New Year New Look!

Hello Divas!

How was your Christmas? Mine was great! The best part about this Christmas was watching the luxe kids open all of their gifts and getting everything they wanted. Plus luxe baby screamed WOOOOOW!!! with each gift she opened! Priceless!

As you can see Luxetips has a new look! Yes I finally decided to go with a more luxe and pretty design that is truly a reflection of me. However, I can't take all of the credit. Franki D of Life In A Venti Cup, actually found the image. She is a super FABULOUS designer and apparently knows me well. When she sent me the image, I was like...yep that is me! Love her! I then took the image to Zoe of Chic and Sassy Designs and she added custom features to go with the image. Her addition included luxe baby playing in my purse and trying to put on my makeup, which is so very on point. So cute! She also added little touches such as the shoes, handbag, phone, keys, etc.

Divas if you are looking for a new look, be sure to check out Chic and Sassy Designs. Plus visit Franki's blog! It is simply Gorgeous!

Toodles!

12 Days Of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day 12: Holiday Giveaway

Hello Divas!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Eve! Merry Merry Christmas!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas ends with a nice holiday giveaway. I am giving away several of the products and services mentioned in my 12 Days of Luxetips posts. I hope you Divas were paying attention, because I will have a few Trivia questions regarding the 12 Days Posts and the first person to answer the questions correctly will win the prizes!

Stay tuned. The Giveaway will be announced next week!

Happy Holidays!

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day 11: Glowing Holiday Make-Up

Hello Divas!

How was your day? If you are like me, you are still trying to get those last minute gifts before Christmas! Last minute shopping always gets me in the Christmas spirit.

We are almost done with 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Of course in order to complete our luxe look, we must wear gorgeous holiday make-up! Yep, I saved the best for last! LOL! During the holidays I want to glow. So I am going to use shimmery blushes, bronzers, and shimmmery eyeshadow for that sun-kissed look. As for lip color, I may go with a bronzy nude for Christmas Eve and for Christmas Day, a dark wine or gorgeous red! Here are some products I am contemplating for Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Bobbi Brown Nude Eye Palette. Every Diva knows Bobbi Brown makes the best palettes! They are limited edition and always sell out. I love this Nude Eye Palette. It contains mattes, pearlized, and metallic shimmer colors. I would use the shimmers to create a festive holiday eye and the pinkish white to highlight the inner corner my eye. Gorgeous!

Lancome Hypnose Mascara. I love my Defencils, but this mascara creates separation, definition, and volume!

To achieve the ultimate glow, you must have a very good bronzer or blush. You guys know how much I love NARS blushes. However, their Irrestiblement Bronzer is fab! Apply it to your brown bones, cheek bones, and anywhere else you want a nice glow.

Revlon Foiled lip gloss is a fantastic bronzy pink lip gloss for a great price! It has insane shine and is super moisturizing.

Also Revlon's Black Cherry lipstick is a gorgeous dark wine that I will wear on Christmas Day! It is simply gorgeous!

What make-up will you wear on Christmas Day?

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day 10: Festive Handbags!

Hello Divas!

It beginning to look like Christmas! Boy luxe son and I love that song! And Christmas is now so close.

We are winding down our 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas. I hope it has been as fun for you guys as it has been for me.

On Day 10 we focus on festive handbags. What type of bag will you carry to rock with your fabulous holiday attire? I am thinking cute little clutches and bags with tons of sparkle and bling! Yes! My kind of bags. Here are a few bags I think would go perfect with most holiday attire.

This gold sequin handbag can go with mostly any outfit. I call gold a neutral with pizazz! This bag is small enough to carry to a party, plus it has a cute chain strap!

I love Micheal Kors and he does not disappoint with this Gunmetal Metallic Clutch. It is roomy yet still compact! Grab this bag wearing a dress, leggings and boots, or whatever! It will work.

There is something so pretty and decadent about this Spiegel Rosette Bag. It is just so lovely! I would definitely wear this bag with a simple but cute silver or black and white shift dress.

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day 9: Beautiful Tights!

Hello Divas!

Is your week filled with Christmas joy and cheer? The key to a wonderful Christmas is staying positive and remembering the reason for the season...to give and to love!

I am a tights fanatic! I LOVE tights! I mean absolutely love them! I have different colors and patterns and they make any outfit pop.

