Category: beauty
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The secrets to ‘effortless beauty’
By now, we’ve all heard about ‘effortless beauty’; the “oh, she woke up like that” types, the people who manage to pop out the door in a pinch but always look like that girl, the ones with the ‘je ne sais quoi’. The effortless beauty trope surrounds people who have a mystical allure that we…
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This product transformed my skin in just a few weeks: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
I am not easily impressed when it comes to skincare; so many products make wild claims about their efficacy, and while they may be enjoyable to use, oftentimes fall short of their miraculous claims. I have made a habit of taking photos of my skin when testing new products as I find it to be…
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Confetti
Oh hi, I’m still here…I’m sorry it’s been a year since my last post!!! As you may well know, the last year has been one of the most tumultuous on record in recent millenia. I have spent this time raising my now very active, bustling toddler whilst maneuvering through a pandemic, planning a cross country…
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Easy Ways to Lighten Your Hair at Home! – Sans Bleach!
Want some gentle remedies to lighten your hair for a sunkissed look without a trip to the salon or using bleach?! I’ve compiled my favorite tried and true methods, and many of the items you’ll need are likely already lurking in your home. Even better, these tips are very affordable and minimally damaging – nothing a…
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TOK; Take Two
It’s been a bit since my last blog about TOK Beauty, the Canadian born brand with a penchant for beautiful handmade silk lashes. Not only is this line revolutionary being the first line to create silk magnetic lashes, I was able to get more insight from the creator, Tara, herself! Since my last post, the…
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Ranavat Mighty Majesty: a Jasmine Lover’s Dream
If I could claim a scent obsession with one flower in particular, it would be jasmine blooms. I find the delicate little white flowers completely intoxicating, so after smelling the Ranavat Mighty Majesty, I was hooked. This beautiful oil blend is a combination of 3 oils: coldpressed sunflower seed oil, organic jasmine flower extract, and…
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Meet Henry Rose
I’m a borderline perfume hoarder. Spending hours in Sephora’s perfume section is not uncommon for me, perusing the latest selections. Learning the notes, the creative vision behind the brands, and actually smelling the creations…I find it to be titillating. The fragrance house Henry Rose offers a chic selection of unisex scents with elegant packaging to…
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Sanae Intoxicants
2019 has brought so many wonderful companies into the forefront of my perfume journey, and Sanae Intoxicants is no exception! These beautiful natural elixirs are blended by Sanae Barber in L.A. with a bohemian sort of whimsy and artistry; each perfume tells a story about the wearer and the sort of adventures they may have.…
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Heretic Jasmine Smoke
If I could choose one scent that I willingly admit to being completely enamored with, it’s jasmine. The scent that wafts off the verdant green vines under a hot summer sun lures me like a kid to an ice cream truck. I am smitten and cannot help but follow my nose when I smell it.…
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Moena 12|69 – Carta Fragrances
I’m a believer that the best things in life are created out of desire for change and genuine love; Carta Fragrances Moena 12|69 is exactly that. Heather D’Angelo traveled deep into the Tambopata province of the Peruvian rainforest with Camino Verde to meet the star of her fragrance – Moena Alcanfor. Camino Verde is an…
