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Valentine’s Day Style

Valentine's Day Outfit

Valentine’s Day is next week and it is not too late to plan your date night outfit. I adore a feminine, flirty dress for nights out on the town paired with chic, stylish jewelry.

Jacqueline Tassel Lariat, ($69.00) – Classic lariat style with a geometric adjustable sliding detail and trendy chain tassels. Play with different lengths to fit your individual style. Vintage Gold Finish.

Covet Waverly Bag, ($228) – An iconic Stella & Dot style now in luxurious, soft stone leather. Custom hardware with hand wrapped leather tassel. Adjustable strap length, and convenient versatility to be worn four ways. Wear with strap attached and bag folded to display beautiful hardware details or with a minimal exterior. Next expand and attach strap at top of bag for added room and lastly, remove strap for an evening clutch. Custom jacquard lining with signature lurex detailing. Top zip closure, one large exterior zip pocket, and two diagonal zip pockets.

Ansley Cuff, ($44) – Hand set pave set in semi shiny gold forms a stunning open malleable cuff. Semi Shiny Gold Finish.

Illusive Hoop Earring, ($34) – Delicate chain drapes between two semi shiny gold hoops. The perfect balance between simple and statement.Semi Shiny Gold Finish.

Wishing Bracelet – Protective Eye, ($19) – Strength, positivity, and protection. A protective eye charm hangs from a hand braided gold and silver thread with a semi-shiny gold bar and a touch of sparkle. Semi Shiny Gold and Shiny Gold Plating.

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How DIY Organic Face Moisturizing Kit by Oleum Vera Benefits Your Skin

What is the key to have a healthy happy skin? There’s no need to rack your brains, as we all know moisturizing is an integral part for keeping the skin glowing. Oleum Vera, a Canadian beauty brand is taking huge leaps to ensure that your skin heals and gets nourished with the help of organic oils. The facial skin is extremely sensitive and it takes great effort to keep it blemish free. The worst thing that you can do with your skin is use chemical based products that further damage your skin.

Essential Oils and Plant Based Oils in the Organic Kit Moisturizes the Skin in a Natural Way

In order to provide a healthy alternative to the harsh chemicals used in commercial products, Oleum Vera has released a completely organic kit that contains essential oils and plant based oils. Marula, jojoba, glycerin, tamanu, pomegranate seed, vitamin E (non-GMO), tea tree, frankincense, geranium, and lavender oils are part of the kit. These oils can be mixed to formulate skin toners and moisturizer serums that heal and repair the skin in a natural way. The kit also contains a recipe book that guides you in creating these serums and toners.

Here is how DIY organic face moisturizing kit benefits your skin and treats a host of skin problems.

  1. Dry and Sensitive Skin

Dry and sensitive skins are extremely hard to take care of but the DIY face moisturizing kit by Oleum Vera contains organic oils that benefits such skin types greatly. Skin redness and inflammation is often treated with chamomile essential oil. Peppermint oil also has a cooling effect on the skin. With the help of the recipes that come along with the organic kit, skin freshener containing peppermint and chamomile oil can be made for dry and sensitive skin.

  2. Oily and Acne Prone Skin

Oily and acne prone skin also need moisturizing and nourishment. There’s a common misconception that people with oily skin do not require moisturizer. The fact of the matter is that an ideal organic moisturizer created from essential oils and plant-based oils actually reduces the sebum production and cleans the clogged pores. Jojoba oil is a natural way to cure acne prone skin and remove the marks. Jojoba oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Jojoba oil and tea tree oils can be mixed together to create a concoction that treats acne spots.

    3. Aging Skin

Geranium oil is natural astringent. It helps in tightening the skin and reducing the wrinkles. The kit contains the recipe to make gentle geranium serum. The botanical and organic serum is an effective anti-aging. Geranium essential oil also works as a muscle toner and it can be mixed with jojoba carrier oil which moisturizes the skin in a way that prevents the skin from sagging.

Apart from treating the aforementioned skin problems, the kit also contains recipes for moisturizing normal and combination skin types with natural ingredients like lemon and cucumber mixed with essential oils and plant-based oils to create a potent concoction that makes your facial skin supple and fresh.

Chic Holiday Gifts Under $100

Last minute holiday shopping

 

It’s not too late to get your holiday gift shopping done -in a stylish way. Stella & Dot has some amazingly chic gifts that you or the lady in your life will love.

Here are my top 5 pics:

City Slim Clutch Pewter Exotic ($59)  – Grab this envelope clutch to complement a cocktail dress, or keep it easy and wear cross body by adding our Versatile Chain in silver that also doubles as a necklace! Toss in your cash, cards and lip gloss and you’re ready for a chic night out.

Fontaine Cuff ($69) – Delicate hand-set micro pave inlaid on an intricate geometric gunmetal design. Bold yet delicate.

Renegade Cluster Bracelet ($59) – White bronze or gold plated spikes and black diamond pave beads adorn this Renegade cluster studded bracelet. Mix, match, and stack it with other bracelets to create your favorite combination. Gold colorway as seen on singer Katy Perry.

