Happy Monday! I’m still in Dallas (leaving my hometown tomorrow) but I still remembered our new biweekly feature…another installment of Jolie’s Jams!! This week’s mood…Chiiiiilllllll. Perfect for Summer! Next week, I’m bringing my Summer Playlist to ya!!
Make it a great week, people!
xoxo,
Dawn
"Dawning" Givenchy Le Rouge in Magnolia Organza and looking like a "young pop star" according to my Mom
When I find a lip color I love – you know – I have to share it with y’all! So I’m delighted to share this new, luxe lipstick from Givenchy with you. It’s like buttah!! It feels like butter, wears like butter and even the case has a buttery leather feel to it.
That’s why I’M LOVING…Givenchy Le Rouge in Magnolia Organza ($36)
A semi-matte lipstick, it deliciously defines the lips with a vivid, technicolor hue. Reminiscent of the sexy screen sirens of yesterday, it makes you feel sexy and – well – a little sassy!!
I wore it to the Ivory + Mason event this past weekend and it photographed well in every pic!
Matte without making you a martyr to moisture loss, it leaves your lips soft and supple.
And with lips like these, who says you even need an accessory with what you’re wearing? A killer pout is the sweetest accessory and…sometimes…the best revenge!
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: Are you a fan of matte lipstick, lip stains or lip glosses?
I have been sitting on this collection – Bobbi Brown’s Lilac Rose – for a while.
Maybe I love it so much that I was being a little selfish? Perhaps.
But now I have to share with y’all before it’s gone!
And you’re gonna LOOOOOVE that this week (4/15 – 4/18), you can get 20% off at BobbiBrown.com. Yay! So really, I helped you out by waiting to tell you about this fab collection, right? See, because now you’re getting a doozy of a deal!
Okay, so now that you know that you have an incentive, how about seeing some of those lovely, Lilac Rose products!
Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Lilac Rose Shimmer Brick ($42)
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: Which Bobbi Brown lilac rose collection product are you most excited to try?
It was the fondest, most fabulous farewell a summer could ask for!
Walking onto the rooftop of the London Hotel West Hollywood this past Tuesday, for Angeleno Magazine’s Poolside Beauty Event, I was greeted by the best of beauty – and the beautiful.
Treatments and treats were being offered to photographer Amy Opoka and I from every direction. Cocktails, sushi, manis, pedis, mini oxygen facials, makeup & lash applications, fashion shows and more. Here’s a gorgeous little glimpse:
Cocktail Waiter: “Would you like a VeeV Cosmo or Lemonade?” (Yes, please! Off to a good start!)
Givenchy: Would you like to experience our fragrance, Dahlia Noir? (I would love to!!)
Givenchy Dahlia Noir, Angeleno Poolside Beauty Event, London Hotel West Hollywood, Photo by Amy Opoka
GLAMGLOW: “Have you tried GLAMGLOW?” (I have, I’ve gushed about it on my blog, I love it and I would love for my photographer to try! So, Yes please!)
Burke Williams: “Would you like to see how your skin will look in 10 years?” (Ummmmmm…well, scary, but I guess I should? Thankfully, the future looks good thinks to major moisture and daily sunscreen over the past 2 decades. She actually says I have the most gorgeous skin she has seen that evening. Maybe she says that to everyone. Regardless, I smile and feel a tad bit better about my future. And I have a serious hankering for a Burke Williams massage and facial. My faaaaaaavorites!! )
Blushington: Would you like a makeup pick-me-up? (I’ve been dying to try you guys! And with the pretty-in-pink, gorgeous Emma Willis at the helm, count me in!)
Gold Grenade: Would you like to try our new DIY Nail art line by The New Black? (Yes!!! But I just got a manicure. No worries! I get to take a kit home with me thanks to the delicious goodie bag)
Lashfully: Would you like to experience the best eyelash extensions you’ll ever have at our new boutique opening on Rodeo in September? (Um, most definitely. And y’all are so sweet!)
Did you see Christina Millian? Jeff Goldblum? Vanessa Simmons? (Yes!!! And see them? Amy got some gorgeous pics!! No matter how long I live in LA, the kiddo in me will always think it’s pretty fun to see famous people in my midst. Jaded, I am not)
Gorgeous Christina Millian & her gorgeous friend, Photo by Amy Opoka, Angeleno Poolside Beauty Event, London Hotel West Hollywood
The other fancy & fabulous folks included in this glamorous evening on the rooftop included Tom’s Eyewear at Kitson, Thread Eyebrow Threading, Vdara Spa, Salon by Maxime, Natra Rx, Gleam, Born to Glow Tanning, Dr. Glosman Dental, Robbie Lipgloss, LA SkinAestheticsand M Cafe.
