Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog
Aloha!! Taking a Two-Week Hiatus
My Packing List for Hawaii
Part of my New Years resolutions is to be more adventurous, so on Christmas day I booked a trip to Hawaii for New Years. I traded in NYC snow for Kona (and eventually Maui) sunshine!
My trips two weeks, so I packed the essentials for my paradise vacation:
- Shiseido Suncare Refreshing Sun Protection Spray SPF 16 – 150ml/5 fl.oz. $28.00
- Sponge Ladi Avokanto – 50ml/1.7 fl.oz. $100
- Whish Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum – 35ml/1.1 fl.oz. $22.50
- Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo – 300ml/10 fl.oz. $18
- Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment – 4.2oz/$36, .35oz/$6
- Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave-In Cream – 300ml/10 fl.oz. $26
- Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Infused Comb – $12
- Vichy Apres Soleil Daily Milky Care – 150ml
- Tweezerman Hot For Dots Mini Slant Tweezer – $15
- Hard Candy Just Nail Polish in Pretty in Punk (pink), Frenzy (teal), and Splendid (yellow). 10.3ml/.35 fl.oz. $5
- Ken Paves Travel Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic 1 inch Plate Flat Iron – $59.95
- Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid Foundation SPF 10 – 30ml/1. fl.oz LIQ. $33.50
- Avalon Organics Bath & Shower Gel in Peppermint – 350ml/12 fl.oz. $10.95
- Upper Canada Hand & Body Lotion – 360ml/12 fl.oz
More in depth review to come, but for now I need to catch a flight!
Affiliation: Sponge, Whish, Macadamia Natural Oil, Hard Candy, Ken Paves, and Upper Canada products we’re sent to me by a company representative for the purpose of this blog. Estee Lauder was given to me by a company rep. for a previous blog I wrote for; Shiseido I received in a gift bag. I was under no obligation to write this review for any of these brands.
Styling Bike Helmets
Founded in 2008, YAKKAY is a Denmark based company, that merges safety and style to create some really good looking helmets I want an equestrian style one! Too bad they aren’t available in the US:(
Website: www.yakkay.com
RIP Yves Rocher (1930-2009)
Yves Rocher, French entrepreneur who founded the global natural cosmetic and beauty company passed away Saturday from a stroke at age 79.
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy paid tribute to Rocher, pronouncing him a “great French industrialist, inventor of plant-based cosmetics and pioneer of catalogue sales.”
Currently, Groupe Yves Rocher, has a diversified holding but the family still owns 75% of the company. Yves grandson, Bris Rocher who has served as Vice President since 2003 is set to become President.
Yves Rocher leaves behind a very strong legacy with his namesake, that achieves annual revenues of over 2 billion (euros). The firms distribution channels include, online, catalogues, retail stores, as well as door-to-door selling, generating 40 million clients worldwide.
For more on the products visit yvesrocherusa.com
I got a HOO HOO HOO this Christmas
On the Eve of Christmas, I got a little surprise. Instead of a ho, ho, ho down the chimney, we had a hoo, hoo, hoo. That’s right readers, it was an owl!
After some moderate freaking out, we called the police and twenty minutes later three policeman and three fireman were in my living room. They snapped a few pictures with their camera phones, while divulging a plan of attack, and eventually we’re able to guide the little fellow out the window (unharmed).
He was so well behaved and beautiful, just sitting still on the bookshelf until his departure outside. I wish I could have kept him! No such luck, but I did name him Santa. What a hoot!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
The Costumes of Edith Head Showing in Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is now showing the films which feature the work of legendary costume designer Edith Head. The film series includes To Catch a Thief, Vertigo, Sunset Boulevard, and A Place in the Sun. Showings from Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 [below excerpt from mfa.org].
The Costumes of Edith Head, 1941-1958
Edith Head (1897-1981), one of Hollywood’s most influential costume designers, worked on more than 400 films, but her work with Paramount Studios was the most illustrious. This series celebrates the storyboards and sketches she brought to life to create some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments.
For more information visit mfa.org
Perfect Last Minute Gifts
If you’re like me, then right about now you’ve finished most of your shopping and just trying to resolve a few loose ends.
So here it is — a list of great gift sets to have on hand that you can give as is or break them apart (they makes great little stocking stuffers). And if all else fails, keep them for yourself, everyone wins!
1. Korres – Never Too Much of a Good Thing
The possibilities are endless with this unisex set of 12 body products (six showergels, six body butters). Match them by scent and give them to your favorite coworkers (just get fancy on the wrapping). Or you can give the entire set to that person in your life who’s fortunate enough to have a guest bathroom and enjoys putting toiletries out for their guests. Also a perfect gift for hosts/hotesesses, secret santa, travelers, siblings, maybe even the mailman? … like I said, endless possibilities.
The set contains:
- 6 Showergels in Basil Lemon, Jasmine, Guava, Clementine, Melon, and Mint
- 6 Body Butters in Basil Lemon, Jasmine, Guava, Clementine, Melon, and Mint
Price: $39.50 (value $99). Exclusive to Sephora, visit Sephora.com for more information.
2. Tarte – Crown Jewels Lipgloss Multi-Gift Set
This limited edition set already does the work for you! This gift is nicely packaged on its own or inside there are 3 sets of perfectly packed sets of 5 mini lip glosses ready to be given out by
Tavi – The Little Blogger that Could
I am immensely impressed and taken by Tavi, the 13yr old blogger/fashionista, who founded ‘Style Rookie Blog’. I have been following Tavi for quite some time now as she earned her way into the spotlight. Through her impressive writing skills and content worthy posts, she’s been awarded global recognition, and a collaboration with Target for their line with Rodarte. View collection HERE.
See Tavi in action at the Rodarte for Target line HERE.
I pretty much lost it while watching this video; she’s amazing! It’s difficult to consider this young lady a rookie, and incidentally I’m not entirely sure that title is still valid considering Tavi will has a featured column in January’s Harper’s Bazaar — So remarkable, and well deserved. What an inspiration!
I would like to meet her parents.
An Adult in a Candy Shop
If you’re an out-of-towner, visiting New York with the kids, or just a candy connoisseur, Dylan’s Candy Bar is a destination not to be missed.
I may not make the most attractive gummy bear (and evidentially I should have brought a few dates) but at a recent Dylan’s Candy Bar event, I was a happy one. Surrounded by all kinds of tasty treats, there was no way I could walk out empty handed.
In fact, I picked up a Big Hunk (candy bar that is).
One of the largest candy stores in the world, this place will not only appease your sweet tooth, but also bring back the magic I feel is lost in many modern day candy stores.
This candy emporium is 15,000 square feet with over 5,000 candies, a candy café, fashion
RIP Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy, passed away earlier today after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 32.
RIP!
I really loved you in Clueless.