Holiday Healthy Skin with Neutrogena

I'm partnering with Neutrogena this holiday season to create this smokey makeup look using the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup. The foundation is a silky, lightweight formula that provides flawless coverage for that perfect natural look!

Now until December 31, use promo code HEALTHYSKIN25 at checkout to receive 25% off Neutrogena makeup purchases on Neutrogena.com.

To create this #HolidayHealthySkin makeup look the following products were used:

* Healthy Skin Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
* Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20
* Hydro Boost Hydrating Concealer
* Nourishing Eye Liner
*MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Deep Plum
* Nourishing Long Wear Eye Shadow in Soft Taupe
* Healthy Volume Mascara
* Healthy Skin Blush in Rosy

Head over to www.neutrogena.com/holidaylooks.html to see additional holiday looks!

Holiday Gift Guide for Him and Her (Under $100)

Now that the holidays are in full swing (seriously time flies!) I hope you've started knocking off items on your dad, mother, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, son, daughter, brother, sister, best friend, colleagues, boss - you name it. Today is also known as Free Shipping Day which is a one-day event in which most online retailers will offer free shipping with every order and guaranteed arrival just in time for the holidays! If you haven't got a clue of what to get you've come to the perfect place. Here is a holiday gift guide for her and the best part? Everything is under $100!

Gifts Under $100 for Her

Gifts Under $100 For Him

What to Buy From the Sephora VIB Sale

Each fall, Sephora (YES SEPHORA!) does a MAJOR sale. Whether you are stocking up items for yourself or picking up early holiday gifts, now is the time to save, shop and stock up! This year, there are THREE tiers of when individuals can shop – and this year, everyone will be receiving a discount regardless of what status you have! So if you’ve been thinking of getting that Clarisonic or Chanel Perfume now is the time to buy those investment pieces!

The reason this sale is so epic is that department stores will never give you this much of a discount off of beauty products! I think this sale is amazing because let’s be real, no one does these types of discounts on beauty items!

The way the sale works it’s in a tiered format:

To receive 20% off Items:

• Must be a Rouge or VIB member
• Rouge members – Receive 20% off November 3-6 and November 10-15 in store and online with code 20FORROUGE
• VIB members – Receive 20% off November 10-15 in store and online with code 20FORVIB

To receive 15% off Items:

• Need to be a member of the Beauty Insider program (you can sign up here)
• Beauty Insiders – Receive 15% off November 10-15 in store and online with code INSIDER15

What to Buy from the Sephora VIB Sale - Top 15 Items

HAIR TOOLS

1. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - Alright ladies, how many of you HATE blowdrying your hair? I know I definitely fall into that category with my long locks! What's worse is that I've gotten my hair stuck in a hair dryer.. seriously it's time to stop investing in cheap-o hairdryers. The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is one of the hot items this year with its high-speed, powerful, brushless digital motor and intelligent heat control for shine. 

2. T3 Styling Wand - I've heard this curling wand does WONDERS to your hair and creates long lasting curls! I always struggle with curls falling out soon after I've curled my hair so this item is definitely on my wish list! What's even better is that this comes in a set of THREE barrels so you get more for your money!

3. Clarisonic - Another must buy to have during this sale! This Clarisonic comes in a set featuring a two-speed cleansing device paired with a radiance-boosting brush head and a makeup brush. This is seriously a game changer if you want your skin to be flawless!

MAKEUP

4. Huda Beauty Eyeshadow Palette - The queen of makeup has finally come to the U.S. Sephora! There are 18 colors that come in it and all of which look amazing ranging from highly pigmented mattes, chrome pressed pearls, and 3D metal shades.

5. Diorshow Mascara – This is the one mascara I've kept in my makeup stash for YEARS! It makes your lashes look longer, fuller, and thicker. I honestly don't go out anywhere without it!

6. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - This loose setting powder has been one of the newest additions to my makeup routine. I use this setting powder to set my under eye makeup so it doesn't crease or look cakey. It's seriously fool proof and makes your makeup last longer! There is also a mini travel size that I bought so I can toss it in my purse.

7. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick - I have a whole bunch of these lip stains and for a good reason, they are super long lasting and the colors in this line are amazing! My two favorite for my skin tone are Bow N Arrow and Lolita.

8. Foundation - These two foundations have been on my radar (and I'm sure alot of you as well!) Huda Beauty Foundation and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. I've heard so many great things about both of these foundations.

