Its all in the details

I hate to admit but growing up in a town just outside of Brimfield Ma with a mother who couldn’t collect enough antiques (which I considered junk), she would pull over on on any road if she saw a sign with furnature on the lawn, all I remember is thinking you are going to kill me with embarrassment… I was a bit jaded to just how cool some of the pieces you can find really are.

Fast Forward to me at 25… I am in an apartment in Boston with my BFFL + I am finally ready to start purchasing things here and there that I will have for a long time. My friend Lauren, an interior designer with the most amazing eye had a white hutch in her small apmt that she used for her tv and storage underneath. I was desperate for something like it! Naturally the next time I was home I told Memre what I was looking for, before I knew it she had canceled dinner plans and we were on the hunt. After about 5 stores I came across this beauty:

So, what do I do… wait another week till black friday + then purchase at $100 less than the asking price + beg good Ole Pepe to help a sister out + bring this piece back to Beantown.

It fits perfect in our large (very large for the Northend) living room with brick walls. The details are my favorite, I feel like such an adult actually investing in something other than IKEA.

Goodnight Moon

My ode to lavender, you bring me calmness, peace and harmony to end my day.

You are a treat for my senses, as well as my body & spirit.

Ahhh… Lavender… it’s my wonder herb!

Filled with powerful antiseptic properties to help fight bacteria, heal wounds, reduce fever & upset stomach to name a few. It’s more commonly known for its calming effect on both mind and body, helps to relax muscle spasms, anxiety and even insomnia… now that’s magical!

There is nothing like capping off you day with a relaxing bath filled with lavender essential oil & aroma-therapeutic mineral bath. Its relaxation in a tub! Tune on Nora Jones Pandora station and fill you mug with sleepytime tea or a glass of vino… whatever floats your bath 😉

I love making lavender spray for my bedroom. Its so easy! Just add part water & lavender essential oil to a spray bottle, you can find it at your local whole foods bath & body section. Once you mix, spritz all over pillows/ sheets and face. It’s the perfect bedtime cocktail.

Sleep tight,

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BB VS CC

I love that this blog is forcing me to really educate myself on the more important things in life, like for example the difference between BB and CC creme.

BB cream is promoted as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product to replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock. Typically lighter than foundation but heavier than tinted moisturizer.

According to SELF magazine the best BB Cream is Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm $43

CC generally stands for “color correcting” and the products are meant to address issues like redness, whereas BB creams are like lighter foundation with a few skin care benefits thrown in. “CC cream is a color corrector and will be typically lighter on the skin. “They have more of a whipped, light, fluffy feel and finish–kind of the new and improved BB.”

SELF magazine also has picked the best CC Cream, Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream $22

While BB and CC creams are marketed for separate issues, and are supposedly different. I’ve tried many BBs and a few CC creams–and honestly, they’re almost the same. I think that the difference really comes in the brands – they are all for different specific targeted issues. Over all I have to say I dont think the CC cream is enough coverage for me. What do you use?

New Sent

I am in the market for a new perfume + I cant seem to decide. This is what I am going between – what is your fav new sent?

Michael Kors GLAM Jasmine $70

Tory Burch $62-$82

Narciso Rodriguez $77- $140

Yellow, Green, Purple

This may seem like a stupid post to some of you but – I never took the time to understand why there are 3 colors of concealer + what they are for. I feel as a smarter beauty rep and part of Bona Clara I should know this kind of thing. So allow me to enlighten those of you who, like me, have not ever taken the time to understand the rainbow of flaw cover ups most make up brands have to offer.

Apparently there is a method to the madness. Each of these colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and there for “cover up” or tone down the blemish.

Yellow, also known as Apricot in color, used to conceal bluish bruises, under-eye circles and mild red tones on the face.

Green is used to normalize yellow-colored skin imperfections such as sallow complexions and yellow bruises. It can also help conceal very dark under-eye circles and dark spots on bronze skin tones.

Purple is used to neutralize red tones on the skin. Use this for covering blemishes, zits, red blotches, rosacea, port-wine stains. Who would have thunk it… not me. Do you use colored concealers?

Come n’ get it – Stella Dot Sample Sale

Part of my purging the “stuff in my room” to create a more adult room – I am so sad to say has to be some of my Stella Dot… but that’s good news for all of you because of course I am parting with my pieces at a discount!

Email me at [email protected] if you are interested in any samples! Please note these are samples used in my Stella Dot display. None of which have any signs of wear. Non-Sample, never touched pieces are clearly marked.

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Serenity Necklace: dyed jade with smooth glass and faceted stones set in hand hammered bezels hang from an oval link chain. 16″ length. Originally $198, Sample Sale $100.

Madeline Pearl Necklace: Original Price $108, Sample Sale Price $50

Serenity Small Stone Pendant: single hand cut, faceted aqua glass teardrop stone se in hammered bezel adorns an airy gold plated link chain 17″ with 2″ extender. Original Price $49. Sample Sale price $25.

