Magic In A Bottle

For someone who has used foundation all of my life as a base under my eye makeup, I was thrilled to discover that there is a product on the market specifically designed for this use.

Urban Decay Primer Potion is a nude-colored base that glides on easily, increases staying power of my eyeshadow, and virtually guarantees crease-free application. I love the application tip. It's just like a lip gloss stick.

The consistency is slightly thicker than foundation. You don't need much--just dab it several times over eye lid and brow bone and gently blend in. The Primer Potion dries within 30 seconds. Next you put your shadow on and I can promise you that it will stay on all day! The Primer Potion is my savior. It has has made creasing a thing of the past. I can go all day without ever having to touch up my eyeshadow.

I absolutely love Urban Decay Primer Potion. Not only does it do the job of making your shadow last all day long without creasing, but it also makes the colors more vibrant.

Your Signature Scent

How do you choose which perfume to wear? I've often contemplated this question. Is it because you smelled it on someone else and liked it? Did you like the advertising? Is the packaging unique? Is price a factor? Do you like a spray, solid or oil?

A scent is often the first thing that will be noticed when someone walks into a room, so it's best to make sure you wear the perfume that best reflects your signature style. Many women have discovered that just by wearing the right perfume, they can turn heads. But with so many scents to choose from how do you decide? Do you want your scent to be seductive, sensual or soft spoken? I believe that wearing the right perfume brings out your personality so you must choose wisely.

Selecting a fragrance should be fun and exciting. Your scent makes a statement about you. You want to test everything before you make a purchase. After many trials and errors (and I mean many!) I have found the scent for me. Becker.Eshaya's b.e. is simply lovely. It is a blend of Italian Mandarine, Pink Peony, Lily of the Valley, and Rose Damascena with a touch of white sensual musk. It is subtle yet distinctive. b.e. can be worn day and night for all seasons. It is a fragrance that you wear....rather than a fragrance that wears you. b.e is my signature. I am never without it on.

Perfumes are special, almost magical. They have the ability to lift your sprit and bring out a smile. They tell their own story. Have you found the perfect scent for you yet?

Loving Lilac

Leave it to OPI to come up with my new favorite spring shade. OPI Nail Polish South Beach Collection: Done Out In Deco is a gorgeous shade of lilac. Since purple is the new black, Done Out in Deco should be the polish of the season. It looks fabulous on your nails and even better on your toes. Get those sandals ready!

Each of the 12 polishes in OPI South Beach Collection are just great. Fun, playful and flirty. I think there is something for everyone in this collection. I would love to find the perfect lilac shoe to match Done Out In Deco. Any suggestions?

A Moment At The Beach

In the middle of the winter all I think about is going to the beach in the summer. I love the feeling of the warm sun on my skin, the sound of the ocean surf, and that fresh, warm summer scent. Unfortunately it is only February and I'm not going to the beach until July. A girl can dream can't she? Or, what I like to do to get closer to the summer beach experience (yes, even in the middle of winter!) is light a Votivo Candle in White Ocean Sands. The scent reminds me of a day at the beach… fresh, warm and clean. And it's a Votivo candle so of course it is packaged beautifully and is made of high grade paraffin wax. The burn time is approximately 50-60 hours and the scent is always gentle and long-lasting. I just light my candle on any given day and its like going to the beach.One candle is like 50 days at the beach!

Tocca Stella Solid Perfume - Feminine & Sweet

I have been trying all kinds of new fragrances lately. My perfume tray is becoming overloaded with new wonderful scents and gorgeous bottles. I am loving this new hobby! I recently tried Tocca's Stella Solid Fragrance and I am hooked.
Tocca's Stella Solid Fragrance is a soft, feminine scent that is never "too much" or overpowering. Stella is infused with the slightly sweet, never bitter, and always fresh scent of blood orange. With its origins coming from 17th Century Sicily, the blood orange is harmonious with Tocca's philosophy of combining the best of old world traditions with modern influences.

Of course you have to love the scent to use a fragrance but what I also love is the solid form Stella comes in because it's so easily portable. I just toss it in my purse and never have to worry about it spilling. I can reapply throughout the day as many times as I like.

I highly recommend this fragrance for anyone who wants to smell truly feminine. And it's the best $30 you could spend. Smells so natural, not overpowering at all. Really fun to carry in your bag and reapply throughout the day. It lasts forever!

We All Scream For Ice Cream!

If you're looking for a fun tweak on the ordinary bubble bath, I've got a great product for you to try. Think fruity, fun, fabulous and fizzy! Me! Bath Ice Cream Scoops are shaped like scoops of ice cream (but are a delicious no-calorie indulgence) that bubble and fizz when dropped into the water.

Each scoop is comprised of a unique six oil blend, purifying minerals, indulgent fragrances and Epsom Salt, and is one hundred percent artisan crafted, taking three days to custom make. ME! Bath Ice Cream fizzes and melts immediately when submerged in water, releasing nourishing minerals and fragrant aromatic oils that will hydrate, moisturize and enrich your skin. Simply fill your tub normally and drop in a Bath Ice Cream, soak and relax while your skin enjoys this decadent treat!

Yummy options include floral scents like Hawaiian Lei and Summer Rain and fruity scoops such as Papaya Nectar and Strawberry Kiwi. My favorite is the Vanilla Purity. As soon as you drop the scoop into the tub, The delicious sweet scent of vanilla immediately fills the room. I can soak and relax while my skin enjoys this wonderfully delicious decadent treat. My skin feels soft, enriched and hydrated after the bath.

Me! Bath scoops are also perfect for the little ones. They like the fizz and the idea that they are in a tub of ice cream. Save the Choc-o-holic and the Land of Milk & Honey for the little ones.

Me! Bath Ice Cream scoops make great gifts and are always a yummy treat.

Great Looking Hair Starts With The Scalp

I hate to admit it but one of the problems I often face in the winter months is a dry, itchy scalp. So going with the theme of New Year, new you, I thought, "Now is the time to take care of the problem I always pretend I don't have". I thought I would look at PHYTO, one of my all time favorite hair care lines, since they makes a product to treat every hair care dilemma out there. Of course PHYTO had the exact product I was looking for.

PHYTOAPAISANT is a shampoo designed to sooth sensations of discomfort and then, thanks to its additional active botanical ingredients it restores balance to the scalp and instantly relieves scalp irritation. And believe me, it really does work immediately. Phytoapaisant is also formulated with a natural, clarifying base which gently cleanses the hair and does not weigh it down. This is wonderful shampoo to use if you have any kind of scalp irritation. After only a few washes, I have found my hair easier to manage and my scalp no longer itches. There's truth to the notion that a healthy scalp means healthy, great looking hair.