. It should have wire pipping attached, which can be used to secure it. Take that wire pipping and stick it through two of the holes right where the band area meets the brim of the hat. Securely wrap the wire pipping together inside the hat and tuck it along the side. Now take your wire ribbon and cut a long piece. Wrap it around your hat to create a brim and start knotting the ends together. Tuck the knot under the bow and voila! You have a new and improved sunhat that took less than 10 minutes to create! So simple, right?
I hope you're having a fabulous summer! Xo
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Sooth Sunburn with Aloe Vera Ice Cubes
Summer is finally here! I don't know about you but the beach and the pool are calling my name. Sure it's fun enjoying the sunshine but we all know how damaging the sun can be to our skin. Sunscreen is super important and after having a skin cancer scare last month, I am extra cautious of the sun's harmful rays. But, sometimes you start catching up with your girlfriends over cocktails and stay in the sun a little too long. Sunburn can be painful and make you feel downright miserable. Aloe Vera is one of the best remedies to soothe your skin but today I want to share with you a little trick I learned to boost the soothing power of the Aloe Vera and give you the relief you so desperately need. Fill an ice cube tray with your Aloe Vera gel, which you can find at any drugstore for less than $5. Put in the freezer for a couple of hours. When needed, pop out your new Aloe Vera ice cubes and see first hand how great they feel on your skin! So simple but so handy during pool season!
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Rock the Look: Courtney Sixx Black and White Striped Topshop Dress
It should come as no surprise that I am highlighting another killer ensemble the gorgeous Courtney Sixx rocked during her recent How2Girl Topshop shopping event. When the red carpet pictures were released and I saw that AMAZING dress I instantly thought Beetlejuice chic! I mean, seriously? That dress is to die for and the black and white vertical stripes are so in right now and so flattering! I quickly visited the Topshop section of Nordstrom's website and found the dress. I knew I had to have it but I was unsure about sizing. I read reviews saying they run small and having never ordered from Topshop before, I wanted to go to the store and try it on. Well, after trying it on and falling even more in love with it, I can tell you the sizing does run a little small. I would suggest ordering a size up if you are unsure. If you are interested in picking up this dress for yourself, click here! You can create so many different looks with the dress just by changing up the shoes. Try black strappy sandals, white pumps, or teal peeptoes.
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#1 of the Top 5 Must Have Products for Concert Goers
We have made it to numero uno! Finally! Today, it's all about moisturizing lipsticks. Girls, we all know no makeup look is complete without a fab lip color to make your pout pop but, at a long concert, there is nothing worse than your lips drying and hurting while you are singing your favorite songs. Especially when the line to the ladies room, if the venue even has a ladies room, are ridiculously long and so not worth the wait to touch up your makeup! That's why every concert going gal should have a hydrating lipstick that keeps you looking gorgeous all day and night. One of my absolute favorite makeup brands for lipsticks is Maybelline. The color selection is endless, the quality is top-notch, and the price is a steal. I seriously reach of these lipsticks over my high end ones on a regular basis. However, if lipstick isn't your thing, I have a solution for you, too. Try the Rosy Lips Vaseline. It's tiny, so it will fit into a small clutch or crossbody, it gives your lips a slight pink tint, and it will hydrate for hours.
I hope this countdown has helped you as your plan for your killer shows this concert season!
I hope this countdown has helped you as your plan for your killer shows this concert season!
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