OBSESSED! Crystalline Pedicure Wand

My go to, in between pedicures or when I simply don't have time to schedule an hour away to get my feet done! I simply can't live without this wand!

Most women love pedicures. I've met a select few who haven't but even they wanted to have nice feet. As women, we are expected to be soft, but if you like heels and are anything like me that's a hard thing to accomplish with your feet! My heels & the balls of my feet rough & callused and in the season where sandals & flops reign supreme, that just isn't acceptable.

Why I Am OBSESSED!

This wand is like any other I've found. It has a low price point which I like but it works wonders on my feet! It has these tiny crystalline cells that cause a very gentle but effective abrasion process to remove dry skin & calluses. You aren't grating your feet down or roughly damaging like some feet products out there that scrape away at the skin. That only promotes the regrowth of thick, callused skin! 

This product instantly smooths out the rough areas on my feet & gives them that clean, just pedicured feeling!

How I use it:

This works best when your skin is dry. I will use it typically before I shower so I can wash off the dust and give a good coat of moisture after. 

On dry skin, gentle massage the flat part of the wand on your feet. I use a back & forth motion on the main parts of the feet & the sides and a circular rubbing motion on areas that are drier or more callused. I also use this on the outside of my baby toe as it gets callused as well. 

You can use this product as much as you want to keep your feet looking great in between salon visits or to maintain your feet period if you don't get pedicures. 

You can swipe this product at numerous places, but I get mine at Ulta for $10!!

How To: Quick & Easy Contour Guide

I live in a world where makeup is like breathing and shoes pass for currency, so I was shocked to learn that there are women who do not know what contouring is or how to do it!

Check out my quick & easy contour guide for a step by step tutorial on how I do a full contour & a quick contour for a perfectly sculpted face every time!

OBSESSED! Smart Lash

Who doesn't want thicker, fuller lashes? With age even the fullest & thickest of lashes thin & break off. It just not practical to wear falsies everyday either. SmartLash has developed an eyelash enchanter that you do need to get a prescription for!

While my lashes are still rather full & plump, I have noticed that they aren't as great as when I was 20! I was skeptical about a product with such high claims but this one actually works. I've been using it for only a month & I can tell a huge difference!

Why I Am OBSESSED!

Hands down the single biggest reason I am beyond OBSESSED- I have seen results that I didn't even see with Latisse in just a month! AND I can use this on my eyebrows too! If you watch my makeup blogs you have probably noticed that my eyebrows are tattooed on. This is from severe lack of hair in that area that never grew back after chemo, literally I can count the hairs in my eyebrows!. Latisse never helped this area at all & I am starting to see new growth which gives me hope that I might one day have semi normal lashes again!

How I Use It:

I apply the product to the baseline of my clean lashes once in the morning & once at night using the wand that comes with the product. I also apply this to my eyebrow area 2x per day, following the shape of my natural brow line just like I am penciling them in.

I seriously cannot say enough good about this product. If you have short, brittle or thin lashes you have to try this product. It has been endorsed several times already & it really does work! Get yours for $29.95 at DermStore.com

Summer How To: Bronze Smokey Eye

Anything BoHo is trending this Summer, including makeup inspired by this trend! The warm, earthy BoHo colors make for a beautiful smokey eye look and go great with just about every skin tone! This type of look is simply gorgeous and can be worn dressed up or down!

Check out our BoHo inspired How To!

OBSESSED! Aqaulillies Waterproof Eye & Cheek Palette

Aqaulillies for Tarte's Summer 2013 collection has been amazing. Their natural, waterproof line has really impressed me but hands down their eye & cheek palette can't be beat for extended wear and to create a glammed up waterproof look!

We all love looking good but Summer and tropical holidays come with their own special set of challenges. Lots of heat means lots of sweat and the opportunity to cool off in the water. This also means women feel they cannot look polished because normal makeup just isn't designed to hold up against these conditions! However, the Aqualillies for Tarte waterproof summer line is made specifically for this! I featured this palette in our Manic Makeup How To blog this week to create a beautiful look that held up even against body surfing with the kids at the beach!

