Catch Up

Touching Base…

 

A)     Bobbi Brown’s “full coverage face brush” allows me to contour at a seriously celebrity style level.  My cheekbones have NEVER looked so good. 

 

 

B)      Byredo’s Gypsy Water is AMAZE and has become my signature scent.  I am dying to try Byredo’s “Black Saffron” too.  Gypsy water is musky and mysterious but at the same time fresh, light, and clean.  How is that even possible?  Fragrance wizards, I guess.

 

 

C)      Tom Ford is churning out some bad ass, unisex, universally flattering slightly retro style sunnies that I’m dying over.  I picked the tortoise frames aka "dark Havana" and I love how I’m now seeing life through rose colored lenses – literally. 

 

 

D)     I am loving the long nail trend; I’m one of those lucky people that has pretty nails as far as shape, nail bed, color and health so I felt like I could really rock this trend.  But No-No-No, because I have a 20 month old, whom I enjoying cuddling, loving and squeezing far too much, so I’m now enjoying an oval slightly long nail in an ombre light pink sparkle style which my nail guru copied perfectly for me after I brought him an Instagram photo. 

 

*Click on a link to Roseark’s photo below & then look at my pics and tell me you’re not impressed?  Thank heavens tomorrow is Friday.  Next week let's talk self tanner, premium vintage jeans & my being mad over plaid this season. 

 

http://instagram.com/p/r3b_mMnJTX/

 

 

 

Two To Tatcha

I’m constantly reaching into my handbag for Tatcha’s gold / camellia lip balm & Tatcha’s indigo soothing silk hand cream.  The lip balm is unbelievably moisturizing and glides on silky smooth.  Long after the balm has worn off lips still feel nourished and soft.  Let’s also touch on the fact that is likely the most gorgeous lip balm out there – complete with 24k gold leaf and all.

I’m always looking for the next best hand cream and this one is definitely my new fav.  It is super soothing and has such a lovely fresh smell.  My hands almost always feel red and parched due to allergies… this cream causes redness and irritation to vanish upon contact.  My hands look 10 years younger after a healthy size application. 

I first fell in love with Tatcha many moons ago when I discovered their blotting papers during New York fashion week and I am continually in awe of the killer products this fabulous Japanese brand churns out.  I cannot tell you how happy I am when one of Tatcha’s beautiful purple boxes arrives in the mail. 

This is a brand to keep an eye on, my friends!!

 

http://www.tatcha.com/shop/lip-balm-gp?gclid=CM3tkvqO_b8CFQQQ7AodDjIACQ

http://www.tatcha.com/shop/p-indigo-hand-cream

 

good stuff.

Mama’s tired today so we’re going to keep this post short & sweet.  The following items are so fabulous they require little commentary.

Armani Sun Fabric bronzer– lightest shade (100)

 

Apply Armani bronzer with this Bobbi Brown brush & you suddenly become contouring wizard with the most natural & gorgeous sun kissed glow. 

 

 

 

http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/product/2282/24768/Brushes-etc/Brushes-and-Tools/Face/Full-Coverage-Face-Brush/SS13/index.tmpl#/i.undefined

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/giorgio-armani-sun-fabric-bronzer/3715812?origin=related-3715812-0-1-PP_OOS-Rich_Relevance_Recs_R3-CategorySiloedViewCP

Tom Ford gloss in Sahara

Best. Gloss. Ever.  (ultimate staying power too)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tom-ford-ultra-shine-lip-gloss/3622614?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=tom_ford_ultra_shine_lip_gloss:983231&cm_pla=makeup:women:lip&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=94d1fb28-1c09-11e4-8303-001b2166c2c0&origin=pla

 

Gypsy woman

I have HIGH hopes for you:

http://www.barneys.com/Byredo-Parfums-Gypsy-Water---50-ml-Eau-de-Parfum/00505033265742,default,pd.html?gclid=CKnR14ml178CFYMF7Aody0EARA