Rebel Pendant –  A hinged shiny silver or gold plated prism of brass swings from a silver or gold plated delicate brass chain. Available silver and gold.

Reversible Crossover Scarf  ($69) – Black Cable Knit- Three-way versatility makes this scarf the perfect winter accessory. Custom solid black, cable knit pattern reverses to soft and cozy grey faux fur. Pull through slit functionality to adjust loop, as well as hook-and-eye to wear as a shawl.

If you’d like help styling a few looks, please message me here.

Top Tips for Looking Sensational In A Red Prom Dress

Do you have your heart set on a red prom dress? Maybe you’re not quite sure if a red dress fits your style or not, or if you can pull off a red dress. Follow these helpful tips to look sensational in a red prom dress!

What Wearing a Red Dress Means

Red is a positive and warm color that radiates a powerful and strong persona. Wearing a red dress can do wonders for your confidence and is often associated with love and passion.

Will a Red Prom Dress Be Right for You?

If you feel that you are a passionate and strong person, then, yes, a red prom dress will be ideal. Check out www.promdressshop.com by clicking the link to see the range of red dresses.

What About Matching a Red Dress with Your Skin Tone?

The good news is that everybody can wear red, just as long as they choose the right hue for their skin tone.

Cool skin tones – if you have a cool skin tone you have pale, light skin that will go well with pink- and blue-based reds, such as strawberry, crimson, cherry, and ruby.

Warm skin tone – if you have a warm skin tone, you are darker and your skin will work well with bright yellow- and orange-based reds such as maroon, fire red, poppy, and tomato shades.

Should You Choose a Long or Short Red Dress?

Whether you want a long or short red prom dress is a personal preference. No matter what body type and shape you have, you can make both long and short dresses work by picking the perfect accessories and style. It really comes down to factors like if you want to look glamorous (a floor length gown will do the trick) or you plan on dancing all night (a short dress is perfect). You can see the range of long and short prom dresses at reputable online dress stores.

What about the Right Prom Dress Color and Style for Your Body Shape?

Typically, girls with smaller frames look amazing in brighter reds. However, if you’re curvy a darker red or orange/brown red as well as dresses with embellishments and patterns along the hemline and neckline are super flattering.

What Accessories Go Well with a Red Prom Dress?

A prom night is a formal occasion and red prom dresses are sure to make a bold fashion statement all on its own. So, try not to overdo it with too many accessories. Add classic, but simple details to keep your red dress the focal point of your ensemble.

Depending on your personal taste and the details on your dress, you could pair it with gold, silver or even black jewellery and shoes. If you are keen to show off your wild side, you could always choose a piece of jewellery or shoes with a leopard print!

If your gorgeous red prom dress has stones, sequins, or any other kinds of embellishments on it, keep your accessories to a minimum, such as one bracelet and a pair of earrings.

Finally, What about Makeup?

The most amazing makeup looks that complement a red prom dress are pin up girl, silverfish, or smoky styles. Alternatively, go for natural eyes and big, bold red lips!

How to Choose the Right Skincare Products – Here Are Some Top Tips

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Maintaining the health of your skin is so much more than just applying the right products. You need to maintain a healthy diet with sufficient nutrients for the skin. Routine exercise and proper protection against UV lights are also important. On top of that, the makeup you choose to apply will influence the overall health of your skin in the long run.

Despite everything, the right skincare products – and a good beauty routine to go along with them – are still the right place to start if you’re serious about having a beautiful and healthy skin. These tips will help you pick the best ones to use.

The Right Product for Your Skin
There are two important factors to consider before you start choosing skincare products: the type of skin you have and whether it is sensitive. You may have a particular type of skin – normal, oily or dry – or a combination of these types. For instance, your face may have dry spots in certain areas, which means you need to be extra careful when choosing skincare products.

The same can be said for having a sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is more prone to unwanted reactions when certain products are used. You may suffer from redness, inflammation or even acne problems after trying a beauty product or a makeup. Knowing which ones to avoid require a quick trip to your local dermatologist for some comprehensive checks.

Find Naturally Derived Products
Since the goal is to have a healthy and beautiful skin – and maintain that beauty for a long period of time – the best way to go is to search for products that are naturally derived. The world is filled with sources of nutrients and natural agents that can help nourish the skin and maintain its beauty, so there is no reason to rely on too many chemicals and artificial ingredients.

Some brands are more committed to finding new sources of natural ingredients and discovering better skin treatments than others. Skin Doctors products, for example, are famous for being suitable for sensitive skin thanks to their use of natural ingredients.
Take your time and compare skin treatments before deciding to go with a line of products. You can request samples and try different beauty routines to find the one that works best for you.

Avoid “Miracle” Products
There is no such thing as getting a gorgeous skin overnight. Beauty routines and the products to go along with them are mainly designed to improve your skin’s health over time. Keeping the skin healthy and nourished is also a great way to prevent skin problems and ageing, allowing you to maintain its natural beauty for a longer period of time.

Now that you have the best tips on how to choose the right skincare products, all you have to do next is get started with your search. Find a suitable product line and you’ll be well on your way towards maintaining a healthy and beautiful skin.