Bath & Body Works' Twisted Peppermint Shower Gel

Hey everyone!

No shower is complete without the perfect Christmas shower gel! My favorite pick for the holidays is Bath & Body Works' Twisted Peppermint Shower Gel.

Enjoy softer, cleaner skin with the bubbliest lather ever, now enriched with shea butter! Moisturizing Aloe Vera and skin-loving Vitamin E combine with a tempting blend of cool, refreshing mint, white sugar, and just a hint of rich vanilla, for lather that bursts with fragrance!

~Twisted Peppermint is a tempting blend of cool, refreshing mint, white sugar, and just a hint of rich vanilla

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money. I am not associated with Bath & Body Works, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from Bath & Body Works' website!

Lush's Magic Wand Reusable Bubble Bar

Hey everyone!

The sweet, candy scent of Snow Fairy has been crafted into a bubble bar! I don't mean just any bubble bar, I mean a gorgeous, pink, star-shaped on a stick, with a bell bubble bar! You cannot get any more fabulous or girly than this, which means I just had to buy it for my own stocking this year!

Here is what Lush has to say:

Stir up some magic in your bathtub this holiday season. For an enchanting spell of candy scented suds, just wave our reusable Magic Wand bubble bar through your bathwater. You’ll be amazed at the mountain of soft bubbles that appear out of thin air. And for our final trick? We borrowed the cotton candy fragrance from our best-selling Snow Fairy shower gel, proving that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 

How to use:

Run a warm bath, hold your Magic Wand by the stick and swish it around in the water. Once you've got enough bubbles, pop it on the side and use it again another time! 

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with Lush, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Christmas Swap with Lexy!

Hey everyone!

This year, me and the lovely Lexy decided to exchange Christmas presents! I felt totally spoiled by all the amazing goodies she sent me!

Lexy sent me:

~EOS Lip Balm in Pomegranate Raspberry (my collection continues to grow!)

~Bath & Body Works Lotion in Paris Amour

~Wet n' Wild Lip Impressions Palette

~Essie Nail Polish in Your Hut or Mine (I love Essie nail polishes, so I'm super excited about this!)

~The Body Shop Mini Shower Gel in Japanese Cherry Blossom (I've always wanted to try one of their shower gels, so this will be put to great use!)

~Sally Hansen Nail Strips in Snow Bunny

~Two Hello Kitty Lip Gloss Rings

~Gold Hoop Earrings from Lou Lou

~Purple Hello Kitty Tote Bag 

Thank you so much Lexy, I loved everything! We'll definitely have to make this a yearly tradition!

Click here if you want to see the items I sent her!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: All the items shown about were Christmas gifts from Lexy!

Lush's Snow Fairy Shower Gel

Hey everyone!

One of my absolute favorite treats to buy myself is Lush's Snow Fairy Show Gel! This shower gel smells of all things girly and nice, making it a perfect bath time treat for the holiday season. So it comes as no surprise to you that I opted for the largest size available in the store!

Here is what Lush has to say:

Our famous fairy is back and sweet as ever! This returning holiday classic is the perfect shower-time treat for those of you with constant candy cravings. The delicious scent of cotton candy and sweet vanilla will be dancing in your head as you lather up with care. And a dose of iridescent glitter makes shower time a moment to shine. What could be sweeter? 

 How to Use:

Our shower gels are loaded with fresh, natural ingredients and contain very little water, so a little goes a long way. Get naked, hop in the shower, and lather up. LUSH shower gels are also excellent shampoos.

Retail price for a 16.9 fl. oz. bottle is $27.95!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with Lush, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Drew Barrymore Gives Back this Holiday Season with Lole!

Hey everyone! 

Shoppers can get a piece of Drew Barrymore’s signature style this winter by bidding on her donated and signed Savannah Miller coat on www.lolewomen.com/yellowlabel/auctions! 

The coat auction is part of active wear brand Lolë’s Yellow Label program which is raising money for Feeding America – the nation’s largest food bank organization. The auction will go live on December 18^th for 72 hours with bidding starting at just $50.

This is a great opportunity to score the Hollywood starlet's signature bohemian style, and raise money for a good cause!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR!

Lush's Shimmy Shimmy Solid Lotion Bar

Hey everyone!

With the holidays fast approaching, it is time to break out the glitter! Lush's Shimmy Shimmy Solid Lotion Bar not only conditions the skin, but it leaves a gorgeous shimmer behind. Holiday perfection in one yummy smelling bar!

Here is what Lush has to say:

The flirty extrovert of our Solid Body Tint range, Shimmy Shimmy leaves you with sexy, glowing skin. It's shaped like a heart and smells rather beautifully of vanilla and lavender, with a hint of herbal clary sage – just the thing to get hearts racing indeed. The real attraction is the way it makes your skin shine. The skin softening butters help the glitter stick for a very subtle, but ever so effective shimmer, giving your skin a pinky-bronze glow that lights up your skin, (and if you’re lucky, your nights)

How to use:

Rub on pulse points, shoulders and anywhere you want extra moisture, softness and sparkle. Sparkle bars are designed to melt at body temperature, so be sure to keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

This product retails for $7.45!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with Lush, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Sun Bum Lip Balms!!

Hey everyone! 

The latest from Sun Bum are the NEW! Flavored Lip Balms with SPF 30+ sunscreen with added Aloe and Vitamin E that will protect and moisturize your kisser all day long. Available in: Key Lime, Coconut, Pink Guava, Mango, Pomegranate and its existing flavor, Banana. $3.99.

