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4.7.2013

New Lush Products!

I’m on a kick to have some serious Adriana Lima hair. I’m talking long, voluminous, shiny ass hair. The length is getting there, but I wanted to indulge in some Lush products to get my locks ready for the spring and summer.

I picked up Shine So Bright ($9.95) which is a balm that you rub onto the ends of your hair to help repair those pesky split ends. There are a ton of fun ingredients in this (extra virgin coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, fresh free range eggs), and I’m hoping it makes the ends of my hair more healthier looking!

The other product I splurged on is the R&B Conditioning Treatment ($22.95). The Lush associate tried it on my hair and it smelled so good that I had to buy it. Full of organic avocado butter, oatmeal, olive oil, extra virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, and candelilla wax, this product is so worth the $23 bucks it cost. It makes my hair super soft, healthy and smelling like I’ve been kissed by a Lush angel. Because of how conditioning it is, it’s really great for textured and curly hair FYI. I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone!

There you have it folks – my reviews on the latest goodies to my Lush collection. I’m a huge fan of Lush, so let me know in the comments if there are any products I must try out!

12.20.2012

Giveaway – Win A Fine Featherheads Goody Bag!

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Hey all,

As you’ve all probably noticed, I’ve redone my blog up a little bit! As a wham-bam, hello new blog celebration, I’ve decided to host another giveaway for all you peeps! This time, I’ve got a goody bag full of Fine Featherheads items! Known for their fun hair extensions and colorful hair accessories, Fine Featherheads is a really easy (and affordable) way to update your hair style. They were gracious enough to send one lucky reader of mine a gift bag full of the following products:

TINT Hair Chalk in “Luscious Lime“ - a temporary hair color that you just rub into your hair for that extra kick! The lime color is pretty awesome too since it’s not a very typical color to add into your hair. These hair tints also come in 7 other bright and bold colors (I got the purple and yellow!).
Fly Ties in “Surfer’s Paradise“ - Say no more to snags in your hair! These fly ties are wide elastic bands that don’t damage or pull your hair at all. They come in super cute color combos too like this Surfer’s Paradise collection with light blue, sapphire blue, silver and white bands.
Fly Bands in “Water Lily” – Another snag-free headband for your hair, these Fly Bands are great for working out or washing your face when you need those pesky bangs out of your face.
Quill Clip in “Be Mine” – This Quill Clip is a removable feather hair accessory that you simply clip in and snap into your hair. Easy to use with unique results – quill clips are definitely a fun way to update your look!

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To enter, just use the Rafflecopter widget below! This giveaway will last until Thursday, December 27th, 2012 at midnight. I’ll contact the winner via email by Friday, December 28th (just in time for the New Year!). Thanks everyone and good luck!

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12.19.2012

Holiday Gift Guide: Presents for HER Under $50!

As part of the holiday cheer (and to help out some of those lazy boyfriends/husbands/brothers/dads that still haven’t gotten that special lady a gift for Christmannakuh, here’s a gift guide for ya! All of the items are under $50, and hopefully you get a jump of inspiration from this list. Oh and p.s. Happy Holidays!

1) Knock Knock: To Do Pad - $6.50 – For the girl that’s always running around and multi-tasking, this TO DO notepad is great to ease the mind of a perfectionist. I love this notepad because it has different sections for you to organize your thoughts, tasks, projects, goals, etc.

2) Urban Outfitters: Himalayan Fleur De Lys Candle - $18.00 – A simple, yet elegant gift for the woman in your life is a yummy smelling candle. Nothing sets the mood better than some sweet, exotic aroma in the room! These candles from Urban Outfitters are pretty in their own metallic packaging, and they also come in flavors like Bourbon Vanilla, Sage Pomegranate and Patchouli Ginger!

3) ModCloth: Quote Couture Earrings - $7.99 – I’m a sucker for funny jewelry. You know, those pieces that you see on people that just make you chuckle or strike up a conversation with him/her? These Quote earrings by ModCloth are a cute little accessory to give to your little sister or friend for that extra boost in attention and compliments!

4) South Moon Under: Michael Antonio Cap Toe Pumps - $34.99 – What woman doesn’t love shoes? Look for heels in fun, bright colors or anything with capped toes like these Michael Antonio Pumps. For only $35, these heels are right on trend and extremely affordable!

5) Lush: Best Wishes Giftbox – $22.95 – One of my favorite gifts to give is the gift of cleanliness. Head on over to Lush for some deliciously, wholesome bath soaps, bath bombs, lotions, face masks and more! (Hey, even check out my post from my visit to Lush recently!) This Lush giftbox is a great choice as it features a creamy, almond-scented soap, a frothy, apple snowball bath bomb, and a ginger-spice bath melt. Once you open this Pandora Box of a gift set, I’m sure you’ll have any woman a believer (in you and Lush, of course!).

