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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Gifts Of Beauty For Any Woman



Of course at this time of year, Mother's Day is top of mind. But we buy gifts all year round for the women in our lives. We girls do love our fragrances, makeup, and skincare. You can trust that there is a gift for every woman you know, including mom, in this post. Prices start at just $11. Go ahead and treat her.

Chanel The Natural Set
Coco Mademoiselle. my signature scent, is light but exuberant. I always feel very feminine and just a bit provocative while wearing it. My family and Mollie keep me stocked. This set adds a little something extra. The palest of pink nail lacquer, and the loveliest of lip balms. Order from Chanel and get free shipping (on everything) and the prettiest gift wrapping. All women love a Chanel gift box. $230

Limited Edition Beauty Palette
Inspired by the earth's natural beauty, this pretty palette is cruelty free, vegan, talc free, and recyclable. Inside you will find the creamiest powders for eyes and cheeks. I think your giftee will wear every color. $42

Credo Beauty E-Gift Card
If she is into health and clean beauty, this is the place for her. They have the biggest selection of clean beauty brands I have ever seen. Women secretly love a gift card. It's a great shopping source. $25 & up.
Trish McEvoy Makeup Planner
Oh the power of makeup! Trish's products are purposeful and pretty. This kit is filled with 15 fab products all neatly housed in one zippered beauty planner. My fave is the instant eye lift, but everything is wonderful. A beauty lover will adore this gift. Great for traveling, too. $298

 Essential Travel Brush Set
Here's how to pack those long beauty brushes. Give them a home of their own. I love the two Sigma brushes that I have. They are of very fine quality. $56 with Code:15YEARS ($89 without code.)

Botanical Heart Bath Bombs
Natural botanicals are infused into these haute hearts. You get a set of six. Who wouldn't love them? $10.50



Crown Affair Dry Shampoo
The perfect gift for a bestie, a co-worker, and even Mom. It is really different from all of the rest. It's all about the application with a Kabuki brush! It also volumizes, which is just what dirty hair needs. Those who love it, say it is a game changer. $42

Lavender & Lime Shower Steamers
For the girl that loves a hot shower. These steamers turn the morning or nighttime routine into an aromatic therapeutic experience. Each one is infused with essential oils to help calm, relax, destress, or energize. Under $20
Anthropologie

Nu Face Mini Set
One of my favorite beauty tools. It's a micro-current skin and facial muscle lifting device. It only takes 5 minutes to work each time you use it. I always feel like I look better after each use. $250 & a Free Gift

Lollia Always In Rose Bubble Bath
Moisturizing and soothing, this beautiful bottle holds 25 ounces of luxurious bubble bath. The formula creates a bounty of bubbles. And it is so giftable! It is almost too pretty to open. $60
Amazon
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Mask
Most women like a good facial. I personally love this one. It lifts, firms, and tightens pores. It is infused with 24K and Colloidal Gold. That's not all.  As the name and color suggests, your face glows following use. A fun gift. $85 Sephora

Beekman 1802 5 Piece Bath & Body Collection
My favorite bath & body brand has put together this lovely set for HSN. Showing it in lemon here, but it also comes in Lilac, Vanilla, and Pure. It's all clean beauty without toxins. The bar soaps are fabulous, and the body cream is rich and thick. You just can't go wrong for $45


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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Scent Your Home For Spring


Lilacs and lavender blooming, fresh cut grass, a gentle rain. These are the scents that evoke spring.  It's very important to me that my home smells warm and inviting in the colder months, and fresh and bright in spring. These candles, diffusers, and sprays will scent your home with jasmine, lavender, grapefruit and more. They also make gorgeous gifts. Enjoy this sensory experience.

Canvas by Apotheke
A pristine space scented by the refreshing and clean scent of Canvas. From the maker: "Canvas combines crisp linen, white musk, and sweet lily of the valley with a sparkling dewdrop accord for a clean and refreshing fragrance."

