Happy almost Weekend!

In this post I will be letting you in on a few secrets- beach waves, my favorite at home tanner OH! and best of all a recipe for my favorite summer cocktail!

Here are a few ways to make you look like you just back from St. Barths :)

Beach waves. There are like a gazillion DIY beach wave products, my favorite happens to be Wella- Ocean Spritz Beach Texture Hairspray. I purchased this product from Ulta and I love it! It's super easy to use and gives your hair a yummy smell and care free beach waves. You can use it on straight dry hair but how I love to use it is spraying the product on day old curls.

 

 

Get a sun kissed glow at home with St. Tropez Self Tanning Bronzing Spray. It's so easy to use and Sephora has a kit you can buy for $39.00 that includes bronzing spray, illuminator and their famous applicator mitt. It lasts for about 5-7 days and doesn't smell bad at all.

How I apply is starting with my lower legs first. I put lotion on my toenails for a barrier and lightly spray from my knees down about 6 inches away from my skin. When you're done spraying use the mitt to even out the spray. Then I work my way up to my face. I don't spray my face directly, what I do is use the mitt with the product on it and wipe my face with it. If you need more direction there are a ton of YouTube videos that you can watch.

Please note- as with all sunless tanning products it does strip off in chlorine and salt water and you still need to use sunscreen when out and about.

 

 

 

This recipe is from Pinnacle Vodka and I LOVE it! It's refreshing and perfect for sitting pool side, beach side or at home. Whatever you fancy.

 

Recipe:

 

6 oz. Orange Juice (Pulp-Free)

2 oz. Pinnacle Whip Cream Vodka

Splash of Pineapple Juice

 

Mix and pour over ice.

 

Super easy and yummy... SEE! I don't just drink wine :)

 

Cheers!

xoxo- Kelly

 



#summer

I'm back ladies! I have to apologize for my absence, but I promise I'll be better this time around.

Summer is officially in full swing! Tis' the season for longer days, warm nights and sitting pool side with  your favorite people with of course with your favorite cocktail (mine- obviously is a goblet of wine... duh) !

The next couple of posts I'm going to touch on a few things I'm loving about summer and how to prepare you for the BEST time of the year!

- The MOST important thing to remember is sunscreen. I recently received the Coola Organic Sunscreen in my birchbox and I loved it! It's moisturizing and not greasy. Make it a daily routine and you'll be happy you wont be rocking burnt skin and wrinkles. (Ew.)

- Bronzer! My absolute favorite bronzer is from Tarte, it looks amazing on your cheeks, temples and can also be used as a body bronzer. Its a matte color- so you wont be a disco ball on bright summer days. (Tarte- Park Avenue Princess) Use with the brush from this post for perfect contouring.

- A great summer read. I have a few books on my list for this summer- I'm in the middle of one that is called "French Women Don't Get Fat" and I love it! It's a quick read and very interesting. Pour yourself a glass of vino and "Do as the french do"! I'll be sure to keep you posted on my next reads!

 

 - Rock a bold hue. Neon is huge! I'm loving the bold lips this season. I think I say that every season... but anyway it's a great way to brighten up your look without trying too hard. If you choose to wear a bright color on the lips, please keep the rest very neutral and choose colors that compliment your skin tone.

 

Colors I'm loving at this moment


Mac- Candy Yum-Yum
Mac- Ruby Woo.. a classic
Smashbox- Pink Petal
Maybeline- Shocking Coral #870
Chanel- Rouge Allure Velvet in "La Favorite" #43
Chanel - Rouge Allure Gloss in "Insolence" # 57
Chanel - Glossimer # 149 (their normal gloss)






 I want to end this by saying I'm happy to be back in action and I hope you keep up with me and my amazing beauty finds!

Till next time....
xoxo- Kelly

Wake Up, Buttercup!

I'm not gonna lie, I have had many mornings wishing I hadn't consumed 24 a few cocktails on a work night. I'm usually waking up praying there is a snow storm, hail storm- actually ANY type of storm for work to be cancelled. That never happens. Ever.

So, I have to get up and use my secret tool to give me a glowing look that makes my eyes look like I've had more than a few hours of sleep.

