Spring Beauty Faves

I recently acquired a few more "can't live without" items in my beauty repertoire that you might enjoy, too. Also wanted to mention a new favorite site... Mom turned me onto BeautySage a few months ago and so far I've been very happy with the selection and items ordered, including several of these.  Definitely worth a peek.

Now, onto the products:

Lollitint - Benefit stains are the bomb dot com.  Posietint and ChaChatint have been long time favorites and Spring 2014's new Lollitint is so Radiant Orchid inspired my inner hue guru could just squeal. For a warmer weather glow, it's absolutely lovely on cheeks and it gives lips the prettiest pop when paired with gloss.

Essie Play Date - another Radiant Orchid homage. I'm so NOT a purple gal, but something about this fresh lilac/lavender shade is right on.

Black Soap - Strange, but awesome. My face feels squeaky clean but not stripped. Use as a soap or a mask!

Rose Body Oil - I've been big on body oils since the end of last summer. After trying a few, this one definitely rose to the top (see what I did there?). Applied on damp skin, it moisturizes like a dream. The floral scent is divine; fragrant enough to please the nose, yet faint and fades quickly so it won't interfere with perfumes.

Scotch Polish Remover - This product could also be called, "the marriage saver polish remover." Technically, it's been a chiller weather beauty fave since at some point this dreadful winter I realized I couldn't torment my hubby and his sensitive smeller with traditional polish remover any longer. I took a chance on this one and holy mackerel, why'd I wait so long before trying a non-toxic version?? Spritz once or twice (trying to hit most of the fingers at once), let set a few seconds, then swipe. Fragrance free, gentle, and has saved many a mani argument. (Just be sure swipe nails with an alcohol pad before painting as it does leave an oil-like residue.)


What products are you loving lately?

The Best Sweater Ever?

The older I get the more I realize that if something's not comfortable I won't wear it. No matter how fabulous it looks, what a great deal it was or how outfit post worthy it might be - if it itches, hangs weird or feels slightly "off" it will just end up just taking space in my already cramped closet. (Except for shoes, thou shall suffer for shoes.) Enter, The Best Sweater Ever?. I say that with a question mark because I'm leaving it open for opinions (after all, that's a pretty bold claim) but for this girl, it's working. Here's the thing about sweaters: I adore the look of big chunky cable knit, the luxury of cashmere, and the warmth af an extra layer. But here's the reality: most are itchy, hot or heavy and as discussed, I'm stubborn about that. Yet I'm completely smitten with this one. Why? It's lightweight, breathable, is totally an effortless layer (I love it over dresses!) but it's not itchy, hot or dry clean only (I do hand wash it.) I belt it, leave it flowy and even tuck it in to high waisted trousers. Therefore, it's quite possibly the best sweater ever. I purchased cornflower blue in fall and wore it here. And I recently bought 2 more - strawberry and olive. Sorry for sharing my epiphany so late, it really hadn't been cold enough yet here to want to reach for it daily (which I totally do now) {oh hi, 7 degrees} but there are still some left - and cheap - hurry!

   The Best Sweater Ever? over a tee in NYC.

The Best Sweater Ever? over a dress in Tennessee.

(Did I mention she travels well? See, there's nothing she can't do!

Do you have a favorite sweater I need to know about? Do share!

P.S. More on sweaters here.

Five Things I'm Completely Obsessed With Right Now

Tattly's - Tattoo's for Trypanophobes (that would be me)

Purple suede studded BCBG pumps that I basically stole from TJ Maxx at a cool $10.

New blows for the casa.  Makes eating our Thai takeout so much more special.

Chanel's shimmery gel eyeshadow that creates a sultry smokey ombre like no other.

The Mega Marilyn on Michigan Avenue.

What are you loving these days?

Spring Beauty Faves

I made a few spring beauty product purchases lately and these are 2 I'm loving:

A pink pop lipstick

Flirt HIGH WATTAGE Intense & Creamy Lipcolor # 13 
(It goes on bright & fun. Looks like it's sold out online!)

An at home facial peel that combats dullness, lines and wrinkles, uneven texture, age spots and enlarged pores? Sign me up! I just started this system last weekend and I'm using it every 3 days. (My Mom turned me onto this back in December, I finally got around to purchasing a set of my own and wish I would've done it sooner, mother knows best!) The tingling isn't bad at all & my face feels squeaky clean afterward.

Citra Peel High-Intensity Resurfacing Peel

And here are a few on my wishlist:

For my super oily skin, warm weather makes it worse!

Laura Mercier Secret Finish Mattifying

Another oily skin problem, constantly creasing eye shadow.

Supposedly, this stuff is the bomb! (Thanks for the tip Tricia!)

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

I'm not a fan of the dry shampoo sprays, they just make my hair feel wierd.  I do frequent the old baby powder trick and I'm loving this tinted powder idea! I bet it smells nice, too!

Cake Satin Sugar Hair & Body Refreshing Powder

For a summery glow. Or as Benefit says "a sugar rush flush" - sounds good to me!

Benefit Sugarbomb Facial Powder

What are your spring beauty faves this year?