Glossybox Holiday Edition

Glossybox Holiday Edition c/o || Black Pleated Top || AG Skinny Jeans || Marble and Gold Table || Baublebar Star Drop Earrings c/o || Baublebar Bracelet Set c/o || Baublebar Rock Stuf Ring c/o || Lip Color: Ava || 

With the holiday's right around the corner, I've certainly had gift giving on my mind recently. Glossybox takes the idea of gift giving and makes it a year-round event for their lovely "glossies." Get into the holiday spirit with a bit of elegance and sophistication from Glossybox and their newly launched limited edition Holiday Box filled with six full six essentials. This festive keepsake golden box includes all of winter's top trending beauty products guaranteed to make anyone from your mom, sister, aunt, best friend, significant other or even yourself smile with holiday cheer.

Included in the box are:

• NeutraLuxe MD Retro Brow: Prime and Extend Duo (Brows are so important in defining the face)
• Skin & Co Roma Truffle Therapy Cleansing Oil (This is like liquid gold!!)
• Babor #Masterpiece Ampoule Set (So excited to try this!)
• Bad Medina Cosmetics Like No Other Invested Shimmer Lipstick (Creates a shimmery lip with a hint of color)
• dome Beauty Diamond Shadow
• Figs and Rouge Advance + Invisible Pores Night Detox Serum (Obsessed with this! I've used it every night since receiving it.)

The box is available today for only $40. That's a fantastic deal since all the items included are worth $180.

Even better, all of my readers can get a special deal of receiving a FREE Limited Edition Holiday Box when purchasing a 12-month subscription to Glossybox. Enter the code GLOSSYGIFTING at checkout or go directly to this link: http://www.glossybox.com/quickshop/glossybox-12-month-plan?coupon_code=GLOSSYGIFTING

This offer is valid until November 30th and only as long as supplies last!

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Blooper photo, but oh so adorable haha

xo, Amanda

Foklor with Aveda

Aveda Foklor and Nourish-Mint Make Up Collections c/o || Aveda Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme Limited Edition c/o || Banana Republic Button Down || Who What Wear Black Sash || Similar Faux Leather Pants c/o || Humble Chic Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band ||

I've always known that Aveda had hair care products, especially since some salons I've been to specialize in just Aveda items, but I had not realized how expansive their product line is ranging from not only hair, but also body care, makeup, skin care, aroma, and items for men. For those of you who are not familiar with the brand, Aveda uses naturally derived ingredients whenever possible. They deliver high performance, botanically based products, while continuing their promise of environmental and social responsibility. Aveda's products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, and are certified organic. I love knowing that what I'm putting on my skin or using in my hair is not harmful to me or to the environment. 

I was pretty excited when I saw that Aveda carries a makeup line, as well as body care, that I could try out. Their fall/winter line is called Foklor with dark and sheer colors that accent eyes and moisturize and plump lips. I was impressed with the quality of the products and especially loved the hand cream, which has a nice light scent to it. I've been searching for a new one since this weather has taken a toll on my skin and started drying me out. Happens every year! Its important to switch up your skin care routine once the seasons start to change. I'll be doing a post on that soon. I almost always never wear a dark shade on my eyes, but loved these colors and how they created a beautiful smoky eye, perfect for the upcoming holiday parties! The gold eye liner pencil was a particular favorite of mine. It's fantastic to accent and highlight the inner eye and to lightly highlight the middle of the eye lid.

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xo, Amanda

Enza Essentials

Enza Essential Customized Skin Care Suite c/o || Kate Spade Nightgown ||

I'm always on the lookout for the next great skin care item or newest makeup to incorporate into my daily routine. I've heard about Enza before and was intruded to see what my customized skin care suite would look like. This is skin care unique to your specific needs, not a one size fits all, which is super important since not everyone is going to have the same skin care needs. The Customized Skin Care Suite starts by filling out a form describing your skin care concerns and lifestyle. They also offers 30% off if you purchase the skin care suite that was recommend to you by Enza. After your package is prepared, it is rushed shipped to your home, with shipping being taken care of by Enza. Heck yes! I always love free shipping. After two weeks, a representative from Enza will contact you to see how your skin is responding and make any adjustments as necessary.