6) Nordstroms: Izola ‘Salut’ Flask - $28.00 – And last but not least, keep your lady classy and sophisticated in this beautiful stainless-steel flask. From birthday parties to mid-afternoon breaks, this flask will sure be a keeper for the woman in your life. Hey, it’s gotta be five o’clock somewhere, right?

12.4.2012

Trying To Win A Gift Card?

Good, because I’m hosting two giveaways on some pretty awesome sites this week. What do I win, you ask? Well, each site is hosting a contest for one lucky reader to win a $50 gift card to ASOS.com – one of my favorite online fashion stores based out of the UK.

Just click on the images below and enter to win! Good luck friends.

Contest hosted on two.one.five magazine!

Another giveaway hosted on my blogger friend Chaucee’s site – Streets and Stripes!

11.14.2012

I love giveaways!

I won a fun, little giveaway yesterday from fellow Philly blogger, Natalie of The Second Best Blog. I’m known to have pretty good luck (and win a ton of random stuff), so I’m glad I got this little bundle as a little midweek pick-me-up!

I won!

Here’s what I won:

Woot Woot! I can’t wait to try these new products and let you all know how they are. Thanks Natalie!

11.13.2012

I love me some LUSH!

Lush for yo face!

So if you haven’t heard of Lush, then you haven’t had a proper bathing. Do your body a huge favor and head to your local Lush store for a smelltastic journey into body, face and hair heaven.

I was able to visit the Lush store at KOP mall this past week, and I had a ball! I mean, this store is the best place to get any female OR male (even my bf loves their soaps and shampoos!) a gift for this holiday season. All of Lush’s products are created naturally and fresh - aka the vanilla and honey you may read on the label is EXACTLY the ingredients you can smell and feel on your body. Pretty amazing, right? (True Story Alert: I might have almost taken a bite out of my “Honey, I Washed The Kids Soap” in the shower once, but who’s to blame me when you smell caramel and honey all over your body?!)

Seanik shampoo!

The Lush line located now at all of their stores features some pretty awesome holiday-themed products with scents and flavors that’ll make you feel like you’re living with Santa! I was able to pick up some samples of North Pole (a chocolate-peppermint soap leaving you feel fresh and clean), FUN in Pink (a 4-in-one bubblegum-smelling, clay-like product you can use as a shampoo, bubble bath, soap or for just plain Fun!), Caca Rouge Henna (so I can get my hurr all nice and “red-dy” for Christmas), and Charity Pot. The great thing about the Charity Pot lotion is not only does it smell and moisturize the body (cocoa butter mmmm), but every penny sold at Lush goes to “fund and support grassroots charities all around the world who could use the helping hand to continue the incredible work that they do. You end up with a gorgeous product, soft skin, and a warm heart.” #awesomesauce

Jars, bottles, dishes…all full of instant loveliness!

After browsing, sniffing, and smelling my way around the store (and also getting a relaxing and therapeutic hand massage by the oh-so-helpful Lush associate shown below), I can say I’ve become a real believer in Lush. Their products are sense-gasms (just made that up, okay?!) and the results you get after using their lines are worth every cent.

They’re all so nice at Lush!

I’ll be writing another review of my visit for two.one.five, so stay tuned for that!

7.11.2011

Arm & Hammer Challenge

Game on!

I’m a huge fan of challenges. Give me a task you think can’t be done, and I’ll at least attempt it. Just the competitive streak in me. So when I saw commercials for the Arm & Hammer Challenge, I had to try it out! It has baking soda in the toothpaste that (according to the commercial) can whiten your teeth better than anything. I bought a tube of Arm & Hammer Advance White yesterday from everyone’s favorite conglomerate Wal-Mart for $2.75. I then saw an attached $1 off coupon on the box and therefore got myself a pretty good deal for less than 2 bucks. I tried out the toothpaste for the first time and the first thing that came to mind is how bad the paste tasted! I was close to just spitting it out and finishing off with my Crest mint toothpaste sitting right next to the Arm & Hammer tube, but I continued onward (hey, it ain’t a challenge if it’s easy!). The consistency is a little different too as it’s thicker than most toothpastes and foams up more than usual. I stuck with it though, all the while thinking “Pain is Beauty, Pain is Beauty.” I’m going to stick with this challenge for the upcoming weeks because I have a good feeling that they’ll make my teeth whiter, but I might need to desensitize my taste buds first for the awful taste. Stay tuned for a results post in a few weeks!

1.9.2011

My New Fave Color: Luxe

Buy this nail polish please. It’s the perfect gold for any occasion!

Droooool The perfect metallic gold!

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