Valentine's Day Must-Have‏

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This Valentine’s Day, say ‘I love you!’ with the “I Love Lavanila” gift set from Lavanila Laboratories. When it comes to selecting the perfect gift this v-day, look to these healthy beauty essentials. Each “I Love Lavanila” set features three Lavanila favorites – The Healthy Fragrance, Healthy Body Butter and Healthy Deodorant – in perfectly portable sizes for easy on-the-go application. Available in classic Pure Vanilla or crisp Vanilla Grapefruit, this set is perfect for gift giving (and gift getting). 

Lavanila’s “I Love Lavanila” gift set can be purchased at Sephora, Sephora.com and Lavanila.com for $49.50.

What do you plan on getting your Valentine this year?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Photo and information provided by PR!

Pamper Yourself This Valentine's Day‏

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Get ready for a romantic night out this Valentine’s Day by treating yourself, or your loved one, to luxurious at-home pampering with these head-to-toe products.

February is the month for love, so love your hair with the Philip B® Lovin’ Leave-In Conditioning Crème and Lovin’ Pomade. Revive and restore your glossy, gorgeous hair and you will be sure to beckon someone to run their fingers through your silky locks.  

 Philip B. Lovin’ Pomade: $26.00; Philip B Lovin’ Leave-in Conditioner: $24 at www.philipb.com

An empowering blend of luxurious, rare, carefully curated ingredients, Bath & Body Works’ Forever Red Fragrance is the ultimate Valentine’s Day accessory. The scent combines red-inflected notes like Brazilian red pomegranate, fiery marigold, peche de vigne, and the sensual yet delicate red osmanthus for an alluring feminine effect.

  

Forever Red EDP: $44.50; Forever Red Shower Gel: $18; Forever Red Body Lotion: $20 at www.bathandbodyworks.com

What products do you use for your at-home pampering sessions?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Photos and information provided by PR! 

Buxom Full Bodied Lipstick

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Hands down, Buxom makes my favorite lip glosses. They are extremely pigmented, minty, and just plain gorgeousness in a tube! So, when I saw that they now made a full bodied lipstick, I just had to give it a try! I picked out the lightest shade available called Nudist! The color is the perfect nude for me, and the formulation is flawless!

Here is what Sephora has to say about the product:

This smooth, creamy, ultrahydrating lipstick offers a major plumping effect without the usual tingle. Encapsulated hyaluronic spheres help to promote hydration and fullness, while shea butter, coconut oil, chamomile flower wax, and vitamins C and E help moisturize, soothe, and protect lips.

The bottom line is that I'm in love with this lipstick, and I just know it is going to be my go-to shade this spring and summer! Plus, as a bonus, whenever I wear nude lipsticks I look more tan!

This product retails for $21.00, and can be purchased at Sephora stores and www.sephora.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

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

Aveda and Keri Russell - The Americans Premiere

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Brian Magallones created Keri Russell’s modern take on a classic 50's look for the New York premiere of “The Americans.”  Keri walked the red carpet wearing pair of leather pants and suede top by Alexander McQueen.  “I wanted her hair to look glamorous and appropriate for the red carpet, yet still modern and edgy to complement what she was wearing,” said Magallones.

Step 1: Start by taking 2 inch sections of hair and curling them with a curling iron and pinning them up in pin curls.  As you are curling, spray each section with Aveda Volumizing Tonic (SRP $9.50) to add volume and hold. Use a 1 inch curling iron around the face for a more defined wave and a large 1 ¾ inch iron for the rest of the head.  

Step 2: Once the pin curls are cool and set, remove each pin curl and flat iron the ends. The straight ends are what give this look that modern edge.  

Step 3: Next, create a deep side part for drama, and brush the hair to relax the curl and shape the wave around the face. 

Step 4:  To finish the look, run some Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss (SRP $27) through to add shine, and add a light mist of Aveda Control Force Hair Spray (SRP $26) to hold it in place.  

What did you think of Keri Russell's hair style?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Photo and information provided by PR!

Bath & Body Works Berry Flirt Lotion

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I love everything to do with Spring, and Bath & Body Works' new Berry Flirt lotion, from their new Sweetheart collection, is getting an A+ in my book!   

Bursts of brights berries and sparkling plum blossom leave skin sweetly scented with fruity fragrance. Moisturize with a blend of delicious red berries, peach blossom and velvet musk, immersed in Bath & Body Works' exclusive hydrating formula. Skin-softening shea butter delivers all-day moisture, making it the perfect everyday lotion for showcasing your inner sweetheart while making them swoon.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: This product was part of a coupon deal from Bath & Body Works! 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! Information is from the company website!

Weekly Makeup Favorites #1

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As part of the new year, I've decided to share with you my weekly makeup favorites! Lately, I have been loving simple shimmering eyes with a bolder lip!

