My week back in NY -- went to Folica Headquarters for Satin Smooth Pro !

I was invited to NY by Folica.com to be part of their very first installment of what will be called " Hair To Tuesday's "  I wanted to share some pics and tell you that not only is folica a great website but all of the girls I had the chance to meet from Folica were absolutely amazing and friendly and dealt with my nervousness of being on camera, politely ! It was a great experience and I REALLY hope to work with them again !

(P.S. Thank God the hubs and I have a nice little place to stay in NYC, thanks to his parents as it is their side apartment, we just decorated it and put furniture in it lol ) I am originally from NY and so is my husband but we recently moved to Florida. ( complicated life lol )


The focus of the video was for a great company called Satin Smooth Pro SatinSmooth.com -- check it out for amazing waxes that won't irritate skin. 

There is the Satin Smooth Banner and some of the MANY waxes they have available and you can also see the wax warmer which is what I used to later wax my own eyebrows !

Had to be cheesy and take a pic inside Folica  headquarters
( I was so happy to be there !! )

On to my outfit lol I had to look great since I knew I was going to be on camera :

   

  

Outfit :

Top - J crew Silk Blouse - Available HERE

Jeans - Guess Jeans "Nicole" Style HERE   (they no longer have the wash I am wearing but the fit is AMAZING)

The shoes are from Mandee they were purchased during the beginning of Winter but if you like them , they may still have some at your local Mandee and are probably half off regular price !!!


Accessories - Ring Forever 21 , Hamsa Necklace with evil eye and my usual engagement ring and wedding band.


Will post my foundation and contouring video soon. I love to contour ! 




Another Night Out

 My husband and I went out to eat with our dear friends and here is what I wore. We went to En Japanese Brasserie in the West Village. The ambiance was very nice and the food was pretty good !

Finished my hair and Makeup
Still in my robe lol 

Outfit of the Night 

Had to bundle up bc it was FREEZING !

Alissa and I at En
Our men are not in this pic , but it is a cute photo of us girls  :)
(For the record, Alissa is more strikingly beautiful in person lol)

My outfit was super simple :

Shirt - is from TARGET and it doesn't photograph well but I wore it out another night and it really compliments my skin tone and I love the loose fit ! 

Jeans - Just USA skinny jeans  HERE

Boots - La Canadienne Mila Bootie HERE

Accessories : David Yurman Ring , Braceletes from Forever 21 , usual engagement & wedding band.



Okay, so this post went in a few directions lol. I will update you more about the video I did with Folica and Satin Smooth Pro as it comes along ! They are editing it and will be sending it to me to post here and they will have it on their youtube channel as well !

Thanks for taking a peek into my life :)

Ways to save, even when you spend !

The main focus on beauty blogs is what we buy and how we use it. I for one like to use quality ingredients on my face, as far as my skin care routine is concerned. I always find a way to figure out how to effectively use my products to get the most of them.



One of my favorite products to use after washing my face is Peter Thomas Roth Max Correction Pads. Coming in at $36.00 for 60 it is by no means, cheap. However, it WORKS like a charm. And, thats what counts. Plus, it is formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, phthalates, GMO's , triclosan. Now that I've told you what it doesn't have, I will tell you that it contains 10% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid.

What I do to make these last twice as long is simple. But I don't know if everyone thinks like me , so , I thought I would share.

You will need :

A cuticle scissor (any scissor will work, Cuticle scissors are just easier to use)

I didn't say this was going to be rocket science (LOL) I just simply cut each of them in half. They are saturated enough that you can easily get 2 uses out of one pad. (I also do this with my neutrogena makeup remover wipes,when I am not wearing too much makeup).

Snip- Snip

That makes 2



I usually cut 4 pads at a time. I use half of one every night  after washing my face. So, this turns 60 pads into 120 pads. Double the use. Leaving me a savvy shopper and a happy camper !


Another product that I am realy into is called " Every Drop " . It does what it says; it gets every drop. So, if you have a tiny bit of product trapped in a jar, it will get it out and you can use it on your skin.

This is great for getting the last bit of product out of any jar , container etc. I just used my foundation so you could see color comparison to show you how it works. It is a very cool concept and I really like the idea of getting " Every Drop " out of my makeup, skincare, hair care, lipstick, etc ! 

Check it out HERE 

Hope you enjoyed my tips on saving some money. If you have any tips of your own PLEASE, share them with me ! 

Hydroxatone Review

Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion :

Revitalizing Microdermabrasion by Hydroxatone was developed as a "micro-polish" to provide physical exfoliation that is gentle enough for regular, consistent use.




I used this on my face because I was looking for more even texture. It is a great exfoliant. I used it daily. My skin is not very sensitive. So, I could tolerate daily use. However, if you have extremely or even mildly sensitive skin, I would try it once a week. It has fine granules that did a great job scrubbing my face without being too abrasive. It seemed to help my problem area which is my nose (blackheads). Not completely fixing it but definitely minimizing the noticeability of my pores. I first left it on my skin for one minute and gradually worked my way up to 3-5 mins at a time.

Check out how fine the granules are
(The finer the granule the less abrasive it will be)

Hydroxatone Instant Lift Pads :

Description :

The discovery of safe, natural proteins that subtly relax muscles to deliver instant wrinkle diminishing effects, has driven science to apply this new classification of "neuropeptide". Proven safe for short-term and long-term topical use, neuropeptides help provide instant and lasting visible results. When combined with Matrixyl 3000, the skin firming benefits escalate dramatically.
Jump starts age reversal by delivering concentrated proven age-reversing ingredients:

Dramatically improves skin firmness

Visibly neutralizes fine lines

Softens the appearance of wrinkles

Adapts to any region requiring a youth promoting lift - including eyes, vertical lip lines or smile lines

I am not going to lie I don't use this religiously. However, I probably should. Since, it is best to use anti aging products earlier on and preserve your skin. But when I do use them , I notice a change in my face. I have tiny lines that you may not notice but when my skin gets dry I see them. This is definitely something I will be using more. I liked my results. I don't think any product is going to do you any good if you just let yourself "age" and then try to play "catch-up". So, it is definitely smart for me to use them more consistently !

Perfectly shaped for under the eye 

Hydroxatone AM/Pm anti-wrinkle complex :

Key Ingredients :

Matrixyl3000

Supports three key building blocks needed for fresh, youthful skin. It helps your skin to promote natural levels of Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, and Fibronectin.

Argireline

Unique anti-aging peptide specifically designed to provide fast and visible results.

Hyaluronic Acid

Virtually unmatched in hydrating the skin because of its ability to retain water more effectively than other natural substances, resulting in increased smoothness, softness, and decreased appearance of facial wrinkles.

SPF 15

Contains SPF 15 to help protect the skin against the sun's harmful rays.

This is FANTASTIC. I have been walking outdoors a lot and I think this has really helped shield me from the suns rays attacking my face. And, my favorite thing about it is that it doesn't burn my eye area like other SPF 's can do. I definitely love this. I use it in the morning and it is not too greasy to apply your makeup over , which, is another plus.

Overall , I like the quality of hydroxatone a lot. The ingredients are top-notch and the products definitely deliver !


Check them out HERE