ONE of my favorite Bridal looks.

I love the glamour in this look for a Bride.

I'm cool with changes.. but last minute, wedding morning changes to makeup.. 

I don't know.

However, one Saturday morning, I was hit with a total look adjustment that I was happy to pull together.

My 'thanks for coming out this early' Late' was complete with a tear from a French magazine with not one, slur of English in it's print.

The initial look was more of a pinup look.. one week later we arrived to this Bridet Bardot kind of feel

And why would she choose anything else?! 

She was bringing her France born love to her home, for the nuptuals with every intent in keeping the authenticity of her affair. 

If her whole family couldn't make it to Paris she was bringing that chic essence to NYC.

Add lashes and dress.. Voila!

Cheap trick!

Thanks to elf you can get that soft focus glow, that'll have your pics looking flawless. Oh, and it'll only cost you 6 bucks! Perfect for the pros as a back up translucent to keep satshed in your kit. And for those mass model gigs, that run through your powders like crazy.

elf high definition powder www.eyeslipsface.com 

I picked this up in a pinch on the late night from Target. Convenient for me because there is always some last minute thing going on. I like this powder. 

Just make sure to blend it well and keep it light around the eye area so it doesn't get cakey.

My new obsession: SABON!

SABON: Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Sugar 

 I found love at SABON! Seriously their Patchouli Lavender Vanilla (it's their signature scent) Sugar Scrub is heavenly! I popped into their cute little shop on one of our better summer days. I was just getting past agreeing to fork up more than my usual 15 bucks on the approaching mani and pedi; in good faith; just to hang out with one of my good homies. Then here she goes.. Asking if I like scrubs (of course I do!). And then she starts gushing about how great SABON's scrubs are.       

 So we enter the doors of SABON.

We get a nice little demo, that will prove that you can not leave without one of their glass jars or bottles.

 I left with their scrub, but in my mind knew that I needed to get the shower oil too.

This scrub smells so lush! And the scent lingers on your skin.. clothes..and in and around your bathroom for hours.

Use it at night and you'll smell, sleep and feel like an Angel. 

Use it right before you have company over and they'll feel like they've arrived at the Abyss 

(I'm not kidding).

Your skin of course will fell super hydrated.

My suggestion: Pair it with their 'lathering' (yes, it lathers. And even though it's an oil, your skin still feels clean, yet hydrated.. not oily) Shower Oil of the same scent!

No half stepping on this one or you'll scratch your skin off by using the scrub everyday. You should exfoliate 3x's a week.. I unfortunatly used it every damn day (I couldn't help it)

You have to run.. don't walk and place this jar of heaven in your shower/bath now!!

My showers will never be the same. Get yours and Enjoy :)

    

Add this to your travel bag!

Violight Slim Sonic Toothbrush violight.com $15

You may want to add one of these sleek travel brushes to your toiletries bag!
 22,000 strokes per minute.. and most importantly, it come with a vented cover to keep things sanitary. Perfect for overnight bag packing.

Pack products that are made for double duty, to keep your makeup load lighter and cut back on your prep and primp time, while away. I love products that work for lip and cheek. They always work from day to night looks. Creams keep you in control! You can go from a soft flush and pretty tint. To a rosy cheek and a flirty pout.  These Lip2Cheek pots are perfect for a few days away.

RMS Lip2Cheek; in Rosy

RMS Lip2Cheek; in Modest

OPI Glimmer Wonderland 18 Piece Mini Nail Colour Set

This mini me polish set by OPI is almost a necessity for those beachey, tropic, 5+days away. Even if you resist the urge to sink your perfectly pedicured toes in the sand.. unless you sit pretty all day long; you'll appreciate having a couple of these handy for quick touch ups, and chip fixes. And most of the colors are good (and fun)! 

This master set is from Sephora.com but you can snag a 5 piece, more neutral set from Marshalls stores.

Travel light, travel far!

One of those.. If you missed it.. you missed it!! things but thank God for YouTube, and Video

"Staring at the world through my rear view..."  -Tupac
And we see his reflection in this bit.

The Reserection / Hail Mary @33:00 minutes
 Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg set at Coachella '12

Why I have a speaker background.. I'm a girl about beauty.. But I loooove my music.
 
The first bit.. Snoop and Dre's, Nate Dogg tribute even brought back memories. I remember thinking I could get away with bumping Snoop in my dad's car.. and getting my tape thrown straight out the window. We were our way to the Hamptons where you only get Connecticut radio stations and I was pissed. Plus, I just got the damn thing.
Proves, even some of the raunchiest rap still acts as a land mark in our memories.

Ohh, we miss Pac though.. don't we?

You use 'em all day long.. make time to pamper them too!

 Unless you're planning on resorting to something like this..

Now's the time to start prepping your feet! Don't you dare leave it all to your nail tech!
Use a natural pumice stone in the shower daily to prevent dry skin build up.
If you're in heels throughout your week.. give some attention to the toes too! The pressure for holding your weight, falls on the toes; and the soles in that area can get a little tough too.

So handle it, with something like this:

Look! It's angled so you can get all of your trouble spots with ease.

Avoid using razors! They'll only make that skin come back harder than it was before. 

Try using a moisturizing face mask on your feet for extra pampering, once or twice a week. The Mint Julep Masque from the drugstore works perfect as a foot mask and will keep your feet fresh on those sweaty feet days.

Queen Helene: Mint Julep Masque

Freeman Feeling Beautiful: Clay Mask w Mint & Melon

And last..

Smith's: Rosebud Salve AKA "Old Faithful" good for knees..elbows too!

Slather this foot therapy or the salve on your heels and balls of the feet. Then cover your feet with a cool pair of Shea infused socks.

#random

All that's here is me and my random thoughts. Nudged by 'Keel's Simple Diary' by Philipp Keel: something like a Q&A journal. I ordered it from Target to give a friend about 3 Christmases ago. But I kept forgetting it at home... So I decided to keep it.

Date: 4/5/12
Your day was (choose one)
( ) a warning. ( ) winding. (x) wiping the slate.

Explanation: I'm in the process of erasing and editing a few things.

A mentality you have a hard time relating to: Complacent and pessimistic.  

Who is reliable? Me

Date: 4/11/12

On which Occasion are you most traditional? Hmm, pre-Aaqil, I would say on my birthday or at bedtime  out of selfishness. But because of my son I am forced into playing into every tradition and every holiday, even ones that I don't celebrate (from catching Leprechauns to surprise baskets and dreidels), just to teach him to appreciate other traditions. Yes, it gets exhausting!

Only this can calm you when you act obnoxious? Silence.. I'll begin to battle with my own thoughts and feel like an ass all on my own.

A great moment needs some rest. ( ) no kidding    (x) No
I great moment has to be taken in and lived in.. cuz it'll be gone quick!