SHOP SMALL Saturday - Enjoy These Deals!

Good morning Gorgeous!

Happy Shop Small Saturday! I love this day of the year when it comes to shopping and the melee that ensues around Black Friday - I do not partake! 

 I do all of my shopping online and even when it comes to Shop Small Saturday, I do my shopping online. Why? Because I live in a rural area and don't like going into town unless it's mandatory. Also because I have such a mega commute for work, I just don't drive if I don't have to.

So today on Shop Small Saturday - look for this blue sticker and help support the dreams of someone working a small business!

 And - please consider ordering online from businesses that have been affected by the wildfires in California, like Neptune's Net. Oh how I love to eat here!  When I leave work in Burbank, if at all possible, I drive over the wine country hills of Calabassas through the canyon and down to the beautiful Pacific ocean and then turn right, go up the PCH about 5 miles and look to the right.

There is Neptune's Net, a small family owned eatery that has been there for decades. Until now - the building is still there though they are without power! The wildfire came right up to the edge of their building yet they were spared! If you could, would you order something from their website?  A gift card, key chain, tshirt, anything will help! It keeps them in business while APS is working to get the power back on.

Use this link here   https://neptunesnet.com/products

Now for my guys and gals out there who have family portraits coming up, and travel, and CES and any number of events you are going to need a fresh shave, a perfect stocking stuffer and some anti-aging skincare to be work ready in the new year!

Consider shopping J Paul Skincare online and get a big discount while also supporting an independent family owned business!  I've tried the skincare and love the shave cream filled triple blade razor for travel! 

Use this link to order:  http://www.jpaulskincare.com/

Now just in case you or someone you know is getting married, I have my diy bridal makeup course geared to the encore bride or those who are saying "I do" times two.  

These short videos are easy to follow and learn along with to get your best destination wedding look, or backyard brides have a deep saving on your wedding budget with this video course.

Use this link for savings and a free gift with purchase!

http://diybridalmakeup.teachable.com/

This holiday weekend, instead of buying the separate $47 personal one on one makeup lesson, get it free this weekend only when you shop small!

 

Now get to shoppin' small!

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Last minute beauty lover gifts with Essence Cosmetics new products!

Hi ya Gorgeous!

There are only a few days left til Christmas and if you have not picked out the gifts for your beauty lover, these new colors and products from Essence Cosmetics are perfect for present toppers and stocking stuffers!

I'm loving that the "highlight/contour game has finally evolved in products to include other colors and shades, such as the peach and pink sets from Essence Cosmetics!

These are highly pigmented and a little bit of product goes a long way! I like applying mine over my face setting powder for a smoother application and more even distribution of the color.

Lip glosses are $2.99 on essencemakeup.com Blush play sculpting palettes are $5.99

The new 2018 Color of the Year as described from Pantone is included in this video via a new lip gloss from essence cosmetics!

 Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

12 Days of Giving with stocking stuffers from Burt's Bees and a random act of kindness

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Saturday! Or should I say...caturday!  My son's kits are coming home this week and we are beyond excited. They are babies from a feral cat who took shelter at a friend's place out by the Biosphere! We think these are science kitties!  I will share pictures when they get home.

Now let's get into the great gift giving, especially something for the stocking via Burt's Bees!

Meet the Warm Collection of Kissable Color from Burt's Bees - one of the best natural skincare and cosmetic companies out there.

That perfect, magical holiday kiss. It could be just around the corner! Help someone you love be ready for it with our Kissable Color gift set: a trio of lip-nourishing, 100% natural Lip Shimmer shades in warm or cool collections.

 

Nourishes and moisturizes lips with Vitamin E and Beeswax
• Enriched with Sunflower Oils
• Invigorates with Peppermint flavor
• Warm and cool collections
Warm Collection includes shades:
• Peony
• Rhubarb
• Fig

Get yours at the Burt's Bees website or at mass retailers everywhere! 
 http://www.burtsbees.com/product/kissable-color/792850895911.html#start=12http://www.burtsbees.com/product/kissable-color/792850895911.html#start=12

Now for some random acts of kindness ideas to help spread the holiday cheer this season!

Support our troops by supporting families who have a member deployed. The families are often forgotten. Thank them for their sacrifices. Offer to help them around the house. Babysit. Let them know you recognize their sacrifice and ask how you can help.

Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

12 Days of Christmas with RG Collagen Mask for hair

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Thanks for joining in on another rendition of the 12 Days of Giving with Makeup University.  Thank you so much for all of the kind suggestions and sharing of your random act of kindness on the Youtube video!

Today I introduce you to RG Collagen Collection - the hair mask!  Just what my thyroid ravaged hair needs! I've got a color coming up so I am definitely going to be treating my hair to this the next few days!

Here's a lil details about the RG Collagen Mask hair product:

What if you could rediscover healthy hair—before the coloring, heat styling and chemical treatments? Turn back the hands of time with the Collagen Collection, three ultra-concentrated formulas that restore youthful density, improve elasticity and fullness, and reconstruct damaged cuticles so hair looks healthy again. Enhanced with collagen, squalane and provitamin B5, Collagen Shampoo, Collagen Hair Mist and Collagen Hair Mask revitalize hair from the inside out. Hair looks thicker, feels stronger, and radiates wow-factor shine.

Check back next week and see my results of using this!

Now for some random acts of kindness suggestions to help you spread the holiday cheer this season!

When you get great service tell the person who helped you. Then, tell a manager. Go to the corporate web site and submit an email.

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12 Days of Giving with Glow For A Cause

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Woo hoo! The tree is up and the decorations on and now, if the wind would just slow down from the 50 mph gusts I can get the lights up!

