Hey readers! Today, you can find me over one of my dear blogging buddies blog, I Heart Heels. Julie and I don’t live too far from each other – she’s just down the road in Arkansas. And we’ve bonded over fashion, beauty and living in this great part of our country. Hop on over to see what I can’t resist for the summer months here.
Recently, the organization, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) selected the breakthrough beauty products at the 19th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards. These accolades were awarded from the most experienced insiders. I have to say, I love their choices. I’m certainly making many of these my summer “must haves”. Here are the winners:
BATH AND BODY
SKINCARE
HAIR
MAKEUP
MEN’S GROOMING
NAIL PRODUCT
SCENT
INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
ECO BEAUTY AWARD
QVC BEAUTY QUEST AWARD
BEST SELLER MASS
BEST SELLER PRESTIGE
BEST SELLER FRAGRANCE
I’ve been catching up on my favorite blogs lately – might have had a little bit too much fun the last couple of weekends for my regularly scheduled blog reading. Here are some of my favorites – don’t miss these gems:
finally… BB and CC Creams decoded
before and after shots you’ll swoon over
the best of the best in drugstore mascaras
great video from birchbox on easy contouring
grace shares how to make a blowout last seven days!
make sure to check out my pretty lovely pinterest board
don’t miss sales at Net-a-Porter, Shopbop, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus
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This week, I lost 0.2 pounds for a total weight loss of 34.2 pounds. But the real victory here was on the running trails. Ten years ago, fresh out of college, I ran quite a bit. I was never a speed demon, but I could pound out four miles in 36 minutes. Not too shabby. After gaining weight, breaking my foot, etc. etc. (excuses, excuses)… the running shoes were retired. Well, I broke those puppies out a couple weeks ago and couldn’t believe I ran for 30 minutes straight without stopping. Granted, it was a snails pace. But I kept at it. And after three runs this week, I have official carved off a minute and a half of my mile time. I know find myself craving the headphones and a run along the river. Feels good to be back!
Check out last week’s Nutrisystem post here.
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Can you believe it is already the end of May? Time flies! To mark the end of a month, I am starting a new series of monthly favorites from around the web. Over the last 31 days, here are my favorites. Would love to know if any are on your shopping list!
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There is something about Darphin that just immediately transports me to Paris. The sleek, oh-so-French typeset and beautiful (not cloying) scents are very European spa-like. This little bath and body duo is an indulgence. But not as big of an indulgence as flying yourself over to spa in the French countryside.
Darphin Aromatic Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub is actually a gomage – a thicker and translucent gel that whips itself into a nourishing milk when it connects with water. The natural and organic ingredients like natural cranberry extracts, bamboo particles and silica powder work on lots of different levels to exfoliate and soften skin. One plus side on this scrub, in the shower it doesn’t just slide off of you so no wasted product!
And naturally, followed up by Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion we get the whole Darphin skin experience. This formula is used by beauty therapists at Darphin’s Paris Institute. It zaps skin with immediate and intense hydration, leaving skin smooth. The gel formula is perfect for the hotter months, particularly with its fast-absorbing properties.
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