Inspiration

Okay so obviously the layout of this blog is so not working for me otherwise I'd be posting a lot more. I had a thought that maybe today would be a good day to introduce my new and improved layout! It's a rainy, windy day and by the cup of hot cocoa in my hands and the Golden Girls marathon on TV you'd think it was early January instead of early May. I had a busy week at my new job so I'm just relaxing today and reading magazines. Now that I've updated you on my life how about I tell you about my blogging idea!? I was thinking I could update more with mood boards and inspiration from my own closet and make-up bag! Let's start with today shall we?

Like I said I'm just relaxing at home today but I still wanted to look good. Don't get me wrong, I've been known to spend a weekend in my pjs only getting out of bed during commercial breaks to get more cereal. But sometimes I still want to put on makeup even if I'm not going out, just for myself. So here's what I've got on today:

• Clinique City Block Daily Face Protector SPF 25 mixed with Clinique Up-lighting Liquid Illuminator
• Clinique Blended Face Powder
• Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick
• CoverGirl Invisible Concealer
• Marcelle Eyeshadow Pallette in Deep Plum and Green
• Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes
• Covergirl LashBlast Mascara

I wanted to create a bit of a smoky eye and since I have green/hazel eyes I smudged some of the plum colour on my botton lash line. I love Clinique products (can you tell) and they recently had their seasonal gift with purchace promotion which is where I got the Liquid Illuminator. To tell you the truth I am not a huge fan of the LashBlast mascara. I find the brush is too big and I don't get a lot of lash definition. Here's my outfit for the day:

• Black Fiorucci Top
• Medium-wash H&M Skinny Jeans
• Moisturizing Socks from Bath and Body Works 
• Sears Moccasins
• Jones New York Leopard Print Dressing Gown

What do you all think?

Sarah xoxo

Silky Locks

Staying true to my word I'm back again today with a new product! It's a cold, rainy Sunday here and it's the kind of day that makes you want to curl up in bed and read a book. So that's pretty much what I've been doing. It's a day for relaxation and indugence, I think. It's a day for Umberto Giannini's Indulgent Beauty Moisture Mask. Since I've been using this super hydrating product my hair has never been so soft, shiny and frizz-free! I like to work a big glob through my hair with a comb and let it work its magic while I'm soaking in the bath. I find it's a great treatment for damaged or over-processed hair but it's also good for weekly hair maintenance to restore health to my hair. I bought this product while I was in England last summer at Boots and it was only about 5 pounds. Very, very worth it considering the difference it's made!

Sarah xoxo

Smooth All Over

It's been a while hasn't it? A long while! Well I'm back and after a little deliberation I've decided I'd really like to post a new product everyday. I really, really would! Unfortunately this is my busiest time of year. Bummer. So I'll do my best and make this something of a little study break blogging treat for myself.

Down to business! Lately I have been absolutely obessed with skin care. I kind of go in and out of phases I suppose. Sometimes I get really into clothes shopping and I like to look around in consignment stores for cute pieces. Other times I can't get shoes and bags out of my mind and I find myself lusting after over-the-knee boots which are way out of my price range. Recently I've discovered the magnificent world of make-up and skin care! Okay, so I always knew it was there (that's what this blog is about after all) but more options seem to be popping up every day and I find myself thinking rather frequently "I could really use another body lotion...". Here's a good one: Eminence Naseberry Body Lotion. I originally started using it after getting brazillian waxes to moisturize the area and prevent nasty ingrown hairs but because of it's firming and exfolliating properties (and it's delightfully fresh and fruity smell) I can't help using it all over. Eminence is an organic skincare company based in Hungary that's been praised by celebrities from Jennifer Aniston to Alicia Silverstone. Eminence products can only be purchased from spas that carry the line and his particular lotion is $32. This would usually be a bit steep for me but it is a great product and used sparingly it really does last.

 Sarah xoxo

Happy Feet

Let`s face it ladies, unless we`re headed for a tropical vacation come February we don`t pay a ton of attention to foot care in the winter months.  Bundled up in woolen socks and leather boots we forget to polish and moisturize our tootsies from November to March (if not longer). Well our feet do an awful lot for us all year round so why not treat them to a little pampering while sipping your evening hot cocoa? One way to do this is to use Bert's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme (originally designed for hands) around and on your toenails. It's fresh formula softens cuticles and moisturizes brittle nails so it's great for hands and feet! Don't forget to follow with a rich foot lotion and some bright and cheery polish once the creme has soaked in. At $7.99 per cute little tin this stuff lasts for ages! Happy pampering!

Sarah xoxo

Bat Those Lashes!

So picture this: you buy a new-fangled mascara that does everything but pay your gas bill. It curls, it lengthens, it separates and it makes you feel like a femme fatale. Then the third time you use it it's all clumpy. This, my friends, is the story of my life. That's why I am so glad that in perusing the duty free shop this past summer I came across Clinique's High Definition Lashes Brush Then Comb Mascara. The wand combines both a brush and a comb for maximal separation. And get this: doesn't clump! Fantastic! I prefer the black but I used to be strictly a black/brown girl so I know how lovely and soft it can be. This mascara's $18 each which is more than one pays for most drugstore brands but believe me, you get what you pay for ladies!

Sarah xoxo

The Bubble Bath

Fall is upon us again and if you're still trying to squeeze one last wear out of your flip flops and shorts you're probably feeling the chill. Though this is a season of transition, beautiful earthy colours and awesome layering options it can be a real stress on your skin. While most of us ladies enjoy taking a nice hot bath on a chilly Sunday make sure to keep it on the cooler side because hot water can strip the natural protective oils from your skin. It can still be a lovely treat though so don't skimp on the pampering! You deserve it! I recently discovered Lush, a natural beauty products company that strives to make things fresh, as well as animal and environmentallly friendly. An awesome bath product they make is their Bubble Bars which offer all the pleasing scents and bubbly fun as traditional liquid bubble bath in a solid packaging-free form! I recommend Creamy Candy Bubble Bar if you have a sweet tooth like me. It smells like vanilla candy and makes your bath even more enjoyable. Plus, the scent stays around for hours so you get that kick of fragrance even after you're all dried off! Though $6.50 for one bar may seem steep it can be used for up to 4 baths. And believe me, they are worth it!

 Sarah xoxo

Lovely Lips

As much as I'd love to wear lipstick more I just don't. The shades I own are a little too flashy for my workplace and I don't have enough hours in a day to carefully reapply every few hours. That is why I and many other women love the lip gloss. Its fast and easy application and its ability to make any pair of lips appear instantly luscious makes it a staple in every women's handbag. I particularly love Smashbox's line of Lip Enhancing Glosses. They cover your lips in flattering colour and sexy shine and have the most delicious vanilla smell. They come in a multitude of colours and at $22 a pop I think it's well worth it!

Sarah xoxo