07.18.2011
Sponsored Post: e.l.f.’s 7th birthday!

Who doesn’t love a birthday party?  I was recently alerted to the fact that  the super cute makeup line e.l.f. cosmetics is celebrating its 7th birthday and in honor of the celebration, they’re giving away 7 makeup brushes with any $30 online purchase!  This is an amazing deal.  I’ve always been a fan of the e.l.f. line mainly because the products are awesome and, hello, they’re also super affordable. Make sure to check out their Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette (which just so happened to be featured as one of Oprah’s favorite things, btw) and my other favorite the new Natural Radiance Blusher which sells for, get this, ONE DOLLAR.

 

05.11.2011
Sponsored Post: Melvita organic skincare

I’m the first to admit that I give organic skincare the side-eye.  It’s not that I don’t want to believe in it but it’s more the fact that I’m constantly reading about skincare lines that are not organic that work wonders.  With that said, every once in awhile I come across an absolutely amazing organic product that completely blows my mind and hence, I need to share.

As my readers know, I have dry facial skin and am always on the hunt for the next amazing miracle product that’s gonna keep my hydrated and dewy.  I tried out Melvita Hydrastim (I also like saying “Hydrastim” a lot) and oh boy, was I impressed.  The moisturizer lasted a realllly long time and is also shown to help reduce expression lines and give a fuller, smoother and firmer appearance.  Being that I’m now 28, this is a total bonus for me.  The gel, a form I’m always a fan of, combines aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and various other botanicals a remarkable hydro-regulating effect, keeping skin at its ideal moisture level. 

I’m also loving the back story behind Melvita; the line was started in 1977 by a biologist named Bernard Chevilliat who developed Melvita based on ingredients from a beehive.

 

04.28.2011
Sponsored Post: L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Products

So I’ve been a fan of the skincare brand L’OCCITANE for years and i’m especially into their shea butter products.  After doing a little research, I learned that the french skincare brand sources the ingredient from Burkina Faso, Africa and uses the super ingredient in a ton of body, hair and skin products because of its uber moisturizing element.  Shea butter is known to protect, soothe and heal the skin and personally, I actually really love the texture…it makes me feel like I’m slathering on something luxurious every time.  Right now I’m loving the Ultra Rich Face Cream, especially perfect for dry skin like mine.

 

 

 

04.26.2011
Sponsored Post: Flip Flops and Why I Love Them

So living in California, it’s only to be expected that I’m super fond of “the flop.”  They’re just.so.comfortable…and as of late, I’m particularly obsessed with Havaianas.  These women’s sandals are awesome because not only are they like walking on air, but they also come in super fun patterns and designs.  My favorite of the moment?  The sexy snake patterned version.  Silvery grey flip flops are a must-have for any summer wardrobe since it matches pretty much everything and the snake pattern takes the fun up a notch.  I’ll be wearing these with my new black bikini by the pool.

04.10.2011
Sponsored Post: Online Discount Codes on DealTaker.com

So I want to let you in on a little online shopping trick that I do—-whenever I buy an item from a popular website (VictoriasSecret.com, 1800Flowers.com, department stores, etc.) I always google “store name discount code” first before clicking purchase.  There’s almost always a good discount somewhere online and you can end up saving quite a bit of money with a little luck.  I recently made a purchase on VictoriasSecret.com and found a $75 off $300 or more discount code that wasn’t advertised in the catalog!

My latest discovery?  DealTaker.com. I was looking for Nordstrom coupon codes and came across this great site, which has a TON of amazing codes all in one place…and, the site won’t give your computer a virus, which is always a concern of mine.