This season tights were a big hit! Bright colors are popular as well as fishnets, diamonds, and other patterns. I always get my tights from Target. I have found that the tights are of extreme good quality...I have purchased tights from Target 4 years ago and they still are in perfect condition! Gotta love Target. The tights are also affordable...between $5 and $9 bucks. Why pay more when you can have the same thing for less? Here are some tights I think will look great with your holiday dress, skirt, or sweater.

Diamond or any other textured black tights are always sexy!


Add a punch of color to a black dress!


What brand of tights do you absolutely love?

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day 8: Fly Booties!

Hello Divas!

Life is hectic but my Christmas Tree is gorgeous and I am ready for Christmas! I know my 12 days are behind, but let's get to it!

Nice footwear is important during the holidays! You want a pair of shoes that are cute enough to go with your cute holiday attire, but also very comfortable. As we know the holidays can be work! Since it is freezing outside, I think a gorgeous bootie is the perfect shoe to pair with your holiday dress or chunky sweater and leggings. Booties come in so many different styles you are sure to find the perfect pair to rock this Christmas! Here are some of my favorites:

I know Forever 21 may not have the best quality items, but they sure are cute! Love, love, love this gold studded bootie. Perfect for the holidays!


Zaneli Janka Gray Suede Bootie. These are super cute and comfortable. The heel is only 2 3/4 inch. These will go perfect with a pair of leggings!

And if money was not an issue, I would certainly rock these for days on end.....Christian Louboutin Lace Button Bootie.


Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day 7: Gorgeous But Functional Holiday Attire

Hello Divas!

I know, I know. I am late delivering Day 6 and Day 7 of 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas. I was caught up shopping for the luxe kids. I am exhausted!

Days 1-6 focused on beauty and pampering yourself before Christmas Day. Christmas can be stressful, but if you take care of yourself first, you can just relax and enjoy the day.

Cute but comfortable holiday attire is a must during your holiday dinners and parties. Personally, I like a chunky sweater and leggings for casual family dinners and a baby doll or shift dress during holiday parties. The key is to make sure your clothes move with you and allow room for a stuffed tummy. You don't want your full stomach poking out in your holiday pictures. LOL! Here are few pieces I love for Christmas 09!

This Embroidered Dress from Forever 21 is cute and roomy!

I love this Abstract Art shift dress. It is mini but roomy and you can pair it with black or any other patterned tights!

A chunky winter white sweater is always a hit! I will have this with Leggings or Skinny Jeans please.

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Six: Signature Holiday Scent!

Hello Divas!

Did you have a fantabulous week? I certainly did. I scored some Christmas gifts for Luxe Baby and I am thrilled!

I have to apologize because I labeled yesterday's post as Day 4 when it was Actually Day 5. Ooops! I am getting my days mixed up.

During the holidays there are always tons of parties and family gatherings to attend. Us Divas must look pretty and smell good during these soirees! I love a good scent to wear during the holidays. A scent that will turn heads or cause someone to give you a nice compliment is always nice.

I have found such a scent in the Tocca line of fine fragrances. Simply put Tocca Eau de parfums are outstanding. The scents are exotic yet unique. I really have not smelled anything like them. Seriously. Finding a unique fragrance is always refreshing! Tocca is an American based company with an international following. It is luxe, unique, and feminine. The beauty line includes several fragrances named after iconic women. There is Brigitte, (after Brigette Bardot), Cleopatra, Florence and Stella. I am in love with Brigitte. This is certainly a head turning fragrance. Plus the bottle is GORGEOUS! Love it!

You can purchase Tocca parfums at any Sephora.

What fragrance do you love to wear during the holidays?

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Five: Yummy Holiday Fragrances!

Hello Divas!

How is your week going? I hope absolutely wonderful!

Are you enjoying the 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas? I hope so! It is so much fun!

During the holidays I always purchase a holiday inspired candle so my home can smell all Christmasy! A good pumpkin spice or cranberry candle can definitely put me in the mood for Christmas. I usually buy high end candles at Ross. You can get Yankee candles for up to 80% off. I love Ross for home products! Here are some of my favorite candles:

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin. Smells just like a warm pumpkin pie. Divine.

Body Shop's Merry Cranberry Candle. This candle has such an intense berry smell. Plus this candle is soy based!


What scent or fragrance do you use to get you in the holiday spirit?

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Four: Perfectly Groomed Eyebrows!

Hi Divas!

