Hi loves! I’m excited to share Modeliste Magazine included my “Lara’s Lust Haves” for Valentine’s Day on their site. You can see the post HERE and why these items below made the cut!
Lara’s Lust List: Our Valentine’s Day Must-Haves
Girls Day Out at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in Garden City
As you can probably imagine I’ve been to my fair share of spas but I’m embarrassed the say, that past my immediate family, I’ve never done a spa day with the girls. Maybe it’s because I work in the industry, or subliminally consider being pampered my “me” time but if there’s one thing I learned it’s everything it’s cracked up to be in the movies.
Ask the Bloggers: What’s on Their Valentine’s Day List
Whether it’s a night in with a loved one or getting dressed up for a night on the town with your gals we asked the bloggers what’s on their list! From date nights to must-have products, here’s what made the cut.
Ask the Bloggers: NYFW Must Haves
With less then a week until New York Fashion Week reigns over us, here are the products that help some of our top bloggers friends get through.
Head to Chelsea Market to Get in on The Fun with Benefit and Baublebar!
As we previously announced, Benefit Cosmetics and BaubleBar unveiled three unique gift sets on January 27th. To celebrate, this week we got to meet Benefit beauty genie, Simone and celebrity psychic, Stacey Wolf for an evening of flawless fortunes. After cocktails, makeup touch-ups, and love life predictions, our future is even brighter (especially thanks to our new beauty must-have, their Roller Lash mascara).
Accessories Council’s Valentine’s Day Must-Haves
Every season the Accessories Council gets together and puts their recommendations of top picks for Valentine’s day spanning accessories, eyewear and the footwear industry. I always enjoy the preview since it introduces me to new brands. Here’s what made the list:
REDKEN Expands Diamond Oil Haircare Line
After the much success of the Redken Diamond Oil (have you tried it? We’re obsessed!), they expanded the line late last year to now include a Diamond Oil Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask!
If the packaging isn’t enough to attract you to these sparkling beauties, the results to your hair will! The shampoo and conditioner look like they are made with tiny pieces of shimmering diamonds submersed in the formula. And ok, while it might not be real diamonds, it could just be the next best thing! The Diamond Oil Haircare line contains a blend of natural apricot, camelina and coriander oils which penetrate to the core and from the inside out to not only strengthens your hair (3X stronger), it also adds shine (by 2X)!
Throughout the bitter winter months my hair usually takes quite a beating (static, dry, dull, ugh), but with three weeks of Redken’s Sparkling Oil Complex nourishing it those days seem far behind me. The IPN technology (included in the shampoo, conditioner, and mask) work together in the wet and dry phases to repair hair. Here’s the breakdown of how it works:
- KeralinkTM – a specialized protein co-polymer that acts in the wet phase by binding moisture to hair while strengthening deep within the hair fiber.
- Amino Acids and Protein – act together in the dry phase creating an ionic bond with hair’s keratin to rebuild surface protection and help enhance hair’s texture and shine.
I wash my hair 2-3 times a week and in the in-between phases used the Shatterproof Shine Intense on the ends of my hair to keep them nourished. I also recently dyed the tips of my hair so the contrast from before and after has been dramatic. Where my hair felt stiff and damaged before it now feels soft and manageable. Just add 2-3 drops in the palm of your had, rub together to warm and distribute to the tips of your hair (or where ever the driest area is for you). Added bonus: It smells great too.
Disclaimer: I received a sample.
Get the Look: Katy Perry at the Super Bowl XLIX Half Time Show
Katy Perry rocked the half time show in Jeremy Scott’s flaming two piece (and 3 other outfit changes in the course of the event) opposite her signature perfect cat-eye, and red lips from COVERGIRL. The look was created by makeup artist Jake Bailey (we love Jake!). Here’s how he created the look!
We See Benefit & Baubles in Your Future…
What woman doesn’t want beauty and baubles all in one pretty package? And with Valentine’s around the corner, BaubleBar x Benefit has unveil three unique gift sets including: Sparkle, Shine & All Things Fine, Real Romance & A Rosy Future and Love, Luck & Long Lashes— each including one fabulous BaubleBar accessory and one to two cult-classic Benefit products.
Gillette Launches Venus Swirl Razor and #UseYourAnd Campaign with Julianne Hough
Earlier this month I attend the launch of the Gillette’s newest razor Venus Swirl. Surprise special guest for the event was Julianne Hough who introduced the razor as well as Venus’s new campaign #UseYourAnd which encourages removing one-dimensional labels that limit your potential.