Red Hot Savings On Winter Warmers

Brrr! Winter has finally hit my part of the world.  The temps are so cold today, you simply can't layer on enough. If you have waited until now to pick up all things warm and cozy, you are in luck. There's plenty of Winter accessories still out there. Here's a roundup of pieces you will love. Best yet, they are all on sale. Guilt free shopping!

HERE:  14 Ways To Warm Up

Powder River Pom Beanie
All the rage for the young or young at heart. Available in four cozy colors.
Free People

Gondala Pointelle Legwarmer
This is how you stay warm, cozy and sexy at home.
Free People

Night Out Neck Warmer
No matter what time of day you wear this fuzzy neck warmer, you will feel very smart for finding this great buy. Lots of cute scarves on sale at
Charming Charlie

UGG Australia
'Bailey Bow' Tall Boot
With bows for days, these boots will keep your toes toasty all Winter long.
Nordstrom

Accessory Collective Pop Stripe Scarf

This is the buy of the day. What a fun pop of color to add to your Winter coat.

Nordstrom

Wyatt Grey & Gold Cashmere Blend Gloves

Long gloves are everything, especially when it is freezing outside.  I love the texture. You will love the price at 74% off.

Bluefly

Kate Spade Bow Neckwarmer

A feminine flourish and color blocking add a soft touch to this nifty neckwarmer.

Kate Spade

Bruno Cucinelli Fox Fur Vest
This fabulous fur has been marked down by $9,000. Be forewarned, it is still crazy expensive, but it makes me warm and fuzzy all over. 
Neiman Marcus

Faux Fur Long Leather Gloves
Now 50% off. I love them!
Henri Bendel

Coach Sheepskin Mittens
These just scream "Snowball Fight!"
Coach

Zandra Rhodes Fox Shrug
This is one special piece. Click for a close up look at the beaded detail. Stunning!
Saks Fifth Avenue

Urbancode Tarling Mongolian Collar
This is a fun way to add some cold weather chic to your wardrobe. Change up the look of your coats and sweaters with an unexpected color.
ASOS

Eugenie Kim Catherine Felt Floppy Hat

A sophisticated look with vintage inspired hardware. So fabulous with a grey or off white coat.
Saks Fifth Avenue

Tory Burch Anjelica Suede Fur Boots
Oh my! I do love these. Fur, cowhide, and tassels equal one beautiful boot.
Shop Bop

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Be Your Own Glam Squad

It's Golden Globe Sunday, as I write this post. Along with the word "Golden," the word "glam" comes to mind. Not a celebrity attending, presenting, or walking the Red Carpet, arrived without the help of their own "Glam Squad." Most of us can not have our own personal stylists, makeup artists, and hairdressers at our beck and call. Truth is, we don't need them. The goal is to look youthful, radiant, and natural. All that is necessary to get glam are the right products and tools.  Here's how.

~  Beauty Is Only Skin Deep ~

Kate Somerville

One of the busiest girls in tinsel town this season is skin expert and industry pioneer, Kate Somerville. I have long been a devotee of her products. They work and have the best packaging and delivery system. Kate's Age Arrest Facial Mask was found to be the best for Tighter Skin by editors of Harper's Bazaar.  Learn about her skincare regime and philosophy via an interview on the Nordstrom Beauty Blog. You can see her entire skincare line at Kate Somerville

Receive a complimentary mini DermalQuench + Retinol ($26 value) with your $150 purchase! Valid Ends 1/31 

~ Get That Lit From Within Look ~

The secret to a radiant complexion and youthful look is sculpting, highlighting and contouring.  The new term for it is "strobing." If you aren't doing it, I suggest you try, I promise you it will make a difference. Popsugar will teach you how. Click HERE.  The gorgeous girl above is made up in Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics.  Get the look at  Nordstrom. Many products are perfect for blending with your foundation or layering over blush.  The idea is to reflect light and provide a healthy glow.

~ More Illuminating Products ~

M.A.C Strobe Cream

Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift

YSL Touche Eclat Strobing Highlighter Limited Edition

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Killer Cheekbones Set

Kevyn Aucoin

The Celestial Skin Liquid Lighting

Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient lighting Palette

Nars Multiple in Copacabana


~ The Right Tools ~

Spas and Dermatologists have a machine, it seems, for every line, wrinkle, dark spot or imperfection there is.  Thanks to technology, these tools, now can be ours. Barneys New York has a great round up of facial fixers like Clarisonic, Nuface, Tria Beauty and more. See all of the cool tools HERE

And then there are these must have helpers.....

Hakuho-do + Sephora Pro Brush Collection
Every brush in this collection sold out as soon as it hit the shelves at Sephora. They are back in stock and worth considering if you are in the market for a new brush, like me. Said to be as soft as cashmere, these terrific tools will give you a precise application and more control of your application. 
Sephora

Harry Josh Pro Hair Tools
Harry's name keeps popping up whenever there is a hair article. In fact Allure Mag has named his Pro Dryer as an Allure Beauty Award Winner in 2015. You can see the collection at 
Dermstore

Tweezerman Gold Stars Set

A star can not afford to have a pesky hair appear out of no where, and neither can you. The slant nose tweezers are the very best I have tried. Love the eyelash curler, as well. If you aren't using a curler, you should be. And always be prepared for your close up with this 15X magnified and lighted mirror. This set gets 4 gold stars from me.
Neiman Marcus

Show Premier Dry Shampoo
What do you do when something important pops up but you haven't washed your hair?  Use a few sprays of this new dry shampoo for an instant pick me up and lots of volume.  The secret ingredient? Tapioca. Net-A-Porter can't keep it in stock. See a video at 
Sephora

Body Of Work: Glam Gams & Dewey 
Decollete

With all of the off the shoulder gowns and slits up to "there,"  a good deal of skin is showing on any Red Carpet.  Spray tans are a must for some, but you and I can get the look with products that glow, conceal, slim and illuminate. Applying highlighter down the middle of your legs is an old trick for making legs look longer. One of the best is Charlotte Tilbury's Supermodel Body Slimmer Shimmer. Laura Geller's Baked Body Frosting has a cult following. It's in powder formula making it easy to use.