Are you in the holiday spirit? Well I am getting there. Luxe son and I finally decorated the Christmas Tree and it is so cute! Stay tuned for pics!

As I mentioned, one of my holiday rituals involves a fresh eyebrow wax. Remember looking gorgeous during the holidays is a MUST! There are too many holiday pictures to take.

Doesn't Halle have the absolute best eyebrows ever? Perfection.

Some Divas love threading. Threading provides a sanitary and precise eyebrow grooming experience. Threading is a bit too painful for me, so I prefer waxing and then tweezing. A good eyebrow specialist can tweeze your brows to perfection. Whatever your preference, book your appointment now so when Christmas rolls around your brows have settled and are perfect!

Here is a list of the top eyebrow specialists in the following cities:

Atlanta

Threading: Hair Images
Waxing: Wax

New York

Elke Von freudenberg

Washington, D.C.

Flaminia Garioni, Mobile Eyebrow Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

Bobbe Joy Makeup Studio

San Francisco

Eyebrows to Die For

Miami

Wax Spa


Who is your favorite eyebrow guru in your hometown?

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Three: Holiday Mani/Pedi

Hello Divas!

How was your day? I hope it was simply wonderful!

Day Three in our 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas Series focuses on beautiful holiday mani/pedis. Although it may be too cold to show your toes, pampering yourself with a mani/pedi is a must during the holidays!

I recommend short but well manicured nails during the holiday season. All of the cool dark and sparkly holiday nail polishes look fantastic on short nails. Here are some of my favorite holiday colors:

Essie's Wicked. A rich dark deep wine. I simply love it! A cult classic.

OPI's Sapphire in the Snow. A rich purple. OPI has the best colors.

Revlon's Vixen. The less expensive version of Chanel's Vamp. Love!

Chanel's Trapeze. A taupish silver metallic that is all the rage for the holidays. Chanel polishes are a bit expensive, but they do set the trends. HOT!


Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Two: Holiday Hair!

Hello Divas!

How was your day today? I hope wonderful!

Day Two of 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas includes hot Holiday hair. I have a ritual I have been following for years that includes a fresh mani/pedi, eyebrow wax, and fresh hair do before Christmas and before New Years! I have to bring in the New Year gorgeous! I like to wear my hair down, but up-dos are all the rage for this holiday season. Check out some creative up-dos created by Frederic Fekkai’s top celebrity stylist, Adir Abergel.


And speaking of up-dos, Lux The Salon in Grant Park, is having a FANTASTIC special for the holidays. Remember I did a review of this salon in September? Fab! Well they are offering 20 minute up-dos for only....$20! Wowza! This is a perfect way to have a super fresh hair-do before going to that holiday party! And because it is only 20 minutes, it is so easy to squeeze into your party preparation routine. Awesome! Lux, The Salon in Grant Park is located at: 318 Cherokee Avenue Suite 108, Atlanta, Ga 3031,(404)222.0244.

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day One: Radiant Skin!

Hello Divas!

I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

I love Christmas! I love decorating, baking cookies with my kids, and Christmas shopping! I love the holidays!

Many bloggers are doing 12 days of Christmas posts and many of my beauty blogging friends are doing 12 days of beauty. Well I thought it would be fun to do 12 days of Luxetips (before Christmas) posts! My theme? Get luxe and fab for Christmas Day!

On Day 1, I recommend achieving radiant and beautiful skin so you can glow, glow, glow on the big day! Here are my luxetips for radiant skin:


1. Give yourself a mini-facial starting this week and next week. My girl, Mischo Beauty, hipped me to weekly mini-facials last summer. I mostly use Lumene products for my weekly mini-facials. My routine is as follows: I use a mild cleanser, toner, Lumene's ARCTIC TOUCH Clarifying Mineral Peeling (makes my skin as smooth as a baby's!), and Lumene's ARCTIC TOUCH Deep Cleansing Peat Mask.

2. I also recommend using a nightly intensive skin cream to reverse aging, clear blemishes, and achieve radiant skin. I have been hearing rave reviews about Avon's ANEW ULTIMATE Night Gold Emulsion cream. Women swear that after only 2 weeks of using this product, their skin is plumper, blemish free, and radiant. I have a jar and I am going to start using it tonight! I can't wait to share the results!