Jolie Necklace: Original Price $79, Sample Sale Price $40

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Olivia Bib Necklace: Original Price $118 – Not on Sale – Not a sample

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Compari Necklace: Original Price $128, Sample Sale $70

Maldives Necklace: Original Price $118 – NOT a SAMLPE

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Hematite Link Chain Necklace, Original Price $79, Sale Price $60

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Anabelle Necklace Rose Gold, Original Price $69, Sale Price $50

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Alice Temperley is a famous British designer, known for combining femininity with cool Britannia sensibilities. She’s reigned over the London fashion scene for the past decade with an impressive celeb following including Beyonce and Kate + Pippa Middelton. Original Price: $44 Not a Sale Item

Silver on the Mark Necklace, New, Not Sale Item $49

La Folie Necklace: Original Price $49, Sample Price $25

Alice Temperly for Stella Dot Fox Necklace: Sample Sale: $35

Alice Temperly for Stella Dot, Wonderlust Charm Bracelet: Originally $98

Eleanor Bangle, Original Price $98, Sample Sale Price $50

Lindsay Bangle: Original Price $59, Sale Price $30

Carrie Bangles: Original Price $59, Sale Price $30

Enamel Bangle: Sample Sale Price $40

Chimera Bangle: Original Price $59, Sale Price $30
After the Rain Bracelet: Original Price $79, Sample Sale Price $40

Copper Cupchain Bracelet: Original Price $39, Sample Sale Price $20

Hematite Cupchain: Original Price $59, Sample Sale Price $30

Ella Bracelet Brown: $44, Sample Sale Price $25

Serpent Bangle: Original Price $49, Sale Price $25 *fav of Kelly Ripa!

Rio Coin Earrings, Sample Sale Price $35

Capri Chandelier Earrings Original Price $49 – Not a sample

Goddess Tear Drop Earrings: Original Price $34 – Not a sample

Valentina Chandelier Earrings: Sample Price $15

Rio Coin Drop Earrings: Original Price $29 – Brand New!

Laurel Studs: Original Price $19, Sample Sale $10

Swallow Studs: Original Price $19, Sample Sale $10

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Jules Ring: Cluster of midnight blue + turquoise colored epoxy cabachons dotted with glass stones. Fits 5-9 ring size. Original Price $49. Sale Price $25.

Starstruck Ring: Original Price $59

Stackable Gem Ring: Original Price: $54 – Not a sample

Alice Temperly for Stella Dot Fox Ring: Sample Sale Price $40

Soho Wristlet: Original Price $68, Sale Price $34

Seattle

One of my fav tour stops this month so far (yes I know its only the first week of November) has been Seattle. Jordan and I did a Portland/Seattle weekend and stayed with her family in Olympia, WA. While I did get to see much of the more rural areas – I was so excited to experience Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle.

It was a foodies dream land – I bought Truffle salt and oil – it was AMAZING. I swear sometimes I must be a marketers dream! We didnt get to explore quite as much as I would have liked but it was after all a work trip 🙂

What is your fav West Coast City?

The Appreciation of Character

Soon after we finished in San Antonio we were off to a small town about an hour away called Fredricksburg. As soon as we arrived I knew I would love it. Kathy, one of the reps in town was hosting her launch at a wine bar on the main street. Fredricksburg is a mini Germany they say, all the restaurants serve german fare and – it felt like I had traveled back in time.

Back to the wine bar, it was the most adorable antique shop in the front and the most hip wine bar in the back! I am not normally one for antiques, but I have begun to appreciate certain ones in my old age, not to mention, the way everything was displayed was nothing short of perfection.

Here are a few of my favorite gems!

I thought this “b” must have been for Bona Clara!

Just as fast as we arrived, the Fredricksburg leg of the 543 tour had ended and we were on to the next city!

543 Tour: Dallas

One of the cities on the 534 Tour was Dallas, one that we have yet to experience any growth in but know this will be a gem once we do. We lucked out with a hotel in Plano where Ericka’s friend lived, he suggested NYLO, a modern, boutique hotel in downtown Plano.

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I loved the way the rooms were set up, it was all super modern + the beds were TO DIE for!!

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The Queen of Princess House

I had the opportunity to meet a goddess in the corporate direct sales world today, Miss. Connie Tang, the first woman CEO of th 50+ year old company, Princess House. She has worked at Clinique, Lancome, BeautiControl and JAFRA to expand sales forces and open forign markets.

“I’m a tried and true believer of the power of direct sales to enable women from all walks of life to become their best selves,” Ms. Tang remarked. “With the rich legacy that Princess House has built in providing superior product and income opportunities to tens of thousands of women and families, I look forward to building on our success and growth as we enter our next 50 years. It’s an exciting time to move Princess House forward by reaching out to women who want more and want to be more.”

She was well versed on so many levels of this industry, from the actual product sizes, to continuity programs to making branding changes, it was no surprise she is one of the most successful woman in direct sales. I love when I get to meet woman like this, its not just inspiring but so surreal!

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