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Friday Favorites: Hey Honey!

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Hey, Honey!
Well, now aren’t you the sweetest?

Hey Honey…you sweet talker, you.

Hey Honey…you sweet talker, you.

I thought you were just a sweet-talker, but then I tried you, over Memorial Day weekend, and my-oh-my!

Your honey exfoliating mask applied super easily and gently exfoliated my skin in minutes flat. Although, I must admit…I was inclined to keep you on a few minutes longer, what with my book and vino right there at my left hand.

All I know is I’m plumb smitten with ya, honey, because you left me with smooth, clear, glowing younger looking skin, and as buzzed off you as I was off of my Cabernet.

Buzzed, but not just from the wine! That Hey Honey mask has got me feelin' goooood...

Buzzed, but not just from the wine! That Hey Honey mask has got me feelin’ goooood…

xoxo,
Dawn

Featured as one of Friday’s Favorites: Hey Honey Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask ($29)

I’M LOVING…Neutrogena® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

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Can I make a confession?

I haven’t washed my face for 7 days. Seriously.

Confession time: I haven't washed my face for 7 days.

No, I haven’t lost my mind – or, my sense of hygiene, thank you very much – I just chose to take the Neutrogena #WipeForWater pledge.

I took the Neutrogena #WipeForWater pledge.

 

What is the Neutrogena #WipeForWater pledge?

Well, in honor of Earth month, Neutrogena is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to help conserve water, Earth’s most precious and limited resource. To help, NEUTROGENA® Naturals is challenging U.S. consumers to clean their face without using water for up to one week and instead use the NEUTROGENA® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. For every pledge made on WipeForWater.com, during the month of April, NEUTROGENA® Naturals will contribute $1 to The Nature Conservancy to support water conservation, up to $50,000.

I took the pledge and have gone 7 days without using water in my cleansing routine.
I know what you’re thinking: “Ummm, Dawn, I’m totally on board, but how do you keep your skin clean?”

Well, I wondered the same thing, and Neutrogena has the answer: NEUTROGENA® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, available at Walmart stores.

The answer is clear: Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towlettes

These 97% naturally-derived towlettes are free from harsh chemicals, parabens, and all that stuff we don’t want, and are chockfull of skin-saving ingredients that clean, freshen and purify the skin. But they don’t stop there. They are also safe for the most sensitive skin (hello, MINE!!) and easily remove even the most stubborn of waterproof eye makeup. YES, REALLY.

For 7 days, I have used these wipes to take off on-camera makeup (which means A LOT), and to cleanse my skin before bed every night. My results? My skin felt super clean, never suffered any breakouts, and felt hydrated (not stripped like many cleansers make it feel). But my FAVORITE part? These delicious little towlettes smell clean and light, like fresh green apples!!

Not only can you conserve water with these guys, but they also help us follow one of my skincare-saving laws. As many of you know, I find that nighttime skincare sometimes gets forgotten at the end of a busy day. You forget to take off your makeup and climb into bed, without washing your face, to which I say, “Shame, shame!” But, I have a solution for that: NEUTROGENA® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes!

By my bedside? Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towlettes

Keep these on your bedside table for fatigue-filled nights, when you need to quickly take off makeup before your head hits the pillow, leaving clean skin is but a dream.

They really, really work. And simply by trying them this month, you can make one BIG difference for our world! Be sure to email me, or comment on social media, and let me know if you love them as much as I do!

(But I know you will.)

xoxo,
Dawn

 *This is a sponsored post by Neutrogena. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own. I never post about something I don’t believe in 100%. That’s just not who I am.

 

 

 

 

BeautyFrosting Beauty Rituals: The Vanity Of It All

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Where you'll find me - at some point - every day. Sitting at my antique white vanity, drying my hair, putting on mascara or lipstick, or trying out a new beauty product for consideration for segments and blog posts.

My beauty regimen was born at the tender age of 4 – as the ultimate girly girl – when I was gifted a vanity for Christmas, by Santa.