So Divas work on radiant skin for Christmas! We all need to look gorgeous in those Christmas pics!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! The Skinny and NARS Holiday!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a fantabulous week! It is freezing in Atlanta! 27 degrees! I need a new pair of Uggs!

Have you guys heard of The Skinny? Well the The Skinny is like Gilt and Rue La La for skincare products! Basically The Skinny has online sample sales events for luxury high end skincare products lines and spa services. Perricone MD, Lisa Hoffman, and 100% Pure are just a few of the lines The Skinny features. Currently the site is having a Lisa Hoffman sample sale and the products are 40%-50% off retail! Woot! Become a member of The Skinny and receive an additional 20% off coupon when you invite friends to join also!

NARS has several holiday gift sets that are just too fab! You Divas know how much I love NARS! Gorgeous Makeup! TheDay and Night Palette is simply divine! Beautiful Holiday Colors. They also have a 8 shade lip gloss set, and 4 mini nail color set that I want badly! All of these items are $50 and under! Yeah! This is a perfect gift to treat yourself.


Toodles!

Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Burt Bee's Radiance Facial Cleanser

Hello Divas!

Happy Happy Hump Day!

By now, you Divas know how much I love a good facial wash. I especially love a facial wash that has natural or organic ingredients. I have super sensitive skin, so I have to be very careful about what I use on my face.

I have been using Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser for the past couple of weeks and I love it! This cleanser is 99% all natural and contains safflower, jojoba oil, bilberry, orange and lemon extract, and royal jelly. Yes royal jelly. Apparently royal jelly enhances your skin’s natural radiance. Royal Jelly is made from nectar, pollen, flower parts, vitamins, minerals, and bee hormones. Nice. All I know is that this product feels so soothing on my skin. It is creamy yet very light. It thoroughly cleans my face, but leaves it very soft and moisturized. Also it smells fantastic!

Burt Bee's Radiance Facial Cleanser retails for $10 and you can purchase it online here or at any CVS.

Toodles!

Borghese Nail Lacquer Carnevale Grape: Like Chanel's Vendetta But Less Expensive

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is wonderful! How is the weather in your area? The other night it was 25 degrees in Atlanta. Wow!

I have been lusting after Chanel's Vendetta nail polish for a few weeks. It is a rich dark purple that looks either black or like a deep wine depending on how the light hits it. Gorgeous! Recently I was browsing the aisle of my favorite CVS, and discovered Borghese Carnevale Grape nail polish. Divas it is a direct dupe of Chanel's Vendetta! It is the same deep dark purple with an insane shine! Believe me Divas the shine and color is insane. It is so intense. Love it! In addition all Borghese nail polishes contain Acqua di Vita Complex which helps restore essential moisture balance to your nails. But the best thing about this nail polish is that it is only $7.99! Chanel's Vendetta retails for $23! Woot!

Chanel Vendetta

Borghese Carnevale Grape


You can purchase Borghese Carnevale Grape nail polish online here or at any CVS.

Toodles!

Introducing Blaine Ashley!

Hello Divas!

I am wishing you Divas a beautiful and purpose filled day!

Divas we all love boutiques. Boutiques carry unique, interesting, and stylish clothes that you can't find in major chain stores. Enter Blaine Ashley. Blaine Ashley is an online boutique that sells AFFORDABLE and stylish clothes. Blaine Ashley is a Honolulu based celebrity stylist that has assembled an online collection of beautiful clothes featuring new and creative designers. The online boutique features feminine and stylish dresses, jumpsuits, and tunics. Check out some of my favorite pieces:

Silk Zip Front Sheath. A twist on the little black dress.

I love the print on this dress! So Chic!

Red HOT Bardot Romper! I need this for my next beach vacation. Love!


Blaine Ashely's price point ranges from $50 to $275....super affordable for an item that is of good quality and unique! Check out their website for other gorgeous items. If you like what you see, BlaineAshley is offering all Luxetips.com readers a 20% discount on any purchase. Simply enter code LUXEDEAL at check out. Purchase an item for yourself or for your favorite Diva. I know I am certainly getting the red Bardot Romper!

Toodles!

Foot Petals Kit: A Must Have For Any Shoe Diva!

Hello Divas!

How has your week been going? Mine has been pretty good. Life is beautiful! Don't you love it?

Recently I was given the opportunity to try Foot Petals Luxury Kit. This kit includes all of the cool Foot Petals accessories that will keep your feet comfortable and pampered when wearing your mile high Louboutins!

