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My First and Foremost Holy Grail Skincare Product – Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum REVIEW || Video

13 Monday Nov 2017

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I have another Rant or Rave video over on my YouTube channel! The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum gets an A++ in my books and remains my number #1 holy grail skincare product.

I know the Advanced Night Repair serum keeps my skin young, healthy and texture free because I see how my skin gets when I don’t use it. My face and neck absolutely adore this product and lap it up like none other. If I didn’t use this amazing nightly serum I honestly would look as ill as I feel. This Estee Lauder product is everything I could ask for and more. Did I pique your interest? Make sure you watch the video and subscribe to my channel!

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Disney x Kiehl’s Skincare Collaboration | Holiday 2017 Collection

06 Monday Nov 2017

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I am a sucker for an Disney collaboration be it fashion (anyone remember the Disney x Forever XX1 collection from a few years ago?) or skincare. But, this year, Kiehl’s has fulfilled my dreams with their Disney x Kiehl’s Holiday Gift Set collection. This year there are a fair assortment of products for every budget and taste. And, in Kiehl’s good fashion, the profits from some of these sets go to Feeding America.

You can see them all at the Kiehl’s website but below are my favorite picks!

1124657_07_Hydration_Essentials_COMP_RGB_r3Everyone’s favorite Hydration Essentials kit (USD$29)! This gift set comes out every year and does not vary in it’s contents. Of course, I’m not complaining because for less than $30 I get way more bang for my buck! My only gripe is that the limited edition Mickey packaging doesn’t extend to it’s contents but I guess for the price I really can’t complain.

 

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Aww! Even if you are not a fan of the Creme de Corps lotion (who are you??) the packaging is reason enough to buy it! I plan on re-filling this pump bottle (16.9oz bottle for USD$48) with different lotions when I’m done.

 

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I believe in re-purposing cute packaging so, for me, this Mickey tin is everything and contains some fabulous samples from Kiehl’s Creme de Corps range. I’d buy this for the body polish alone! This trio retails for USD$35.

 

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I’m immediately drawn to this gift set because of the reusable tin and the products boast cute LE packaging. Better yet, every purchase of this collection means 350 meals for Feeding America. Vintage Mickey and helping charity? Yes, please! This set retails for USD$45.

Of course, there are many other gift sets to check out but these are the ones that drew my eye. What do you think? Are you a Kiehl’s fan? A Mickey one (do I even need to ask)? Comment below which is your favorite!

 

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Easy as Pumpkin Pie Autumn Makeup Look ft. Anastasia of Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette | ARTHRITIS FRIENDLY VIDEO

22 Sunday Oct 2017

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I’m so thrilled with this makeup look! It screams Fall and Pumpkin Spice (my fave) and is super arthritis friendly…Which is always a plus in my book.

Let me know if you try this look out and whether you liked it or not!

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Products mentioned:

Milani Eyeshadow Primer

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette || Raw Sienna, Realgar, Cypress Umber

Make Up For Ever waterproof eyeliner in M10 (matte black)

Sephora Brand Waterproof eyeliner in Cappuchino

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Becca X Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop

Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant mascara

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N9

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) JRR Tolkien Watercolor Inspired Nail Art

24 Sunday Sep 2017

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It is also not possible for me to get through the 31 day nail art challenge without paying tribute to JRR Tolkien and Lord of the Rings. But, with my arthritis, there is no way I can do any intricate artwork so I took a page out of Alan Lee’s (the illustrator for most of the books) watercolor book and created my own. In good arthritis friendly nail art fashion, this look took me no more than ten minutes to perfect! Nifty, huh?

I used similar colors from the cover art of the Fellowship of the Ring. I dropped polish onto my nail then used acetone to fade and spread the color around.I have to say I really liked the final result. And, of course, because I couldn’t help myself I added a few dots for good measure.

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Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Cover Art (from Google)

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Details: Sephora by OPI Metro Chic (grey), Pahlish Sunless Sea (seafoam), Color Club Twiggie (bright seafoam), OPI Never a Dulles Moment (yellow), Stay off the Lawn! (green)

 

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Stamped Geometric Print Nail Art

16 Saturday Sep 2017

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I had a vision for today’s look but it didn’t quit pan out the way I wanted. However, I love the final result so much more!! I started stamping with my new Born Pretty Store geometric plate (how fitting) and away I went.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Geometric Stamping Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store stamping plates31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Geometric Stamping Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store stamping plates31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Geometric Stamping Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store stamping platesBase: essie Blanc

Stamping: Barry M Cancun (teal), Zoya Goldie (gold), Color Club On the Rocks, Born Pretty Store plate BP-L070

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail Art

15 Friday Sep 2017

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I was inspired by a polka dot look @coewlesspolish made for the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge. She has beautifully shaped nails and equally wonderful designs. I knew I had to re-create her delicate dotted nail art but couldn’t wait until the end of the month!

The last couple of days were hard for me as I didn’t particularly like the nail art I put together so I am doubly thrilled with today’s dotticure. I hope you like it too!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail ArtBase: China Glaze Fairy Dust

Dots: Milani Fast Fuchsia (pink), Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess (purple), Julie G Dance in the Dark (blue), China Glaze Caribbean Temptation (iridescent pink)

 

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Animal (foot)Print Stamped Nail Art

13 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Wow…I just realized I only used OPI polishes from the 2016 Washington DC Fall collection! Total coincidence but the colors were perfect for today’s look.

I always struggle with animal print prompts. As it is, I am not the biggest fan of them in art so I guess the challenges lies with what I think looks good on the nail. This year, I stretched the prompt to animal footprints! Because…they are technically an animal’s prints…right??

I am not too keen on this look — the stamp is too big for my nails but it is what it is and I move on.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Stamped Animal Footprint Nail ArtBase: OPI Pale to the Chief

Saran Wrap Details: OPI Squeaker of the House (dark grey), Zoya Charlotte (nude)

Stamping: Shh!…It’s Top Secret, Bundle Monster plate BM-323

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