summer 2018

July 2018 beauty favorites

 in Beauty / Hair Care  tagged elemis / eye make-up / garnier / hair tools / lipstick / summer 2018 / travel beauty / urban decay by

summer hair care tips

Summer is in full swing, which means our skin and hair are exposed to the elements. It also means travel, warm evenings outside, and drying air conditioning. To combat these summer beauty obstacles, I have added a few fabulous products to my beauty arsenal for July 2018.

As you know, I receive quite a few press kits in the mail featuring new beauty products. I can’t review them all; to be frank, I don’t always like them all. So, starting earlier this year, I am doing one monthly round-up of my products from press kits which I love; and find myself actually using. The following products are from press kits. I fell in love with them so decided to share them with you. As always, I only share what I love!

Elemis Lily & Lionel Luxury Travel Kit

elemis travel beauty kit

Elemis is turning into my favorite skin care brand. I am addicted to their pro-collagen marine cream. It is my go-to daytime cream which I apply every morning. When Elemis sent this travel to me, I was thrilled! It contains a travel size of my daily cream, and additional products I enjoy using. I’m super excited to use this travel kit for an upcoming vacation later this month. You can find this fabulous kit online here for under $100.

Also this summer, Elemis has introduced a new collection of dynamic resurfacing products. My favorite product from the collection are the pads. They are so easy to use and do a great job of  smoothing out my skin. Five stars!!

Garnier Fructis Hair Mask Collection

garnier hair masks review

I just started to color my hair a few months ago in order to cover up the stray grays popping up on my head. Keeping my color looking vibrant is a little bit of a challenge in the summer since I am outside a lot, and in the pool often. These new masks from Garnier are a life saver! Think of them as an intense conditioner. They restore moisture to the hair which is lost when out in the sun, or in a chemical filled swimming pool. I’m totally addicted to these masks! My favorite is the coconut extract scent. It works wonders on my summer hair! Love!

Urban Decay “Born to Run” makeup collection

urban decay summer makeup

Warm evenings out on the town mean a new color palette of makeup! I’m loving everything from the “Born to Run” makeup collection by Urban Decay. The colors are great late-summer hues which will transition into fall easily. The lipsticks are moisturizing and the eye shadow palette has so many colors-it’s like an eye shadow candy store! Love that!

Shop my July beauty favorites:

Which beauty products are you loving this summer season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

4th of July sales and deals 2018

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged 4th of july / sales and deals / summer 2018 by

denim dresses summer 2018

The 4th of July sales are here! This is a great time to stock up on summer essentials such as sun hats, flip flops, sandals, shorts, tee’s, tanks, and tote bags. The fall merchandise will start to hit store shelves by the end of July, so if you need summer items, this is the time to grab them before they get picked over.

Moda Operandi: You can save big on major designer sale merchandise.

My favorites from the Moda Operandi sale:

Henri Bendal: Save 30% off sale styles

My favorites from the Henri Bendal sale:

Macy’s: You can save 20% off with code FOURTH 6/28-7/8

My favorites from the Macy’s sale:

Nordstrom Rack: Crazy good deals on clearance!

My favorites from the Nordstrom Rack sale:

Barney’s New York: Save on hot designer items during the designer sale, where you can save up to 60% off

My favorites from the Barney’s sale:

H & M: Fabulous discounts on summer merchandise!

My favorites from the H & M sale:

If you’re done with summer and ready for fall, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale start July 12 for cardholders, and opens to the public on July 20. I’ll check out the sale on the 12th and let you know the best on-trend deals for fall! So stay tuned!

What are you planning on snapping up during the sales? I am definitely snagging a few tee’s, and a pair of denim shorts!

Have a fabulous weekend and happy shopping!

XOXO

Cathy

Patriotic handbags for the summer

 in Handbags  tagged 4th of july / patriotic / summer 2018 by

patriotic handbags summer 2018

from top left: blue triangle bag / white shoulder bag / red satchel (on my wish list!) (under $600) / red backpack (under $400) / large blue tote (under $400) / white bamboo circle bag /

Can you believe the 4th of July is almost here?! I’m not quite sure where the time has gone. To celebrate this patriotic season, why not invest in a fabulous red, white, or blue handbag! It will be the perfect way to complete your 4th of July look. Love that!

The top three bags in the photo set above are on my wish list. Aren’t they fabulous?! The white shoulder bag also comes in red, and it is absolutely stunning in person. That blue triangle bag is a cult favorite. Triangles are starting to emerge as an important shape in handbags; this is the one that put triangle bags on the map!

Red, white, and blue are handbag colors which are also being shown in the fall collections. Some of these bags are pre-fall, and even fall 2018! So, if you do invest in a red, white or blue handbag, it will have longevity. I’m loving white bags for the fall season. Of course, I’m a sucker for a red bag in the fall too; oh, and blue is my favorite color!

Shop blue handbags:

Shop white handbag:

Shop red handbags:

I’m loving backpacks. and shoulder bags which double as cross body bags, for the 4th of July. They are so easy to carry around while attending all the fun festivities on Independence Day!

Which patriotic handbag is your favorite? Are you a red, white or blue handbag fan? Which handbag style if your favorite to wear on the 4th of July?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy