Monday 29 July 2013

DIY Summertime Spa Tips.

Itching for some spa time, but can't get to a spa? You can do it yourself and spa at home and all you will need are a few hours and the right products. Here are great DIY summertime spa goodies that make me feel like I spent the day at the spa.

DIY At Home Spa Tips

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
This cleanser is actually from the luxe spa brand Elemis and I first fell in love with it when I had a facial at the Elemis spa. This unique cleanser feels luxe. It features a unique combo of oils & waxes that break down micro-particles of makeup and cleanse the skin without stripping it. And I have to say that it smells heavenly, blending mimosa & rose wax for an indulgent, spa-like experience. $60.00 at timetospa.com.

DIY At Home Spa Product: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

L’Occitane Angelica Exfoliating Gel
I love the fresh scent of this exfoliating scrub. The all-natural exfoliating particles gently removes dead skin cells and impurities, while it massages my face as I rub it in. The angelica extracts keep skin feeling naturally hydrated and simply leaves me feeling incredibly clean, soft, and smooth.

DIY At Home Spa Product: L’Occitane Angelica Exfoliating GelL’Occitane Angelica Exfoliating Gel

Beauty Chic Facial Sauna
Have you ever tried to place a towel over your head and steam it over a sink? I have and it is nearly impossible to do it easily or safely. Luckily, Beauty Chic has developed an at-home Facial Sauna that gives me the deep pore cleansing results I crave. After just a few minutes of sitting safely in front of the steam, my pores are clear and skin is softer and more radiant. $24.99 at Ulta.

DIY At Home Spa Product: Beauty Chic Facial SaunaBeauty Chic Facial Sauna

WEI To Go Glowing Moment Revitalizing Face Pads
Made from natural plant fiber and soaked in a potent herbal concentrate and combined with plumping hyaluronic acid, these revolutionary face pads are super soothing. You'd never guess you were helping to correct dryness, dullness, redness and large pores while indulging in this treat. Place the mask on your skin and relax for 10 minutes. Skin feels cool and looks brighter and refreshed. $20 for 4 pads at beauty.com.

DIY At Home Spa Product: WEI To Go Glowing Moment Revitalizing Face PadsWEI To Go Glowing Moment Revitalizing Face Pads

Thera Pearl Eye Therapy Mask
I leave this super soothing eye mask in my freezer and love to apply it cold for a soothing pick me up in summer. The therapeutic gel filled pearls stay cold and lasts up to 20 minutes as I place it over my eyes and relax. The mask forms to my eye shape perfectly, soothes and gets rid of warm weather puffiness. $12.99 at therapearl.com.

DIY At Home Spa Product: Thera Pearl Eye Therapy MaskThera Pearl Eye Therapy Mask

Nuance Salma Hayek Green Tea Cooling Eye Gel
To keep eyes feeling cool and refreshed, I soothe this specially designed applicator around my eyes. It helps to continue to soother while it keeps puffiness at bay. Infused with Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Cactus Flower Extract, this treat is powerful enough to work, yet gentle enough to be used on the delicate eye area. $16.99 at CVS/pharmacy.

DIY At Home Spa Product: Nuance Salma Hayek Green Tea Cooling Eye GelNuance Salma Hayek Green Tea Cooling Eye Gel

RéVive Defensif Renewal Serum
This silky serum feels beautiful on skin as it soothes and shields. It's packed with antioxidants to correct and protect against daily environmental aggressors and free radical damage which are more prevalent in the summer. My skin tone instantly looks better and fine lines seem filled as they are gently plumped. $195.00 at Nordstrom.

DIY At Home Spa Product: ReVive Defensif Renewal SerumRéVive Defensif Renewal Serum

Nuance Salma Hayek Hydra Light Moisturizing Gel
This lightweight moisturizing tinted green gel refreshes with the scent as it soothes and hydrates skin. The gel formula is cooling, yet hydrating as it sinks quickly into skin. Cucumber Extract soothes and refreshes as Apple Fruit Extract and Aloe Leaf Juice helps to lock in that moisture. $16.99 at CVS/pharmacy.

DIY At Home Spa Product: Nuance Salma Hayek Hydra Light Moisturizing GelNuance Salma Hayek Hydra Light Moisturizing Gel

Tocca Crema da Mano Luxe
No facial is complete without a little attention paid to the hands. Don't you love it when your hands get that little extra finishing touch at the end of a facial? I like this cream in Bianca, a green tea and lemon scent. Enriched with coconut oil, shea butter and aloe, this cream absorbs quick into my hands and leaves them softly scented and silky soft. $20.00 at Sephora.

DIY At Home Spa Product: Tocca Crema da Mano LuxeTocca Crema da Mano Luxe


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Exclusive Camille Bag from Sea NY GWP at Beauty.com.

If you're going to shop for beauty products, you might as well make it worth your while. I love shopping when there are great gift with purchase items such as this beautiful Camille Bag from Sea NY at beauty.com. Not only is the bag beautiful, it is chock full of $175 worth of prestige beauty samples in both deluxe sample and full sizes.

Take a look at this beauty.

Exclusive Camille Bag from Sea NY

Exclusive Camille Bag from Sea NY GWP at Beauty.com

Inside the leopard print clutch, that is perfect for your new fall wardrobe, are the following:

1. KORRES Pomegranate Mattifying Treatment
2. Nick Chavez® Yucca Root Conditioning Cream
3. Dr. Brandt® BB Matte with Signature SHINERASE™, Light to Medium
4. NUXE®  Gentle Exfoliating Gel
5. Urban Decay® Big Fatty Mascara
6. LACOSTE® Essential VOC
7. Stila® Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner, Moray
8. H2O+™ Spa Sea Salt Hydrating Body Butter
9. Boots Tinted Moisturizer (two shades)
10. Murad® Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles
11. bareMinerals® Active Cell Renewal Night Serum
12. IT Cosmetics® Bye, Bye Under Eye – Neutral Medium
13. Fekkai ®Brilliant Glossing™ Olive Oil Conditioner
14. DDF® assortment
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Again, this $175 value is yours with any $100 at beauty.com. Be sure to follow @beautydotcom for more great GWP, discounts and updates from your favorite beauty brands.

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Friday 26 July 2013

Cheap Thrills: 18 Cute Summer Sandals Under $50

Get thee in the pedicure chair! It's sandal season-and we found all the best gladiators, flats and wedges from $15

Cheap sandals, Cute sandals Hunter aldo shoes

Rich ornamentation and just a hint of heel prove that flat sandals can indeed be sexy.

To buy: Aldo ‘Kaili’ sandal, $34.98 at aldoshoes.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Shimmeringmaurices

Pair these shimmering sandals with an iridescent pedicure and a fishtail braid.

To buy: Maurices ‘Kendra’ sandal with stones, $29 at maurices.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Coral asos

We’ll wear these glossy, two-tone sandals with cropped white jeans and a patterned top.

To buy: ASOS Collection ‘Flock’ flat sandal, $22.06 at asos.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Metallic Flat kohls

You can’t go wrong with a minimalist metallic sandal, and these have adjustable buckles in back for the perfect snug-but-not-chafing fit.

To buy: Candie’s sandals, on sale for $16.49 at kohls.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Gold Flat modcloth

This is the ultimate urban goddess sandal, period.

To buy: ModCloth ‘The Ascent of Glam’ sandal, $22.99 at modcloth.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Spike Flat maurices

Add edge to any outfit with a pair of spike stud sandals. These remind of us of Valentino’s ‘Rockstud’ collection…for, um, thirty times less.

To buy: Maurices ‘Kai’ studded sandal, $29 at maurices.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Studs asos

…so little time. River Island’s mixed-media sandals look amazing with denim, neutrals, pastels and brights.