~MAC Marilyn Monroe Eye Shadow in Preferred Blonde. This is the perfect eye shadow to sweep across your lids, or to use as a beautiful champagne highlighter!

~Maybelline Eye Tattoo Eye Shadow in Barely Branded. This champagne cream shadow makes the perfect crease-proof base for any eye look!

~Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades in Way to Glow. These shimmer cubes are perfect for highlighting cheek bones or as eye shadows for quick everyday looks!

~NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in New Lover. This lip pencil is perfect for keeping in your purse for on-the-go touch ups throughout the day. 

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: The MAC eye shadow and Shimmer Shades were a gift from my friend Lauren, and the NARS lip pencil was a point perk from Sephora! I am not associated with any brands mentioned above! As always my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Bronzed Smokey Eye with Smashbox Cosmetics

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A look to love: bronze smoky eyes with vibrant red lips! Create it withSmashbox's  Love Me Collection, featuring the collectible Admire Me Eye Shadow Palette!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Smashbox Cosmetics, I just thought you would enjoy this short how-to video!

It Cosmetics Pointed Precision Luminizer Brush

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As you all know by now, It Cosmetics makes my favorite makeup brushes of all time! They are super soft, durable, chic, and never shed! Well, It Cosmetics has done it again, and made me fall in love with their new uber-luxe Pointed Precision Luminzer Brush! This ultra-dense brush is packed with 100% cruelty free bristles that will never tug on your delicate skin.

The unique, plush design of this brush will surprise you with its versatility! The luxurious point will allow you to reach to smallest parts of your face with ease, including the inner corners of your eyes, cupid's bow, and underneath your eyes. Lay the brush head flat against your face to apply and blend everything from luminizers to concealers in large areas. You can even blend eyeshadow in your crease for that perfect finish!

How to Use:

For radiant illumination, dip the point of your Precision brush into your favorite creme of powder luminizer and apply on areas of your face you wish to add light or bring forward, such as your cupid's bow, cheek bones and brow bones, and bridge of your nose. Use the point to apply to inner corners of your eyes for that fresh, awake look!

This product is included in a set on QVC for 35.00! However, until January 18 11:59 pm, the set will be available for only $28.92!

XoXo,
Whitney

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

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Radiance Creme

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You all know I love highlighters and illuminizers, so when I found out It Cosmetics was creating the Hello Light Anti-Aging Radiance Creme, I squealed with excitement! This product gives your skin that healthy, radiant glow without being over the top. Plus, the cute mirrored compact makes for easy application on the go!

Developed with leading plastic surgeons, Hello Light Anti-Aging Radiance Creme is an Anti-Aging powerhouse designed to effectively blur away fine lines for a naturally pretty, lit from within skin. The secret is in It Cosmetics' patent pending Drops of Light Technology that uses light-refracting microspheres to provide skin the look of healthy vitality, radiance and illumination without glitter or shimmer. The formula is also infused with loving ingredients including high-science peptides, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, silk, and Vitamins A, C, & E. 

How to Use:

Using the It Cosmetics Luxe Pointed Precision Brush, lightly apply the creme over the areas of your face you wish to appear lifted, highlight, or bring forward such as: cheek bones,bridge of your nose, and forehead. 

Beauty Tips:

~Use on bare skin or over foundation.

~Can use under the eyes to brighten and camouflage dark circles. 

This product is included in a set on QVC for 35.00! However, until January 18 11:59 pm, the set will be available for only $28.92!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: It Cosmetics 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! 
  

Lumene BB Cream with Vitamin C

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What separates Lumene's BB cream from the others? 

Arctic cloudberry. 

This amber-colored berry contains antioxidant-rich Vitamin C and offers superlative anti-aging benefits, while also rejuvenating and visibly brightening skin. Lumene is renowned for its expert formulations developed with only the most resilient Arctic ingredients to illuminate your natural beauty. The utmost efficacy of the Arctic cloudberry is unlocked by handpicking the berries when they are most ripe in order to deliver optimum levels of uniquely beneficial nutrients, which are infused in the new Vitamin C + Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 to achieve smooth, perfect skin.

The innovative Vitamin C + Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 harnesses the power of Arctic cloudberry to deliver six essential benefits: it brightens like a primer, evens skin tone like a foundation, hydrates like a moisturizer, corrects blemishes like a concealer, delays signs of aging and offers sun protection. In addition, this powerful cream uses Arctic cloudberry nectar to enhance skin’s luminosity and improve elasticity for an overall more youthful appearance.

Available in two shades to complement any skin tone, the Vitamin C + Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 can be used alone, after applying day cream, or under foundation.

This product retails for $14.99, and can be purchased at CVS Stores, CVS.com, and Dermstore.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Lumene 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!