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April 2017 Glossybox

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Happy Friday, everyone! Another month means another beauty box from Glossybox, a monthly subscription box filled with beauty goodies to delight. Each product in this months box is literally so good. I've used them all and so far I am pleasantly surprised by their results! My favorites are the the matte lip colors from Colourpop Cosmetics. I'm wearing the shade Tuesday in the above photos and love how creamy smooth it is with a highly pigmented color that is 100% kiss proof! Below is a list of what you'll find in April's box.

  1. Doucce Maxlash Volumizer Mascara: This mascara will intensify your lashes with both volume and length. Yes, please! The brush is big and fluffy, which glides though lashes evenly, coating them with a velvet carbon black formula.
  2. Vasanti Cosmetics Birghten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator: This triple acting formula brightens and breaks down dead skin with papaya enzyme, exfoliates with micro-crystals to help smooth your skin's surface, and cleanses with an aloe-enriched cream gel. As I get older, I definitely notice my skin becoming dull and need formulas like this one to keep my skin looking fresh. I read that if you are in your 20s, you should exfoliate twice a week. If you are in your 30s, then you should exfoliate three times a week.
  3. Colourpop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip: As I said above, this was my favorite product from the box. The colors are highly pigmented, 100% kiss proof, and have a creamy texture with a matte finish. It glides on smooth and leaves a bold look. Love!
  4. Beauty Shampoo And Conditioner: The Beauty Shampoo and Conditioner work with all hair types and is safe for everyday use and for color-treated hair. I noticed immediately how soft and smooth my hair was after using these, plus they smell great!
  5. Vince Camuto Ciao Eau De Parfum: Ciao celebrates the spontaneity and energy of the modern woman's lifestyle. With notes including Italian Mandarin, rose, jasmine, Indonesian Patchouli, and Glowing Amber, that is sure to become your new favorite!
  6. Aromafloria For Feet's Sake Intense Repair Spa Foot Butter: I put this on after I got out of the shower and then went to bed. The next day my feet were so soft! A must for sandal season. This combines shea butter, vitamin E, tea tree and mint, leaving skin moisturized and feeling fresh.

I hope everyone has a beautiful and lovely Easter weekend spent with family, loved ones, and friends! I can't wait for little Ava to find her Easter basket from the bunny. I'm so excited to watch her explore for it this year.

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xo, Amanda

T3 SinglePass Luxe

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You may have noticed in a few recent posts that my hair was straight. I always wear it wavy or curl it, but wanted to try something different instead of my go-to looks. T3 is a company that I've heard quite a good deal about. I can't help but love the white and rose gold detailing too! Their SinglePass Luxe features their digital SinglePass technology delivering consistent heat without over exposure. This ingenious tool will style your hair in one effortless pass. The ceramic plates create long lasting results. You can create waves, flips, add volume, straighten,  and even curl. This tool really is too good to be true!

I like to air dry my hair, which helps create my natural waves, but also because I feel it keeps my hair healthier. Once my hair was mostly dry, I used the Featherweight Light Hair Dryer. After that, I used the SinglePass Luxe to straighten my hair into a silky finish. I added little flips at the ends of my face framing layers. That's about it! It's a super easy style created with luxurious tools that are versatile and leading in technology.

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xo, Amanda

March Glossy Box

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March Glossy Box c/o || Blue Striped Top || Pink Sweater || AG Ripped Jeans || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Daniel Wellington Petite Rose Gold Watch c/o || Baublebar Star Drop Earrings c/o || Lip Color: Ava ||

Hello and happy Thursday! Things have been crazy busy for me lately, which makes me appreciate these monthly beauty boxes from Glossy Box even more. For a busy mom on the go, these are essential for getting some beauty goodies! Below is a list of what's included for March and some details about them. I'm personally loving the Rose Eye Shadow Palette from Catrice Cosmetics. You know I'm a sucker for anything rose gold inspired!