Is there any wonder I'm who I am today? Here I am, at age 4, being gifted with a box of….vanity!

Me. 4 years old. Sitting at my first vanity. It would not be my last. p.s. Love my mom's reflection in the mirror! I still keep a picture of her on my vanity!

Anywhere I’ve ever lived, I’ve had a dressing table: in my childhood bedroom (a cherry wood vanity), at camp, my high school bedroom (a white wicker vanity), in my college dorm rooms (I would turn boring sinks into elaborate contact-paper-covered dressing tables with my mom’s help), at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house at the University of Texas (where I made my tiny blue and gold bedside table my vanity in a tiny room I shared with 2 other girls – PRIORITIES!) and every home I’ve ever lived in. Some of my favorite memories with friends have taken place sitting at my various vanities.

I love sitting down and really taking a moment to apply my makeup. It's a little slice of luxury every day!

The antique cottage white shabby chic vanity I have now, I’ve had since buying it in Santa Monica at Sutble Tones with my mom in 2000. I replaced the red velvet chair I’d had for 15 years, with a blue velvet chair this year. Such an early (earrrrly!!) ritual I’ve carried with me.

How much of a ritual? Well, ask me to blow dry my hair standing up, and I’m useless.

This is probably the last time I applied makeup while sitting on the carpet.

To me, it’s all about that moment of sitting down, taking some time out from the busy world, looking yourself in the eye, investing some time in yourself, and pampering yourself a bit daily.

Seems like no surprise to anyone, then, that I’ve been named Beauty Collection’s first Celebrity Beauty Curator! But more on that later…

xoxo,

Dawn (BF)

BF Asks: What’s one of your most beloved beauty rituals?

My Skincare Secrets? Why, it’s no secret at all.

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My Skincare Secrets? Why, it's no secret at all.

A few nights ago, I received what – only in the crazy world of LA – is considered a great compliment.

While getting my makeup done for The Grammys festivities, I mentioned my age (37) and my makeup artist said, “I don’t mean to be rude, but have you had work done? I thought you were in your late 20s.”

Um, firstly, BLESS YOU. As for the answer?

Nope. No Botox. No filler. No peels. Nothing. Nada.

And then I proceeded to tell her that I never leave my makeup on when I go to sleep, never leave the house or go to sleep without oil or moisturizer on, and have religiously applied Crème de la Mer every night since I was 21 years old.

So, actually, while I’ve had no work “done” per se, I have put A LOT of work into my skin.

My single best skincare tip?

Keep your nighttime skincare regimen next to your bed and your daytime skincare regimen next to your toothbrush – it’s all about convenience and ease.

I also thank my mom for taking me to the Clinique counter at age 10, teaching me the importance of taking care of my skin and buying me the aforementioned La Mer every year for my birthday. So, thanks Mom!! And thanks, Evy, for making my Grammys night! I’d had a bit of a rough week and that made it end sweetly!

BF Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Sweet Gifts For The Sweet Ones

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Ho, ho, ho! It’s that time again.

Time for the BF Holiday Gift Guide 2015!

Today, we’ve got sweet gifts for your sweet ones.

For The Makeup Maven…

For The Makeup Maven...

The must-haves for your makeup maven? Gorgeous gift sets by Gorgeous Cosmetics, Pixi Beauty and Mark Cosmetics.

For The Baking Belle…

For The Baking Belle…

1) Jessie Steele Holiday Apron ($37) is perfect for the hostess with the mostest that you love!

2) Dough-Ball ($14.95) My favorite culinary discovery of the year! A dream for today’s bakers! This alternative to the traditional rolling pin, this little guy rolls out pie crusts and pizza dough in no time flat, with little mess and zero fuss.

3) Don’t forget the ornaments! Target and Sur La Table has some super cute – and kitchen-appropriate – ones for your favorite baking belle, or beau.

For The Magical Mama…

 

For The Balm Bombshell…

For The BalmShell Bomb...

Got a balm-loving babe in your life? Who doesn’t? Head over and pick up the Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm trio, Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm or Kristofer Buckle Luminous Tinted Balm 3-pack.