Below are the products I tested from my suite and what I actually added into my daily routine.

Skin Care

• Sustaining Cleanser: I use this once in the morning and twice at night. I use this twice in a row at night to first get rid of all of my makeup and then to secondly cleanse the skin. It's a lightweight gel with mild cleansing agents to lift away makeup and impurities without disturbing the skins natural moisture level. My skin never feels dry or tight when using this.
• Extraction Toner: I used this a few times to test it out, but found it to be too drying, especially now that its fall and my skin is naturally drier. Its made from peppermint extract, menthol, witch hazel, and carrot extract to help balance oily, problem skin.
• Stress Extraction Creme: This is by far my favorite of the skin care products from Enza. The creme feels luxurious, but light weight at the same time. Vitamins A,C, and E help protect the skin from any moisture loss and environmental damage. I apply this both day and night.
• Pore Extraction Masque: I've used this a few times, but found it to be very drying to use as intended, 1-2 times weekly. I think for the fall and winter I'll be using it once or twice a month. In the summer my skin is naturally oilier and would benefit from more frequent use. It does work very well to draw out impurities using oat flour, rich in beta glucans to tone skin while purifying it with camphor and sulfur dispensed in a cleansing gel base to reduce the appearance of of large pores.

Body Care

• Shea Butter Body Gel: Dead Sea salts, red marine algae and a peptide all help provide this body gel with a unique ability to revive and tone the skin. Shea butter also help soften the skin and protect it from environmental damage and moisture loss.   
• Shea Butter Body Polish: I use this once or twice weekly to help gently maintain a smooth and healthy skin texture. This is my favorite product from the body care. The creamy Shea butter feels so lovely and the Dead Sea salts (great purifiers) along with carica papaya fruit (a natural exfoliant) gently polish to revel beautiful smooth skin underneath.
• Shea Butter Body Lotion: I really love the smell of this lotion and adore its creamy texture. It feels way more expensive than it is. I use this every other night after my shower. On the other nights I use Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer. This body lotion incorporates the finest ingredients to renew delicate skin. Shea butter along with a mix of botanicals and Hawaiian red marine algae repair skin damage and improve firmness and thickness. Japanese green tea extract prevents redness, rough skin, and peeling caused by the sun and harsh weather. Vitamin E helps defend skin from free radical damage.

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xo, Amanda

Glossy Box

GlossyBox c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Cold Shoulder Sweater (Sold Out) Similar Here || Paige Skinny Jeans || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

Happy Friday, friends! One thing I don't usually talk too much about is beauty. I dabble in it here and there, but I wouldn't say I'm an expert at it. I am a complete beauty junkie though! I love trying out new products or trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. I can't even tell you how many lipsticks I own or how many you may find in my bag at one moment. I was so intrigued when I heard about Glossybox, the leader in luxury beauty boxes in the U.S. Once a month, you get a beautifully designed box filled with at least 5 deluxe sized beauty products. I mean seriously, the box is so pretty! I took a picture of the inside of the lid of box because I was so impressed. The products in this box were inspired by what insiders use for last minute touch ups at Fashion Week. The theme of the box design was a secret garden inspired by the floral print trends of past and present fashion collections.

The theme could not have been more spot on with the Fashion Weeks going on in September. The box is gorgeous and I'm keeping it to store some pretty goodies in. My inner girly girl was grinning from ear to ear when I opened the box and saw the products inside which included:

• Sally Hershberger 24K Supreme Stylist Dry Shampoo (Great for giving texture and volume)
• Sesderma Sensyeses Cleanser & C-VitMoisturizing Serum (Haven't used yet, but excited to)
• Korres Modern Greek Apothecary Twist Lipstuck (My color was charm. Beautiful!!)
• Modellauncher Brow Duo Pencil (I have thick brows and this is fabulous for filling them in. Comes with a little brush too!)
• Vince Camuto Capri Eau De Parfum (Yummiest smelling parfum. Cannot stop smelling it! )

There are four different monthly billing plans you can subscribe to. You can find the information on that here. I have to say I'm officially a Glossie now! Who doesn't love getting some beauty goodies sent to their doorstep every month?!