  • Tarte Cosmetics Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30: This is a first ever for Tarte, a non-chemical sunscreen that helps protect, moisturize, and brighten skin for a youthful-looking aooerance with its hypoallergenic and vegan free formula. Simply apply this to clean dry skin alone of under makeup in the morning and as needed before sun exposure.
  • Catrice Cosmetics Absolute Rose Eye shadow Palette 010: This has to be my favorite product in this months box. These soft nudes and trendy rose shades combine in this palette to showcase those gorgeous eyes of yours!
  • Emite Make Up Millesis Active Eye Light, Shade 101: This formula strengthens skin and works as a color corrector to help achieve a luminous appearance. It also effectively reduces signs of aging and minimizes the appearance of dark circles.
  • Figs and Rouge Advance + Mattifying Emulsion MT+ Sheer: This product can be used alone or as a base for make-up. This will refine pores and minimize breakouts leaving skin with a matte, luxurious finish.
  • Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Set: Lift away years with this scientifically innovative 5-product regimen that proves it's never too late to help rescue skin from damage of the past.
  • Bonus Item: Incoco Nail Polish Applique: These nail appliques are made from 100% real nail polish and feature modern designs with a long-lasting finish.

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xo, Amanda

Fab Fit Fun Spring 2017

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It's that time of the year again for another Fab Fit Fun box. I've mentioned this many times before, but this is without a doubt my favorite lifestyle subscription box. One year ago I started receiving them and haven't looked back since then. I'm always impressed each time I receive a box and think they keep getting better and better each time. Each season you get a new box filled with goodies perfect for that time of the year. This one is chalk full of springtime favorites! Here's what is included:

  • Gyypsy Roundie: These blankets are fantastic if you're headed to a picnic, going to the beach, or even a concert. They would even make for some cool wall art of a nice photo backdrop! Mine is the blue tie-dye.
  • Milly Zip Pouch (Mine says Beach Please): These zip pouches are super cute, especially if you need something to carry your wet bathing suit in or to keep your valuables safe in this water resistant bag. You can even use it to stash your beauty products in.
  • Briogeo Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-In Conditioner: I used this the night before I took these photos. I loved that it is a light weight formula fortified with a unique blend of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils to help improve hair's softness, strength, and moisture levels. This even acts as a barrier against heat. I used mine as soon as I got out of the shower, focusing on the middle to ends of my hair. 
  • Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator: I also used this the night before and loved the creamy texture and how soft my skin felt afterwards! The formula contains aluminum oxide crystals, lactic acid, and smoothing botanicals to polish away dead skin cells and leave you with bright, smooth, healthy-looking skin.
  • Karuna Hydrating + Face Mask: I'm pretty excited to try this out. These deep-conditioning single use face masks contain 100% natural wood-pulp fiber, allowing pores to fully adsorb essential nutrients and nourishing ingredients for ultimate hydration.
  • Realher Lip Kit in Deep Red, Deep Nude, Or Neutral Pink: This liquid lipstick, plumping lip gloss, and lip liner are made from natural ingredients making for quite a pretty trio. A little tip is to draw an X with your liner where your lips meet your cupid's bow to define and contour your pout.
  • Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish Set in Blue Orchid/ Like A Virgin, Shape of My Heart/ Like A Virgin: Talk about springtime in a bottle! I got the blue orchid, which is such a lovely soft shade of baby blue.
  • Either a Emerald DUV Cage Bracelet or Luv AJ Diamond Kite Ear Crawler Set: My box contained the cage bracelt which is inspired by the vibrant and destinctive nature of the West Coast. Add this piece for some effortless flair to your timeless look.

You can use the code ENCHANTING for $10 off your first box at wwww.fabfitfun.com.

 

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xo, Amanda

Ritual Of Sakaura // Glossybox

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Happy Friday, friends! In all honestly, there are tons of products that I test out for the blog and then tell you about them. Some make it into my everyday routine, but most do not. Being the beauty junkie that I am though, it's incredibly fun to try out new products and see how they work. I took the photos for this limited edition Ritual of Sakura Glossy Box last night so the lighting is horrible, haha, but some unexpected things came up during the day. After the photo set, I got this post put together, then took a shower to test the products, and now I'm writing this. I'm actually really excited to talk about these because I was so impressed with them! This box is available for a limited time with subscribers paying $25 and non-subscriber paying $30. FYI, everything smells AMAZING! I would add every single one of these to my daily routine. They are that good.

