http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/ A southern girl's guide to all things beautimous. en Copyright 2008 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:50:01 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sephora's Super Sheen Bronzing Mist - I recently brought this with me to Miami. My cousin who usually isn't into bronzers saw my skin and said "spray me." I need this in my life. I also poured part in a small spray bottle and mixed with water and voila, a yummy smelling oil sheen. If you hair is long spray it on a brush and put through your hair. Nars Body Glow - Nars is a pioneer of high pigment color. This Body Glow is a cult favorite with Tahitian Monoi oil that is so good for the skin. Scott Barnes Body Bling - This is the granddady of body bronzers. Scott created this for Jennifer Lopez to give her skin that radiant glow. Sue Devitt Liquid Gold Coast Bronzing Glow - Sue is Australian and knows a thing or too about being golden. I've got two words for you: Bondi Beach. This is where Sue came up with the idea for her product. Guerlain Terracotta Teinte Dore - Guerlain has been making bronzers for the face for years. Even in the late 80s and early 90s they had the Terracotta bronzers. They have never stopped believing that a woman looks better with a glow. This is made for the body, but a little mixed with a tinted moisturizer for the face will work too. I like to call this my "shimmy shimmy cocoa puff" glow. I hope these help you get your own glow and your skin glows like a candle in the wind. ]]> http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/06/dark_and_glowy_1.html http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/06/dark_and_glowy_1.html Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:50:01 +0000 Nivea Essentially Enriched Lotion. I have been using this lotion since I was a child. It's still holds up. If it's too heavy for your body, they have the lighter conditioning oil which is wonderful too. Kiehl's Creme de Corps Light Weight Body Lotion. I love the heavy one in the winter time, but in the summer, you want to rub and run. This is such a luxurious lotion and a little goes a long way. There is not an overpowering scent, so you can spritz your favorite perfume and go. Burt's Bees Naturally Nurturing Milk & Honey Body Lotion. Burt's Bees is an all natural bath and body line that has more products than just this lotion. But since I'm listing moisture products I couldn't without this lotion. I picked it up on a trip to Whole Foods and I was glad that I did. Since I go through lotion as quick as a glass of water, I'm currently rotating different products. This is always in the beauty rotation. Bobbi Brown Beach Body Lotion. I have a deep love for Bobbi's makeup. When she created the scent years ago, I was immediately hooked. Not only is it moisturizing, but it has such a light and fragrant scent that you don't need to add perfume. I call it my "grocery shopping scent." It's light enough to wear out when you don't want to use perfume. It comes in perfume form, but trust me all you really need is the lotion. Once you get your skin soft, then you could add a shimmer glow if skin is going to be shown. The next post will be on products that give me a "shimmer fever."]]> http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/05/moisture_does_a_body_good.html http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/05/moisture_does_a_body_good.html Wed, 09 May 2007 23:28:11 +0000 does a body good. In the winter time, I don’t use salt scrubs of any kind. I believe they beat up the skin, take out any type of moisture, and turns your skin into an ashy, dry, and cracked mess in need of pampering. Oh, but once spring starts, it is time for a change which means scrubbing my body beautiful. Here are the top five scrubs I will rubbing on in the coming weeks. 1. Carol’s Daughter Almond Cookie Sea Salt Body Scrub. You’ve seen the ads, but didn’t know if you wanted to try the product. I love this deliciously scented scrub. It leaves my body soft, supple, and with a divine yummy scent. I suggest a follow up with the entire Almond Cookie line, but that’s my favorite. 2. Bliss Super Slough Scrub. Bliss has been a leader in body products. This Super Slough Scrub is great because the granules are smaller than most and it foams. Most scrubs are meant to well, scrub. If you are a lather junkie like myself, mix it with a shower gel and a get a 2-for-1 deal if you are a in rush. 3. Kiehl’s Ultra Moisturizing Buffing Cream with Scrub Particles. This is a deliciously thick and whipped scrub. The one problem, if you tend to be heavy handed you can dip this entire container in three uses. I advise slowing down and enjoying the scrub process. You will be glad you did because there will be more going around for the next exfoliation. 4. Caribbean Therapy Body Scrub. If you are in a need of a vacation, but the only place you go to is the island in your mind, I suggest this scrub to help you get there. 5. Brown Sugar With a Shower Gel. This is the body scrub you make courtesy of your grocery store. Take a hand full of brown sugar and mix into your shower gel. Does this work? Absolutely! I’ve been known to add a little raw oatmeal and olive oil, as well as, for a once a week total body exfoliation. Remember to add moisture back to your body at the end of the “scrub cycle” and check back for details on the moisturizers I will be using to anoint my body. Own Your Pretty Julia ]]> http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/03/ready_to_get_skinsational_1.html http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/03/ready_to_get_skinsational_1.html Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:09:07 +0000 I will try any type of beauty product once. For me there are no bad beauty products, there are only products that don't work on everyone. So, come along with me on the beauty roller caster that is All About the Pretty. Original Entry: It is finally cold here in the nation's capitol. After weeks of warm temperatures, old lady winter has decided to show her face. My skincare routine of eye cream, serums, and heavy moisturizer has my skin flawless despite the drastic weather changes of the past few weeks. Winter has not stopped my makeup routine from heading in the direction of spring. My thoughts are flowers, such as violets, peonies, roses, lilies. In the beauty area, that’s Bobbi Brown’s Violet Palette, NARS Cosmetics Sugarland Eyeshadow in Sparkling Apricot and Gilded Orchid Pink, CARGO Lip Gloss Quad in North Pole which has four shimmering colors in pink, rose, golden ruby and gold. I’m still using some of my fall cosmetics, but lately my spring purchases are appearing on my face. My first fragrance choice for spring is Lavanila Laboratories Vanilla Blossom. Lavanila is specializing is creating dazzling scents based on vanilla. I’m also adding the new Vera Wang Truly Pink, Calvin Klein Euphoria Blossom, Givenchy Lovely Prism, and another bottle of With Love by Hillary Duff, which is my third bottle in six months, to finish my spring beauty look. All About The Pretty, "A Beauty Blog"]]> http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/02/own_your_pretty_1.html http://www.vibevixen.com/blog/pretty/2007/02/own_your_pretty_1.html Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:28:32 +0000