2022

New Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige Makeup 2022

October 17, 2022

Tom Ford Beauty added three new pieces to their Soleil Neige lineup this year with two Eyeshadow Quads ($90 each) and a Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm ($58). As a long-time Tom Ford Beauty lover I could not resist and picked up all three. The colors are stunning and I’m excited to partner with Nordstrom to share a look at them today!

Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm

This year’s Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm is another color shifting shade. It’s clear in the tube with silver flecks of sparkle. When applied to my lips it transforms into a flushed cool bright pink – almost like magic! It has a very lightweight feel. It almost feels like you have nothing on the lips! Compared to previous variations this one pulls a little more cool-toned on my lips and a little brighter. If you’ve tried this year’s version I’d be really curious to hear what it looks like on you!

Soleil Neige Eye Quads

The two Soleil Neige Eyeshadow Quads this season are Apres Ski and Chalet Lust. Both have a pressed powder formula with a metallic finish similar to Honeymoon, Nude Dip and Body Heat. This formula is probably my favorite in the Tom Ford Beauty lineup.

Apres Ski pulls more metallic. It has a beautiful mix of pink tones with a shimmery pale mauve pink, medium pink, warm red, diffused soft plum brown. It’s like a lighter version of Body Heat. Pigment is medium but buildable. I really love this kind of color palette!

I’m wearing it above, full beauty breakdown includes:

Foundation Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Foundation in 6.0 Natural
Concealer Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Concealer in 3W0 Latte
Powder Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless in Medium
Bronzer + Blush Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette in Elephant
Eyeliner Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Pen
Mascara YSL Lash Clash Extreme
Top Free People Off Shoulder Fuji Top

Chalet Lust has a more glitzy sparkly finish with a pale white shimmer, pale light gold with silver flecks, soft pale lavender sparkle and a shimmery beige with silver and gold flecks. Colors layer nicely although they do have a similar pale shimmer effect on the eyes. You may need to add a deeper shade for contour and liner.

Wearing Chalet Lust with the same breakdown as above, lips are Cle de Peau Lipstick in Triumphant Tawny 11 + Tom Ford Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Crystalline.

Overall love. I’ve collected nearly every Soleil Neige palette each year and think both are really beautiful colors I’d want to wear on a regular basis. I was pleasantly surprised by this year’s Soleil Neige Lip Balm. I think it makes for a nice healthy pink flush.

You can find the items featured available at Nordstrom. Don’t forget to check their Gift With Purchase page if you’re shopping online! There’s lots of newness out for the holiday. More very soon!

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Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier Petal Edition Set

October 16, 2022

Westman Atelier has some beautiful sets for holiday and today I have a look at her Petal Edition Set ($134). This set has 3 full-sized items in the Petal color with her Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, Lit Up Highlight Stick and Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm. You can find this now at Nordstrom, Sephora and Violet Grey.

If you’re into the minimalist glowy makeup look you’ll love this Petal Set. I already own her Baby Cheeks in Petal but I use it so often I did not mind getting another one in this set. Both the lip balm and highlight stick are exclusive to this set right now.

The Baby Cheeks Blush in Petal is a soft rose pink cream. It has a creamy finish with a slight dry down but still remains fresh and dewy looking. On my normal/combination skin this is not the longest lasting but I still find it has decent staying power for a cream blush. These come in her magnetized twist up stick format.

The Lit Up Stick in Petal is a really pretty cool-toned pink. Pigment is extremely sheer with this one and adds a glossy glow to anywhere you apply it. It’s a versatile product you can add to the cheeks, lips, eyes. I’m not really a fan of the glossy balm look on the face but it does add a nice pretty fresh dewy glow. I know a lot of you are huge fans of anything dewy. I think this is a nice addition to her lineup.

The Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Petal is really pretty. In general this formula is extremely sheer (except for the darker bold shades) and the balms offer just a slight wash of color. The formula has a nice smooth texture and they feel like a balm on the lips. I layer these on top of a lip pencil most of the time but find they will wear nicely alone too. I really love these but wish they had more pigment. The colors are so good I would have loved to have an option that matches what you see in the tube more.

Overall I think the set is beautiful. It’s easy to wear for any season. I like the fresh pops of pink it has too!

Look wearing:

Foundation Westman Atelier Vital Foundation Stick in VII + Vital Skincare Complexion Drops VI mixed together
Powder Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Ultra Blur
Blush Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks in Petal
Highlight Lit Up Stick in Petal
Lips Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Petal
Eyeshadow Pat McGrath Labs Celestial Nirvana Nude Allure
Mascara Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara

Since it’s been a while since I’ve done a Westman Atelier roundup I’ve added swatches of all the Baby Cheeks, Lit Up Sticks and Squeaky Clean Lip Balms I have. If you’ve been asking for swatches of everything side by side, these are for you!

Mimi is exclusive to Westman Atelier’s site right now. Popsicle is exclusive to the Nordstrom Duo (also reviewed here).

Overall love. She also has a few other sets out now including the Squeaky Clean Cheeky Duo (mini cheek + full size balm) in a couple colors. More are expected to launch soon.

If you want to see the set in action you can check out my Reel below:

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You can find The Petal Edition available now at Nordstrom, Sephora and Violet Grey.

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Have you tried Westman Atelier? What are your thoughts?

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Skincare

Testing LED Light Therapy with CurrentBody

October 13, 2022

I’ve been testing out the LED Light Therapy Mask from CurrentBody and love the convenience of being able to do this treatment at home! I’ve had several LED light therapy treatments at skincare clinics in the past and loved the results. However being able to use a device at home is so much more convenient and affordable. After putting a few items from the CurrentBody line to the test I’m excited to share some first impressions today.

With any kind of skincare treatment consistency and patience is key. I have been using the LED Light Therapy Mask ($380) for 3 weeks and plan on sharing updates with you throughout the rest of the year. I’ve noticed subtle changes with consistent use. Skin has started to look and feel firmer and some of my sun spots have started to fade. I can’t wait to see the results with longer consistent use.

The CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask uses a combination of Red Light (633 nanometers) and Near Infra-Red Light (830 nanometers). There are 56 lights total evenly distributed to target your entire face. Red light helps boost collagen production to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

Near Infra-Red Light works with this to penetrate skin at a deeper level to reduce inflammation, texture. Both work to help boost the skin rejuvenation process and it’s something I am all about as I’m in my early 40s and have noticed changes in my skin and body this past year as I age.

The bulbs are bright but still safe for the eyes and I can wear the mask without goggles. The mask is made of a flexible silicone material. It’s lightweight and comfortable to wear with the Velcro strap. It does take a few tries to get the adjustment right. They recommend you do a patch test on your arm first before trying it on your face. I had no irritation or any issues – you don’t even feel the heat from the bulbs on the skin. It’s painless and there’s no tingle.

Recommended use is 3-5 times per week for 10 minutes. The power remote is timed to shut off automatically at the 10 minute mark. I use it on clean skin but also tried one of their Hydrogel Face Masks which I absolutely loved for added hydration and skin softness. I definitely plan on ordering more!

CurrentBody also has an entire line of skincare and tools. They have a serum set called The Power of Four Skincare Set ($80) with four serums to restore, add glow, help with anti-aging and hydrate. So far I’ve tried and liked the Glow Serum which has a really nice hydrating feel to it.

I love rollers for the skin to help with instant depuffing and CurrentBody Skin Cryo Roller ($35) is a really nice one! It’s made of stainless steel and has a really nice cooling sensation. I struggle with puffiness in the morning and these types of rollers work wonders on me to help. This is one of the largest ones I’ve tried and it’s great for covering larger areas of the face.