Sun Bum believes quality, safety, and performance are the keys to getting more people to use sunscreen. Each ingredient and attribute is specifically chosen to provide friends with the most advanced broad spectrum protection available, while ensuring a smooth and invisible feel, just the way they like it.

Features & Benefits:

~Relieves the drying effect from sun, wind, and sea
~Restores and nourishes chapped lips
~Contains soothing Cocoa Butter
~Petrochemical Free
~PABA Free

How to Use:

Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.
 
When to reapply: 

~After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating
~Immediately after towel drying
~At least every 2 hours

Active Ingredients:

~Avobenzone 2.00%
~Homosalate 15.00%
~Octisalate 5.00%
~Octinoxate 7.50%  

Sun Bum is available at local surf shops such as Island Water Sports, Boca Surf & Sail and Miami Ski Nautique.  Additionally at trustthebum.com.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Sun Bum sent me these products to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

 

Meet Michelle Phan at Sephora Times Square

Hey everyone!

On Thursday, December 6th, from 12pm to 4pm, Lancôme video makeup artist and YouTube sensation Michelle Phan  will take over the newly renovated Sephora Times Square to unveil her Betty Boop-inspired makeup look, created with Lancôme’s NEW Hypnôse Star mascara.

Inspired by the sensuous femininity of 1930’s Hollywood films, Hypnôse Star exudes theatrical glamour. Encased in a sparkling tube, the volumizing mascara coats lashes in a decadent formula that makes for a spotlight-stealing gaze. A dual-sided brush creates ultra-glam eyes by building intense volume at the lash line and finishing with alluring length and curl.

Michelle Phan boasts a following of millions, with over half a billion views on YouTube. Beloved for her makeup savvy, Michelle was the beauty industry’s first video makeup artist. Michelle is also the founder of For All Women Network (FAWN), a new YouTube channel dedicated to beauty and style.

WHAT: Meet Michelle Phan

WHERE: Sephora Times Square – 1500 Broadway at 43rd Street

WHEN: Thursday, November 6th from 12pm – 4pm

#MichellePhanStar

#sephoranyc

Bonus news: Attendees who purchase any Lancôme product will receive a photo with Michelle!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR!

 

Lush's Santa's Sack Bubble Bar

Hey everyone!

As you all know, I love Christmas! So when I saw Lush had created a new bath time treat inspired by Santa's Sack, I just had to have it!

Here is what Lush has to say:

Here's Santa's little sack, stuffed with presents for three baths worth of bubbles and fun. Take your little reusable bubble bar presents out and set them aside for future bathing, then crumble up the sack under running water, slip underneath mounds of warm, spicy bubbles and relax in the soft, fragrant waters. 

How to Use:

Take out the "presents" and set them aside. Crumble the sack under running warm water as you fill the tub. The amount you need to use will vary but this bar usually yields one or two baths. When you'd like to use the reusable Bubble Bar presents, fill the tub and swoosh the present around in the water for lots of bubbles. 

This product retails for $9.95!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money. I am not associated with Lush, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from Lush's website! 

Jolly Christmas Tag

Hey everyone! 

Since today is the official start to the Christmas season, I thought I would create and answer a Jolly Christmas Tag! 

1. What is your favorite Christmas movie? 

My favorite Christmas movie of all time has to be the Muppets Christmas Carol! The best characters in it have to be Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Rizzo the Rat!

2. What is your favorite holiday drink?

I love hot chocolate, and lately, I have been treating myself to Starbucks' Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate at least once a week. Deliciousness!

3. What is your favorite Christmas treat?

Soft baked, frosted gingerbread cookies! These are a Christmas staple in my house!

4. What is on the top of your Christmas list this year?

I'm wishing for the YSL lipstick in Faubourg Peach! These are absolutely amazing lipsticks, and this color looks great for everyday wear.

5. Are you doing anything extra special this Christmas?

I am doing a gift exchange with two lovely girls in England! They are the sweetest, and I cannot wait for them to receive their Christmas presents!

6. What is your favorite Christmas Carol?

I don't think I could ever pick a favorite Christmas carol, they are all wonderful!

7. What is your favorite Christmas scent?

During the month of December, I love the scents of Cinnamon, Cloves, Vanilla, and Peppermint!

8. Do you have a stocking stuffer that makes its way back into stockings year after year?

Yes! Santa Coal Bubble Gum always finds its way into our stockings every year! That's the only type of coal I'll accept in my stocking hehe!

9. Is your Christmas tree real of fake?

We always use a fake tree. I think real Christmas trees are beautiful, but I don't believe in cutting down trees for decoration. 

10. Are you a good gift wrapper?

I think I'm an average gift wrapper. I love to wrap up gifts for the holidays, so I'm in charge of it all for the family!

I hope you enjoyed this Jolly Christmas Tag! I hope all of you decide to do this tag yourself!


Here are a few special people that I tag!

~Shannon at Glamour Wonderderland

~Rebecca at Musing from the Pigeon's Nest

~Melissa at Honeybee Philosophy

~Jasmine and Kirsty at Beauty is Perfection 

~Lexy at Simply Cat Cakes

~Lauren at The Beauty Habit

~Jayme and Mendi at Her Late Night Cravings

XoXo,
Whitney