It was pretty, poolside perfection.
I left with my head in the clouds, my heart in a flutter, summer in the rearview and bags of goodies in my hand.
What could be better than that?
Thank you for a night to remember, Angeleno Magazine!
Opening the goodies back at home at The Cupcake Palace
Late night snack - an Angeleno cookie! Yummylicious!
And Happy Labor Day, beauties!!
* To see more of Amy Opoka’s wonderful work or to contact Amy, click here: www.AmyOpoka.com
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: How are you saying farewell to summer?
This is for Caitlin. And Hope. And everyone else who looooooooves my Avocado pie.
I know it sounds weird, I do. But oooooooooooooh is it tasty!!!!
You can also call it froggie pie or lizard pie or ALIEN pie. The kids end up loving it simply because it is a total avocado green color.
And the adults love it because it’s delightfully different and utterly delicious!
Perfect for a fiesta, BBQ, beach party, taco night or any night, this pie is sure to please!
And it’s perfect for a dinner party with new friends because it’s an instant conversation starter.
Enjoy!
Avocado Pie with Tequila Whipped Cream & Toasted Coconut
Avocado “Lizard” Pie with Coconut Graham Cracker Crust, Tequila Whipped Cream & Toasted Coconut
And….we have a winner in our Glamour Birchbox Giveaway!!!
ALLYSON!!!
Allyson, This is what you have won on FREEday Friday!
To celebrate their “Five Senses of Summer” July issue (on stands now), Glamour has partnered with Birchbox to stimulate the senses of beauty junkies everywhere.
Curated by Glamour’s beauty editors, the July box features treats from the following brands, among others:
See It: stila and Color Club to showcase the latest cosmetics trends
Hear It: Custom designed headphones and a Glamour edited “prettifying” playlist on Spotify – plus a month of free premium service on Spotify in every box
Feel It: AHAVA and Alterna® for skin and hair that feels silky smooth
Smell It: Oscar de la Renta fragrance to keep you uplifted
Taste It: LÄRABAR and Tea Forté for your snack cravings
You can get your Glamour Birchbox by subscribing at: https://www.birchbox.com/join
And stay tuned for another gorgeous giveaway on FREEday Friday soon!
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: What are you most excited to get in your July Glamour Birchbox?
What could be more refreshing in summer than this??
It screeeeeeams summertime! And it’s super easy to boot!
Is there anything worse in summer than being hot and miserable with dry, itching skin?
Or running out the door only to discover that your parched, lackluster legs are a little reminiscent of a reptile?
Well, here is your Summer Solution to parched skin.
L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream:
L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream ($42) is just what it says – RICH!
And yet you don’t have to be to have it for yourself.
With ultra-hydrating shea butter (which just smells like summer if you ask me) and the hint- of-a-scent of jasmine, this uber-rich whipped cream both hydrates and is absorbed quickly into the skin.
It also leaves my skin with a subtle matte sheen that makes me look like I’ve never known a day of dry skin in my life. And, honey, I have known many a dry day!
Perfect while getting dressed and running out the door – or, my fave – keeping it on my bedside table and slathering it on after my bedtime bath.
I figure that way, it’s got a good 6-9 hours to do its job!
And, honey, does it do the job!!
I wake up with glowing, nourished, super-soft skin. And it never goes without being noticed! Just ask my neighbor-friend Matty. He just told me how soft my skin was 10 minutes ago!
Try it yourself and let me know your thoughts below!
xoxo,
BF
Do you like pina coladas? And getting caught in the rain?
Well, I’m not a big fan of rain but I looooove a good summertime pina colada.
So, today I’m sharing my favorite recipe from Paula Deen with you.
Cheers!
Thirsty Thursday: Pina Colada
Pina Colada
(Courtesy of Paula Deen)
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Difficulty: Easy
1/2 cup rum
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup coconut cream
ice, enough to fill half the blender
slices of pineapple, optional for garnish
maraschino cherry, optional for garnish
Mix ingredients in a blender and serve.
Optional: Garnish with a slice of pineapple or maraschino cherry.
Hi beauties,
Guess what I got in the mail last week?
My June Birchbox. Yeehaw!
For the scoop on what all came in this month’s box, check out my video below:
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