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xo, Amanda

Fab Fit Fun for Fall

Fab Fit Fun Box c/o || Crossover Sweater || Jeans || Earrings c/o || 

It's that time again! The FabFitFun fall edition is here and I could not be more obsessed with it. This may be my favorite box yet. Literally everything in it is so good and puts a smile on my face. The theme is cozy, comfy faves with brands that have female founders. #Girlpower! As a little refresher, you get full sized premium products delivered four times a year for only $50 per box and shipping is free. I adore that the products are full sized too. Usually with subscription boxes you only get sample sizes. Not so here! The quality of the products are always superb too. It feels like Christmas every time I receive one of these boxes! Here's a list of everything included in the fall edition box:

1. FabFitFun Coloring Book and Pencils (can reduce stress and anxiety, always wanted to try!)
2. Modcloth Loch and Key Scarf (cozy plaid blanket scarf, perfect for fall!)
3. The Created Co. To-Go Coffee Mug (too cute with gold writing!)
4. Mullein & Sparrow Mini French Kavender Body Oil (smells soooo good! pour some in a bath for some aromatherapy benefits)
5. The Browgal Clear, Water-Resistant Eyebrow Gel (works like a charm)
6. Spongele Bulgarian Rose Body Wash Infused Buffer (exfoliate and wash at the same time, plus it smells amazing <3 Cam use as a shower sponge once the soap is gone)
7. Pure Cosmetics Nude Collection Eyeshadow Palette (absolutely stunning colors! great for a wearable smoky eye for day or night)
8. Toesox Toeless Fitness Socks (keeps from sliding during exercise)
9. Skin Laundry Restoring Night Serum (amazing product. put on before bed and wake up looking refreshed. contains antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and natural extracts.)
10. Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleaning Cloths (must have for a girl on the go!)
11. Secret Outlast Xtend Clear Gel (No white marks and 48 hour protection)

Use the promo code ENCHANTING for $10 off of your first box at fabfitfun.com

xo, Amanda

Osea Skin Care

Skincare all Osea c/o: Ocean Cleansing Mudd || Essential Corrective Complex || Blemish Balm (moisturizer) || Ocean Cleansing Milk (can be used to dilute the mudd if its too strong)

Outfit: Plaid Button Down || AG Skinny Jeans || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Humble Chic Rose Gold Ear Crawlers c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band ||

One thing I'm very passionate about is skincare, especially since I've struggled with it since my early teens. I have very acne prone skin that I've concluded is due to hormones, aka that time of the month. Since I cannot control that, I focus on what I eat and put on my skin. Now, when I started using Osea, fabulous product by the way, I had a minimal breakout. I took some photos each week as soon as I woke up in the morning. The weekly photos above are from my iphone, completely untouched, and I'm not wearing any makeup. I've had far worse breakouts before, to the point where you could barely see any skin so please do not think I'm complaining about how my skin looked in the before weekly photos. I've had three horrible breakout points in my life and I'm talking about the times where acne dominated my face and you could barely see skin. That's how bad it was. Two times were when I stopped using Proactiv and the last when I was in my first trimester of pregnancy. I'm always trying to find that perfect product so I'm constantly on the look out for new skin care items.

I first heard of Osea when I received my Fab Fit Fun summer box. The Atmospheric Protection Cream was included and I could not get enough of it. I actually would mix it with my foundation to create a beauty balm and add extra moisturizer into my routine. Once I saw they had other products specifically for acne/oily skin, I knew I had to try them, plus the line is made with natural ingredients.

I started using the Cleansing Mudd in the morning and night to remove my makeup and sweep away any excess oil. I would warn to be careful around the eyes since this does have a tingly feeling from the tea tree and peppermint oils. The tingly feeling is what I loved most about the cleanser! My skin felt so clean and did not feel tight, which I often find is a problem with cleansers. It does not lather up, but rather stays more liquid. The Cleansing Milk was included to dilute the Mudd in case I felt it was too strong, however I did not find a need to use it. How it works from the Osea website, "Macrocystis, Laminaria and Fucus are mineral-rich seaweeds with trace elements that smooth and hydrate the skin. Natural fruit acids exfoliate and deliver nutrition to the pores, improving skin tone and brightness. Anti-bacterial Tea Tree Oil deeply purifies, promotes a healthy pH balance, prevents blemishes, and enhances skin's appearance."

