Category: bath and body

NEW Tory Burch Eau De Parfum Spray

NEW Tory Burch Eau De Parfum Spray on Belle Belle Beauty

I don’t always get super jazzed when a lifestyle brand enters the beauty world. But something told me Tory Burch would do it right. I am so excited to get my paws on her acclaimed lipsticks. But for now, I am indulging in her first ever fragrance. And let me tell ya… she did it right.

First, as expected, her packaging has the preppy elegance and sophistication she’s known for. I love how she incorporated her logo in a hefty and luxe fretwork top.

At first sniff, I find the fragrance to be more floral (peony and tuberose) that I am usually drawn to, giving it a feminine flare. But as it dries down, the middle notes are more refined and masculine – likely the vetiver. The fruity grapefruit and neroli make it perfectly light for spring months. And as expected, I swoon for my beloved sandalwood.

And now at Neiman Marcus, earn up to a $500 gift card with your select online purchase of $200 or more and code APRILGC.

Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program, but as always, opinions are my own.

Go Go Gadget Beauty on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

Go Go Gadget Beauty on FOX23's Great Day Green Country on Belle Belle Beauty

After a little break last week, I’m back on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country this AM. This time – being a gadget nerd myself – I am so excited to be talking about all the new tools out there to ensure summer beauty. One reason I love this industry so much is all of the technological innovation, so this subject really gets me excited. Four favorite new gadgets on the market:

Clarisonic Pedi Sonic Foot Transformation

I’ll be honest… my feet are not ready for summer. And I have had my eye on this device for months. As a fan of the original Clarisonic (hope everyone reading this already is on the bandwagon), I knew Clarisonic would do well with a foot version. The handle comes with two heads, a Pedi Smoothing Disc and a Wet/Dry Buffing Brush Head. While you can use this in the shower, I find this works best on dry skin. The exception is the Pedi-Buff, perfect for gentle removal of dead skin. The Pedi Balm is super hydrating. And the Pedi-Boost amps up the process of getting rid of dry skin. Every day, my feet are more and more pool ready.

GO SMiLE Sonic Blue Teeth Whitening System

GO SMiLE has long been my choice to whiten teeth and their latest and greatest is really taking it a step further. The brush has a LED sonic action that can increase whitening efficiency, kill bacteria and reduce plaque. You can use the brush with your regular toothbrush or new GO SMiLE Teeth Whitening Gel. The best part? This replaces your regular brushing so you don’t have that annoying second step. Huge when you are lazy like me in the evenings.

bliss fabulips ‘pout’-o-matic

Has been in my shower for a month or so. At first, I was nervous if the rotation was going to be too rough on delicate lips. But the soft massaging head actually buffs away without irritation. Also helpful is using it with bliss’ fabulips sugar lip scrub which has a huge nourishing effect. Bottom line: my bold lip colors look better and I am more apt to care for my lips during shower time.

illuMask Anti-Acne Light Therapy Mask

One of the best ways to fight acne is to use LED light therapy. Usually used during facials, the blue and red light fights inflammation and kills bacteria. But now available for at home use, this tool uses a combo of wavelengths to clear skin. Just use once daily for thirty days. Yeah, you look kinda silly. But clearer, smoother skin is worth it right? Say goodbye to those breakouts!

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On The Road

Stephanie Johnson Buff

I’ve been on a bit of a traveling hiatus these last couple of months. I can’t believe I haven’t been on an airplane since January – that’s unheard of for me! But I have a couple fun trips coming up, mostly to celebrate the big 3-5 birthday with friends. And Stephanie Johnson has me outfitted in style for hitting the road.

I prefer more of a neutral palette, so I was immediately drawn to Laguna Buff. The snake-like print has just a bit of shimmer, looks sophisticated and is super soft. To add a pop of interest, I am accompanying it with a Medium Flat Pouch in Mumbai Buff. Might I add this is ideal for carrying lipsticks.

