Alcohol & your skin

Everyone enjoys a nice glass of wine or cocktail, I know I enjoy this guilty pleasure.
Well I have a trip to ATL coming up with my girls and my besti (@InStyleITrust) came up with a great idea
No drinking until then. I wasn’t all for the idea at first, as I do enjoy a glass or two of wine or a delicious margarita.
I decided to do some research, I mean we all know alcohol is fattening & the worst calories to burn.
(A glass of wine=125cal vodka tonic-120.. I don’t even want to look at mixed drinks)

Alcohol is not bad in moderation, but if you over indulge your health & skin will suffer,
Alcohol will reduce the level of vitamin A, this vitamin helps keep your skin looking & feeling healthy,
Vitamin A helps has antioxidant properties that can help to reduce damage caused by free radicals.[free radicals can cause the breakdown of collagen fibers and elastin], this vitamin also helps push up new skin cells to keep your skin looking healthy.
Alcohol also dehydrates your skin causing it to loose blood circulation.
The of abuse alcohol will result in a bloated & puffy face with fine lines & wrinkles… I think I’ll skip that look.
So enjoy a drink or two but don’t over indulge your health & skin will thank you.






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Sunburns & makeup .. No no.

After my recent trip to Palm Springs, I came back looking like a lobster ( I feel like Sebastian)
Well after this lovely vacation, it was back to the office for me and well the bright red face is not my best look, I considered wearing makeup but
After some thinking, I just stuck it out.
Makeup can irritate your skin and even develop blisters, and that’s even worst then the sunburn.
The best you can do if you MUST apply, try some loose powder.. I just threw on some mascara & chapstick & of course some aloe vera..

Please make sure to keep reapplying that sunscreen!



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Bite Beauty

Luminous Crème Lipstick Set of 5



The perfect summer gift for someone special including yourself.
This deluxe sampling of five moisture-rich lipsticks are a great gift idea and totally purse-friendly
These Bite Lipstick Minis come in:
Shiraz (soft plum)
Fig (nude rose)
Pepper (dusty rose)
Bouquet (soft pink)
Champagne (pearly nude)






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MAC & Roitfeld

MAC never disappoints and this fall MAC will release it's new collection.

MAC is collaborating with Carine
Roitfeld(former Vogue Paris editor)to bring us a 20 piece collection which will focus on Roitfeld's signature look..
Strong eyebrows, nude lips & dark eye makeup. Which I'm totally excited for since as you all know I love a thick brow & I'm totally crazy over nude lips.

Current obsession: Aida Cosmetics

I have fallen in love...
I've recently had the pleasure of getting to know about Aida Cosmetics & I have fallen in love!.
When it comes to bright colors I'm always skeptical because a lot of brands don't have a good pigment or the color doesn't blend well, so I uber excited with the result. I used wild waves & not only is the pigment amazing but so is the blending and color stay... Perfect color for the summer.

From the sophisticated black packaging to the color, I'm in love with it. I also love that you feel like a Vixen..who doesn't wanna feel sexy.
You can purchase this as well as other essentials at AidaCosmetics.com





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Orange nailpolish

SplurgeVS Steal :

Orange Nail polish



Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Tango Mango, $4.99 target

Le Métier De Beauté Nail Lacquer in Not So Safe Orange, $18, Bergdorf Goodman


Summer is all about the bright colors this year, and Orange is no exception.
From neon oranges to orange reds, this summer you must treat yourself to a little orange.
I personally love both of these colors but since I more of a pink person myself, I would have to go with the steal Sonia Kashuk never disappoints & at $4.99 why not!.



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YSL summer 2012

"When it comes to seduction, the Yves Saint Laurent woman makes her own rules."


YSL never fails to deliver amazing colors, this summer is no exception… Im loving the colors… from the rosey & golden eye shadows to the fierce red lipsticks.. this might be my favorite collection, the lipsticks sold me!! I’m loving all the colors. This collection will be available in May, here is a peek at this collection… trust me you will be in love <3
YSL Summer 2012 Collection


Pure Chromatics Eyeshadow Palette – $52.00



#07 Shell
#08 Sand
#09 Stone

Terre Saharienne Collector – Limited Edition – $50.00



#01 Tanned - Iridescent light, a golden brown
#02 Sunkissed - Satiny light, rosy apricot
#03 Bronzed - Matte light, intense brown

Golden Glosses – $30.00



#51 Golden Shell
#52 Golden Pebble
#53 Golden Pearl
#54 Golden Sand

Rouge Pur Couture – $32.00



#41 Rouge Madras
#42 Rose Lyrique
#43 Beige Novella
#44 Bronze Ammonite
#45 – Limited Edition

La Laque Couture – $20.00



#04 Corail Colisee – coral red
#21 Taupe Retro – dark brown
#22 Beige Leger – nude beige
#29 Dore Orfevre – gold


Dessin Du Regard Waterproof – $28.00

#08 Luminescent Gold
#09 Azure Blue

Mascara Volume Effets Faux Cils Waterproof – $28.00



#04 Majorelle Blue (Permanent)
#05 Gold Sand (Limited Edition)



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