I then used the Essential Corrective Complex after the Mudd Cleanser. This is a small glass container with a roller ball. I do wish this came in a bigger size since I used it all over my face instead of as a spot treatment. For me, I need to prevent breakouts from happening instead of treating when they do come out. This oil feels so good going on and again, does not dry out my skin at all. I love this stuff! As you can see from the photos, I used a pretty good amount of it in one month. This really helped clear out the acne that I had. From the Osea website, "A pure blend of botanical and essential oils, this non-drying acne treatment rapidly heals blemishes, regulates and calms sebaceous glands and prevents scarring. Contains Tea Tree, White Thyme and Juniper which all have powerful natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties."

Finally, I finished up my routine with the Blemish Balm, a moisturizer that has, "A proprietary base of three seaweeds combined with a unique blend of Cypress, Juniper, and Rosemary essential oils detoxifies, reduces inflammation, regulates sebum production, heals and tones." This is very light weight and absorbs instantly into the skin. This is a great option for the types of skin that cannot handle a heavier cream moisturizer.

My final verdict after using these products for one month is that they DO work. I did have another breakout at the end of the month, but it was smaller and did not last as long as they typically do. Hey, I'll take a less severe breakout any day of they week!

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xo, Amanda

Sapphire 8 in 1 Complete Curler

Sapphire 8 in 1 complete curler c/o || Off The Shoulder Top || White Shorts || Vantjag Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

Happy Friday, all! Today I'm sharing a a fabulous curling wand set that has eight different interchangeable barrels to achieve almost any desired look. The first photo above shows how my hair looks after air drying all night. My hair is naturally wavy and I use a leave in conditioner along with an oil to provide shine and tame any frizziness. As you can see, after I brush my hair, I lose the natural wave and it turns into a bit of a crimpy looking mess. Not to worry though! This curling wand literally takes only seconds to heat up, which pleasantly surprised me. Once heated, you only need to curl the hair for 5-10 seconds depending on the thickness of the hair. I've always considered my hair to be thick and I was able to get away with 5 seconds. I love the polished look curls have, especially having eight different styles to choose from! I adore my natural wave and how it allows me to get away with not styling my hair, but you cannot beat the elegance of a head of curls. The different styles range from tight, ringlet, spiral, ribbon, flick, large and bouncy, beachy or wavy, and a finger wave type. I'm using the 25mm barrel. For under $200, you cannot beat the 8 for 1 deal!

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xo, Amanda

Smile Brilliant

I'm wearing the custom trays here. You can barely notice them!

Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening Trays c/o || Striped Top c/o || Jeans || Necklace c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Rumba Time Watch c/o ||

Teeth Whitening

One of the first things people always notice about you is your smile. I love having a clean bright smile and the confidence behind it. I've tried other whitening strips in the past and was always happy with their results, but I wanted to try something a bit more professional without having to sit in a dentists chair and pay the dentist fee. Enter Smile Brilliant. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy their professional home whitening process was, especially with the results. My husband also offered to try their product and could definitely see a result with his use.

For starters, Smile Brilliant sends impression material (the blue and white putty)  to use for creating the trays. After mixing the blue and white putty together, next add the putty into the two blue trays. Bite down for about 2 minutes to create the impression. Leave it dry overnight and then package it up in the pre-paid envelope and send the material back to Smile Brilliant. Side note, I actually used to work for a dental supply company and was fairly familiar with the material, but I had never used it myself so this was fun for me haha. In 1-2 weeks, a custom top and bottom tray will be sent back to you to get started on your teeth whitening experience. There is a teeth whitening gel (green tube) and a desensitizing gel (purple tube) to be used afterwards. I used my whitening gel every night for about 3 weeks. I would leave the trays in for an hour and then use the desensitizing gel for 10-15 minutes after. Justin used his every other night for 1 month. He would leave his in for 1/2 hour and then 10-15 minutes of the desensitizing gel after.  The whitening gel actually opens up the pores of the teeth, which can leave the teeth pretty sensitive so its important to use the desensitizing gel. Neither of us had any trouble with sensitivity while using the product.