I also really like the Dr. Harris Anti-Wrinkle Sleep Mask ($79.99). It’s a silk material with raised silicone dots designed to help your face relax to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. I love that it’s light-blocking and helps me stay asleep in the morning. A lot of the items are available in bundles or sets with a price break so definitely browse their Gifts and Sets section.

Overall I’m really impressed with CurrentBody. I can’t wait to share more of my skincare journey with the LED Light Therapy Mask. If you’ve tried any LED treatments please let me know in the comments!

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Fashion What's In My Bag

What’s In My Bag: Naghedi St. Barths Mini

October 10, 2022

I’m excited to share another handbag review/what’s in my bag post! I’ve been loving the Naghedi for a long time now and have added a few of the St. Barths Totes in the mini size to my collection.

Today I have a closer look at the Naghedi St. Barths Tote in the mini size in the color Cashmere which is one of the newer shades for fall. This one sold out quickly when it launched a few weeks ago and as soon as it restocked I ordered it immediately. I hope they will restock it again! For notifications you can sign up for their newsletter on their website.

These are made of handwoven neoprene which makes them flexible and lightweight. The mini comes with a small dust bag, removable strap and mini zip pouch.Dimensions of the mini are 6” deep, 14” wide and 7.5” tall.

The handle is big enough that you can wear it on the arm or hold it by hand. It’s not big enough for me to wear over the shoulder but that’s where the strap comes in handy.

There are quite a few solid color options (ecru, navy, olive, cashmere, slate, etc.) which retail for $240 each. They also have pretty plaid woven options which also retail for $240, some have a metallic material woven throughout (I think the sunkissed one is so pretty!). I also own one of the woven rope styles which is a little more expensive.

I like both the Mini and Medium. I think they’re versatile and great for a casual look whether you’re going to the beach, park, dog walks, running errands, etc.

Here’s a What’s In My Bag Reel if you want to see it in action:

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What I fit inside:

Mini wet brush
R&Co Pomade Stick
Chanel Hand Cream
Wildone Dog Bags
Gucci Pressed Powder
Phlur Missing Person Perfume
Lip products: U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound, Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip, Laura Mercier Lip Glace Duo (love this), Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lip Crayon, Rare Beauty Lip Pencil
Balmain Hair Clip
Wallet, Keys, Sunglasses

And I can also fit a small water bottle inside too!

For the St. Barths style size wise they currently have these options (in both solid and plaid colors) and they all come with a matching flat zip pouch:

Mini – measures 6” deep x 14” wide x 7.5” tall (comes with a removeable strap)
Medium – measures 7” deep x 17” wide x 9.5” tall
Large – measures 8” deep x 22” wide x 12.5” tall
Shopper – measures 7” deep x 14” wide x 15.5” tall

I’ve had a few of the medium sizes I wore all summer long and they’ve held up really well. The material is supposed to be easy to clean but I haven’t had any issues getting them smudged or dirty yet and haven’t had to do any cleaning yet. Here’s a quick repost of the Medium size I have in Cocoa.

What’s your go-to bag these days? I’ve been a mini bag lover for a long time now but love the versatility of larger ones. The mini in the St. Barths style is perfect for my 5’3” frame. Mini but large enough to hold plenty of things.

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You can find Naghedi bags at Naghedi NYC, Bloomingdale’s and Shopbop to name a few. I’ve ordered mine from all three of these places.

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Dior

Dior Miss Dior Millefiori Boutique

October 5, 2022

Dior launched some new pieces in their Miss Dior Millefiori Boutique collection with stunning packaging. I ordered a few of the makeup items but they have some beautiful scented products including a Miss Dior limited-edition candle, Bath Bombs and fun Bath Pearls.

