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Wednesday On The Web

I think I have the opposite of seasonal affect disorder sometime. While the warmer weather and brighter makeup shades have me slightly giddy, I do mourn the end of holiday season and layered, cozy outfits. We had a cold snap on Monday (and even some snow) and I relished every minute of it. But ya know… spring is here to stay so I took the opportunity of Shopbop’s Friends and Family sale to stock up on some warm weather dresses and sandals (see my picks below).

As my 35th birthday approaches this summer, I realize that I can’t fight my own personal style. You won’t find me in floral prints or loads of pastels. I will always love Jill Sander, All Saints and Alexander Wang. Architectural basics and soft fabrics win me over every single time. And while I’ll play around with makeup, I also have found personal style there too – soft bronzer, black eyeliner and a nude lip. While I have finally mastered the self-blowout, I still can’t resist an up-do just like the one above.

I never dread a birthday (at least not yet), and there is something new to appreciate every single year. So while we continue to reinvent ourselves, I am reminded to celebrate landmarks and each of our unique choices. Please don’t miss Leandra’s post about why she doesn’t wear makeup – it really struck a cord (A thoughtful discussion about why women don’t always wear makeup). And at the same time, seize the day and pick up a new treat during Friends and Family season! Lots of sales to be found here:

Shopbop‘s Friends & Family SALE offers 25% off the entire site with code INTHEFAMILY14 through 4/17. My picks:

Nordstrom has 10% off some select beauty products through 4/21 along with an online gift with purchase with any $125 purchase. My picks:

Love these beauty professional’s list of tips and tricks

Fascinating: British and Irish Accents

Tips on Spring Cleaning your skin

This post has me feeling good about my largely black wardrobe

Love this round up of problems only the beauty obsessed would understand

Infatuation is my favorite new thing – hope they expand beyond NYC soon – and their list of “banned” words is hilarious

40% off at Gap on select items ends today – no code needed

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

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!?

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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Wednesdays On The Web

I have really been embracing the idea of looking forward – not back – lately. Naturally breeding a more positive attitude, I think I become more motivated and creative. Instead of beating myself up for a missed workout or putting my foot in my mouth, I just know that tomorrow is the opportunity for a bigger and better day.

Speaking of workouts, I am striving to step up my game. Pool time is serious with my group of friends and I’d like to get in better shape. While I do frequent cardio, I know I could add runs and weight bearing exercises. I’m also working on my diet. Those who have read this blog know I lost 40 pounds on Nutrisystem last year. While I am still at my all time low weight, I know I need to introduce more whole foods, veggies and fruits. Not to mention, when I eat this foods my skin also looks better than ever! So, that’s where my head is these days. And of course playing and testing so many skin care and makeup goodies.

Some finds from around the web:

Speaking of diet, this is fascinating: what 100 calories really look like

Love this series by Kara – battle of drugstore mascaras – first up is Lengthening

Tempted to invest in this updated classic

Love this how-to, adorable video featuring Estee Lauder products

Earn double InCircle points on beauty online and in stores through Sunday at Neiman Marcus

One of my favorites, Perricone MD, is having their Friends & Family Event. Save 20% on all purchases with code FF2014 through 4/15.

Get 25% off at J.Crew on dressed-up styles with code SPRINGISHERE through 11:59 p.m. PDT tonight

Sale for insiders is happening at Sephora: Beauty Insiders can use code TICKET online through tomorrow and VIB and VIB Rouge members can use code VIBTICKET and ROUGETICKET online through 4/11

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Wednesday On The Web and March Favorites

I’m one of those people who relishes a good storm. This afternoon and tomorrow is supposed to bring a wild ride of weather, so I am stocking up on Mexican takeout and queuing up the movies for a couple cozy nights in. Seems cozy nights in is the name of the game lately. Not sure if I am still licking my wounds from this little event or if just feels good to lay low a little bit. It certainly doesn’t hurt that there is loads to read up on around the web (see some favorites below). That doesn’t mean I am not playing around in my makeup and skin care like a good beauty junkie. I can’t wait to share with you some favorite color items later this week. In the meantime, some stories from around the web:

A frightening story about a lifestyle site being stolen and how the owner got it back.

I’m over on MegBiram.com again this month with nine other lovely bloggers sharing our favorite lip products!

So fun that BaubleBar can be found at Nordstrom now.

21 Beauty Hacks every woman should know.

This recipe from Victoria looks decadent and “soul soothing” – noted!

Looking for some new tabletop goodies? Neiman Marcus is giving you 25% off through today for their Tabletop Event!

Shopbop added new goodies to their sale! Here are some favorites on my shopping list:

I’ve been on a bit of a shopping embargo, but now I really can’t wait to let loose again and pick up some goodies to get ready for spring. Here are some of the bits and bobs from around the web that I can’t seem to resist lately.

Photo courtesy of Julia Kennedy via Byrdie.com

Oklahoma Magazine April Column

Check out my April column in Oklahoma Magazine. Make sure to pick up a full issue or read it online here.

Boots #ArchMadness

My go-to brow products have been part of my vanity routine for years. I have been faithful to Anastasia Brow Gel and the Tom Ford Brow Sculptor together for over two years. So imagine my glee when these affordable pencils and treatments from Boots delighted me to no end.

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been using the conditioning Boots No7 Lash & Brow Perfector to tame my brows. It also makes for a great clear mascara if you prefer the “no makeup makeup” look. While I haven’t had the full eight weeks to test the Boots No7 Fanomenal Lash Serum, I am always willing to give something a whirl that promises fuller lashes and brows! So far, so good. I also appreciate it doesn’t irritate delicate skin around lashes.

For color, both the Boots Botanics Eyebrow Pencil and Boots Beautiful Brows Pencil are soft with natural looking color. The Boots Botanics Eyebrow Pencil contains Jojoba Oil and applies slightly softer. The Boots Beautiful Brows Pencil has denser pigmentation and stays put all day long. And major bonus points for a high quality spoolee to brush and tame before filling in. I’ve been using Brown in the Beautiful Brows and Medium Brown in Botanics Eyebrow and both are fabulous matches. The Medium Brown is slightly lighter.

Want to join @BootsBeautyUSA and @BeautyJunkies to chat about all things brows? Tune in tonight at 7pm EST for the #ArchMadness twitter party. See you there!