As you can see in the before and after photos, I think Justin had the biggest transformation so to say. I can definitely see the difference. My teeth were pretty white to begin with and I can notice a slight whiter appearance to them. I really loved the custom trays and how perfectly they fit. One thing I hated about whitening strips is how they would fall off sometimes. With the custom trays, that never happens and you know the gel is being evenly distributed to each tooth.

Here's a video to help explain the process as well:

Plus a testimonials page with pictures included: http://www.smilebrilliant.com/teeth-whitening-reviews

xo, Amanda

Sultra Beauty

Sultra Bombshell 1.5in Curling Iron c/o || Humble Chic Pink Bouse c/o || Similar Tulle Skirt, Here and this one reminds me of champagne with gold foil polka dots! || Humble Chic Butterfly Ear Crawlers c/o || Duck Boot || Jord Wood Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

I took these photos while the storm Jonas was going on outside. Note the snowy pictures of me twirling around haha. I wanted to share one of my beauty go-to's when it comes to hair care. When I want a nice beachy type wave that feels very a la Lauren Conrad, I always reach for the Sultra 1.5in Curling Rod. This gives a beautiful relaxed curl that looks polished and smooth. If you want a tighter curl, I would go with the 1 in. The curling rod has an even heat of 380 degree from end to end locking in your curl and smoothing out the cuticle. I love that added benefit since it even held my curl while the snow was coming down on me. Refinery29 and Rank and Style even named the Bombshell Curling Wand the "Best Curling Wand."

How adorable are these butterfly ear crawlers from Humble Chic?! My mom absolutely loved butterflies so I'll always have a soft spot for them. They have a fun elegant feel with just the right amount of whimsy. They're made of 10k gold vermeile and 925 sterling silver. Gold and blush is another one of my favorite color combos (no surprise there haha!) and this blouse is no exception to that rule. It's a lovely shade of petal pink with a classic shape making it one of those closet staples you could pair with anything ranging from skinny jeans, to a pencil or tulle skirt like I'm wearing.  Humble Chic is giving 15% off of your orders with the code LIKEIT. 

** Use this link https://www.woodwatches.com/g/amandabrezovsky to get a $20 off code for Jord Watches (like the one I'm wearing)

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xo, Amanda

Beauty

I thought I'd try something a little different today and do a beauty post instead of fashion. One of my favorite parts of the day is when I'm "primping" in my room getting ready for the day. I can sip on my tea, get myself put together, and start the day feeling like a million bucks.

I always start out with Simple Moisturizing Face Wash in the morning and night to rinse off any oil or makeup. It takes both off fantastically without leaving any residue behind and most importantly not causing any breakouts. I've used this since it came out a few years ago and have never looked back. Secondly, I use Proactiv Step 3. As someone who has suffered from acne most of my adult life, this has been a life saver more times than I can count. I know it works for some and others claim it does nothing, but for me, I need it to keep my skin smooth and I do notice a difference when I stop using it. Only a small amount is needed, about the size of a dime. The other steps I find unnecessary and too costly. Lastly, for both morning and night, I use Philosophy's Hope In A Jar original formula. I have never used a better moisturizer than this, which my mom actually got me to start using. It has a whipped consistency and only the smallest amount is needed for your face, neck, and chest. I feel that Proactiv and Hope In A Jar combination is the only thing that has kept my skin clear. Before I used the Hope In A Jar along with Proactiv, I would still get my monthly breakouts.