While I have amassed quite a collection of my beloved Stephanie Johnson bags, I had never tried out the Grace Brush Case. After one too many trips with bent and ruined brushes, this guy is my new must have. I love that it will hold all my makeup and five brushes easily. And of course, you can’t go wrong with the Laura Large Trapezoid. Larger bottles can be stood upright. A Mason Pearson brush fits in a snap.

Which Stephanie Johnson collection jumps out to you for summer travel?

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Viktor & Rolf’s New Fragrance BONBON Launches at Saks Fifth Avenue

Viktor & Rolf’s New Fragrance BONBON Launches at Saks Fifth Avenue on Belle Belle Beauty

Today, Viktor & Rolf’s newest fragrance hits shelves at Saks. Following up the wildly popular Flowerbomb, the newest, BONBON, is sure to be a huge hit. The New York store is celebrating with a personal appearance by designers Viktor Horsting & Rolf Snoeren. Other stores around the country have festivities as well! If you are a local here in Tulsa, our store will have sweet treats and champagne this Saturday – how can you say no to that!?

Viktor & Rolf’s New Fragrance BONBON Launches at Saks Fifth Avenue on Belle Belle Beauty

A little more about the scent: I’ve been testing this guy out for a couple days and find it unique, flirty and uplifting. Notes include mandarin, orange, caramel, peach and jasmine. Gaïc and cedar woods combined with my beloved sandalwood smooth out the more uplifting top notes.

The raspberry-toned glass bottle is shaped into a bow reflecting the playfulness of the scent. Craftsman Pochet du Courval achieved the challenging design with a paten process and added pink tones into the contour of the bow.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Caress Body Wash and Soap

Caress Body Wash and Soap on Belle Belle Beauty

File this under drugstore find of the month (or maybe year): Caress body wash – once a relic of silly old 80s commercials – smells amazing. Why haven’t I snapped these up earlier? Their Fine Fragrance line has sophisticated and uplifting scents that have transformed my shower. I’ve been using Emerald Rush, Aqua Sparkle and Juicy Escape for the last several weeks. Emerald Rush stole my heart, but I honestly love all three. Caress offers a total of eleven scents. And at under six bucks – you’ll want to try them all. The soap lathers but doesn’t leave skin stripped. And my skin has just a hint of scent after shower so don’t worry about it playing with your favorite fragrance.

Available at drugstore.com. Do you love caress? Let me know on twitter with hashtag #CaressMe.

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Three Must-See Favorites



Hey… because it is almost Friday – three superstars I had to share with you. Click on the items in the image for more shopping information.

BeautyADDICTS Face2Face Cream to Powder Foundation

This indie brand isn’t widely available but it should be. While I usually don’t care for cream foundations, this one works to improve skin while it covers flaws. The formula contains vitamins A and E and green tea to heal and protect skin. Special ingredients work to hydrate so the powder finish looks luminious and flawless, not cakey or overly matte. This is my pick to throw in my purse for on-the-go. I recently learned those plastic covers that I previously thought were part of packaging and threw away actually help protect and preserve product. This version has a flip lid attached so no need to keep track of a translucent (elusive) slip of plastic.

Nest Vanilla Orchid & Almond Scented Candle

I can’t really say there is a NEST fragrance I don’t love. But their newest marries my beloved oriental with a rich and sultry gourmand vanilla/almond mix. Patchouli and musk keep it from being overly sweet while Mediterranean almond and white orchid soften the scent into a romantic deliciousness. Orchid and Almond is the perfect fragrance to bridge seasons and usher in warmer months.

Kanebo Sensai Collection Silky Bronze Self Tanning Gel for Face

Before this gem, I had not found a self-tanner for the face that I love. Finally, just in time for spring, this gel from Japan provides both hydration and a bronzy glow. The smoothing gel works beautifully under makeup and other skin care. I’ve been using 1-2 times a week for a subtle glow but plan to up my frequency to every other day so I can skip makeup and bronzer and still look sun-kissed.

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