Diptyque Refillable Candles
Designed to last a lifetime. When the candle is done, you simply pop in a new wax refill. With a container this chic, you never want to give it up. See Neiman's (link below) for the luxe fragrance description. $285
Michael Aram Cherry Blossom Candle
Lucky me, I was gifted one of Aram's candles by my lovely friend, Christine. I was thrilled. These really are the best looking candles anywhere. They are like art.I chose Cherry Blossom, as what could be more appropriate for spring? You owe it to yourself to check out the assortment of candles and scents. $75

Replica By Maison Margiella Bubble Bath Diffuser
Luxuriate in the scent of your favorite Bubbles ( besides champagne )The fragrance starts off clean and fresh, then the musk perfume enters, following  subtle notes of coconut. Finally bits of rose, jasmine and lavender rounds it out. Sounds like a bubble bath you never want to end. Ships free. $95

Vyrao Rose Marie 
First let's talk about the vessel! So unique and modern. The candle itself is organic. The scent is floral for love and enlightenment, patchouli for grounding, and guaiac wood for energy clearing.  Lovely! And if you are shopping for Mom, this will last longer than roses. $95.

I Can Buy Myself Flowers
Yes you can! Called a "boujie bouquet of aroma. It's a fresh mix of hyacinth, bamboo, and green herbs. Sounds just like springtime! $42

The Amalfi Collection
Oh how fun! And what a great gift. These are seasonal and are coming back in stockon the 25th.  I would love to use them outside on a sunny day. The scents are a blend of fresh citrus with hints of the sea and Amaro Liquor. Choose Capri or Postitano. Fab! $58

Apotheke X Flavor Paper
New in the world of candles, is a trio of luxe candles. The ceramic vessel features Flavor Paper's Sway print created by women in celebration of women. The scent is so springy with notes of grapefruit, lemon, mint, sea salt, and much more. It's a limited edition. Tap the image or link below to pick your fave from the trio. Hard to choose! $52


Mrs. Meyers Air Freshener
This inexpensive product works wonders. Now, I wouldn't set it out on my marble table, but I would spray it in the room that the table is located. The scent is created with essential oils, and is without many of the other toxic ingredients that hurt us. It works almost instantly. I love the fresh clean Lemon Verbena fragrance. $5.00 at....

Mandarin Basil
Homecourt By Courtney Cox. With 60 hours of burn time, this is a beautifully handmade candle. Sparkling manadarin, spiced ginger, green basil, and ripe fig will make you feel as if you are taking a walk in an herb garden. Sounds perfect for the kitchen! $65



Mersea Summer Day
These candles make an adorable gift. with their chic presentation. This candle is filled with notes of citrus and fresh cut grass. $29 See the rest of the line on one page at...
Amazon

Indian Jasmine Reed Diffuser
Bring the essence of spring into your space with this decorative reed diffuser. It's really pretty, and so is the fragrance. Think sparkling jasmine, bright red berries, bergamot, and spicy pink pepper.  $69

Lafco Source & Story
This new collection is the journey of the artisans who create the candles. It features an alingment with Lafco and fragrance partners who share their commitment sustainability, and love of indigenous people. $75. 
Lafco New York

Aperol Spritz Room Spray
This zesty and energetic scent sparkles like the prosecco that inspired it.  And at $28, it is just right for a cocktail party host gift.
Antica Farmacita     Bloomingdales


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Monday, April 22, 2024

You Need A White Dress This Spring & Summer


Vogue tells us that the White Dress is the one dress you need for Spring and Summer. They were all over the runways this season. So, since I don't own a white dress, this post is personal for me. I think I found a favorite. What's yours?

Cotton Cheesecloth Shirred Maxi Dress
This maxi is iron free and naturally textured. It's the base layer that is cotton cheese cloth. That means it is not see-thru! Under $300.

Andria Dress
Two trends in one. Everything is also sheer this spring. In this case it dresses this look up. A very pretty dress. The slip is included. Under $300

Collarless Cotton Maxi Dress 
Love the slits and shirt style sleeves. This dress would look fab worn open over pants, too. Under $200.