Now onto the fun part! I've used Neutrogena products since college and have found they work just as well as the higher priced items. Mostly everything I use, except Proactiv and Philosophy can be sound in your regular drug store like CVS or Rite Aid. Anyway, I use the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup and their Healthy Skin Bronzer. The foundation gives my skin a little glow that I love and the bronzer is matte without any shimmer so it looks very natural. Next, I apply the Loreal True Match concelar, in "light cool", to my cheeks, forehead, under my eyes, and chin to hide any shadows or post acne marks. This blends quite nicely into my skin and does not feel cakey at all. I use a beauty blender sponge for any blending with the concealer and bronzer. Blend, blend blend!!! After the concealer I use the Neutrogena bronzer and Revlon Highlighting Palette to add some warmth to my face. Both are applied to the hollows of my cheeks and the bronzer to my forehead, sides of my nose, and under my chin. The last product I use for my face is Revlon's Photo Ready Blush. It is a cream and blends fantastically with a blush brush. It gives me the nicest flushed appearance. 

Lastly are my eyes. I started using Maybelline's The Nudes Eye Shadow Pallete when it came out and fell in love. I use the nude and champagne sparkle shades on my lids, and a darker taupe in my crease. Next, I curl my eyelashes with E.L.F.'s Eyelash Curler. It's only $1 and works perfectly! I then apply Mark's Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo, the only one that I have ever used because of how preciously it works without much hassle, to create my winged cat eye. It's the one makeup product I would say is my signature item. I look very different without it! Lastly, I apply two coats of Circa Beauty's Absolute Icon, wait about one minute, and then apply two coats of Maybelline Lash Sensation. The Circa line is new, but I've been using the Absolute Icon for about two months now and can say that it feels great on my lashes. No clumps or stickiness and it even has avocado as an ingredient for moisture. Love that!

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***Nothing has been endorsed. All opinions are my own.

xo, Amanda

Soft Lips with Epic Blend

Lip Balm: Epic Blend c/o || Ring: Pink Peonies || Blazer: Target|| Blouse: LC Lauren Conrad, sold out (SIMILAR) || Watch: Boutqiue, (SIMILAR) || Clutch: Shoedazzle || Mirror: antique ||

Happy Tuesday everyone! Today I wanted to share with you my secret to getting incredibly soft lips while using epic blend lip balm. I'm always on the lookout for brands that use all natural ingredients in their products and was pleasantly surprised to find out epic blend uses only the top-shelf natural ingredients without any of the harsh chemicals or synthetics. This was right up my alley and I loved all of the yummy flavors they have in their lineup. The formula's are petroleum-free, gluten-free, non gmo, not tested on animals, and only include natural flavors. My two personal favorites are the citrus kick and pineapple-mint.

The balms come in three categories:

Hemp: Using organic hemp seed oil, which is a great anti-oxident, super-nourishing, and quickly absorbs into the skin.

More Moisture: A total of seven moisturizers are used, including organic shea butter, to come together to provide a generous dose of moisture to your lips while having a long lasting staying power.

Vegan: 100% plant-based and beeswax-free. All natural grade candelila was is used, which gives these balms an incredibly smooth texture.

The Hemp Collection Includes:

Vanilla, Coconut, Mint, and Citrus Kick

The More Moisture Collection Includes:

Unflavored, Cherry, Grape, Green Apple

The Vegan Collection Includes:

Pineapple-mint, Wild Berry

Don't Forget to visit my online Pop Up Shop which opens today and closes this Friday! Click on the post below for all of the pretty details. Make sure to use the pop up shop link and let me know if you'll be attending. Hope you enjoy all of the sparkly goodness!

Scarves

A Little Something Extra

Sweater, LC Lauren Conrad, (Similar) & (Similar) | Chiffon Shirt, LC Lauren Conrad, (Similar) | Jeans, LC Lauren Conrad, (Similar) | Scarf, Vintage, (Similar) Locket, Mark, (Similar), Pink Heels, Payless, Similar)

I was getting some house work done and had this outfit on. While I love the soft layering, I wanted to focus on the scarf tied around my bun. I usually like to put my hair up when I'm busy, but thought, why not step it up a notch and add a little something extra? The scarf belonged to my mom and has the prettiest shades of pink, green, and purple in it. This elevated my bun and proved that adding a little something can completely change a look. Hope everyone is having a lovely Tuesday!