For The Magical Mama…

For The Magical Mama...

For your magical mama – or just the luxe skincare lover in your life, there’s only one gift: Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Gift Set ($99). Worth $163, this set contains the Premier Cru The Cream for ultra nourishing and hydrating, anti-aging moisture, and the Premier Cru eye cream (MY FAVE EYE CREAM!!!)

 

For The Sassy Southerner…

For The Sassy Southerner...

1) Sur La Table Deviled Eggs Ornament ($9.99): I gave this cute little guy to my dear friend, Mattie, who is FAMOUS for his southern deviled eggs recipe. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect gift!

2) Pixi Mini Flawless Beauty Primer ($9): Primed skin in a pinch!

3) NCLA Holiday Gift Set in Rock’N’Royalty ($29): Purple? Sparkle? Check and check.

For The Cosmetics Queen…

For The Cosmetics Queen...

For your cosmetics queen, go pro – as in pro tools for the makeup artist or makeup artist you love. You can’t go wrong with gifts from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Beauty Blender, IT Cosmetics, Gorgeous Cosmetics Z Palettes and Rouge Bonbon Fantasy by Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura ($35).

For The Fragrance Fanatic…

For The Fragrance Fanatic...

If you know someone who loooooves her scents, I’ve got you covered with a few of my current faves: Tocca Meet The Girls Fragrance Sampler, Lolita Lempicka Elle L’Aime Eau de Parfum, Trapp Large Poured Candle No. 39 Sexy Cinnamon, Ulta Shower gel and Pacifica Enchanted Roll-On Trio.

For The Skincare Saint…

For The Skincare Saint...

Don’t we all wish we were skincare saints? Well, with these pretty products, we all can be saintly with our skincare: Caudalie Divine Indulgence Set ($32)- filled with luxe oils-  and serums from Indeed Labs.

 

For The Cake Coquette…

For The Cake Coquette...

1) PJ Salvage Cake Party Flannel PJ Set ($65) is the sweetest way to keep your sweet one snuggly warm at night.

2)  Jessie Steele Cherry Cupcakes Oven Mitt ($13) – a whimsical gift for the kitchen for your favorite baker…with a cherry on top.

3) Sur La Table Layer Cake Ornament ($9.99) – I love this one as a little holiday happy for a client, co-worker or friend this season! I bought it this season and love seeing this on my tree every day!

4) SoapyBliss Cupcake Bath Bombs ($5) – I love these oh-so-sweet treats that look delicious enough to eat from one of my favorite independent artisans, Soapybliss. Perfect as a stocking stuffer, as a gift for the sweet lover, or even a gift for the health buff that won’t eat one, but can still bathe in one.

For The Fabulous Fashionista…

For The Fabulous Fashonista...

1) Tuc and Wes Custom Monogram Shawl ($79): A super chic shawl with the initials of your choice on it is perfect for every fashion-loving friend! And it’s so comfy that as much as I love it, my puppy seems to wanna cuddle up in it all the time.

2) A.V. Max 3-in-1 Necklaces ($90): Love wearing these necklaces to look I’m a master at layering (when…shhhh…I’m totally not).

3) Shoe Dazzle: If your gift recipient loves shoes, this is the best gift you can give. Shoes every month right to their door. You pay the subscription price. They pick the shoes.

For The Voyaging Vixen…

For The Voyaging Vixen...

1) Bungalow LA Natural Palisades Hat ($41): The ideal hat for our sun-worshipping voyaging vixen. Not only will she block the sun, but she’ll look like Grace Kelly while doing it.

2) Sleep Mask from Beauty Collection

3) Fiji Discovery Bag in Coconut ($40)

4) Caudalie Travel Size Divine Oil ($9): This little beauty can be hung like an ornament right from the tree and then inside is the magical miracle of an oil that Caudalie is known for.

4) Caudalie Beauty Elixir Ornament ($18): This makeup artist must-have and fan favorite sprays a radiant glow onto the skin and wakes you up and relaxes you, all at the same time.