Iro Seona Dress
Cocktail party perfect if you can rock a mini. This style features a certain sophistication. Under $500.

Palermo Perfection Collared Midi
Peek-a-boo done well, in a stretchy cotton blend. Under $80

Ethel Dress
From one of my new favorites - Ulla Johnson. The details are many, and the dress is as pretty in the back as it is in front. 70% cotton and 30% silk. Under $800
Ulla Johnson

Bungalow Popover Dress
Made from easy breezy linen, this will be your go to dress from the beach to the bistro. It comes with it's own slip lining. Also available in blue and black. Under $150

ZW Collection Embroidered Dress
At this price point (Under $130) this is one of the best in the edit. The embroidery is really lovely.
Zara

Louisa Shift
With an elegant high neckline and intricate broderie angalaise throughout, this style is just the prettiest. Where couldn't you wear it? Under $400

Pomander Place Swiss Dot Kenzo
I have two tops by this brand, and I really love them. It gets 5 stars from many. But if white is not your jam, it comes in 13 other colors and patterns. On sale for $118.
Tuckernuck

Silvia Tcherassi
Margie Strapless Maxi 
Oh how wonderful is this cotton lace dress? The price tag is not for the faint of heart, but its' beauty is beyond compare. Imagine yourself on a green lawn wearing this white dress, for a fabulous cocktail party.



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Sustainable Style For Earth Day & Beyond

{ Via: Vogue }

Well, first of all,  Happy Earth Day! I am happy to share with you these links from businesses who want the best for the world and all of us.
Equally as important as what we put in our body for nutrients, is what we put on our bodies for skincare and beauty. RMS is an original, pure, organic color cosmetic line created by Rose-Marie Swift. Take a look. The products really do look beautiful. Now is a great time to try the brand with 20% off sitewide.

What you cook on matters! GreenPan revolutionized home cooking in 2007, when they introduced the world to healthy ceramic, nonstick cookware. Now is the time to try it (I love my few pieces.) Save 40% sitewide! The above pieces are from the Reserve Collection.
One of the most stylish websites you will find, offers a platform of over 2,000 styles from fashion, beauty, jewelry, and homeware that are consciously crafted.  I applaud their dedication. One of my favorites is the above bag from Demellier. It's so good looking. 
A pioneer in sustainable luxury fashion, Stella's designs are really beautiful. I have always loved her Falabella Bags.  All of her shoes and bags are vegan, using zero leather ever. 
Veja Sneakers
Stride into a better world in environmentally friendly, ethically manufactured sneakers by VEJA. These sneakers have been the "it" shoe for a few years. They are actually the first brand to make their sneakers with fabric made entirely with recycled plastic bottles. Read about their upcycling HERE

Purchase them at Bergdorf Goodman or 
I take my gift wrapping seriously. And this line of Eco Fair Trade handmade paper is my very favorite. It's beautiful! Really beyond. Made by  certified artisans in Bangladesh with locally grown jute fiber. Purchases support childrens' educations, concrete houses, fresh water wells and much more for villages in Bangladesh.

This comfy footwear brand focuses on strategies that reduce their carbon footprint to zero and beyond. They use 75% sustainably sourced natural and recycled materials. Their footwear for men and women is super light. Shown above is the Golf Dasher, the most comfortable golf shoe ever.
Echo invites us to elevate our style and make a difference today. In honor of Earth Day, they have selected 8 scarves from their Echo 100 Collection that support environmental charities across the globe. With every purchase, you are contributing $100 from the purchase price to initiatives that support our planets future. Shop the collection now.

This beautiful skincare brand is wild about nature. They believe in the healing powers of flowers and plants. Their products are a combination of pure ingredients and smart science. They are free of all toxins, synthetic colors, and fragrance. sasve 25% on their Philanthropy Collection with Code: EARTH25

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