I hauled four items to try including the:

Dior Addict Case in the Couture Flowers for the Addict Lipsticks ($28)
Limited-Edition Lip Glow in 1947 Miss Dior ($38)
Dior Addict Lipstick in 1947 Miss Dior ($42)
5 Couleurs Couture in 1947 Miss Dior ($62)

Miss Dior Eyeshadow Palette

I’ve been really impressed with the Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palettes lately and even though I’m not a big purple/mauve eyeshadow wearer the Miss Dior palette looked neutral enough for me to try. It pulls more pink and plum than the stock photo but has a lovely mix for fall. Texture is ultra soft and the mattes are almost creamy. Pigment is medium but easily buildable for a soft smokey plum pink eye.

The Miss Dior Eyeshadow palette has a soft matte medium pink, sparkling light iridescent shimmer, soft reddish-brown satin shade, medium pearly pink rose and a darker matte brown-plum color.

Swatched below next to Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Tweed Pourpre (also reviewed here)

Miss Dior Lips

There are three formulas for the Miss Dior color in the Dior Addict (hydrating shine lipstick), Addict Lip Glow (color reviving balm) and Rouge Dior Velvet (classic lipstick). I hauled the 2 glossy looking formulas since I’m a glossy lip kind of person.

There are a few limited-edition lipstick cases to go with the Dior Addict lipsticks. The floral pattern caught my eye and it’s a stunning one! It is made of canvas so I don’t know how I will be able to keep it clean from finger prints or smudges. It’s so pretty though!

The Dior Addict Lipstick formula is one of my favorites from the line. Has a smooth texture, glossy finish, medium to full coverage and I love the way these feel on the lips! The 1947 Miss Dior shade is a pretty soft rosewood with a slightly cool-rose undertone but still pulls neutral. It’s cooler and a bit deeper in color compared to the Nude Look (my favorite).

The Miss Dior Lip Glow is also described as a soft rosewood shade. It looks very similar in the tube to the Rosewood (another favorite). Since these are color reviving balms and will shift in color they will look different on everyone. On my lips Rosewood pulls more true to tube while Miss Dior pulls more of a flushed pink. Both are pretty for that natural flushed kind of glow. I prefer the Rosewood shade but both are really lovely.

Diorlisse Abricot

I have one more thing I wanted to share which is the Diorlisse Abricot. This isn’t a new product and is technically nail care as a ridge filler and smoother, but on its own Shade 500 is the perfect pale glossy pink on me. Two coats gives me the smooth semi-sheer pale pink look I want without any streaks. It also dries relatively fast compared to other brands. It’s what I wanted a lot of the Essie pale shades to look like (but take forever to dry, are always too sheer and usually look streaky on me).

If you’re in search for a nice pale pink with a wide rounded brush definitely check either color out in this formula!

Overall love all the items I hauled. I think the eyeshadow palette is really pretty although not super unique. I like that the colors work well though. They layer beautifully and there is enough variation for a complete eye look. Both lip colors are great for fall. Also not super unique with similar options out there but I do see myself getting a lot of use out of the Dior Addict Miss Dior shade.

In case you missed it you can see what I hauled and swatched in the new Rouge Dior Forever longwear lipstick lineup in this post here. The colors are transfer proof and among the longest-wearing formulas I’ve tried!

Have you checked out any Dior Beauty newness lately? What have you tried recently?

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Florida

Hello October & Checking In

October 3, 2022

Checking in to say hi and let you know we are well and safe! We’ve had an eventful week with a roller coaster of emotions with the Hurricane. We are thankful that our area in Tampa Bay is ok with minimal damage but heartbroken about the destruction and damage that has occurred in other areas of Florida.

We experienced a lot of wind and rain however we did not have to evacuate based on our area and zone. My in-laws evacuated as they are very close to the water so they packed up essentials and spent a few days with us until it was safe for them to return to their home.

We lost power as expected for several days but there were so many power trucks throughout Florida to help we were out of power for only 3 days.

Devastated to see the damage from Hurricane Ian in other parts of Florida. We were in Fort Myers a few months ago and it is heart breaking to see the entire area has been destroyed. They are a little over 2 hours south from where we are. We are making donations to the Florida Disaster Fund. Seeing the damage it will most likely take them years to rebuild.