To buy: River Island ‘Awana’ sandal, on sale for $47.52 at asos.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Gladiator modcloth

We spied a pair just like this on Mrs. Megan Draper, and now they’re shoppable for less than $45!

To buy: ModCloth ‘So Cute and Ladders’ sandal, $44.99 at modcloth.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Beads Boho

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Just looking at these beaded strappy sandals makes us want to pack our bags and head south of the border, or at least to our favorite Tex-Mex restaurant.

To buy: Mudd sandals, on sale for $23.97 at kohls.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Green Espadrille old navy

It’s about time espadrilles came down to earth! And we love all four patterns these come in.

To buy: Old Navy espadrille lace-up sandal, $18.00 at oldnavy.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Pink Flat modcloth

Scalloping, cutouts and the perfect shade of cameo-pink…it doesn’t get more feminine than this.

To buy: ModCloth ‘The Pose Garden’ sandal, $32.99 at modcloth.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Floral asos

This season designers showcased teensy floral prints, and these ASOS sandals are a fun and affordable way to wear the trend.

To buy: ASOS Collection ‘Falcon’ sandal, $18.67 at asos.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Cork modcloth

These are the sort of earthy-pretty, Swedish-inspired sandals we want to wear all summer long.

To buy: ModCloth ‘Lakeside Celebration’ wedges, $34.99 at modcloth.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Rosette old navy

So much more feminine — but just as easy to wear — as your favorite flip-flops.

To buy: Old Navy rosette sandals, $4.97 at oldnavy.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Light Pink dorothy perkins

The trendy minimalist metal look has never been easier to wear. Pick the blush shade for a dose of Parisian femininity, or order the black for maximum urban edge.

To buy: Dorothy Perkins metal cuff sandals, $29 at dorothyperkins.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Strap Color dorothy perkins

Colorblocking meets timeless styling in these mini wedges from Dorothy Perkins. Pair them with all skirt lengths, skinny jeans or loose shorts.

To buy: Dorothy Perkins coral strappy wedges, $49 at dorothyperkins.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Colorful Crocs asos

Perhaps the perfect summer sandal, this pair works perfectly well for the office or after-hours drinks.

To buy: Asos ‘Florence’ sandal, $37.33 at asos.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Colorful Crocs zappos

These faux leather thong sandals combine an earthy-brown town with an edgy studded collar.

To buy: Madden Girl Melloww in Cognac Paris, $35.99 at zappos.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Colorful Crocs two lips shoes

These aren't just stylish, feather fringe makes them fun to walk in, too! 

To buy: Too Lips 'Too Parrot' in Natural, $49.99 at twolipsshoes.com

Cheap Sandal Cute Sandal Shine Flat two lips

Slilver lacquered cork gives these slides a high-shine look with a lightweight feel.

To buy: Two Lips ‘Too Zena’ thongs, $44.95 at twolips.com

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Cute (& Cheap!) Sunglasses Under $25

You'd never know these sunglasses were cheap, yet from neutrals to brights and everything in between, start at just $6!

By Jane Johnson - July 23, 2013 Cheap Sunglasses LuLu Coral Photo lulus.com

LuLu’s calls this fifties style “cupcake,” and we have to admit they’re deliciously adorable.

To buy: LuLu’s ‘cupcake coral’ sunglasses, $13 at lulus.com

Cheap Sunglasses Modcloth Pearl Photo modcloth.com

Whether your style is country club prep or subversive sixties housewife, these pearl-trimmed cat-eyes add just the right amount of femininity and fun.

To buy: ModCloth ‘It Pearl’ sunglasses, $19.99 at modcloth.com

Cheap Sunglasses Target Cat Eye Photo target.com

Crystal-studded cateyes are just the thing for a midnight date at the diner.

To buy: Target cateye sunglasses, $12.99 at target.com

Cheap Sunglasses HM Two Color Block Photo hm.com

History’s two chicest colors—black and beige—meet in this plastic H&M sunnies. Bonus for narrow faces: The horizontal detailing will visually widen your visage.

