Author: Lindsay

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Whoa… hello there March. March, you came rushing through the door – February always throws me off with the shorter month. But we shall take you, first month of Spring. Apparently our last hurrah of winter arrives early this AM in the form of snow and ice. Meanwhile, I am dreaming of messy summer hair and a voluminous tunic just like above. To keep you warm and toasty, some finds from around the web:

Don’t miss my favorite sale of the season here.

Amber, my fellow beauty blogger and dear friend, also admits to also hating the chore of blow drying her hair. I have to pick up her favorite staple for speeding things up.

So tempted to overdress and rent this dress for an upcoming event.

I still haven’t quite settled on how I personally feel about having children but this essay was thought provoking. “I love the spare, quiet rooms of my grown-up house.“

My buddy and I totally “ghosted” on Friday with no regrets. What do you think of this practice?

And some favorite finds from Feb below:

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Don’t Miss: Shopbop’s BIG Spring Sale

Unless you completely ducked out of the Internet today, you will have noticed that this AM started the seasonal Spring sale at Shopbop. Through Sunday March 8, 2015 4:00AM ET, Shopbop is offering the following deal:

You save 15% with purchase over $250
You save 20% with purchase over $500
You save 25% with purchase over $1000

Use code BIGEVENT15. Here are some of my picks I plan on loading up on for spring fun:

Wednesday On The Web

Sorry for the brevity of today’s post! Not too much new to report around here except for my continuing need for glowing skin. This look above is so healthy and luxe. I am trying out this new facial oil and so far, each day I am getting a longer-lasting glow and hydrated skin. Stay tuned for the full update! In the meantime, some finds from around the web this week:

This made me seriously LOL – what do you think of February?

Piperlime’s days are numbered… sad… but there are some serious deals to be found here.

Best mid-winter tropical beauty splurge.

This adorable line has me wanting to jump on the romper bandwagon.

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R+Co

I must be on a hair kick especially on the heels of this post. There is something about the feeling of freshly washed and blown out hair that is putting a little spring in my step. Besides these tools, I am also reaching for a new-to-me hair care line, R+Co.

First a little about the line: the brand is a collective of professional artists. Each product is designed to reflect more than one viewpoint. The result is professional products that work to achieve a wide range of looks. While I am dying to try the whole line, I have only played with Gemstone Color Shampoo & Conditioner and Chiffon Styling Mousse.

I recently started having my hair professionally colored. A couple reasons: first, I was going grey. Second, I found someone I finally trust. And third, I wanted a more polished and professional look. But I am still using “training wheels” aka demi-permanent color. And this stuff only lasts 6-8 weeks. So I really treat my hair with kid gloves and that starts with color-safe shampoo and conditioner.

R+Co. Gemstone smells like the tropics. The shampoo has a great lather. And it works no matter what (faux) color your hair is. Just like the shampoo, the conditioner contains yummy ingredients like Hibiscus Extract (softens and protects), Pea Extract (preserves color), Rice Extract (smooths) and Golden Root Extract (protects).

Last but not least… I struggle with volume and hold. Mousse has become my friend. And the Chiffon Styling Mousse is lightweight, provides shine and somehow gives my fine strands some hold. I just apply to the roots of wet hair and style away.

Need an excuse to upgrade your hair care game? Don’t forget about Neiman Marcus Spring 2015 Beauty Week through this weekend. Shop the post here:

Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program. I consult for Neiman Marcus which is affiliated with the Neiman Marcus Group, but as always, opinions are my own.

Kate Somerville Nourish HydraGel Mask

A lot of people talk about the Sunday blues, but I actually am starting to love these days at the end of the week. I like structure. I love my work. And weekends sometimes throw me off balance. I sound really boring right now, but hey…. I am being real. So today I am prepping for my best self tomorrow so I can hit Monday morning running.

In Oklahoma right now – as far as skin care is concerned – that means treating a big ole dose of dry skin. Leave it to Kate Sommerville to come up with the ultimate cure. The Nourish HydraGel Mask infuses skin with Hyaluronic Acid – the one ingredient that can drive deep hydration into skin. At the same time, skin is cooled and balanced. And antioxidants works against free radicals.

The gel is clear making this mask less messy than alternatives. The scent is marine and transports me to the tropics. After a short five minutes, I rinse the mask off and am left with glowing skin. Perfect to get me right back into Monday morning mode.

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ghd

In honor of the Neiman Marcus Spring 2015 Beauty Event, I thought I’d tempt you with some goods to stock up on. There isn’t a better time for investing in great beauty products. This month, I have been trying out ghd, a luxury hair care line that stands for nothing less than “Good Hair Day”. This brand has a cult-like status and my hair stylist and friend, Nic, raved about their tools today when I popped in for a little color (going grey is soooo fun). ghd introduced a revolutionary ceramic iron to start off and their reputation continues with brushes, tools and hair care that provide amazing shine.

First up, the Eclipse Hair Styler is new and is able to style faster with less heat (specifically 365°F). The tri-zone technology works on even difficult hair and can actually make hair stronger. My favorite part is that it styles big chunks of hair at one time which not only makes for a quick style but also a more natural look that is kinder to strands.

My personal favorite wave tool is the Soft Curling Iron. My hair doesn’t hold much of a curl, so I like to use this bigger 1.25″ barrel for full waves and bended ends. The cool tip makes it easy to wrap hair around the wand. There is a auto-sleep mode after 30 minutes which also gives me peace of mind.

A final favorite is the Classic Wave-Wand which is an oval shape and clip-less. The shape is tapered between 1 and 1.5″. This wand also has a cool tip and a long cord to allow for nimble styling. If I wasn’t so dependent on the clip, this would be my pick for waves. On day I shall master that wand! In the meantime, I am going old school.

Nic also pointed out that she loves ghd tools because they are safe to use internationally with universal voltage.

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