Ollie and Kitty are both doing well. Ollie is now 8 months old and we think he is nearly full grown at 17.4 pounds! They both bring us so much happiness.

Thank you for all of you who messaged me to check in. Feeling blessed and lucky.

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Gift Guide Holiday Gift Guide

First Look: The Ultimate Beauty Gift from SpaceNK

September 28, 2022

Holiday gift sets have already started to pop up and I’m excited to share a first look at this year’s SpaceNK Advent Calendar! This is a stunning gift box with special beauty treats for the 25 days of surprises. It retails for $280 with a total value of over $1,000 and some of the boxes have more than one beauty item! (There’s a total of 31 beauty treats.)

The 2022 Space NK Advent Calendar is limited-edition and sells out every year. They recommend purchasing sooner than later so you don’t miss out. I love that they’ve included a mix of everything in beauty from skin care, makeup, hair care and scented products.

Each box has a number corresponding to the day in December you can open a surprise and I love that they added a little hint as well on each box. Makes it fun!

There are tons of items in the box I have not tried yet – so even the most experienced beauty and skincare junkie will still most likely find things in this box that are new to them.

I love the deluxe miniature sizes of the skincare items. They give you enough product to really sample it! There are also a number of full-sized items like a Rose Inc. cream blush, Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick, Laura Mercier eyeshadow stick, Necessaire Hand cream and more.

The full list of what’s in the box:

Paula’s Choice: Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (118ml – Full size)
Nécessaire: The Hand Cream Fragrance Free (65ml – Full size)
Charlotte Tilbury: Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk (3.5g – Full size)
Summer Fridays: CC Me Serum (30ml – Full size)
La Mer: Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream (7ml)
Caudalie: Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask (75ml – Full size)
Drunk Elephant: Wonderwild Miracle Butter (5ml)
Olaplex: No.3 Hair Perfector (100ml – Full size)
Hourglass: Veil Translucent Setting Powder (2g)
Drunk Elephant: Protini Polypeptide Cream (15ml)
Dr. Barbara Sturm: Hyaluronic Serum (10ml)
Biossance: Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil (12ml)
Ultra Violette: SPF 50+ Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Sunscreen (50ml – Full size)
Space NK: Voyage Body Wash (350ml – Full size)
Rare Beauty: Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara (3ml)
Fresh: Soy Face Cleanser (50ml – Full size)
JVN Hair: Complete Air Dry Cream (20ml)
Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day Shampoo (50ml)
The Ordinary: Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (30ml – Full size)
Sisley-Paris: Black Rose Cream Mask (10ml)
Sisley-Paris: Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream (10ml)
Laura Mercier: Caviar Stick Eye Colour Matte in Au Naturel (2g – Full size)
Sol De Janeiro: Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (75ml)
Sunday Riley: C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream (15ml)
Dr Dennis Gross: Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (2.2ml x 3)
Malin + Goetz: Lip Moisturizer (10ml – Full size)
Medik8: Crystal Retinol 3 (30ml – Full size)
Rose Inc: Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek in Heliotrope (4.5g – Full size)
Jo Loves: Snowflake Votive (70g)
Augustinus Bader: The Face Oil (10ml)
Tatcha: The Dewy Skin Cream (10ml)

I think this is a great gift idea that will suit a wide range of tastes and ages. I’m debating whether to keep this for myself or gift it away.

If you’re getting an early start on your holiday shopping I highly recommend checking this one out. SpaceNK is offering a great boxed set for the value!

Available while supplies last at SpaceNK.

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New Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige Makeup 2022

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Westman Atelier Petal Edition Set

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Testing LED Light Therapy with CurrentBody

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What’s In My Bag: Naghedi St. Barths Mini

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Dior Miss Dior Millefiori Boutique

Miss Dior Eyeshadow Palette

Miss Dior Lips

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