Create Your Own Paradise with Bath & Body Works!

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Say hello to sandy beaches & sun-drenched days with Bath & Body Works' New 2013 Edition of tropical scents for body, hands & family!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Bath & Body Works. I just thought you would enjoy this short video!

Valentine's Day Tips from Mally Beauty

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Whether you’re a single lady, in a committed relationship or just celebrated an anniversary, let’s face it – we ALL want to look our best this Valentine’s Day. So, if  you’re spending it with your closest girlfriends or with your soul mate, here are three looks to choose from: 

Pretty Pink Lips: A pink pout looks good on every skin tone and every age. If you want to choose a light pink, try the Mally Beauty Lip Defender Volumizing Lip Gloss in Pink ($29) that creates plumpness to your lips. If you want a more intense pink, try the Mally Beauty Lip Magnifier in Fierce, a bright fuchsia. No matter which pink you choose, start by exfoliating your lips with the Mally Beauty Perfect Prep Lip System ($35) that conditions the lips so they look and feel soft and smooth throughout the day.

Smokey Emerald Eyes: A smokey eye doesn’t have to be just gray or black – play with color! The hottest color this year – Emerald – is just the trick. Use the Mally Beauty City Chick Smokey Eye Kit in Central Park ($40), follow the easy-to-use palette that includes all of the steps to creating an intense smokey eye.

Black Liquid Liner and Red Lips: A sultry eye and lip are the perfois combination for a night out with the girls. Start by applying the Mally Beauty Professional Ink Liner ($23.64) and creating a slight wing tip at the corners of your eyes. To find the right rouge lip to match, try Mally Beauty’s Red Lip Kit ( $35) that comes in three shades: Cool Red, Neutral Red and Warm Red.

Golden Goddess: Create that glow, by using a bronzer that is 1-2 shades darker than your natural skin tone. Apply it to the following areas: concentrate on the perimeter of your face and start behind the ear, working down along the jawline. Then, go across the top of the forehead (along the hairline). Lightly sweep across the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, and tip of the chin. To prevent your face from looking "muddy" or "dirty", make sure that you also apply a great pink blush on the apples of the cheeks, and a sweep of highlighter on the tops of the cheekbones. Try Mally Beauty Believable Bronzer ($40). Next, apply a shimmery champagne eyeshadow all-over eyelids. Try Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick in Saddle Shimmer ($25) and finish off with a nude lipgloss. Try Mally Beauty Super Natural ($20).

All Mally Beauty products can be found on Mallybeauty.com and QVC.com. 

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR!

Nina Dobrev Golden Globe Awards 2013

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The classic, feminine look on Nina Dobrev, created by stylist Riawna Capri of Nine Zero One Salon can be easily replicated at home.

Prep:

~In order to smooth Nina’s hair and add shine, her hair was prepped with U LUXURY Shampoo and Conditioner, which are infused with crushed pearl, Hawaiian white honey and Argan oil. Next, Riawna used UNITE 7SECONDS Conditioner to detangle condition and protect hair. 

~Next, she blow-dried hair using the UNITE 9-Row Denman Brush to smooth the cuticle of her hair. 

~ Nina then flipped her head upside down while Riawna completed a classic braid from the nape to the crown of her head. 

~All remaining hair was pulled up into a ponytail.

~ UNITE BEACH DAY Spray was spritzed throughout the dry ponytail to add density to the hair.

~The hair was wrapped and pinned into a classic bun.

~The final look was held in place using UNITE GO365 Hairspray and polished off with UNITE SHINA-Mist. 

Products Used:

~ULUXURY Shampoo ($43)

~U LUXURY Conditioner ($47)

~UNITE 7SECONDS Conditioner ($26.25)

~UNITE 9-Row Denman Brush ($51.95)

~UNITE BEACH DAY ($29.95)

~UNITE GO365 Hairspray ($31)

~UNITE SHINA-Mist ($26.25)       

All products are available at: Unitehair.com

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Information and photo provided by PR! I am not associated with any brands mentioned above!  

Claire Dane's Style by John Frieda

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Celebrity hairstylist Peter Butler created Claire Danes’ look for the Golden Globes in Los Angeles. Taking inspiration from the Homeland actress’ red-hot Versace gown, Butler gave Claire sexy, loose waves, likening her to a modern-day Jessica Rabbit. 

~Step 1 – Prep

Blowdry hair with a large, round, boar bristle brush. Take a curling iron with a 1 1/2 inch barrel and start curling hair section by section. Set the curls with Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm-Hold Hairspray ($5.99 at drugstores).

~Step 2 – Style

To create the perfect wave, use a paddle brush to brush through curls. Apply Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Crème ($5.99 at drugstores) throughout the hair--it will soften hair and add shine while leaving the curls chunky and intact.

~Step 3 – Perfect

Finish by adding a fine mist of Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm Hold Hairspray to lock in the style.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information and photo provided by PR! I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above!

Kerry Washington's John Frieda Style

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Celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis was inspired by Kerry Washington's sequined, structured gown. Below are the steps he took to create her sleek and classic look, using products from John Frieda.

~Step 1 – Prep

Spray Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray  ($9.99 at drugstores), throughout wet hair and comb through to distribute the product evenly.

