Show Us Your Life--Beauty Secrets

Show Us Your Life: Beauty Secrets

My Favorite Products

1. I love MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation. I also use MAC Prep and Prime Skin as a base. My skin is sooooo oily and the powder foundation works better than any other product I have found to control the dreadful shine. 

Studio Fix Powder + Foundation

Prep + Prime Skin



2. I don't really feel comfortable with blush so I always use a bronzing powder.

Lancome Star Bronzer Poudre Soleil

3. The one product I really don't think I could ever live without......Mascara......and no mascara is better than Lancome.



Lancome Hypnose Drama

4. I can use any type of cleanser to remove my makeup, but I never go to bed without Retin-A. I am so trying to stop the aging process........but nothing really seems to help.

5. I always sing the praises of La Mer Eye Concentrate. I know I have discussed this product in at least 10 different blog posts, but I LOVE IT! I have tried other cheaper products, but nothing really compares. It is soooo worth the ridiculous price.

The Eye Concentrate

6. I apply Aquaphor to my lips every night to keep them soft. I also use Aquaphor on my heels. It is a great product. I often recommend this product to patients as a first line treatment for Eczema.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

7. I love Nivea Smooth Sensation. It makes my skin feel so soft, but it is light and non-greasy.



Nivea Smooth Sensation

8. I love Pureology hair products. They are so clean and natural.

Pureology Purevolume Shampoo

What are the beauty products you can't live without?

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Wednesdays are for Weddings!

Back in Black........for Spring

My Inspiration........

For the Bride:

Vera Wang

http://www.theknot.com/



Jasmine Couture

http://www.theknot.com/

For the Bridesmaids:

Silk Chiffon Zadie Dress

http://www.jcrew.com/

Silk Taffeta Blakely Dress

http://www.jcrew.com/

Silk Organza Soiree Dress

http://www.jcrew.com/

For the Flowergirl:

Girls' Taffeta Contessa Dress

http://www.jcrew.com/

Girls' Taffeta Cupcake Dress

http://www.jcrew.com/

Girls' Glitter Ballet Flats

http://www.jcrew.com/

Girls' Glitter Bow Headband

http://www.jcrew.com/

The Invitation:

http://www.myjeanm.com/

The Bridal Bouquet: I love the idea of adding yellow for a Spring black and white wedding.

Bridal Bouquet: The Tangled Web Creative Floral Design  

Photo By: BKB Photography

http://www.theknot.com/

For the Ceremony:

Dianne and Adam: A Yellow Wedding in Crestwood, KY

Photo By: Todd Nichols Photography

http://www.theknot.com/

For the Reception:

Reception Site: Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Brooklyn

Photo By: Maureen Davis Photography, Houston, TX

http://www.theknot.com/

The Cake: I love this cake! However, I would like to see yellow flowers instead of white.



Photo by Mary Ellen Bartley
Cake: The Cake Atelier 
http://www.theknot.com/

Wedding Favors:

 

Yellow and Black Damask Favor Boxes

http://www.myjeanm.com/

Show us your Spring wedding ideas........

GRATEFUL FOR MONDAY

Today, I am grateful Monday is almost over. It has definitely been a day I can't wait to forget.....

I did have an enjoyable Super Bowl Sunday yesterday, watching the game in Dad's new man room and getting to see my brother, SIL, and Carsyn---she was so cute....just laughed and smiled all day. She also seems to love football. She never takes her eyes away from a game. I am actually a Colts fan, but since they didn't make it to the Super Bowl, I was cheering for the Packers.......so I am glad they won!

I am also grateful to see The Bachelor will be filmed in Anguilla next week. My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Cap Juluca in Anguilla and no other trip has ever compared. It is simply the most beautiful place I have ever experienced. I hope we get to go back someday.......very soon!

Wednesdays are for Weddings!

Spring Weddings

I can almost feel Spring fast approaching and I am thrilled. Please.......No more Winter!

This week, I want to encourage everyone to post Spring wedding ideas.

My inspiration for Spring........Lavender

When I envision Spring wedding gowns, only one designer comes to my mind....Monique Lhuillier. I have posted some of my favorite Spring Monique Lhuillier gowns below. All photos can be found at http://www.theknot.com/ or here.

Lavender bridesmaid gowns....

All gowns are by Jim Hjelm and can be found here.

The Flower Girl dress.....

http://www.belleoftheball.net/lines/girls/girls.htm

More beautiful Flower Girl dresses can be found at http://www.pegeen.com/flower-girl-dress-styles.php.

Invitations

View one of my favorites by Anna Griffin here.

Or....if money is no object, then view the invitations at http://praezoccasions.com/index.html.

Praez Occasions



...Or design your own custom invitation for a reasonable cost at http://www.myjeanm.com/ .

Ceremony and Reception Decor Inspiration

Bridal Bouquet: Jephry Floral Studio, Providence, RI

Photo By: Kristin Spencer Photography

Featured at http://www.theknot.com/

photo credit: Chris Meech

http://www.veranda.com/

Acanthus Pillar Holders

http://www.potterybarn.com/

Kingsley Lantern

http://www.potterybarn.com/

The Cake

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/

Lavender Champagne

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/

Show me your favorite Spring Wedding ideas!









Day 1 of Things I Love

I am participating in Day 1 of Things I Love at Life as a New Mrs.--AGAIN......you can visit her blog here .

Things I Love

1. GOD

2. My Family

especially Robby....

...and Carsyn!

2. My Friends

3. The Carribean

Anguilla.....the most beautiful place I've ever seen.

4. Jimmy Buffett

Photo credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images

5. Wine

6. Weddings

Photo by Suzanne Deaton Photography



7. The Boat and Karaoke

8.  Manicure/Pedicure

9.  Tanning

10.  The Jersey Shore

Photo found at http://www.mtv.com/



What are your favorite things?

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