  • Ritual Of Sakura Showering Oil: This was one of my favorite products from the group. It smells amazing! Cherry Blossom has always been a favorite scent of mine. The oil comes out as a golden color and then turns into foam once its rubbed in. My skin literally felt like silk. It also has purifying properties of rice milk.
  • Ritual Of Sakura Body Cream: After my shower, I put this body cream on. It has a whipped texture and also smells amazing. Every one of the products smells soooo yummy! This has antioxidant-rich ingredients including vitamin E and Centella Asiatica.
  • Ritual Of Sakura Shower Scrub: This scrub is absolute perfection. It isn't too gritty or coarse, but feels really nice and gentle to rub in and remove dead skin cells. My skin felt so smooth and soft afterwards.
  • Gingko's Secret Hand Balm: This hand balm also smells like cherry blossom with purifying properties of rice milk. Its an oil that turns into a silky foam when it comes into contact with water, leaving skin soft and hydrated. My hands really take a beating in the winter and this is exactly what I need to whip them back into shape! I cannot get over the beautiful scent too.
  • Ritual Of Sakura Bed And Body: This beautiful fragrance will put a smile on your face and in your heart. You can apply this fragrance to your body, bed sheets, around the home, or even in your washing machine to give your clothes the floral aroma of cherry blossoms. I'm addicted to this scent! it also contains moisturizing ingredients and comes in a pretty glass container. 

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xo, Amanda

My Makeup Brush Set

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If you're like me then you pretty much have your makeup routine down to a science by now. I know which products work for me and what looks best on me. I rarely stray from my everyday makeup routine unless I'm going for a bold look for a night out. Other than that, I stay true to my classic look of a winged eye, blushed cheeks, and pink lipstick. Have you ever thought about the application of your makeup?

Obviously, there are many options out there, but the typical ones are brushes. I remember the first time I saw oval brushes come onto the market and thought they looked interesting. I always wondered how they would work. Would they blend better into a flawless coverage over traditional brushes? I was excited to try this 10 piece set out from My Makeup Brush and see how they actually performed. Each brush handle has what the intended use for the application is. I found that I liked how the bigger brushes were for foundation, blush, powder, and contouring. The smaller ones for eye makeup and highlighting were a bit difficult to navigate, though they were small enough for a precise application. All in all, the brushes definitely work, especially the larger ones. The brushes were soft and felt nice when applying my makeup. The smaller ones I could honestly take or leave and prefer my traditional brushes for that type of makeup appilcation.

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xo, Amanda

Never Stop Dreaming

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This one is for the dreamers. Last night was the 74th Golden Globes awards show. Did anyone else watch it?? I love awards season. I seriously get as giddy as a school girl watching these shows, haha! There were so many great moments, especially if you love tv and movies and get all of the little inside jokes. Congrats to La La Land for winning all 7 of their nominations. They are now the most awarded film in Golden Globes history! I was clapping so hard. It's exciting when a film genre, movie musicals, that isn't as popular anymore gets all of the awards. Oh my, Emma Stone and Ryan Gossling too. Need I say more?! Both of their acceptance speeches for the movie had me feeling some kind of wonderful. Emma's resonated so strong with me.

 I had made my New Years goal earlier in the day when I was thinking of my #glossygoal for their January campaign. I came up with "Never Stop Dreaming." My dad gave me a mug for Christmas with that phrase on it and I kept thinking about it since then. My dad has always been one of my biggest supporters to chase after my dreams and its a goal I want to teach Ava about when she gets older. During Emma's acceptance speech later that night she said, "this is a film for dreamers, and I think that hope and creativity are two of the most important things in the world and that's what this movie is about." So to 2017, I plan to never stop dreaming of all that can be possible in this life. To peruse those dreams and to never give up. To always have hope for a better tomorrow.

Below is a list of all that is included in the January Glossy Box. My favorite is the cream blush! I tried it on as soon as I opened the box. Also, for all the glossy gals out there, Glossy Box is hosting a giveaway of a gold iPad Air to 2 lucky winners! To enter on Instagram, simply write #glossygoals on your January box and then your own personal goal for 2017. Use the hashtag #glossygoals and your all set!

  • AG Hair Cleansing Cream Foam-Free Hair Wash: This product is great for dry or brittle hair. It has a Sea Complex of anti-aging seaberry oil with natural seaweed extracts in a nourishing and conditioning base to gently remove dirt and pollutants from your hair. There's no need to even condition afterwards.

