Brand Spotlight: Lulah (Plus a Discount Code from Redbook Magazine)

Lulah Body Lotion in Magnolia Fig, Hand Creams in Tamarind Ginger and Peony, and Body Mist in Vanilla Orchid

I featured the Peony Hand Cream from Lulah in a post last month and I had the pleasure of receiving some more products from the brand to try out! I already knew that the brand was stellar, but I feel even more confident about spreading the love after seeing them featured in the August Redbook Magazine...

Quickie Review/Unboxing: August ipsy Bag!

My August ipsy Bag feat. Urban Decay, Michael Todd Organics, pixi, NYX cosmetics, and Pacifica!

I had a subscription to Birchbox for a little over a year, and in the beginning, I was really happy with it. But then the love sort of faded and I was becoming increasingly more disappointed in the contents of my monthly box. So I canceled and decided to put my $10 a month towards ipsy!

The Best Beauty News on the Web! (The Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup 8-9-13)

Fun Fierce Fabulous Beauty Over 50!: Find out why Sephora's $16 Black Magic Palette is getting rave reviews!

Mama Fashionista: Quinn shares her latest and greatest favorites from Smashbox Cosmetics!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: The Organic Pharmacy Rose Plus Marine Collagen Complex is a potent and highly effective anti-aging product that REALLY beats the competition!

BeautyTidbits: A super-hydrating lip gloss and an anti-aging lip serum all in one? Say hello to the new Vitality Lip Flush Butter Glosses from It Cosmetics!

Painted Ladies: Find out how Summer's Eve makes it easy to be fabulously fresh and enter to win a $100 Spa Finder gift card.

Winning with L'Occitane's New and Improved Website! {Giveaway}

If you've been reading the blog for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of French beauty goodies, particularly those from L'Occitane. Using their products is like having a bit of Parisian luxury incorporated into your everyday routine. And now shopping from the brand is even better, thanks to their newly updated website!

Beauty on a Budget: NYC Color Sparkle Eye Dust

I love a good beauty splurge as much as the next product junkie, but with 3 daughters who appear to be following closely in my cosmetics loving footsteps, finding budget friendly items is definitely a must! Plus, I'm always on the look out for products that are age appropriate and suitable for Peyton's burgeoning foray into the world of wearing makeup. NYC New York Color's newly revamped Sparkle Eye Dust {retail for $2.99 each; sent for the purpose of review} are the perfect product for her {and I'll admit they make a cameo appearance in my makeup bag from time to time as well}!

LAVANILA's Limited Edition Vanilla Summer-Healthy Smells Heavenly

LAVANILA Limited Edition Vanilla Summer Rollerball ($19)

I love fragrance and I'm a sucker for anything seasonal or limited edition AND my favorite season is summer, so I was bound to love LAVANILA's Vanilla Summer fragrance, right? RIGHT! Just listen to how the fragrance is described:

"Breathtaking sunsets meet the sounds of lapping waves in this limited-edition summer fragrance. Escape and experience the irresistible, long-lasting summer blend of fresh mango, juicy pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and island sugar cane steeped in base of warm Madagascar vanilla. Created by master natural perfumers, this effortlessly sexy fragrance is made with the finest natural ingredients, and instilled with essential vitamins and minerals that pamper the body and soul. The Healthy Fragrance is all-natural, 100 percent healthy, and completely free of harsh and possibly toxic chemicals. Organic sugar cane alcohol is infused with pure essential oils and vitamin-rich technology so what???s left on your skin is body beneficial vitamins bursting with beauty benefits."