Save & Splurge: Organic Skin Creams Reviewed

I like to try out new skin creams pretty regularly. All in the same natural vein, but I do like to shop around in different price points so that I have something to recommend for every budget. So welcome to the Brightening Serum edition of Save/Splurge!! 

In category SAVE we have this delightful little blend by Andalou! I got it from Whole Foods a couple of weeks ago and have to say, I like it. Priobitics are great internally so why not externally and Vitamin C is perfect for brightening and offering a little extra Sun protection!

 In our SPLURGE category we have Origins Mega Bright! I do love both and think they do a great job of lightening those pesky dark marks but if you can work it into your budget I would suggest eventually investing in Origins Mega Bright. It made my skin luminous!!

Enjoy! and let me know what you think! XX

Handwriting & New Make Up.

I've decided to take up yet another hobby lol, handwriting! I went to catholic school when I was little and cursive was a priority, big time and as I got into High School, bubble letters ruled my world. My mother also has the most beautiful handwriting ever so with the invention of fun apps like A Beautiful Mess I found myself wanting to just write out the letters the way I wanted. Thank you Papaya for supplying me with pretty books to write in and thank you ABM for the inspiration. The make up is Tarte Powder and the mascara was free Birthday gift from ULTA. Yee!! I love goodies!!

New Salon Alert.

After much deliberation I have finally moved out of Brooklyn and accepted a new position as the resident Stylist/Colorist/Skin Guru at Get Glamorous with Nellie Salon!  Im super excited about this new chapter and I can't wait to serve the Hudson Valley area. If you want to book an appointment please feel free to call or pop into the salon:

Get Glamorous with Nellie

163 South Main Street

New City NY 10956

845.634.2505

Music Monday.

I like this soooong. 

Music Monday.

I love this song! I found these guys on Pandora where I find all of my music because ya know at 30 I am no longer in the "scene".  Which is more than fine with me. They fit in with my other fav's; Air,  Zero 7, Tycho....I just really like mellow, cool, romantic sounding music. Hope you enjoy!! XX

Groovy Tunes Tuesday.

Bill Withers killin' it! Some groovy shit right here. XX

Essentials.

These are a few of my favorite products (from top to bottom):
Trader Joes SPF 50
Rosewater
Eclos Facial Serum
Origins Planscription Serum
Acne Bootcamp
Weleda Skinfood
Chill Pill Spray
Yes Serum
Lavender Oil
Origins Ginseng Eye Cream
Tarte Eyeshadow

Color Correction.

My beautiful client Laura Murphy wanted to take her dark auburn bob and turn it into a ruby dream. To get her there I mixed a 6r and 7r (wella) with 20 volume peroxide and a pinch of bleach to cover her resistant grays and lighten the existing color. I painted the ends with bleach and 30 volume while her roots processed. I let that sit for 25 minutes. an followed up with a quick shampoo, flash toned with the original formula and viola! Ruby red gorgeousness! I carved out her bangs to frame her adorable face and point cut her square layers to add a little texture. Now she's ready for her next Burlesque Show!

If you are in NYC an want to see gorgeous women perform in full Burlesque glory then go visit!

The Hot Box Girls are back at Don't Tell Mama Cabaret with

A Hot Burlesque Revue!

The Girls return to NYC's favorite little cabaret spot to sing and dance their way through some of the best old tunes in the book. Classic standards and new thrills abound - with all the classy Hot Box teasing and tempting you could hope for!

Friday, January 31st 9:15pm

Don't Tell Mama Cabaret, NYC

343 W 46th Street

New York, NY 10036, between 8th & 9th Avenues

212-757-0788 (after 4:00 PM daily)

$22 cover charge with 2 drink minimum per person

-Cash only-

Seating begins at 8:45pm

Reservations:
http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/show...

Featuring:
Jessica DoRight
Dixie DeLight
Trixie La Fée
Ladybird Finch
Harlow
Lance-a-lot
and Jaz Delancy

Tunes Tuesday.

Ghost Loft <3

Recharge.

I'm a big fan of hiking.....being surrounded by nature, birds chirping, fresh earthy smells, peace. I think its especially important to touch base with nature when you're going through large transitions in life. I took some timeout of my treck to recharge my Rose Quartz, tourmaline and Moonstone at the tippy top of the mountain overlooking New Jersey with NYC in the background. It was a magical, grounding moment in a hectic winter. I went home feeling inspired and focused and yes, way more in touch with myself.