  • oOlution Eye Love: This eye cream has over 65 active ingredients that are 100% naturally derived to make your poppers really pop! No more tired eyes.

  • Daily Concepts Exfoliating Concepts: This body scrubber has two sides, one gentle for areas such as your face and the other course for smoothing rougher edges.

  • La Theorie des Volcans Noir Eternea Youth: This can be used as either a daily cleanser or a purifying scrub mask. Going from pink to gray, the volcanic paste removes impurities, redness, and dead skin cells to let your gradient skin shine through. Allow the paste to sit on your skin for two minutes and massage with fingertip for a deeper exfoliation if needed.

  • Universal Beauty Cosmetics Secret Flush (fave!): This doubles as a lip stain and a cream blush. I love the color and it instantly brightens any dull moment! I'm just one of those people that needs some color on my face or it looks flat. The blush smoothed onto my skin and soaked right in. It was such a breeze to blend in. Definitely a new favorite.

xo, Amanda

La Roche Posay Giveaway & Glossybox

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Happy Friday, friends! Not only is it Friday, one of the best days of the week, but there's also only two more days until Christmas! I've been extremely busy this week with Christmas prep and celebrations. I'm sure I'm not alone in this, haha! Anyway, to continue on with the excitement and the season of giving, I've partnered up with Glossybox and La Roche Posay to giveaway two 21-piece sets valued at over $950 each! The photos above only show about half of what you'll be getting. This giveaway will only be lasting for 24 hours and starts today at 10am.  To enter the giveaway, click here

Below is the full list of products included in the giveaway:

1) Lipikar Body Milk Body Lotion http://www.laroche-posay.us/lipikar-body-milk-3433422402461.html
2) Anthelios SPF 60 Cooling Water-lotion sunscreen http://www.laroche-posay.us/anthelios-60-3606000403826.html
3) Anthelios SPF 45 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid http://www.laroche-posay.us/anthelios-60-883140012993.html
4) Anthelios SPF 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid http://www.laroche-posay.us/anthelios-50-mineral-883140000907.html
5) Anthelios SPF 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Spray http://www.laroche-posay.us/anthelios-60-883140500841.html
6) Anthelios SPF 50 Mineral Tinted Daily Tone Correcting Primer http://www.laroche-posay.us/anthelios-50-mineral-tinted-primer-3606000430525.html
7) Anthelios SPF 50 AOX Serum http://www.laroche-posay.us/anthelios-aox-3606000403703.html
8) Hydraphase Intense Riche Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/hydraphase-intense-riche-3337872412264.html
9) Hydraphase Intense Eyes Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/hydraphase-intense-eyes-3337872412646.html
10) Hydraphase Intense UV Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/hydraphase-intense-uv-3337872412615.html
11) Toleriane Ultra Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/toleriane-ultra-3337872412486.html
12) Mela-D Pigment Control http://www.laroche-posay.us/mela-d-pigment-control-3337872413162.html
13) Substiane Eyes http://www.laroche-posay.us/substiane-eyes-3337872412677.html
14) Substiane Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/substiane-3337872412592.html
15) Redermic C Eyes http://www.laroche-posay.us/redermic-c-eyes-3337872413735.html
16) Redermic C UV Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/redermic-c-uv-3337872413728.html
17) Redermic C Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/redermic-c-3337872413704.html
18) Redermic R http://www.laroche-posay.us/redermic-r-3337872413063.html
19) Redermic R Eyes http://www.laroche-posay.us/redermic-r-eyes-3337872414039.html
20) Active C Eyes http://www.laroche-posay.us/active-c-eyes-3433422402829.html
21) Pigmentclar Dark Spot Correcting Moisturizer http://www.laroche-posay.us/pigmentclar-moisturizer-883140036647.html

xo, Amanda

 

 

FabFitFun Winter 2016

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One of my favorite things to get in the mail are my FabFitFun boxes. Getting one of their boxes is like Christmas coming early! They're the best lifestyle subscription box out there. I say lifestyle since their boxes include a variety of beauty, home (decorating, garden, stationary,) exercise, and fashion. Each box keeps getting better and better too! If you're new to FabFitFun, you get full size premium products four times a year. Each box costs $50, but has a value of over $200 and shipping is always free. To get $10 off of your first box, use the code ENCHANTING. Without further ado, here are the products included in the box with some of my personal reviews:

