getting winter ready

 

{C.O. Bigelow, Rice & Bamboo Gentle Dermabrasion $18}

the weather has been so cool and crisp here which has put me in a frantic mood to wear the rest of my summer pieces that I haven't been able to wear yet this year!  went shopping yesterday with jenny and picked up some great beauty products for the Fall/ Winter season.  this Rice & Bamboo Gentle Dermabrasion by C.O. Bigelow is available at Bath and Body Works and is AMAZING.  it is gentle, smells soooo good, and leaves my skin baby soft afterwards.  it will be great for exfoliation and adding moisture in the cold weather.

 

while there i picked up my FAVORITE holiday season candle from Bath and Body Works, the Autumn scent.  So festive and guests always rave how they can smell my apartment from down the street!

 {You Rebel, tinted moisturizer by Benefit $30 available at Sephora}

now that i'm older, my skin needs all the moisture it can get.  i love tinted moisturizers all-year round for the S.P.F. and the subtle color.  this one is great and gives you smooth skin and a natural glow even in the winter.

{bare minerals foundation in medium beige $27}

my everyday foundation, bare Minerals gives you a natural, matte look without feeling bogged down by makeup.  known for giving you beautiful, natural skin and improving your skin with wear.  i wear this year goodie year round.

 

{benefit's benetint, $29 available at Sephora}

switch out your powder blush during the cold weather for Benefit's famous "benetint".  just put a few drops on the apples of your cheeks and use our finger to blend in for a natural, just stepped inside from the snowy outdoors flush.

 

{tocca, stella $68, available at Sephora}

i trade in my sweet, summer florals for a muskier, earthier scent like "Stella" by Tocca.  i love the scent and the bottle makes you feel like you're glamming up in a 1920's boudoir.

{all-natural sugar scrub by Kitsch and Fancy}

my all-natural sugar scrub i make (available in the "Pamper" beauty set i offer) is PERFECT for keeping your hands and feet from getting peely and dry in the cold weather.  the natural almond oil and other essential oils give your skin maximum moisture and softness while the sugar scrubs away dead, flaky skin.  awesome!

 

{all-natural lip balms by Kitsch and Fancy, $4.50 each}

 

my hand-poured lip balms are made from all-natural, super moisturizing ingredients like sweet almond oil, shea butter, and blood orange essential oil and will keep your lips soft and moisturized all winter without all the nasty additives in other lip glosses.

beauty pick: VS Glossy Tint Lip Sheen

the studio i'm freelancing at is located at a mall in Pineville.  the crappy thing about working at a mall is you tend to spend a lot of time browsing and shopping out of boredom. 

i heard on the radio that "men love red lips" on a girl.  it is so hard to find a red lipstick that isn't too harsh and a red gloss that isn't too shiny.  this lip tint from Victoria's Secret is perfect!  i loved it so much that i went back and picked up 4 more the next day!  only $9 each, but if you buy 4 it's only $20.  a steal!

a pretty, sheer but bright pop of color for every day wear.  definitely try it in "knockout red" if you've been jonesing to try a red lip but a little nervous. 

vacation: chapel hill

visited my sister for a few days.  we were headed to the beach...but spent a couple days in her new town of Chapel Hill/ Durham first.  we did our nails with a summery beach theme in mind.

did a lot of shopping.  finally got my yellow polka dotted jeans by current elliot.

etsy: vegan lip balms

so excited to add some new products to my Etsy line.  i'm splitting my shop up with kitsch + fancy focusing on beauty and home products.  i made these adorable little vegan Blood Orange lip balms today.  i also made a tinted version since i love a hint of color with my lip gloss.  the product development part of this is fun!  on my near future agenda.... soy candles!

it's been so much fun researching and making stuff while watching Ru Paul's Drag Race.  my new life at home has been awesome thus far.