Today's goodie is a reminder from October and the breast cancer awareness campaign from organic beauty company Glow For A Cause.

For gift giving of good skincare, and you don't know what scent the recipient would like, try the "Try It All" bag of samples from Glow For A Cause.

It's a great way to have little gifts for thanks you to service industry people you work with or teachers, and great stocking stuffers too!  Get some here: http://www.glowforacause.com/shop/try-it-all

Now today's random act of kindness is there are so many ways to make people feel great by sending letters:

Send a crazy letter or postcard to make someone laugh!

Or send a letter just to “let you know how much I care about you.” How wonderful would it be to get that?   ( these suggestions came from Brad Aronson)               

Be sure and do something! Don't be scared! You can't fail! Go get 'em! 
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12 Days of Giving with Phytomer

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Welcome back to the 12 Days of Giving with Makeup University!

First, meet Phytomer in this cute little gift  / travel beauty bag - which is just right and ready for holiday travel!

 This little goody bag is full of winter skin relief! The dry air from heated homes and buildings really dries out your skin - plus the chap from chilled air makes for skin that cracks! Ouch!

The Phytomer Hydra Original is super rich and does exactly what the label says, it "melts" into skin. It's been a comfort to mine!

 This gift set comes with a full size Hydra Original and then two sample sizes of the Phytomer Peeling Vegetal which is a natural enzyme exfoliaor, and also the Hydralgue deep hydrating mask.

These Phytomer Lyophilized sea water bath salts are just that, bath salts to help hydrate the skin and relax you.  The sachet is enough for one bath and a great way to treat yourself to an at home spa session.




Now for some rand act of kindness ideas for this holiday season, this is a favorite of mine and I regularly do this! Maybe you can too!

Video greeting

A 30 second video with personal message to someone who can check email but maybe house bound is a forever treasure! Sent a birthday video to a great grandmother of all of the family still gets viewed and talked about♥ a homecoming, special occasion or just a "we miss you" message.




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Holiday Gift Guide- Men's Edition with Makeup University

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Today on Makeup University I have a great set of gift ideas for your Christmas and Hanukkah gift giving needs that guys are going to love!

Although, my son says, that a Loot Crate or Game Stop subscription should be on the list. That's the 11 year old for you!

Below is the video along with a list and links to Amazon for getting the best price on Cyber Monday!



Thank you so much for watching the Holiday Gift Guide - Mens Edition with Makeup University! Please subscribe to the Makeup University Youtube channel if you haven't yet. If you have, thank you very much!


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12 Day of Gifts and Giving: Mary Kay Monday for stocking stuffers, white elephants and secret santas

Happy Monday Gorgeous!
This month is half way over and Thanksgiving is just a week away! Have you planned your menu yet? Due to my travel on the holiday, my family is having a turkey dinner early and this time, I'm going to smoke a wee turkey tenderloin instead of doing an entire bird like last year!

Today, the 12 Days of Gifts and Giving with Makeup University continues! This Monday blog post is all Mary Kay gifts for her and him!

12 Days of Gifts and Giving starts NOW! Satsuma Swipes & WonderCurl

Hello Gorgeous and Happy Friday!
Today, right now, begins the 12 Days of Gifts and Giving holiday guide with Makeup University!

I'm so excited! Well, sort of. I'm super excited to bring you some fun gift giving ideas. Though, I'm bummed that Thanksgiving has officially been run over and pushed out by Black Friday. Like, I get it. You want a good deal. Though I don't think it should come at the sacrifice of a cherished time with family and friends.

So enjoy these fun holiday gift giving ideas, and use the links to purchase these-before or after Thanksgiving please!

Christmas traditions with LEGO Chima Laval & Squeak

Hello Gorgeous!
Tomorrow is Christmas eve, my family is ready and I am doing the last few details for the celebration and surprises. I love surprises and I have a few secrets that are about to be let out of the bag. Literally!

I have help from LEGO Chima Laval and Squeak to put a tangerine in the toe of my son's stocking. Do you do this old time tradition with your family of putting citrus in the stocking?

Essential Burt's Bees Kit: essential stocking stuffer

Behind-The-Scenes: Holiday Makeup Collections

We got an exclusive look at the inspiration boards responsible for the holiday collections created by your favorite brands

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article While we love the trusty products of our favorite beauty brands year-round, we always get giddy over the launch of exclusive holiday collections. Believe it or not, it takes more than red and green color combos to get the creative juices flowing when creating a special collection. The masterminds behind beauty brands compile inspirational mood boards and we got an exclusive look. After seeing these collages, you'll want to seriously step up your Pinterest game. Prepare to be wowed! See mood boards

 

Hello Gorgeous!
I love gift sets that are pre-made and easy for gift giving on the fly in a busy holiday season. I'm a huge fan of the Burt's Bees products because of the history of the company, their integrity and commitment to being natural and eco-friendly and best of all-when you buy the products you are buying quality.

Think of the service people in your lift and now think of a Burt's Bees Essential Kit! AT $10-it's perfect for the stocking stuffer or office mate gift!

Here's a bit more about the products from the Burt's Bees website. Enjoy!
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If you’re looking for nature’s hardest working ingredients, this kit is it! Filled with super generous portions, this effective collection has all of our perennial favorites. It’s the essential complement to your natural beauty.

• Made with natural hard-working ingredients
Contains:

• Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream (0.75 oz)
• Hand Salve (0.30 oz)
• Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Lotion (1 oz)
• Coconut Foot Cream (0.75 oz)
• Beeswax Lip Balm (0.15 oz)

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