We Heart: Coconut Oil

Save your money and  time with this multi-purpose beauty product! Weight loss aid, skin treatment, and moisturizing hair oil are just a few of the benefits of coconut oil. Too good to be true?  No, just one of natures gifts. Be on the look out  for his 100% organic product and let the healing begin!!

Body Jewels

Have you worked hard for your summer bod? Body chains are a cool and trendy way to enhance your look and  add a sassy style with minimal effort! Spice up your bikini and bralettes with these fun jewels and charms. This is the perfect accessory to bring your fit from cute to FABULOUS!

We Heart: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish

Looking for a way to stretch your manicure? Try Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish.This polish can be purchased for under $8! Sally Hansen Gel polish does not require a light like most other gel polishes to deliver that extra shine. Just apply two coats of the Miracle Gel Color and one coat of the Miracle Gel Top Coat for a like new manicure. You can find the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polishes at Target and Ulta.

DIY Facial and Body Scrubs

Spring is in full affect and it's no time like the present to scrub off the winter by revealing your Spring skin. Now is the time to start giving our weather worn skin some much needed pampering for the upcoming warmer months. Luckily, there are ways to refresh your skin by simply going through your pantry. DIY sugar scrubs are some fun and fresh products to give your skin its glow! Check out some of our faves below:

Cherry Blossom Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

 1/4 cup loose green tea

1/4 cup loose cherry tea

 1/2 cup white sugar

 1 tbs. grapeseed oil

 Preparation: Mix ingredients together in a bowl. Use mixture to exfoliate the body. Your skin will feel soft, plump, well-hydrated and smooth.

Just to list a few benefits of using the cherry blossom sugar scrub has an amazing fragrance, leaves skin, soft and smooth, does not dry skin, and does not irritate skin.

Chai Sugar Scrub

 Ingredients:

5 chai tea bags

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup white granulated sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 tablespoons coconut oil (room temp) – expeller pressed (unscented) coconut oil is best for this recipe

1 teaspoon honey

2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR 12-15 drops vanilla essential oil (learn to make your own vanilla extract, or get vanilla essential oil here)

Blend all ingredients together. For a wetter scrub, use more oil. Use less for a drier scrub.

Spoon the mixture into an airtight jar. Using a spoon or wooden scoop, use a small amount as a body scrub in the shower. Rinse thoroughly.

  

     

We Heart: Biore

Need help with keeping you skin clear in the summer? Biore will purify your pores with natural charcoal. This product instantly draws out twice more dirt, oil, and impurities than regular cleanser. It leaves your skin tingly-fresh. You can purchase this product at any retail stores near you such as Target.

Summer Shoe Style!

Are you an Oliva Pope Gladiator? Maybe not, but it doesn’t mean you can’t rock gladiator style like a true diva. Gladiator shoes are still on the rave and come in a variety of styles such as easy flats, knee-highs, heels, and ankle wraps.  Don’t want to break the bank, you don’t have to, here are some budget friendly options from  retailers such as Express, Aldo, and Zara just to name a few!  

We Heart: Bliss Body Butter

Would you be willing to switch your lotion for bliss body butter? Bliss body butter is a luxurious moisturizer that will leave your skin soft and supple. With exotic scents such as grapefruit + aloe, orange + white pepper, lemon + sage, and vanilla + bergamot.  Bliss body butter is a nice indulgence that won’t make you dig too deep into your pockets. Bliss body butter can be found online and at some local retailers such as Sephora, and Macy’s.