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I had the opportunity to experience a complimentary lash extension service last week at JJ Eyelashes. JJ is nestled in Soho at 41 Wooster St.

When I entered the salon I immediately noticed how clean and serene it was. It was quiet, very important if you are having services done that could take a minimum of one hour. Along with lash extensions JJ also provides f Read the rest of this entry »

I purchased this several months ago at Barneys;  it is safe to say I have more than fallen in love with this scent. The Byredo fragrance house was created in 2006 in Stockholm by Ben Gorham. I would consider the fragrances of Byredo niche scents. The bottles are simplistic, a contrast when compared to beautifully layered notes

While I have several Byredo scents on my to buy list, my first purchase was  Bal D’Afrique. A light, yet captivating vetiver mix. This, unlike many other scents in my collection is a floral, yet packs a punch with the base notes. Black Amber, Moroccan Cedarwood,Musk and Vetiver at the base  gives it a nice balance. It dries down to something very exotic, I enjoy wearing it on days I’m feeling flirty and it’s a great bed time fragrance.

Here are the rest of the notes:

Top: Bergamot, lemon, neroli, african marigold, bucchu

Heart: Violet, jasmin petals, cyclamen

Base: Black amber, musk, vetiver, moroccan cedarwood

Byredo’s description of the scent:

 A warm and romantic vetiver inspired by Paris in the late 20′s and its infatuation with African culture, art, music and dance. A mix of the Parisian avantgardism and African culture shaped a unique and vibrant expression. The intense life, the excess and euphoria is illustrated by Bal d’Afrique’s neroli, African marigold and Moroccan cedarwood.

 

I’m anticipating my next scent purchase by Byredo. Have you tried any of their perfumes?

More Clothing…

Makeup remover wipes are one of those things I cannot stop buying. I know Estee Lauder has been around since forever, and litters the armoires and bathroom shelves of many women. One of my more recent purchases was the Read the rest of this entry »

After trying and loving the Maybelline Master Drama pencil in black  (Midnight Master) I decided to give a few other colors a whirl. These pencils are retractable, which makes them convenient. The texture is creamy, reminds me of a cream liner, only  obviously you aren’t applying Read the rest of this entry »

I wouldn’t necessarily consider my face sensitive. It is acne prone, oily, etc- yet it can tolerate many things. We’re talking glycolic, peels- the whole nine yards. That didn’t stop me from purchasing Read the rest of this entry »

I may or may not need to get stock in LUSH at this point. I bought this a couple of weeks ago after debating about it for a minute. This cleanser is great for all skin types. It includes several good for you ingredients; Read the rest of this entry »

Called the “sexy massage bar” it is scented with a chocolate orange scent. It includes a blend Read the rest of this entry »

How timely! The temps here in NYC are on a down turn. Heat from the radiators drain every ounce of moisture from the skin….Le sigh. It affects our hair and of course our skin. For hair, aside from not using styling products to further dry the hair, deep conditioners restore moisture and keep the strands hydrated. Read the rest of this entry »

No need to keep telling you how in love I am with LUSH…….Ah what the hell, who am I kidding? I went there today after work just to stock up on a few of my faves.

The Peace Massage bar was one of the products I received last week during the press event. Many of LUSH’s products have stories behind them, and this one is no different. This bar was inspired by the London riots, with the thought that this bar could bring peace to your world. I’ll drink to that, especially after navigating the big apple all day. One of the main ingredients is olive oil- a known hydrating, good for you oil.

LUSH’s instructions:

“Simply rub and wish for peace”.

How cute and fitting for the times, no?

I don’t have a list of other ingredients, or what scents this is made up of- but I’m drawn to it. It has an earthy scent that I find calming and very relaxing. It moisturizes like a dream. The scent lingers just enough, yet doesn’t smell medicinal. I fancy using it on my feet at bedtime and then wearing a pair of fluffy socks. Although they are not identical in smell, I think if you enjoy the  Karma scent you would really enjoy the Peace Massage Bar.

It is priced at $12.95. I would suggest purchasing the reusable tin to store it in to protect it from melting. The bar will be available for purchase November 25th in stores and online.

If you follow me on twitter, you know that I have been talking about Read the rest of this entry »