Trust me, it works! Even if I had 10 hours of sleep, I still use it. It creates a dewy look and immediately brightens your whole face.

Please let me introduce to you...

Givenchy Mister Light $33

This item will always be found in my makeup bag. It's even great for covering blemishes!

How to use it? After foundation and powder are set, swipe the pen below each eye and blot with your finger to blend in.

 

ALSO...

 

I recently started using Mister Bright.

It's great to mix the Light with the Bright to create an iridescent glow under your eyes. You can also use alone on your cheek bones and above your eyebrow arches as a highlighter.

It's amazing.

 

Givenchy Mister Bright $33

 



 

You're welcome.

xoxo- Kelly

Serious Time

Okay, so I probably shouldn't be on my blog after 10 a few glasses of wine. BUT I want to tell you all that I am going to be real with you! What I mean by that is-- I will never recommend anything that I haven't used at least 5 times before writing a review. AND I will tell you if I hate it! If I do end up hating it- my girlfriends have agreed to try everything that doesn't work for me.

A little about myself:
Olive skin
Thick wavy hair
Native American
Brown eyes

If those aren't you... have no fear! I am sharing and giving away products that may not work for me and may be amazing for them!

I will share their feedback!

Let's all cheers (I'll raise my Smart Water) to being a girl and enjoy some us time!

xoxo- Kelly

I. Love. Fall.

Today is the first day in Houston that actually feels like fall. So, I wanted to share with you my top 5 favorite things for this time of the year... Enjoy!


1. Tights, especially Kate Spades Gigantic Swiss Dot Tights. Trust me, they're amazing! ($32, click here to check them out.)

 

 

2.  Dark Nails.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Vertigo is possibly the best nail color I own.

It's great because it's not the typical black nail. You will find purple shimmer in this deep grey color. You'll feel like a rock star with these nails!

($26 and can be found here or at your local Nordstrom beauty counter.)

 

 

3. My new Z Gallerie Chinchilla Throw. Fall is the best time to snuggle, once you relax with this wrapped around you - you'll never want to get up! ($149.95 and can be found here or at Z Gallerie stores.)

4. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte- #Yum.

 

Yes. I get the whipped cream.



 



5. Last but not least - Boots, of all kinds. Here are two of my favorites.

Hunter Two-Tone Riding Rain Boot- $195

 

Tory Burch Amanda Riding Boot - $495

 

 

Now I must go back to my vino and Chinchilla Throw.

xoxo- Kelly





Friday Round Up

FIRST blog post!
I wanted to start it off with this weeks beauty obsessions and new buys.

1. NARS - Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Pop Life

What I love about this is the pencil's color goes on buttery smooth but has a matte finish (which I'm very into right now). It stays on pretty well, not the best but  is so worth it. You can layer to make it as bright or subtle as you would like. I bought it in Pop Life because it's not a true red, this season is all about the bold bright red lips... I, myself can't sport the red so I opted for this.
This little disco stick (GaGa) of sunshine costs $24 and is in a ton of different colors.
Can be purchased at Sephora or Nordstrom.

2. TOO Faced - Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Perfect Black

I'm not going to lie- I am not a fan of waterproof makeup, normally I find it dull and flaky. BUT this changed my whole point of view! This eyeliner is AMAZING I can not express to you how easily it glides on and the color it gives and does not fade! I was shocked! Go and BUY it! The best $18 you'll ever spend!
Can be purchased at Sephora or ULTA Beauty Stores.

3. Nars - Optimal Brightening Concentrate

This little guy is amazing! The price tag is a tad steep, but if you're like me and don't wake up all bright eyed and bushy tailed.. then this is for you. There are little specks of shimmer that help make your skin look more awake and youthful. Its reminds me more of a serum which is great if you suffer from dry skin.
It's $72 and can be purchased at Saks or Nordstroms.

LAST but not least!

4. Milly - iPhone Case

LOVE my new Milly iPhone case! Received tons of compliments and she has several great designs.
If you would like to pick one up go to Nordstoms or Bloomingdales.

Hope you guys loved my new finds!
Have a great weekend!

xoxo- Kelly