Yar! It's A Mud Face! Be Afraid!

So I just received the most amazing facial treatment ever in my November Birchbox ( more on what was in the box to come soon). 

 It's called Borghese Fango Active Mud, which is a classic Italian treatment which has mineral-rich mud from Tuscany, plus nourishing avocado and sweet almond oils, to smooth skin on face and body.

And here is moi with it on. This stuff was amazing, but I seriously couldn't move my face to give you any good facial expression here once the stuff was stiff. It took only 2-5 minutes for it to harden (which is awesome for when you're in a hurry) and then you take it off with a warm cloth and then rinse your face with cold water. 

Now that it's off, my face feels like a million bucks. It's so soft with this gorgeous sheen to it .. I'm in love. This stuff might just have to be permanently added to my beauty drawer. 

Oh hi, healthy glow. It's nice to see you!

Apparently this is what the full size version looks like, and it comes with this fun sponge to soak in warm water to help remove the mask.

Fall Hair Trend: Long Textured Bob

When at the hair salon last week, I was talking with my hairstylist and she said that everyone has been requesting medium length cuts. I'm thinking Jennifer Aniston's adorable new bob is to blame..

 

Here are some adorable examples of medium length hair-dos to hopefully help inspire you to chop your hair off too.

 

 

 

 

 

 The long bob is definitely the new fall hairstyle. Hopefully some of these photos helped to convince you cut some hairs :)

(All images via Pinterest)

Let's Get This Party Started!

Yes, yes and yes! I feel like Christmas came a month early :) As you probably can tell, I'm a huge nail polish fan. I've always loved Deborah Lippmann's nail colors, but just couldn't decide which of her colors I actually wanted to purchase. I wanted all of them! I just couldn't figure out where to start..

Well, let's get this party started and introduce my new love: 

Deborah Lippmann's "Get This Party Started" nail trio.

I was so excited to see this at my local 2nd Street Beauty Supply store, I completely shrieked. I've always wanted her "Happy Birthday" color, and the other two colors seemed to holiday-terrific to pass up. This gift pack would make an amazing gift to one of your fashionista girlfriends!

"Forget You" Swatch

"Happy Birthday" Swatch

"Candy Shop" Swatch

These three gems are definitely the trick to getting the holiday spirit going.

 Deborah Lippmann "Get This Party Started" Set

$42.00, available now online or in most beauty stores.

Get the Look: Erin Heatherton for Dream Angels

I came across this video tutorial today from a Victoria's Secret makeup artist on YouTube and just had to share it. Normally I find videos that I love to watch, there is absolutely no way I could re-create the look realistically. The wonderful thing about this video? It is SO easy to do yourself! I pretty much already own products that are similar to what is used in the video (and I'm sure lots of you do too) so I'm going to try and re-create this for myself tomorrow. It's a perfect winter makeup combo!

What Makes Me Happy?

rain,

gaining an hour of sleep,

& new lipstick 

Wearing Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color in Blushed Mauve (550)

I'm Definitely Wonderstruck Over This New Fragrance

I am not one to wear much perfume, I'll be the first to admit that, but I have finally found a perfume that has me all giggly and exited. Normally, I try and stay out of the perfume section of major department stores because I become frustrated with those sales ladies that keep trying to attack you with their samples, but today I was heading over to the Chanel counter (that will be another post!) and had to navigate my way through those spritz-crazy ladies when I noticed an adorable blue bottle sitting on the counter. 

 

See? Isn't it super cute?

Shockingly there weren't any nagging ladies nearby so I was intrigued to go over and check it out. I'm a huge fan of Taylor's music and I was curious what this actually smelled like. So I quickly spritzed, looked around, and made way for my destination before being attacked!

I am in love with this perfume. It's been two hours since I put it on and I keep smelling my wrist and smiling. Right now it has this faint, creamy brown sugar smell to it. 

According to the perfume's website, this is what the perfume is composed of:

The fragrance composition is described as a charming gourmand – floral with sparkling fruity tones on a wooden background. The top notes are raspberry, dewberry, green tea, freesia and apple blossom. The heart features sweet vanilla along with sundrenched honeysuckle and white hibiscus. Notes of golden amber, musk, sandalwood and peach are in the base.

 

In the beginning I smelled more of the fruity grape & rasberry tones, but it was really subtle. The more that time went by, it became more warm and I smelled more of the vanilla. It is just SO lovely. I highly recommend this perfume to anyone.

I know i'll be going back tomorrow and grabbing myself a bottle ;)

Okay, I was looking for photos on Google for this perfume and I came across this. Really?? Hah! 

I had to share it..