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Trish McEvoy ‘Sexy 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk’ Body Sponge

Looking to up your shower game? This little gem is rocking my shower world these days. And I must say it is totally and completely unique. Think transforming a delicious scent into a luxurious bathroom accessory / body wash.

I’ve been lusting over Trish McEvoy’s Sexy 9 Blackberry and Vanilla Musk ever since my friend, Robin, introduced me to her candles this summer. The fragrance is sultry but still gourmand. The fruit enlivens the cozy vanilla. And the scent from the body sponge really does persist after my shower.

The formula has Vitamin E, Shea Butter and natural humectants so my angry dry winter skin is soothed. The brush isn’t irritating but does provide a slight exfoliation. And most amazingly, I’ve been using this guy since Christmas and continue to get a great solid lather each time.

Bonus for the included seashell dish which transports me right back to my summer beach vacation. Available at Nordstrom.

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Sale Alert: Smashbox Holidays Keeps on Giving

The holidays just keep on giving! This time it is an awesome Smashbox gift set that you can snap up on sale at Ulta right now for $24. While the whole set isn’t completely golden, the eye shadows and mascara are well worth the sale price on their own. And you’ll get the ultra-on-trend rosy gold shades everyone is nuts for right now.

Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Pressed Powder

Thanks to a lot of hard work, my sun damage and hyper pigmentation has really begun to fade. With that, I am celebrating by wearing slightly less makeup. Some days, I can even get away with just a powder – yay! And what better way to change up the routine than with a fab new product from one of my favorite luxury lines – Koh Gen Do.

Brand Spotlight: Taya

This little indie brand really channels the rainforest into their hair products. Using the botanicals found in her native Venezuela, Patricia Velasquez was inspired by her Wayúu heritage. The Wayúu are an ancient and indigenous people of the La Guajira Peninsula straddling the Venezuela-Colombia border on the Caribbean Sea. Using these raw and unprocessed materials lends to unique results-oriented formulas.

Happy New Year – Favorites From Around The Web

Hi, beauties! Hope you had a wonderful New Year’s Eve and are enjoying a great start to 2014. I had a wonderful time with family and friends, full of laughter and food and drink. Sorry for the sparse posting on the blog, but we will be back in full swing by the end of the week! For now, here are some of my favorite finds from around the web over the last month or so. Anything on your post-holidays shopping list?

Deal Alert: IT Cosmetics Today’s Special Value on QVC

Not too long ago, I wasn’t aware of IT Cosmetics. But as I delved into the brand, I found unique, ultra-high quality products and tools. Check out this Brand Spotlight for more details on the brand. Also, in a recent New Beauty Test Tube, I received their Heavenly Luxe Powder Brush – which is definitely heavenly. The fluffy, full brush applies powder like a dream. Now’s a great chance for you to check out the brand with me. Today’s Special Value on QVC is an awesome set from the IT Cosmetics team.