9. Contour Kit by Smashbox - Contouring has seriously changed the way I do my makeup every day. The kit contains a contour, bronzer, and highlight shade. It also comes with instructions if you are a newbie!

10. Shimmering Skin Perfector Highlighter by Becca - This is hands-down one of my favorite highlighters of all time. It gives you such a beautiful highlight and glow. I use this on my cheekbones and it really pulls my makeup together.

11. FARSALI Drops - I've seen all the youtube beauty gurus using this product so I am definitely adding this to my cart! It makes your makeup look dewy, glowy, and bright. It also hydrates and smells incredible! It's especially great for those with dry skin. 

12. Beautyblender - Stock up on these beautyblenders NOW!! I can't even begin to tell you how many beautyblenders I've gone through or have lost. The beautyblender is essential to a flawless makeup application. I use it every single day to apply my make up!

BODY

13. Chanel perfume: Okay ladies, when does Chanel perfume EVER go on sale? I have both the COCO Mademoiselle and the CHANCE Eau Vive they are both amazing. I've gotten so many questions about what perfume I wear so these are must haves!

14. Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream with SPF 20 - I use this cream religiously every morning. My skin tends to be a little on the dry side especially in the winter so this cream makes my skin feel so soft and beautiful. It also contains SPF in it which is also so important for your skin!

GIFTS

15. Everyday Must Have Gift Set: What's a shopping trip without buying something for your family and girlfriends? This gift set has the most amazing mix of products - to be exact, the best selling products that Sephora has!

I hope you enjoyed this type of post of what is in my Sephora cart! Will you be shopping the sale and picking up anything? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Best Black Friday Sales 2016

Pajama Bottoms: H&M Snowflake Pajamas / Shirt: Banana Republic  

Yesterday my husband and I are hosted Thanksgiving at our home in Philadelphia! I love spending time with family and friends during the holiday season and look forward to this every year!  Each year the night before Thanksgiving I watch my parents clean the turkey.  Then on Thursday we wake up early and my mom and I will cook all morning for the big feast - it's a tradition that I love and look forward to each year.

After Thanksgiving we all know comes Black Friday. I used to get up early to get to the stores as early as 5am but now with everything accessible online there is no need to fight the crowds! This is definitely the best time to get all the goodies you have been eying and to stock up on favorites (click to shop below)!

Best Black Friday Sales Roundup:

TORY BURCH // 30% off $250 Purchase (including sale!) // Code: THANKS
BANANA REPUBLIC // 50% off 5 Items // Code: BRFIVE
LOFT // 50% off Purchase // Code: BERRYGOOD
ANN TAYLOR // 50% off Purchase // Code: CELEBRATE
EXPRESS // 50% off Everything & Free Shipping
MADEWELL // 25% Off Purchase // Code: THATSALE
Shopbop // Up to 25% off Everything (including sale!) // Code: GOBIG16
JCrew // 40% off Purchase // Code: HOLIDAY
GAP // 50% off Purchase // Code: TGIF50
COLE HAAN // 50% off Select Items & 30% Everything else
CLUB MONACO // 25% off $150, 30% off $250, 35% off $400 // CODE: THANKS
MACYS // Extra 20% off // CODE: THANKS
LUISAVIAROMA // 20% off Sale Items // CODE: BNFL20
SAKS // Select sale on designer items! (Including YSL, Prada, Tory Burch, etc.)
NORDSTROM // Extra 20% off Select Sale Items

Product Review: The POREfessional by Benefit Cosmetics

I hate pores! It's super hard to get rid of pores and some of us naturally have larger pores than others.  I’ve always had large pores on my nose and always wondered how to minimize them! Luckily, I stumbled across the Benefit The POREfessional by Benefit Cosmetics (retails $31.00) and am totally loving this product!

This product is a face primer that makes your face look flawless.  The product works to smooth out uneven skin texture (such as pores and fine lines) and essentially creates a smooth surface for flawless skin.  The formula itself is lightweight and feels silky. It’s a balm that you can apply under or over makeup. 

According to Benefit, this product can be worn two ways:

Under Makeup - Apply to clean, lightly moisturized skin then pat on problem areas and blend with fingertips.  Using the product under the makeup creates a smooth canvas.

Over Makeup - Pat on lightly over makeup and blend.  This helps to touch up problem areas and to make your skin look matte.

I really like the packaging on this product.  The product comes in a tube (not made out of glass) for easy traveling! You can easily throw this in your purse for those that are always on the go.