  1. D.L. & CO Candle: The scent I received is Bergamot Woods, but you can also get Blackberry Nectar in a gold holder. These scents will bring winter into your home in the warmest of ways. I'm a huge candle fan and always end up buying a ton of them. This one smells so good! I love the chic holder this candle comes in. It'll make a nice decoration piece once the wax burns out. A little tip my mom taught me if you still have some leftover wax is to freeze it. Then the wax will pop right out! 
  2. Gorjana Necklace: You can receive either the taner toggle lariat in gold (what I have) or the kiernan double pendant necklace in silver. Both necklaces are so versatile and will pair perfectly with your everyday favorites. You can also turn my necklace into a choker. The little circle moves up and down. Pretty neat!
  3. Marie Mae Company Thank You Card Set: There is nothing like opening your mail box to find a beautiful hand written card. While technology is great, there is something very special about someone taking the time to write out a little note or a thank you card. I always send thank you cards out after going to a house party or receiving a gift. I'm old fashioned like that! This thank you card set is what my stationary dreams were made of. The words "cheers" is written in gold foil, which I'm a complete sucker for!
  4. Moleskin 2017 Weekly Planner: As a busy mom, I love having something to jot down my to-do list and appointments or meetings. Staying on schedule is crucial and what better way to do it than with this new sidekick. A weekly planner can help keep you on track and I don't know about you, but I love being able to cross off items from my to-do list. There's something so satisfying about it!
  5. Butter London Iconiclast Mega Volume Lacquer Mascara: If you've ever tried Butter London's nail polish, than you know what good quality this company can produce. This mascara voluminizes, separates, defines, and lifts your lashes to epic heights. I'm wearing the mascara in these photos. As always, wiggle the wand at the base of your lashes to create extra volume. The wand has a little ball on the end, which makes getting into the corners super easy!
  6. O.R.G. Skincare Mineral Peel Face: Brighter, smoother, softer skin? Sign me up! Simply spray this on, wait 3 seconds, and then start to massage the natural enzyme exfoliant for about 1 minute and then wash it off with some warm water or use a wash cloth. This definitely felt refreshing and I really liked how the defoliators weren't hard or scratchy.  
  7. Anderson Lilley Beach Butter Body Cream: Oh this smells soooo yummy!!! My fragrance is Manhattan Beach, but you can also receive Sicilian Tangerine. This rich, hydrating body cream can be applied to your hands, feet, elbows, or any other part of your body that is prone to dry skin. I use mine after I get out of the shower. Make sure to use your body cream within 3 minutes after getting out of a bath or shower to lock in the moisture. I remember reading that after 3 minutes you start to loose the moisture in your skin.

The star pin I'm wearing is for the Star Light Children's Foundation. FabFitFun partnered up with them to bring awareness to their incredible cause and I hope to spread their message through my social media channels. This was my post for instagram:

✨My holiday wish this season is for all children to have happiness and love in their lives ✨ The Starlight Children's Foundation's mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children. Just because you're sick doesn't mean you stop being a child, and it shouldn't mean missing out on all of the fun of childhood. I'm wearing this star ⭐️ pin to share Starlight's amazing cause.

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Glitz and Glossy // December Edition

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Hello, December! A new month means a new glossy box with the theme being glitz and glossy. Hey there holiday season! I'm so excited for all of the glitz and glamour that goes along with it. As a reminder, you can get glossy box for $21 per box each month with free shipping. There's nothing like getting five new luxury beauty products each month.