You get:

8 Strappy Strips. These strips protect your feet from irritable shoe straps. It is particularly useful when wearing slingbacks or thong sandals.

8 ball-of-foot cushions. Place these cushions on the ball of your foot to provide a nice comfy cushion when wearing super high heels. Divas these ball-of-foot cushions are the business. When wearing them you don't feel like you are walking in stilettos! Love!

2 back-of-heel cushions. These cushions can be placed on the back of your heel or inside a mule to prevent your feet from slipping or to prevent irritation from shoe friction.

Sweaty Pedi. Sweaty Pedi is a fragrant foot spray that absorbs perspiration and protects your feet from blisters. It also keep your feet fragrant and soothes tired feet! Fab!

All of these goodies come in a cute black and white pouch that is perfect for holding all of your MUST HAVE shoe essentials. This kit is a GREAT Christmas gift for a true Shoe Diva! You know the one friend you have that owns tons of Louboutins and always has the flyest shoes! LOL! This kit is $39.95 and you can purchase it here or at any Nordstroms.

Toodles!

Cyber Monday Deals! Macy's, Aveda, Benefit Cosmetics, Avon, and More!

Hello Divas!

Happy Cyber Monday! I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving. Mine was lovely. I finally caught up on sleep! Yeah for me!

For those of you who love to shop online, today is your day, Cyber Monday. There are tons of deals and steals to take advantage of before the clock strikes midnight. LOL! Here are a few fashion and beauty deals I thought were pretty cool:

Avon is having a mega Cyber Monday sale. Shop their online boutique and receive deep discounts on their Anew Clinical skincare line. This line has several products such as their anti-wrinkle cream and eye lift cream that was voted the Best in its category by Allure Magazine. Buy one product from this line and get the second product for $5! Woot!

Benefit Cosmetics is offering free shipping on any order until 11:59 midnight. Simply enter CYBERMON at checkout.

Aveda is offering free shipping on any order $25 or more. Plus you will receive 4 Aveda samples of your choice free! Love! Simply enter PICK4 at checkout.

Macy's is offering free shipping on any order $75 or more. The great thing about this sale is that Macy's has tons of Christmas gift ideas already deeply discounted. This is really an opportunity to rack up!

Lastly, my favorite beauty emporium, Sephora, is offering free shipping on all orders until tonight at 11:59pm. They have the best beauty brands, plus I love their holiday sets! Simply enter SHIP4FREE at checkout!

Toodles!

I Am So Thankful!

Hello Divas!

I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful! I slept half the day! I didn't realize how exhausted I was until I had an opportunity to really sleep.

I hope you took time out of your day to reflect on what you were thankful for. We all have something we are thankful for. Here is my list!

I am thankful for:

1. My wonderful luxetips.com readers.
2. All the brands who have worked with me and sponsored giveaways for my awesome Divas!
3. The speaking opportunities this blog has fostered.
4. My beauty blogging friends. It is such an awesome network of beautiful, fly, and genuine Divas!
5. Fashion Week. Simply Fab.
6. Make-up! LOL!

I will be back on Monday, but enjoy your extended weekend!

Toodles!

Another Great Stocking Stuffer: L'Occitane Hand Celebration Trio Hand Cream

Hello Divas!

Only two more days until Thanksgiving and I am so looking forward to a nice break!

One of my absolute favorite stocking stuffers is L'Occitane Hand Cream. I have previously blogged about this fabulous cream. Every Holiday Season L'Occitane release a trio set of their famous hand cream for only $25! This is a savings of $5 because the travel size hand creams retail for $10 alone. The Hands Celebration trio set includes three travel sized tubes in a variety of scents. This particular hand set includes: the original Shea butter, lavender, and vanilla scents. Fab! Plus this set comes in very cute and festive holiday packaging.

Remember L'Occitane's hand creams are blended with 20% shea butter, lavender oil, and vanilla. L'Occitane hand cream trio sets ALWAYS sell out, so I would get one fast! This is the perfect gift for mom, grandmom, sister, aunt or a good friend. You can purchase them online here or at any Sephora.

Toodles!

The Holidays Are Here! NARS The Multiple Coffret

Hello Divas!

How are you doing? Are you excited the holiday season is here? I am!

