the pink pixi

cause i’m just loving my tree this year

December 26th, 2011 § Leave a Comment

face

December 20th, 2011 § Leave a Comment

new fave polish brand.

also available here

saving face

December 20th, 2011 § 2 Comments

again, like i mentioned before, i am soo not brand loyal. however, i have found a brand that i can’t imagine abandoning.

surviving a 13 hour shift is a lot to ask of any makeup, but i’m telling you…this stuff does.

MAKEUP FOREVER. it really is makeup, forever. this combo has been a game changer for me.

skin care obsessions

November 20th, 2011 § 1 Comment

although i am so not the kind of girl who is brand-loyal, i’ve recently found a routine that really seems to work for me.

step 1: laura mercier face polish

gosh, i really love this stuff. just enough scrub without ripping your skin apart.

step 2: murad clarifying cleanser

again, LOVE IT. fights breakouts without over-drying and setting my skin on fire.

step 3: murad exfoliating acne treatment gel

this stuff makes your face as soft as a baby bottom. i swear.

step 4: algenist regenerative anti-aging moisturizer

plenty of moisture with no greasy or oily feeling. ever.

also, here are a few of the things i use on a more sporadic basis:

dial antibacterial bar soap:

i know this seems totally weird, but after 12 hrs at the hospital i’m in serious need of killing germs-even on my face.

murad acne spot treatment:

for when life, or being a girl, wins.

jergens all-purpose face cream:

for the depths of winter. sister pixi actually uses this all the time, but its a little too much for my sensitive skin everyday.

murad clarifying mask:

i use this once a week or so to get rid of any leftover impurities.

as you can see, i really adore the murad acne complex line. it keeps breakouts at bay without over drying and makes my skin super soft and smooth. a perfect canvas for my daily makeup routine!

drugstore finds

November 12th, 2011 § 1 Comment

carmex healing cream. trust me…alleviates the itchy dryness in seconds

find it at your local walgreens

john frieda precision foam color. so easy to use, and i got the exact color on the box

i’ve seen this stuff everywhere-but walgreens had a brochure with a $2 coupon!

gold bond ultimate deep moisture body wash HEALING. this stuff keeps my skin from panicking after a hot shower.

i’ve been buying this one at walmart, but i’m sure it can be found elsewhere.

maybelline volum’ express the falsies mascara-umm…it works

a coat of this over my covergirl lashblast and i’m set

finesse texture enhancing shampoo and conditioner-moisturizes without weighing my hair down-HUGE deal

i read somewhere that kim kardashian uses finesse-so i decided to give it a try. it’s only $1.99 at walgreens!

recent obsessions

August 7th, 2011 § Leave a Comment

so, its been a long time. really long. and i figured the best way to catch up is to let you know what i’m obsessing over these days.

these eyes:

these heels:

this bag:

this hair:

this ring:

have you?

May 15th, 2011 § 1 Comment

have you ever seen any shoe more fabulous than this?

pretty in PINK

April 22nd, 2011 § 1 Comment

so cute, and i love pairing them with a rough denim shirt

i got to try this lovely collection for free (thank you Sephora VIB program for giving rewards for spending too much money). anyways…if you have naturally oily skin it’s probably not for you. but just try and resist this adorable packaging! including glass bottles-hello eco chic.

*now available at your favorite mass retailer of beauty items

current obsessions

April 13th, 2011 § 2 Comments

i love the look of this bedroom…it manages to be light and airy even with the dark color on the walls. and since i really don’t understand the purpose of curtains i love that they’ve just installed roller shades.