For The Cookie Kid…

For The Cookie Kid...

 

1) PJ Salvage Gingerbread Flannel PJ Set ($65): The ultimate Christmas cookie-and-eggnog-sipping pajamas, these make a sweet gift for everyone. And how cute would these be for Christmas card pics?

2) Lalicious Sugar Scrub Tower ($37): These sugar cane scrubs might smell sweet in their scents of Brown Sugar Vanilla – Sugar Coconut – Sugar Kiss – Sugar Lemon Blossom – Sugar Tiare Flower – Sugar Reef, but they also work super hard sloughing away dead skin, and leaving a youthful, polished glow.

3) Aurame Essential Beauty Bar ($20): I picked this as one of my top gifts because I love that it smells like a homemade oatmeal cookie. But more importantly, this goat milk soap contains vitamins, minerals and glycerine which deeply hydrates the skin, while preventing breakouts and fighting that pesky battle against aging.

4) Sur La Table Pink Macaron Ornament ($9.99): Pink. Parisian. And sweet to boot.

And, we can’t forget those men!
For The Metro Man… 

For The Metro Man...

The perfect, manly gift for your metro man (or the man you wish was more manly)? Boots No.7 Hydrating Shave Kit.

Stocking Saviors…

Stocking Saviors...

Need stocking saviors? I’ve got you covered with Caudalie Hand Cream Trio ($20) and Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil Rollerball ($17). The perfect stocking stuffers for your beauty queens!

xoxo,

BF
BF Asks: What sweet gifts are you gifting this season?

 

Dove Body Wash #OneShowerChallenge

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My pup, Miss Ellie, is the softest thing on the planet. My skin in fall and winter? Not so much.
Until now.

Friday Faves: Dove #OneShowerChallenge

Dove challenged its users to a #OneShowerChallenge to compare their skin before showering just once with Dove Body Wash and after.
Well, challenge accepted!

Dove Body Wash’s mild formula combines their gentlest cleansers and NutriumMoisture for an improved lather that rinses cleanly and quickly from your skin, while still providing 10x more natural nourishment. The results? Smoother, softer skin after just one shower, with no annoying residue.

Before Dove Body Wash #OneShowerChallenge? My skin felt dry and tight and looked, ahem, a little on the ashy side. Don’t judge.
After? It literally GLOWED – with no moisturizer applied at all. My skin actually glistened.
And the feel? Utterly buttery soft.
I’m serious here, y’all. The before and after difference was exponential. You’ve gotta try it for yourself to believe it!

And Dove is SO sure that you’ll get addicted to the softness after just one shower, they want you to try the #OneShowerChallenge on them!
Win it or get a free sample by clicking on the below giveaway and coupon!

Win it here:
Dove Body Wash – Beauty Frosting

Get a sample here:
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xoxo,

BF

 

BF Asks: How does the season change affect your skin?

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own.

Try It, You’ll Light It: Kathy Ireland Skincare by reVive Anti-Aging treatment

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What do you get when you take a sci-fi nerd like me and an anti-aging device that looks like something out of Star Wars?
Um, excitement.
And a smidge of cynicism.

Cycnical sci-fan right here. Let's see how this goes...

But in the case of Kathy Ireland Skincare by reVive Anti-Aging treatment ($69), I may want to revisit the scifi-loving kid more than the cynic.

Kathy Ireland Skincare by Revive Light Therapy Anti-Aging Treatment

Sure it looks like a Light Brite and weighs a mere pound or so, but this little guy packs a wallop of a punch when it comes to doing its job. What is it’s job? Well, it’s clinically tested and proven to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and improve skin tone, color and texture.

So how did I hear about this force? Well, my friend – we’ll call her Princess Leia – in Las Vegas, kept going on and on about the results she gets every time she uses this. “I can really tell a difference. My skin actually glows and plumps and looks younger.” I told her I’d have to see about that for myself and said, “May the force be with you if it doesn’t work.”