The next series of posts will focus on great stocking stuffers for Christmas. I am a huge fan of stocking stuffers. I have huge oversized stockings for my family and I love giving my friends and family cute and unique stocking stuffers for Christmas. So while browsing Sephora's website, I came across this set of mini NARS multiples: NARS The Multiple Coffret. Now you Divas know I am a huge fan of NARS blushes and their Multiples. The great thing about The Multiples is that you can use them on your eyes, cheeks, and lips! A 3 for 1 deal? Love it! Well this holiday season, NARS Cosmetics is selling a limited edition mini-set featuring three shades of NARS Multiple. This adorable little set includes shades: Orgasm (peachy pink shimmer), South Beach (shimmering apricot and Copacabana (a glistening pearl). Plus it retails for only $40! Yep $40 bucks! One NARS Multiple retails for $37 alone, so this is a deal, deal, deal! I HAVE TO HAVE ONE IN MY LIFE!!

Divas this is a must buy and buy them fast. It is a limited edition, you get to try three Multiples for one low price, and it is so cute! These will sell out fast! You can purchase this set online here or at any Sephora.

Toodles!

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color: It Works!

Hello Divas!

I hope you ladies had the best week ever! Unfortunately, I was rear ended and my beautiful Acura MDX has been damaged. She is going into the shop indefinitely. Ugh. But I am thankful to God I am okay and unharmed. God is good!

Today is a beautiful Saturday morning and I am blogging, writing proposals, and pampering myself. I decided to give myself a brief manicure and tested out Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color. Divas have raved about how fast this nail color dries and I had to give it a whirl. I am happy to report that this nail color dries in 5 minutes flat! Do you hear me? 5 minutes flat! I was floored. This nail color is perfect if you are in a rush and only have 5 minutes to apply nail color and you only have 5 minutes for it to dry. Now the product advertised that it dries in 60 seconds. It did not for me, but 5 minutes is better than 15-20 minutes. I am in love! I am always in a rush, so this is perfect for me.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color retails for $4.99 and comes in a variety of cute colors. You can purchase it online here or at any CVS.

Toodles!

What Is In My Makeup Bag? Lancome, NARS, Maybelline, Jurlique and more...

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having this best week ever! I am learning to let go and let God handle the problems. Now that is stress free living!

From time to time I like to do a post on what I am currently carrying in my make-up bag. This list will include some products that you are familiar with and some new ones I have come to love! Check out my list and tell me what are you carrying in your makeup bag?


Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Hotness. It is the perfect bronze pink nude! Plus it is super super moisturizing! Love it!

Lancome Defencils Mascara. No explanation needed.

Lancome Effecermess Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer. This concealer beautifully conceals dark circles and bags.

Lancome Foundation Brush #2. The best foundation brush I have ever used.

NARS Blush in Lovejoy! When I wear this I look like a bronze bombshell.

Jurlique Love Balm. Moisturizing and Citrus-y!

Poule de Luxe Vanilla Solid Parfum. Small, compact, and packed with an intense vanilla/fruit scent.

Maybelline Red Revival Lipstick. The perfect true red.

Black Opal Foundation Stick in Hazelnut. The best coverage plus it is only $8 bucks!

CVS Essence of Beauty Tools Blush Brush. Great brushes for bargain basement prices. This blush brush is only $2.49!

Kerstin Florian Neroli Water. This water is perfect as a pick me up and a nice way to cool down and freshen up. It is the best ever!

Toodles!

California Baby Calendula Everyday Lotion

Hello Divas!

I hope all is well in your world!

Sometimes I discuss fashion or beauty products for luxe baby. Yes, luxe baby is a little Diva and she has to have the best of the best! LOL! I am currently in LOVE with California Baby's Calendula Everyday Lotion. This lotion is the bomb! First, the lotion is 100% organic! I just simply can not use anything full of chemicals on her beautiful delicate skin! It contains the active botanical, Calendula. Calenduala has wonderful healing properties that are proven to relieve irritation and itching due to eczema, poison ivy/oak/sumac, chickenpox, sunburn and insect bites. It is also non-comedogenic so it will not clog pores. Also it is super moisturizing but non-greasy. When I put it on luxe baby, it immediately absorbs into her skin. Plus it smells just lovely! It is infused with French Lavender. Luxe baby loves it! When I apply the lotion on her after bathe time, she holds out her little hand and rubs it on her body. Like mommy like daughter! Love it! And of course the lavender instantly puts her to sleep. What is there not to love about this lotion???!!!