Product of the Year

Tom Ford Translucent Finishing Powder

I took a leap in ordering a powder (albeit a translucent one) online.  I did consult with a rep via telephone at the Tom Ford counter in Atlanta to aid in selecting my shade – “ivory fawn” first, and I have been amazed daily by how wonderful/magical/beautiful this powder is ever since it arrived last Friday.  Each particle of this super fine & light powder individually adheres to the skin creating a luxe blur that conceals imperfections and makes skin look soft and luminous.  It gives a matte finish but not a powdery one.  It sets foundation & seriously lasts all day.  I used it for my day time look yesterday with only concealer & my admittedly lately problem skin looked pretty damn good – even after an unusually tough barre class. 

I’m currently using a BB cream from YSL as my foundation (more on that later) and I love, love, love how super light and airy this combo is when worn together!  This Tom Ford product will now be with me at all times (seriously for life).  I’ll be relying on it heavily (really lightly) in Santa Barbara  for my BFF’s wedding this weekend (YAY!!!!!).  It is truly amazing! I’m using my own brush to apply it as I don’t think the one that comes with the compact is ideal for this type of powder.  You get over that the second you try this luxurious product.    

 

Go buy this.  Happy Monday!!

 

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446479794&site_refer=GGLPRADS001&cagpspn=pla&CAWELAID=1357895171&catargetid=500002830003806930&cadevice=c

Latest Loves

My new favorite outfit… (this week)

J. Brand, you’re back in my good graces, thanks to your insane midrise photo ready distressed ankle jean in blue mercy.  I think it’s safe to say ankle length jeans are the most universally flattering.  I love mine with flats, pumps or booties.  I’m definitely digging the frayed hem trend though in truth, I’ve been letting out hems on my jeans for years and keeping them cleanly frayed due to my issues finding bell or flared styles long enough for my 5’11 frame.  I’m also a total sucker for anything with distressing or holes.  Brings me back to my early high school, overly pierced, slightly goth, punk days.  My super conservative attorney hubby is so glad I grew out of that phase.  In another life…

 

 

http://www.jbrandjeans.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=3968&mr:trackingCode=D9103CE6-D6D6-E311-9B08-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=34620408513&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=64013564073&gclid=CM6IioSFyr8CFaVZ7AodBmQADQ

My t-shirt of choice is from this killer (new to me) brand:

http://www.levoid.com/

I’m seriously crushing on these vintage styled, pima cotton, incredibly cool tees that are slim fitting perfection.  They run a tiny bit small.  I took a M and it fits me like a glove (in a comfortable way) and looks AMAZING on.  I cannot wait to order more & pair them with blazers or oversize sweaters in the Fall.  These satisfy the music junkie in me with throw backs to Iggy Pop & Ice-T (holla, I’m from the ATL).  I think this will become my go-to tee for everything!

 

I’m thinking for dinner with friends this weekend I will pair my jeans & tee with these Jimmy Choo pumps_ *No words for Mr. Choo.  He is my shoe god.  I wear his pumps literally into the ground.

 

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Jimmy-Choo-Bahama-Snake-Cap-Toe-Pump-Black-Silver/prod90440050/p.prod

Good stuff.

Chantecaille

Protection Naturelle

I’m loving this easily portable powder protection from Chantecaille.  It first caught my eye on the Zoe Report & I have not regretted my purchase.  I use a light dusting to add a hint of bronze to my skin in the morning & then throughout the day once or twice to freshen up.  The brush is lovely & the perfect amount of powder is dispersed with every application. 

I’m using “bronze” as my shade as opposed to the transparent and I am far from tan.  It just adds a healthy glow in a very light shade.  It contains SPF 46 which is certainly a healthy dose of protection and it wears beautifully.  No settling into pores or fine lines – ideal for on-the-go.  Killer product. 

 

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chantecaille-protection-naturelle-loose-powder/3103578?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=chantecaille_'protection_naturelle'_loose_powder:304871&cm_pla=makeup:women:powder&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=8fef34ee-06d1-11e4-8bdb-001b2166c2c0&origin=pla