Well, ole Princess Leia knew what she was talkin’ about! I’m already a fan because I tried it last night and I saw instant, glowing results! And it’s easy to use. You just wash and dry your face prior to use and then pretreat face (or selected area) with the Peptide Serum. Turn on the “light saber” (as I choose to call it), apply your safety goggles (those lights are STRONG) and get ready to look younger.

Place the device head within 1/4″ of the skin on the area you wish to great. Leave the light on the treatment area for a minimum of 3 minutes. And there’s no need to do acrobatics with this guy, just hold it in place and let it do its magic. Do this for every area of concern.I, personally, did it while watching The Soup on E!. See, I’m a true multi-tasker – making my face younger with Kathy Ireland Skincare by reVive Anti-Aging treatment, while making my heart younger with laughter, thanks to Joel McHale.

My blackmail picture for sure. If you ever wanted to know how I'd look as a bug in Star Wars, now you know. As, um, as quirky as I may look here, I know that this little light saber will help me in the fight against aging.

Other things I love about it! Um, it’s pretty. And it can be charged either by AA batteries, a power adaptor, or – get how high-tech this is – by attaching it a USB power cord.

Yep, we’re truly in the future here, folks.

Oh, this is good. Really good.

**Note: They also have Kathy Ireland Skincare by reVIve Acne Treatment ($69), which has been proven to reduce acne flareups, kill acne-causing bacteria and prevent blackheads, acne and scarring. You use it the same way as the anti-aging device. And, let’s be real here. You can also use it to zap those pesky little zits and have them go bye-bye!

xoxo,

BF

BF Asks: Which of these light sabers do you wanna try?

Be brave…with L’Oréal Age Perfect Cell Renewal

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Yes, be brave…but do so with proper skincare.

Be brave…with L'Oréal Age Perfect Cell Renewal skincare (*graphic print by Charm & Gumption)

And, contrary to what the masses might tell you, “proper skincare” does not necessarily mean expensive skincare.

Especially not when L’Oréal has come out with their Age Perfect Cell Renewal line.

The gold packaging of these products couldn’t be more perfect as these products are truly like gold for your skin. But the price is more like copper as you can get all THREE products in the line for right around $75.

All three products contain LHA (which helps stimulate surface skin cell renewal) and Natecium DHC (a powerful anti-oxidant, which helps protect skin from those pesky free radicals). These ingredients – and the others in these golden products – speed up surface skin cell renewal by enhancing exfoliation, revealing millions of new skin cells each day for more glowing, youthful-looking skin. You’ll instantly see smoother, softer skin and skin that appears more refreshed and vibrant. In 1 month, your skin feels firmer, appears visibly replumped, renewed and full of life. I’ll start with them in the order that you should apply them.

Apply Age Perfect® Cell Renewal Golden Serum ($24.99) day and night on dry skin after cleansing and prior to moisturizer. Along with the two powerful ingredients listed above, it also contains Golden micro-reflectors which illuminate skin to reveal a vibrant, glowing, “lit-within” complexion.

During the day, Age Perfect® Cell Renewal Day Cream SPF 15 ($24.99) has got you covered – both in terms of anti-aging and sunscreen. And it’s rich but not so rich that it’s heavy. Instantly, your skin feels smoother and more supple. Who knew sunscreen could do that?

And as a golden nightcap each night, apply Age Perfect® Cell Renewal Night Cream ($24.99). Your skin will not only be more soft, supple and glowing but will also appear denser within a month – and we all know that thicker skin looks like younger skin!

Lastly, can I also tell you the weirdest l’il tidbit about those last two creams? They taste sweet! Now, listen, I don’t normally go around tasting moisturizers but it’s been so hot here in LA, that tasting them was inevitable. They actually taste like sugar rather than that terrible chemical, medicinal flavor that so many of these products have. While I DO NOT CONDONE EATING BEAUTY PRODUCTS, I just think it’s a fun fact you should know. I, for one, find that this trait makes them excellent to apply prior to a massage (when you’re face down) or on a walk/run when we get a little, um, dewy.