Inspiration Friday

Light Blue Hues

Inspiration Friday by amandabrezovsky featuring a pearl necklace

Happy Friday everyone. Lately I've been craving some light blue hues for Spring and beyond. Here are some lovely inspiring pieces that are currently available and everything is under $100. Notice the Disney Cinderella shirt? Lauren Conrad is coming out with a Disney inspired line for Kohls, along with her LC Lauren Conrad line, for the upcoming live action movie Cinderella. I can hardly wait! The line is available on February 22nd.

Styling Your Vanity

Pretty Little Things

My favorite time of the day is when I'm sitting at my vanity and getting ready for the day ahead. It's a time to relax and primp, which to me has always been quite fun. I wanted my space to reflect my personal loves and have a feeling of delicateness and romance. I knew right off of the bat that I wanted white furniture. It feels pretty and clean. Next, adding antique dishes for showing off some of my jewelry. I really loved the idea of having my jewelry out and also using it as a decoration. It's much easier getting ready when you can actually see what you own. Along the same lines, I wanted my makeup brushes to be out and keep them in a pretty candle holder and also a little decorative stiletto shoe my mom surprised me with. What vanity would be complete without a mirrored plate to keep perfume, little mementos, and flowers on? Really, anything can be stored on the plate and makes it feel oh so very feminine. Scattered here and there are little personal items such as a framed photograph of Justin and I along with little photos I place on my mirror, seashells from family vacations, a cork from my birthday in Hyannis Port last year, a crystal bear from my grandmother, and lastly a wand that has purple and blue stars, moons, and star dust. The wand was given to me as a child from my dad. It's something I've always loved and treasured and keep it in a prime spot where I can always see it. One of the last items on my vanity is an antique mirror and brush set my mom gave me. Having an extra mirror to hold up close comes in handy when you're applying eye liner and mascara.

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Her

A little Inspiration for your Tuesday morning!

Valentine's Day Gifts for Her by amandabrezovsky featuring scented candles

Miracle Oils

A Radiant Boost

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Sonia Kashuk Radiant Boost Facial Oil

Pur Minerals Hydrate & Setting Miracle Mist

As the air starts to cool down and the humidity lessens, one thing that never fails is my skin getting a bit dry. Enter the extraordinary oils that not only replenish the much needed moisture back into the skin, but also protects and repairs the skin to give it that natural glow from within.

Now, there are hundreds of facial oils on the market right now, and many do wondrous things for the skin, but cost a pretty penny. When I found the Sonia Kashuk Radiant Boost Oil, I was beyond thrilled. The price tag, only $14 and can be found at Target. From their website, the oil has, 9 oils including Sweet Almond Oil to soften, Bergamot Essential Oil to purify, BerryFlux Vita to boost skins moisture, Sesame Seed Oil to condition, Evening Primrose Seed Oil to nourish and regenerate, and Black Currant Seed Oil to soothe the skin. Stabilized Retinol protects against photo-aging and reduces lines and wrinkles over time while Para Cress Flower Extract works to improve skins density and firmness and Vitamin E delivers antioxidant properties. I usually mix in a couple drops with my moisturizer and then apply to my face, neck, and chest. I can already see a difference in one weeks use of the product. This is a keeper!

The next beauty buy I found was Pur Minerals Hydrate & Setting Miracle Mist. This can be found at Kohls and is priced at $19. I love using this mist to hydrate my skin throughout the day when I need a little pick me up and also misting it on after applying my makeup. It has a lovely citrus scent and no wonder, since it contains oils from oranges, lemons, and tangerines. From their website the mist has, over 70 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids. Active ingredient fulvic acid to help soothe and refresh your face, hair and body.

Miracle Gel Polish

Miracle Gel to the Rescue!

I always find myself painting my nails every other day due to chipping. Most likely the culprit of this is the hot water I use to scrub the dishes with. No dishwasher for this girl! I recently read your newly painted nails need at least twelve hours to set before any hot water should touch them. While I try to do that, it simply is not feesable with all of the dishes or even taking a hot shower. Enter the new product from Sally Hansen called Miracle Gel. This does not require a light to set the gel, an absolute major plus, and only has a two step system. Basically, a color polish of your choice, and then the gel top coat. Supposedly, this should last one full week before any signs of chipping occur. I was able to go about four days before I saw a chip, but that's a big improvement over one day. Looks like I've found a new go-to polish.