~ Shop The look ~

Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Shimmer

Laura Geller Body Frosting

Scott Barnes Body Bling

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So far,I agree with Sephora, the Golden Globes beauty winners are...deep berry lips, attention-demanding smoky eyes, and laid back hair. Sometimes too laid back hair! 

There's so much more I could talk about, but pardon me, as I have to go and finish watching the Golden Globes




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Foodie Friday: Soup's On!

It's officially cold out, no matter what part of the country you live in, the temps are falling. There is nothing better than a big pot of soup to escape the cold and get all warm and toasty. Several of us, in my home, were fighting the sniffles over the holidays. So I made homemade chicken soup. It sure seemed to make us feel better. (Must have been the turmeric and lemon slices I added.) From Butternut Squash Soup to Seafood Chowders, these recipes and cooks tools take Winter on deliciously.

HERE: 19 Ways To Warm Up!

Creamy Caramelized Leek Soup With Maple Glazed Bacon
What a trifecta of flavors! The drizzle of a good flavored olive oil is a fabulous finish.
How Sweet Eats

 Staub Grey Cast Iron Kettle

My kitchen needs one of these. This 1 quart pot can make your tea or serve up some soup. Made in France and it is fabulous! Now on sale.

Food52

Moroccan Butternut Squash And Goat Cheese Soup
This simple soup is filled with everyday spices, butternut squash, roasted garlic, coconut ginger cream, not to mention pistachios! I think it all adds up to deliciousness.
Half Baked Harvest

Hot and Sour Noodle Soup With Shrimp
If you are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, this recipe may work in your diet plan.  It is made without cream, and as far as I can tell, the only fat is 1 tbsp of peanut oil. I am definitely trying this one.
Verses From My Kitchen

Alex Marshall Organic Soup Bowl
Each of these beautiful bowls are an unique work of art. Ceramist Alex Marshall creates each one by hand. 
Sundance Catalog

Truffle Cauliflower Soup
Anything with added Truffle is instantly elevated. Add brown butter, crispy sage, and pomegranates, and you have one elegant dish.
PaleOMG

Winter Vegetable Chicken Noodle Soup With Asiago Crostini
This recipe is packed with the gorgeous goodness of Winter veggies like rainbow carrots (so pretty), onions, leeks, garlic and rainbow chard to name a few. And that cheesy crostini? It is so perfect for dipping!
Half Baked Harvest

All-Clad Stainless Steel 3 Qt. Soup Pot with Ladle
The perfect set for stylish soup service.
Bloomingdale's

Golden Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Who doesn't love a baked potato? I allowed myself one on Christmas Day, and it was so very good! The golden in the title comes from Yukon Gold potatoes, which are creamier than other varieties. Like any good potato, this soup is loaded with everything you love and then drizzled with honey. Get out!
Oh Sweet Basil

Rick Bayless Tortilla Soup With Shredded Chard
If you have dined at Rick's Frontera Grill or more formal Topolobampo restaurant, surely you have ordered this soup. It is simply perfect, in my view. Not too spicy, very bright from lime, and homemade tortillas give it perfect crunch.
Food52

Soup Socks and Herb Sachets
I just love the sound of these little guys. I have used similar and they work really well. It's especially great for bay leaves and cinnamon sticks!
Food52

Bread And Cabbage Soup With Fontina And Thyme
A classic Italian style Bread Soup. It calls for Fontina but Gruyere or cheddar would work, too.
Gourmet Traveller

Spicy Seafood Chowder 
A tomato based broth, garlic, onions and potatoes create the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous fish. I can just smell it now.
Heather Christo

Cuisinart Hand Blender, Smartstick 
I have always wanted one of these. Now we can all have one and at a great sale price!
Macy's

Fish Chowder With Copper River Salmon
You really should click the link just to read the super interesting story behind this recipe. It's made with my very favorite type of Salmon. The dark color of the flesh of the fish creates the best bold (not fishy) flavor. The list of ingredients is lengthy, but I am sure, so worth putting together.
Foodie Crush

Rachael Ray 3Pc Soup Set

This soup pot offers personality and practicality, just like Rachael, herself. The handle of the ladle is super smart, with a notch that keeps it perched on the stockpot. Love that.

QVC

Carrot Pea Soup
Peas and carrots....not my favorite veggies, but they sure are bright and beautiful. The only way I do enjoy a pea is in soup. Add panchetta, basil, and mint, and I am ready to dig in.
The Woks Of Life

Thermos Pot
This stylish server is smart, too. Go ahead and pack your soup for lunch at the office or school. It will stay hot for up to 6 hours. Use it in the warmer months to keep beverages and salads cold for just as long!
Food 52

Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup
I realize this is the second Squash Soup recipe, but I had to include it. Isn't it fabulous looking? That's unsweetened coconut flakes sprinkled on the soup.
Popsugar




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