So, be brave as you move toward being the best you you can be.

(*”Be Brave” gold graphic print by Charm & Gumption)

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: How have you been brave lately?

Pretty Talk: How I “Plus Up” My Pretty Routine with Pond’s

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What are the two skincare tips I tell you guys all the time? Wash your face every night and hydrate, hydrate, HYDRATE.

It’s so important to get that makeup off before you hit the hay but it’s also important to keep your skin hydrated – especially at night when your skin is more receptive to retaining moisture.

But, listen, I get it. We’re all busy. Sometimes taking care of our skin is the last – and I do mean – LAST thing on our minds. That’s why I wanted to share with you a few ways I “plus up” the pretty in my skincare regimen.

First of all, I ONLY cleanse my face once a day at night before bed. Two is too many. That’s my motto, at least. To maintain the delicate levels of moisture in the skin, it’s important not to strip the skin of nourishing oils that keep our skin hydrated and our complexion looking young.

A busy day behind, an early wakeup call and a loooong day ahead of me tomorrow but I NEVER skip my skincare regimen

But again, I know after a long day, cleansing your skin is not at the top of your priorities. That’s why right now I’m loving Pond’s Luminous Clean Wet Cleansing Towlettes (only $4.67 at Walmart). My second tip is to keep these little beauties next to your bed along with your nighttime moisturizer so that you can cleanse and moisturize your skin in under two minutes flat right before bed. These guys are primed to take off makeup in a jiffy. And the best part? There’s no need to rinse! It does everything you need a cleanser to do – without the fuss. It gently removes all of the makeup, dirt of the day and pesky impurities while leaving the skin feeling fresh and moisturized.

At te moment, I’m using a powerful one-two punch by using the Pond’s Luminous Clean Wet Cleansing Towlettes and then following it up with the good dose of anti-aging moisture I get with Pond’s Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream (can you believe it’s only $8.97 at Walmart?). This moisturizer richly hydrates the skin (and penetrates even more deeply when used at night) all while firming and reducing fine lines – so much so that you’ll see a visible difference in 2 weeks. And, y’all, Connie Britton is a fan of Pond’s if that tells you anything. Her fave? She prefers the Exfoliating Renewal Morning Refresh Towlettes (also $4.67).

How do I plus up the pretty with my skincare regimen? Right now, I'm loving Pond's. And you can get all three of these products for under $25.

 

For my third tip, we focus on what we do during the day. I’m not a big foundation fan as I like my skin to show and glow not hide and disguise so I’m a big fan of Pond’s Luminous Finish BB+ Cream ($9.97). It’s a beautiful alternative to heavy foundation as it instantly adds a subtle glow to the skin while visibly reducing dark spots, perfecting skin tone and providing Broad Spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen. Yep, it does all that in one little product!

Sittin' pretty after plus'ing up my pretty for the day with Pond's Luminous Finish BB+ Cream

Which is perfect when you’re a girl like me on the go. Oh, who am I kidding? We’re all girls on the go. And just because we wouldn’t have it any other way, that doesn’t mean our skin should suffer. So try to plus up your skincare regimen! You can try all of my fave plus up products for under $25 and…drumroll please…I even have a coupon for you:

Save $1 off your preferred Pond’s product to plus up your daily skincare regimen!
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Visit Walmart.com/ponds to find beauty tips for your whole day and unlock a $1 coupon to save on Ponds®. Walmart truly does have the best prices for Pond’s which is perfect when you’re trying to plus up the pretty!

p.s. And guys, tune in tomorrow when I just might be announcing a big #PondsGiveaway ! Who’s ready to win?

xoxo,

BF

BF Asks: Which Pond’s product will you be using your $1 off coupon for? 

*This is a sponsored post. Products provided to BeautyFrosting by Lunchbox Media. While the post may be sponsored, I only write about products that I believe in 100%. Trust in that.