~Step 2 – Style

Blowdry hair straight. Take a flat iron and straighten hair section by section--the heat of flat iron will activate 3-Day Straight, to ensure sleek style that lasts all night long. 

~Step 3 – Perfect

Smooth Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Crème ($5.99) throughout hair to give a smooth, shiny finish.    

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Information and photo provided by PR! I am not associated with any brands mentioned above!
 

Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer

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With the winter weather upon us upon us, the battle against our inevitable dull, dry skin has begun. Now more than ever, we covet ultra-smooth skin that stays moisturized and hydrated all day long. Enter Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer--the new formula that moisturizes for 24 hours straight and transforms dry, rough skin into visibly smooth skin, without any greasy residue.

Enriched with moisturizing Silk Proteins and a Citrus Extract blend, the formula leaves skin looking and feeling healthy and smooth while stimulating the senses with a unique, energizing fragrance. By combining superior 24-hour hydration and skin smoothing benefits you can see, Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer leaves skin looking four times smoother immediately and visibly increases skin’s smoothness all day. 

The Jergens Daily Dry Skin Moisturizer is also available in a fragrance-free version, for those of us who want the smoothness without the scent!

This product retails for $6.99, and can be purchased at a wide variety of retail stores!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Jergens sent me this product 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!Product information is provided by PR!

New Smashbox Program!

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Smashbox Cosmetics invites you to be a part of beauty and Oscar history by celebrating its epic creative collaboration with renowned artist Curtis Kulig. The billboard you create on Smashbox Cosmetics’ cutting-edge Facebook app will go live at the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in LA during the week of the Oscars, which airs on Sunday, February 24th. 

Here’s how it works:

~Visit the Smashbox Cosmetics Facebook page to design your ultra-personalized “Love Me” billboard by choosing from three templates inspired by Kulig’s limited-edition collaboration with Smashbox Cosmetics

~Upload the photo you want to be featured in your billboard

~Write what “Love Me” means to you in a few words

~Wait for your email notification about what time your billboard will go live, which will include a link to a live-stream online

Your digital “Love Me” billboard will be broadcast during the week of the Oscars on a digital billboard on Hollywood Boulevard at the Roosevelt Hotel, across the street from the Dolby Theatre, the legendary venue of the Academy Awards. In addition to being seen in LA, your creation will be live-streamed and seen by people all over the country and around the world – your email notification will include a link to the live-stream online.

Everyone who creates a billboard will also have the chance to win a product from the “Love Me” collection. Kulig’s signature “Love Me” mark has been seen everywhere from LA to Tokyo, and this limited-edition collection features eye shadows, lipsticks, blushes, liners and lip glosses inspired by his vivid color palette and unique “Love Me” script.

WHAT:         Love Me Campaign from Smashbox Cosmetics

WHERE:       Visit the Smashbox Cosmetics Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/smashbox-cosmetics

*I have been told that this program will start Tuesday or Wednesday now due to technical difficulties!
 
Are you going to try this new program out? I know I will!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR!

Lumene Event at Walgreens

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I wanted to let you know that tomorrow, January 12, your local Walgreens is hosting a SaturDate Event featuring Lumene products! This event will feature samples, coupons, and a Buy One Get One Free offer! 

Talk about a great way to try one of my favorite new brands out there! 

What: Lumene SaturDate Event at Walgreens

Where: Your local Walgreens store

When: January 12^th between 10am and 5pm 

Click here to find your local Walgreens!

 

Are you going?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR.

J.R. Watkins Room Freshener Spray

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I don't know about you, but I always love when my bedroom smells fresh and clean. So, when I found this J.R. Watkins Room Freshener Spray in Lemon, I knew it had to come home with me! 

The light lemon scent is perfect for anytime of the year when you want to give your room a pick-me-up!

Here is what J.R. Watkins has to say:

Eliminate odors in any room of your home with a light mist of our natural essential oil room sprays. Our premium formulas eliminate odors and create a delightful long lasting atmosphere.

Directions:

Spray upwards toward center of room. Avoid spraying directly on finished wood surfaces or fabrics. 

Ingredients:

Purified Water, Plant-Derived Surfactants, Fragrance, Ethanol (derived from corn). 

This product retails for $2.99, and can be found at Target stores or www.JRWatkins.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

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

Lush's Angel's Delight Soap

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I'm back with yet another fun shower-time treat from Lush! This time, it is the pink lemonade scented Angel's Delight Soap! Get ready to suds up with some yumminess!

Here is what Lush has to say:

When you're need of some holiday cheer, ask the angels to help raise your spirits. Our best-selling Angel’s Delight soap returns with the same merry tangerine and orange scent we all love. Inspired by the popular English custard of the same name, our uplifting sudser is just as sweet and fruity as the beloved dessert. If you're lucky enough to encounter a whole round of Angel's Delight in store, you're sure to be mesmerized by its beautiful gold moon "frame". LUSH co-founders Mark and Mo Constantine happened upon a similar gilded frame in an antique shop while on an inspiration trip to Venice, but we think they may have surpassed the original design with this beautiful soap! 

How to Use:

For hands, and use all over naked bodies. Get sudsy in the bath and shower. For optimal longevity, keep Lush soap in a well-drained soap dish (away from water) between uses.  

How it's made:

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!