To buy: H&M sunglasses, $7.95, see hm.com for stores

Cheap Sunglasses Forever 21 Tortoise Half Frame Photo forever21.com

Movie star tortoiseshell meets tomboy wayfarer frames—for less than six smackeroos.

To buy: Forever 21 half frame sunglasses, $5.80 at forever21.com

Cheao Sunglasses Nordstrom Castro Photo nordstrom.com

Sunshiny yellow, flecks of glitter, rose-tinted lenses…this pair couldn’t be cheerier.

To buy: A.J. Morgan ‘Castro’ sunglasses, $24 at nordstrom.com

Cheap Sunglasses Boohoo Rock Photo boohoo.com

Fulfill your rock video fantasies just by donning these classic shades.

To buy: boohoo ‘Alana’ retro sunglasses, $10 at boohoo.com

Cheap Sunglasses Target Orange Photo target.com

Weekend errands in sweltering heat call for not-so-serious shades, like these bright orange plastic ones from Target.

To buy: Target aviators, $14.99 at target.com

Cheap Sunglasses HM Aviator Photo hm.com

H&M calls this cool color “oil”, and we love its slick California look. Prefer a more classic style? They also come in silver and gold.

To buy: H&M tinted aviators, $7.95, see hm.com for stores

Cheap Sunglasses Need Supply Oversized Purple Photo needsupply.com

Such an ethereal, lightweight take on oversized shades—we want ‘em in all four colors!

To buy: Need Supply Co. ‘Wilson’ sunglasses, $18 at needsupply.com

Cheap Sunglasses Kohls White Photo kohls.com

Inject some South Beach sizzle into any outfit with these vented shades.

To buy: Daisy Fuentes butterfly sunglasses, on sale for $14.99 at kohls.com

Cheap Sunglasses Arden B Photo ardenb.com

Plummeting sides give these Arden B. shades a sexy, powerful look.

To buy: Arden B. dropped sides sunglasses, $19.50 at ardenb.com

Cheap Sunglasses LuLu Rose Flower Photo lulus.com

Okay, so these aren’t timeless, wear-anywhere shades, but for the girl who has as many sunglasses as she does shoes, they’re a gorgeous addition to her collection.

To buy: LuLu’s ‘Lola Rose’ sunglasses, $15 at lulus.com

Cheap Sunglasses ModCloth Chevron Photo modcloth.com

Chevron is punchier than ever in a mix of candy colors.

To buy: ModCloth ‘Block Party Girl’ sunglasses, $11.99 at modcloth.com

Cheap SUnglasses Forever 21 Floral Photo forever21.com

All your vacation snaps will look that much cooler when you’re wearing these birds of paradise-printed shades.

To buy: Forever 21 wayfarer sunglasses, $5.80 at forever21.com

Cheap Sunglasses Zappos Blue Photo zappos.com

If you can rock board shorts and a zinc oxide nose, these are the shades for you.

To buy: Neff ‘Spectra’ shades, $25 at zappos.com

Cheap Sunglasses Loft Flowers Photo loft.com

Pop art flowers swirl across these oversized sunglasses from LOFT.

To buy: LOFT ‘Hudson’ sunglasses, $24.50 at loft.com

Cheap Sunglasses Aldo Mint Green Photo aldoshoes.com

Channel the Abbey Road era in these mint green circle frames—bellbottoms optional!

To buy: Aldo ‘Krya’ sunglasses, $12 at aldoshoes.com

Cheap Sunglasses Maurices Stripe Photo maurices.com

Who knew striped sunglasses would be as easy to wear as out favorite striped sailor’s tee?

To buy: Maurices stripe sunglasses, $12 at maurices.com

Cheap Sunglasses Karmaloop Print Photo karmaloop.com

A black background makes these printed shades wearable in almost any context—from soccer game to sample sale.

To buy: MKL Accessories sunglasses, $10 at karmaloop.com

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