Moody Eyes

Fun for Fall

Happy Friday everyone! I thought it would be fun to try something new for a change. I wear the same eye makeup all the time. A shell base all over the lid, brown in the crease, liquid black eye liner winged out at the corner, and two coats of brown/black mascara. It's my signature look and if something works for you then stick with it. Every now and then I get the urge to change it up a bit though and the perfect place to try new makeup is the eyes. I really liked this look, especially the light wash for a daytime look. To compliment the eyes, pair a neutral pink lipstick.

1. Apply a gunmetal shadow to your lid, this will make the products we put on later pop that much more.
2. With a fluffy brush, apply a tangerine color to your crease.
3. Using that same fluffy brush, apply a charcoal brown shadow into the crease.
4. Take a flat stiff brush and apply a silver pigment all over your lid.
5. Take a smaller blending brush and a matte black shadow and apply this on your outer lid and into the crease just a touch.
6. Taking whatever is left over on that blending brush, run this on your lower lash line, tapering in as we go.
7. Apply a glitter-y gold shadow (wet it first) to the inner third of your lower lash line. This color is going to play off of the silver really well because it is not too warm of a gold.
8. Apply a shimmering light gold shadow on the inner corner, but you can totally use a matte color. This is going to attention to your eyes.
9. Apply a mechanical black gel pencil on your lower lash line.
10. Apply black mascara and you are good to go!

I decided to go very light with all of the colors since it was day, but for nighttime, see more below!

Eye shadows

Moody Eyes Nighttime Look

For the nighttime look, follow the same steps as above, but use more pigment instead of a lighter wash. I also added a black shadow eye liner right before the mascara to deepen and intensify the look. Again, I stayed with a neutral pink lip, nothing too harsh since the eyes are the main focus here. My eyes seem to get lost in pictures if I do not have some kind of eye liner on so I felt a little more comfortable with this addition to the look. Have you tried any new beauty looks lately? Remember, it's only makeup so it will wash off at the end of the day. Try something new if only for one day. Have fun!

Wine Tasting

Summer to Fall

This was such a fun photo shoot to do. My idea came from the old saying of never wearing white after Labor Day. It's one of those rules that some stick to religiously and others say rules are meant to be broken. I never liked the rule per say. Yes, bright whites do look best in the summer sun, but who says you cannot take your bright summer whites and transform them into Fall appropriate pieces? There came there inspiration to take my LC Lauren Conrad white lace dress and carry it from a Summer style into a Fall. A few key accessory changes and the look was updated. As for that old rule about Labor Day, I saw wear your whites year round. A creamier winter white looks absolutely divine during the colder months and ever so chic.

1. The first look is the bright Summer white with red shoes, a gold bag, and a pink stone necklace.
2. My update for Fall look one incorporates an LC Lauren Conrad wine colored blazer. Next, a brown bow bag, a red rhine stone necklace and purple sparkly heels.
3. The update for Fall look two incorporates the same wine colored blazer, only this time I added leopard heels from LC's line and a leopard purse from Mark. Leopard is one of those neutral prints I adore. My favorite of all the animal prints. 

Here we have some of the accessories used from the photo shoot.

A close up of the two necklaces worn. The pink summer style is a replica of Jackie Kennedy's and the red rhine stone heart is from my mother's collection. The pearl earrings in the title photo were used in all the shots. They are also from my mom.

Twisted Sister

Braids really are one of the go-to's to be kept in any girls repertoire of hair styles. This braided style only takes about five minutes and is great for those days when you simply cannot do anything with your hair. I personally like to keep my hair down, but feel I need to change it up every now and then. As mentioned before, buns are another go-to, but so is a simple braided style. All you have to do to achieve this is to section the hair into two sides at the back of the neck as if making pig tails. Take the one section, braid it, then form the braid into an S shape at the back of the neck and pin. Repeat on the other side, spray hair with hairspray, and you're done!