Also, the website claims this lotion is a great facial moisturizer. Yep, especially if you have normal to oily skin or acne prone skin. The Calendula is good for the acne! Go figure. I love a two for one deal! You can purchase California Baby Calendula Everyday Lotion online here or at any Whole Foods. It retails for $11.49.

Fun Fridays! Sales and Events!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a fabulous Friday!

Today I am speaking at the 2nd International Conference of Fashion Incubators taking place in Atlanta at the W Buckhead. I will discuss how fashion designers can use social media to get their product to their target audience. Yep..I guess I am a social media expert now. LOL! I am looking forward to it and I know it will be tons of fun. Plus I get a chance to meet new and emerging fashion designers, which I absolutely love!

Curltopia, one of my favorite natural hair care salons, is having a mega sale on Miss Jessie's Hair Products. Starting November 27 through December 31st, all Miss Jessie's products are buy one get one free! As you know, I am in love with the Baby Buttercream. It works wonders on luxe baby's hair! I am buying enough Baby Buttercream to last a year! I am so excited! You can take advantage of this sale online here or visit their salon located in Smyrna, GA.

Have a beautiful weekend Divas!

Toodles!

La Vanilla Grapefruit The Healthy Deordorant: It Really Works!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a fabulous week! It has been raining in Atlanta, but it is all good!

About a month ago, I was given the opportunity to try La Vanilla's Grapefruit The Healthy Deodorant. You guys know how much I love La Vanilla's Coconut Vanilla Parfum. Simply fab! This deodorant is all natural and it does not contain any petrochemicals, phythalates, parabens, sulfates, silicone or synthetic dyes. The deodorant is blended with essential oils and antioxidants. And it has a fabulous Vanilla Grapefruit Scent that is insane!

Now I am a girl that sweats A LOT and I always need a strong deodorant. I have tried some of the drugstore brand natural deodorants in the past and they did not work. Eugh! So I was a little hesitant to try La Vanilla's deodorant. After, I ran out of my fav drugstore brand deodorant, I decided to give this deodorant a try. I used the deodorant for one week and it actually held up. It did not necessarily stop me from sweating, but it left me odor free. Plus I smelled like Vanilla and Grapefruit. What is there not to like? In fact, I wore this deodorant to the Lenny Kravitz concert last Wednesday and this deodorant kept me feeling fresh and odor free all night long. Love it!

La Vanilla Grapefruit The Healthy Deodorant retails for $18 and you can purchase it online here or at any Sephora.

Toodles!

My Salon: Fluer Elysee Salon, Grant Park, GA

Hello Divas!

I hope your weekend was wonderful. I had to travel New Orleans this weekend to attend a funeral. Not a particularly happy occasion, but it was good to see my family.

Before I traveled to New Orleans, I went to visit my stylist, Bizette, at Fluer Elysee salon to get a wash and press before my trip. I have been going to Bizette for over two years and she took my hair from a perm to a natural. Since going natural my hair is much healthier and it grows faster!

What I love most about Fluer Elysee is the super comfortable and posh atmosphere plus the fast service. Bizette always gets her customers in and out within 2 hours...sometimes less. She is super professional and very efficient. Plus she has early morning hours that work super with my busy schedule. If I have a 6 am appointment, I am usually done between 7:30 am and 7:45am. Fab!

The salon is decorated in rich tones of burnt orange and browns. This built in sofa is the absolute best piece of furniture in the salon. It is so comfy!



There is also free Wi-Fi. This is a huge plus for me, because I need to stay connected!

Fluer Elysee is a Phytospecific salon and I just love their products! Bizette uses Phytospecific Optimal Hydration Shampoo and Optimal Hydration Milk on my hair. These products are formulated with pro-Vitamin B, shea butter, and vitamin E. These products leave my hair super soft, shiny, and manageable. Also according to Bizette, the Phytospecific hair vitamins are her number one sellers. She can't keep them on the shelf. Her clients swear by them. She has noticed significant hair growth in her clients who use them consistently. I might have to try those vitamins!



Whenever I visit Bizette my hair is shiny and bouncing! I love it! Here is the finished product.

A wash and press is $60.00. She also offers relaxers, custom color services, cuts, and trims. Fluer Elysee is located at 1040 Boulevard SE Atlanta, GA 30312. Call (404) 622-4696 for appointments.

Toodles!