Saving Face

As blizzard Juno is doing her business outside, I am reminded of how horrifically dry my skin has been this winter.  I have been increasing my daily water intake to work on my skin from the inside out yet I have yet to see an improvement. So I naturally turn to products striving for a quick fix to keep my face and body hydrated. After all, no one wants dry scaly skin, it's so not cute. Below are a few favorites for tending to dry skin head to toe.


one - we may not have a tub in Boston but here in NYC I have been indulging in endless bubble baths, this foaming gel is also epsom salt which is so great for the skin, drawing out toxins, healing bruises and sore muscles.
two - this is by far my favorite drugstore beauty find, I can't live without them. I switched from the nighttime formula to the hydrating one and love the moisturized feel my skin has after removing my daily makeup.
three - instead of using an abrasive scrub, I have been using this gentle peeling gel to remove all dead skin from my face to my neck, it's really incredible what it removes. I use it along with the entire anti aging set from the same brand, it's the bees knees.
four - Remember my favorite lip gloss? Well she also makes an incredible clear gloss for the softest lips.
five - It's a tad embarrassing to admit but my heels get incredibly dry and painful. I use this product at night and then put on socks to trap the moisture in. It's amazing how it can work it's magic overnight. I have also heard good things about this foot peel but have yet to try them.
six - This tasty scrub leaves lips smooth and supple.
seven - Remember this instagram? Well I am now totally addicted to these masks. After I removed the "scary mask" my skin felt incredibly hydrated, firm and youthful.
eight - I am usually a big fan of this daily moisturizer but I also like to change things up every now and then to reboot my skin. I was especially keen on it with it's anti-aging formula. Not shown is my  body moisturizer which was recommended by my dermatologist.

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Glossy

Sorry for the late post today, Internet was down here and just came back up! Do you ever feel like you run out of all your beauty products all at once? Come the new year I was dangeloursly low on all my daily makeup which resulted in spending an entire pay check at Sephora. My favorite item by far,  has to be lip gloss, so while I restocked up on my everyday pink gloss I thought I would try out some new colors to mix up my everyday regimen. These three combinations were by far my most loved combinations. Nars velvet matte lip pencil is definitely the best long lasting base color for any gloss. I love its smooth finish and opaque color which let's the top coat gloss do it's thing.

one - Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in "Sex Machine" //  Sara Happ in "Pink Slip"
two - Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in "Never Say Never" // Laura Mercier Gloss in "Tulip"
three - Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in "Dragon Girl" // YSL gloss in "Classic Cool Red" - {use the gloss sparingly with the red, you do not want a super glossy red lip like worn in the 80's, I like only a tiny bit in the center of the lip to keep the look moisturized}

Portable Perfume

Last week while in NYC I had forgotten to pack my favorite frangrances. I was totally bummed but didn't want to splurge on replacing two bottles when I knew I had them back in Boston. So I popped by Sephora and checked out their portable perfume's that are perfect for throwing in your purse when you are on the go. I specifically fell in love with Viktor & Rolf's "Flowerbomb" and it's cute rollerball  applicator and perfume refill set but there was a serious selection for trying to help find the scent that works best for you, the best part is they cost so much less then investing in a full bottle. A perfect way to test drive a new fragrance without having commitment.



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Turning Back The Clock

Confession, I have only recently become a beauty product addict. In my twenties, I pretty much washed my face with whatever soap was in the shower. However as I am in my mid thirties now I am well aware of how important it is to take care of your skin. So about three years ago I started using some anti-aging products, specifically by Peter Thomas Roth.  I'd like to start with a full disclosure that I haven't received any of these items for free {although I wish I had}, my review is strictly based on my own trial and error of numerous products and what I find to have the best results. I first started my regimen by using the "unwrinkle pads" at night. However since then I have added almost his entire anti-aging line to my daily routine and I have to say for the first time I am seeing big time results. The lines on my face are finer, the dark circles under my eyes are lighter/less puffy and overall my skin just feels smoother and well taken care of. So while I admit, I find the whole process of having to do this every evening a bit tedious, the prize of a good complexion is well worth it. Some of my absolute favorites from the line are below.



unwrinkle kit {great value for giving the products a test drive} // "to die for" nighttime lash serum // "to die for" mascara // mineral powder // concealer // cc cream {makeup line is great for quick touch ups & throwing in purse when your on the go} // glycolic acid peel pads