  • MDMflow Semi-matte Lipstick in Bossy: This semi-matte lipstick is jam packed with hydrating ingredients to keep lips from drying out which always happens to me in the winter. Ugh! The color is inspired by the street style of hip hop superstar Kelis. I would describe the shade as a nude taupe.
  • Kristais Cosmetics Diamond Select Anti-Gravity Spark Eye Mask: I haven't used this yet, but I'm planning on using it before some upcoming holiday events. The diamond powder works with the collagen and lavender oil which helps reduce sagging and provide hydration. No more tired eyes!
  • Luxie Beauty Onyx Noir Small Tapered Blending Brush: Blending eye shadow colors was never easier than with this precise brush. I think its important to note that Luxie Beauty is hypoallergenic, cruelty free, and all of their products are vegan.
  • MeMeMe Beat the Blue Skin Illuminator: This has to be my favorite item in the box this month. Obsessed! I'm all about adding a little glow to my daily makeup routine and who doesn't want to look their best for the holidays?! I used the brush to draw on some of the highlighter on the bridge of my nose, top of my cheekbones, cupids box, and on top of my brow bone. Simply use your finger then to blend.
  • Harajuku Lovers Pop Electric Eau de Parfum Spray by Gwen Stefani: I've actually been wanting to try Gwen Stefani's perfumes ever since they came out so I was pleasantly surprised to see one in this box! The vibrant colors of the bottles are eye catching while the pop art theme takes me back to the 1950s. Scents will vary between boxes.

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Be Merry & Bright With Osea Skincare

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OSEA Brightening Serum c/o || OSEA White Algae Mask c/o || OSEA Sea Vitamin Boost c/o || OSEA Sea Minerals Mist c/o || Pink Fringe Top || Foil Dot Skirt || Humble Chic Tassel Necklace c/o || Jord Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Bauble Bar Star Drop Earrings c/o || Lip Color: Ava || Marble And Gold Table ||

I've been using OSEA skincare products for a few months now and my skin has never looked better. I've shared my skin issues before on here and feel its important to continue to update and let everyone know what has and has not worked for me. With winter on the horizon and the holidays right around the corner, it's important to refresh your routine to make sure you're getting the most out of your skincare products for the weather you're experiencing. I know I want my skin to be bright and clear for all of the holiday events/parties coming up and also to be moisturized with the harsh weather. If you have a friend or loved one that likes vegan skincare or simply skincare products in general, these would make excellent gifts, especially the mists. Some new products I've recently tried from OSEA are pictured above and listed below:

  • Brightening Serum: I use this on my entire face every morning. It feels so lightweight going on and instantly sinks into the skin. Serums are one of my favorite products to use because of the intensity of the ingredients. It's an instant boost! I do wish it came in a larger container, but this stuff definitely works. I noticed a slight lightening of some red leftover acne marks. From their website, "This ultra lightweight serum contains potent botanicals that help to visibly brighten your complexion, diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and create the appearance of a more even skin tone. Vitamin-rich ingredients such as Indian Gooseberry, Cumin, Japanese Matsutake Mushroom and Bearberry give your complexion a refined, radiant look."
  • White Algae Mask: You can use this mask as either an overnight treatment or for 10-20 minutes before you rinse it off. Once a week I would wear this to bed and then again during the week I'd wear it for about 1 hour. The mask tingles a bit as you put it on and then dries to a very light white-green color. What I love about this mask is that my skin does not feel tight and dry when I take it off, but rather looks refreshed. From their website, "This age-defying, antioxidant mask instantly improves the appearance of dull, uneven complexions and delivers long lasting hydration. Formulated with White Algae, White Wine, and White Tea to visibly diminish redness and surface inflammation for a brighter, more luminous look."
  • Seam Minerals Mist (Green): Whenever my skin would start to feel dry, I would spritz this on. Usually I would spritz this on top of my makeup part way through the day. It feels nice and refreshing and even gives my makeup some new life. From their website, "This refreshing elixir delivers immediate hydration to dry, depleted skin. Organic Patagonian Seaweed, Dead Sea Salt, and Aloe Vera neutralize surface impurities and diminish the appearance of inflammation and redness on the surface of skin."
  • Sea Vitamin Boost (Red): This mist and the serum are my favorite products from the bunch. I would spray this after I applied my moisturizer and before my makeup. I'd let it sink in for about 5-10 minutes before putting my makeup on. That gives your skin an extra glow! Then I would use this at night after my moisturizer. From their website, "This refreshing, rose-hued spray delivers an immediate feeling of hydration and instant fresh glow to dry, sun-damaged skin. Visibly reduces the appearance of signs of aging associated with dry skin and dry climates."

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xo, Amanda

Glossybox Holiday Edition

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance
I'm wearing the custom trays here. You can barely notice them!

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

Smile Brilliant- Enchanting Elegance

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

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Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance
Sultra Beauty- Enchanting Elegance

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