Coachella 2014: Pre-Coachella Primping Picks

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Coachella Prep Time! *Feather headdress by Helen Kathleen Phillips

Coachella is upon us – the festival responsible for giving birth to summer’s hottest beauty and fashion trends. So how does one prep for a weekend in shorts, rompers, sundresses and swimsuits. The answer? Verrrrrrrry carefully.

In the midst of all the whimsical style we will see there, there is only one way that everyone needs to look: Golden, glowing, fresh-faced and FABULOUS!

So how do I get to looking like that with only a few hours to spare? Here we go. My top Pre-Coachella Primping Picks:

1) I start with Teadora Body Polish ($40) in Dawn (naturally) which is loaded with moisturizers and antioxidants and improves the elasticity and texture of skin. Since I’ve been told by some of my friends that their 17-year-old DAUGHTERS are going, I wanted to make sure that my skin looks as young as possible even if my body may not!

2) My favorite new trick is to use the Dermasuri Deep Exfoliating Mitt ($19.99) which helps your body scrub of choice and oils penetrate more deeply into the skin. And it works to prepare your skin for moisturization and -in my case – self-tanner which is what I did to prepare next.
3) Who doesn’t want to look like a Victoria’s Secret angel? After all, did you know that the VS angel’s hairstyle is the most requested hairstyle at blowdry salons? Well, I can at least tell you how to get their golden goddess tan. I love the Victoria’s Secret Self-Tanning Tinted Spray with 360 degree continuous application ($15). It sprays evenly and lets me see where I apply so there are no oopsies. I mean, ain’t nobody got time for oopsies when you’re trying to look like a supermodel! I emphasize, tryyyyying.
4) To get that fresh-faced glow that’s a must for Coachella, I turned to Sjal Kashmir Saphir (Restore) Perfecting Maskv($150). Perfecting, you say? Gimmesomeofthat. This mask reduces pore size while upping the skin’s oxygen intake all while lifting and firming the skin. Perfect, indeed!
5) Next up – after my tan had dried a bit – I hydrated my skin a bit for that dewy glow with The Honest Company’s Organic Body Oil ($9.95). Its soothing ingredients calm and hydrate skin while leaving the gift of a subtle sheen.
6) As for my mani, I was torn. The thing with Cochella, it is young, hip and fresh so your manicure needs to be that, as well. I got a mani at Côte before I left and I adore their nail polishes – particularly their #1 – which is a sheer, creamy peachy melon. Getting a mani there It feels like you’re at the beach! Then, for a little surprise splash of fun, I added 2 coats of L’Oreal Pop The Bubbles nail polish ($5.99) on the ring finger of each hand. Pop The Bubbles is a sparkling, sea-foamy turquoise with silver glitter in it. So it’s just the right amount of fun without looking like I broke into a 5-year-old’s nail polish – because that would not be Coachella-cool.
5) Prepping your hair for a weekend at Coachella is a must! Since Coachella is a little reminiscent of Woodstock, there isn’t a lot of hairwashing going on. There are braid bars and flower crown bars ready to add a little whimsy to your hair. So to get my hair super clean before I left, I relied on my trusty Tresemme Keratin Smooth shampoo/conditioner combo  to keep my hair clean, shiny, smooth, bouncy and full of life.
6) Lastly, I prepped by getting into the spirit with a braid. When I went to the Assembly Braid bar to get a crown braid ($30), they specifically told me how shiny my hair was! And I have to tell you, I am not someone who loves wearing my hair up (I always feel like I look like a boy, don’t ask) but I will be visiting Assembly Salon for a crown braid again when I need to spice up my look a bit. I felt like Princess Leia – and we know dudes loooove Princess Leia.

Here's one of the braids I was treated to at Assembly in preparation for Coachella. There's ribbon in there! RIBBON, I SAY!!!!

Okay, I’m off for the weekend, y’all! And I can’t wait to come back next week and share with you my packing list, what I wore and what trends I spotted! COOOOOAAAAAACHHHHEEEEELLLLAAAAA, BAAAAAAABY!!!
xoxo,
BF
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