Be Chic Literate-Father's Day Edition (A Father's Day Gift Guide)

Father’s Day is fast approaching and here are three great gift suggestions any dad is sure to love!

Have You Voted? NYX SECOND ANNUAL FACE AWARDS Press Release

NYX SECOND ANNUAL FACE AWARDS UNDER WAY TO NAME

BEAUTY VLOGGER OF THE YEAR

Beauty YouTube™ Vloggers Compete for a Chance to Win $25,000 

Los Angeles, CA – (June 5, 2013) – NYX Cosmetics presents the Fine Artistry of Cosmetic Elites (FACE) Awards 2013. In its second year, FACE Awards is a multi-national competition to find The Beauty Vlogger of The Year on YouTube™, giving contestants a chance to win $25,000, consultations with pro makeup artists, a year’s supply of NYX Cosmetics and the promise of a budding professional career in makeup artistry. 

Inspired by the ever-growing and enthusiastic community of beauty vloggers on YouTube™ and across the web, NYX Cosmetics launched the FACE Awards to support and give recognition to this group of rising beauty stars, rewarding them for their passion and creativity. 

Keeping it Red with John Frieda!

The hair swatch on the right is similar to the color I have now. The two hairstyle pics are what I want to get to {it will be mine!}. The accessories/cosmetics are inspired by my love of red hair, and of course the John Frieda products that are helping me maintain!

I recently shared a post about my visit to the hair salon, which resulted in me having red hair-and I plan to keep it that way! It takes work to maintain hair color {especially red shades, as they tend to wash down the drain pretty swiftly}, so it's really important to me that I use products that will help protect, maintain, and prolong my new color {in addition to being good for my curls}. I've been infatuated with red hair since I was a little girl {my mother used to color her hair red and I remember going to the salon with her when she got it done}, and I'd been trying to achieve the perfect shade of red on my own since I was about 13 {I started with Herbal Essence semi permanent colors}, but have never been able to do it on my own.

Reward Yourself and Treat Your Tootsies with Champneys!

I'm trying so hard to be healthy {and lose weight} and part of that has been exercising regularly. I feel so much better now that I'm doing it: more energized, confident, and happy. But my activity {especially the running I've been motivated to do} is taking its toll on my feet and muscles.

I've had the pleasure of trying out a few products from Champneys in the past {you can read my reviews here and here}. Obviously I was impressed with them, so of course I had to share these pampering goodies with you!

Meet the Burt's Bees Radiance Collection!

I've been using Burt's Bees products for almost a decade now, and with few exceptions, I have yet to be disappointed by what the brand offers. I love that they continue to expand and add new products to their already stellar lineup, one of the latest being the Radiance Collection {full disclosure: the products pictured above were sent to me for editorial/review consideration}. Each product contains Royal Jelly: one of nature's most nourishing substances. Fed to the queen bee, Royal Jelly is packed with 134 nutrients, including 17 amino acids, and vitamins A, C, D and K, as well as multiple B-vitamins-it is the reason she lives 40 times longer and 50% bigger than worker bees.

Levi Jeans: Which Jeans Are Best For Your Body Type?

With so many cuts and styles of denim available, choosing the perfect jeans can be a daunting task. So, it’s important to know the styles that best suit your body type.