Why I Am OBSESSED!
It REALLY LASTS! I use or extensively test every product I feature on this blog! We aren't paid for these blogs, these are products we truly believe in! I tested this palette for over a month playing with the colors and creating different looks and I put it through water testing 3x! I looked the same at the end of the day as when I left that morning! And the colors aren't shimmery which I love for a water look. Tons of glitter & shimmer in the bright sunlight just look so unnatural. 

This limited edition Waterproof Palette includes 6  eye shadows, bronzer, highlighter and blush in super cute disc compact. This entire collection is designed with a natural look in mind but gives you the option to add small pops of color into your look! Made with Amazonian clay this palette will balance your skin and give you a flawless look both in & out of the water!

How I Use It:
This is a eye & cheek palette. With a good variety of more neutral eye colors and a great, aqua blue pop in the palette you can go very natural or totally glam with your eye makeup. The palette even comes with a card that gives you a step by step guide for 2 different looks! Get a palette & just play, create your own signature look and have fun!

I love that there is a bronzer & highligher in this palette. I have used this to contour my face prior to a pool party where I wanted to make sure I looked good. I never thought I would ever take the time to contour just to be in water an hour later but now I can! 

You can pick up this palette or other Aqualillies products in the Tarte section of your local Sephora for $38 or online! With 6 eye colors, bronzer, highlighter & blush, you couldn't buy all of that a la cart even with drug store brands!

Summer How To: Waterproof Glam

Summer means heat but it also means WATER! However, being in the water doesn't have to mean no glam! Waterproof makeup has evolved light years beyond the clumpy, dry, waterproof mascara's of our teenage years!

Check out our Waterproof Glam tutorial to see how to get a great look that will even hold up against heavy ocean waves!

OBSESSED! Soap & Glory Sit Tight Intense XS

If you're gonna wear short shorts, better make sure your legs look as awesome as all your other parts! Soap & Glory's Sit Tight is a leg & bum firming & contouring gel that actually works and helps with cellulite!

I have searched the world over for a product that will actually help firm my legs and help me combat cellulite because quite frankly sometimes a good diet & exercise just aren't enough. Soap & Glory are a UK company that have just come onto the US scene & I am so glad they did because I instantly fell in love with this product!!

Why I Am OSESSED!

My biggest like about this product is that you can actually feel it working. After applying you can feel your thighs warming up and a nice tingling sensation kicks in. It has massage balls on the applicator tip to help you rub the product into the skin while giving your legs a great little rub! The more you massage the better. The product says you will see results in 4 weeks but after 1 week I was sold!

How I Use It:

I prefer to apply this after my shower in the morning or at night. The pores in your skin are open after a shower & that will allow you to absorb more into you body.

Twist the cap and applicator to open the product

Give it a gentle squeeze and begin massaging into your bum/thighs/legs in a small circular motion until the entire area is covered.

You will feel a warm sensation and tingling, that is the product working and should be expected. 

After the product sets in for about 5 minutes it is safe to get dressed and proceed with your routine as usual.

Combine with a diet & exercise you will see really great results with this product. Even without the diet & exercise you will see a very noticeable difference in your legs. Check out this product or buy your own at Sephora.com for $38.00. 

Summer How To: Shorty Day Time Glam

Shorts don't just have to be casual, you can take them up or down depending on your makeup, hair & shoes. So pick your team & make a short look that is perfect for you!

Check out our favorite day time glam makeup tutorial for beautiful yet day appropriate makeup!

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Summer How To: Heat Proof Makeup

The first week of July, in my life has always been a non stop BBQ, Pool Party, long hot days followed by long still humid nights! Having a good heat resistant makeup look for this week is key!

Check out our favorite how to and keep a fresh, in tact face all week long!

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