Flip Flop Fantasy

 

 

 

China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy is a must have summer color for my fellow nail addicts. It is the perfect shade of coral that looks gorgeous on all skin tones.

 

xoxo

 

S.

Beauty Tip # 5: Face Masks

 

Facial are one of the most important procedures to have when wanting to have a gorgeous, luminous, and young looking skin. It is my belief that facials should be part of every woman's top priorities and followed through properly. I make sure to have a cleansing facial every month, and maintain my skin as best as I can by doing weekly mini face peels, detoxes and/or pore cleansing. By keeping your skin cleared of all daily impurities you can boost your anti-aging speed and overall health and beauty of your skin. There are countless spa all throughout the country, and with today's leading technology inventions and at-home spa-like treatments there is truly no limit to all the wonders that we can do to keep our skin looking fresh, young, and glorious.

 

 

xoxo

 

S.

Simply The Best - Moisturizers

Eyes

The Best Eye Cream:
Bobbie Brown Hydrating Eye Cream $49.00 Sephora.com

The Best Eye Serum:
Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage $28.00 Sephora.com

Face

The Best Moisturizer:
Amore Pacific Rejuvenating Crème $150.00 Sephora.com

The Best Inexpensive Moisturizer For Dry Skin:
POND'S Dry Skin Cream $8.00 drugstore.com

The Best Skin-Care Line For Sensitive Skin:
Avene Eau Thermal  - aveneusa.com

Body

The Best Spa Body Cream:
Bliss Lemon+Sage Body Butter Maximum Moisture Cream $29.00 blissworld.com

The Best Hand Cream:
Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream $12.00 Sephora.com

 

 

xoxo

 

S.

Dior Institut & Spa

 

 

 

 

Among my many dreams and aspirations is to one day manage my very own luxury spa, and my inspiration first came from the luxurious Dior Institute and Spa in Paris at the Plaza Athenee. Below is a quick descriptions taken for the luxurious spa's website, of the little part of heaven that was somehow constructed rigth here on planet Earth.

 

"Because excellence, elegance and refinement never cease to intertwine and innovate, and because the two establishments bear the essence of the Parisian spirit in their very identities, it was only natural that Dior and the Plaza Athénée combine their values and know-how to create the most Parisian of beauty institutes.

Perfect combination of innovation, refinement and sensoriality, Dior Institut offers an exceptional revitalizing escape. In this inviting enclave, where time seems to stand still, the primary aim is to revive the youthful beauty of the face and body through a comprehensive approach, an interaction of the finest treatments and techniques to ensure optimal results. Reshaped by exquisitely precise gestures, the face and the body are toned, reoxygenated, rebalanced. A deep transformation that is reflected in the attitude and the features of the face. The bearing becomes more unbowed, true beauty is revealed.

Dior Institut addresses a large selection of face and body treatments to both women and men. Some treatments have been exclusively developed for the Plaza Athénée. While the Dior Institut at the Plaza Athénée features five treatment rooms (including a double room) and a relaxation lounge, a fitness center, hammam steam baths and saunas, are available to complete your well being experience."

 

It it my belief that every women deserves to enjoy the best that there is, and this facility is just that. And I hope to someday be lucky enough to visit it myself and enjoy a nice relaxing and pampering day at the Dior Spa in Paris.

 

xoxo

 

S.

 

 

Clarisonic Mia

There are thousands of reviews on the breakthrough in the skincare industry know as the Clarisonic. This is my personal version and it's pretty simple: GET IT!

One of my all time favourite presents was for Christmas of 2010, when my husband gave me the greatest gift of all (well besides his love), he surprised me with a Clarisonic Mia! I had wanted to purchase one for years, but never truly believed in the hype and reviews that it had received. Little did I know, this single  device would change my life and my skin forever. It has been a year and a half since my first use and I cannot, for the life of me, cleanse my face without it. I use it once a day, mostly during my morning shower, and enjoy ever second of it. My skin feels refreshed, clean, smooth, and rejuvenated after every single use. With a touch of my favourite cleansing Milk (Lancome Comforting Milky Creme Cleanser), and water I am immediately transformed to a mini spa, where my skin is the guest of honour and my inner beauty addict delighted. The pre-programmed timer allows me to fully cleanse my face without over exfoliating. 

Now I am well aware that this luxury does not come cheap, nonetheless, it is worth every single penny and more. It is my belief that there is no price on beauty, and even though there are limits to everything a little self indulgence never hurt anyone. If you cannot afford to purchase it right away... then by all means save up for it. Remember, companies such as Sephora, Ulta, and Amazon are constantly running promotions that help even the savviest budgeter.  I promise it would be the best investment you ever make as far as your skin is concerned. 

xoxo

S.

Make A Wish

One of my favourite things to do is make lists about everything and anything. Seriously, I make lists for almost everything in my life... things I have to do, things I want to get, places I want to visit, books I want to read, groceries, resolutions, expenses, bills, even this list goes on and on. Nonetheless, I enjoy this habit of mine, so much so that I go over all the lists I have multiple times a day, constantly making adjustments and adding new items to my ongoing chain of hopes, dreams and responsibilities. Among them is one that I cherish the most, the one that holds my most desired and highly anticipated wishes. 

They are as follows:

10. Get to my initial healthy weight of 115 lbs!
9. Meet Celine Dion!
8. Travel to Paris with my husband!
7. Be completely depth free by my 30th Birthday!
6. Have the wedding of my dreams!
5. Be the proud owner of a luxurious Day Spa!
4. Buy my dream house!
3. Reconcile with my parents!
2. Become a mother!
1. "No measure of time with my husband will be long enough. But we'll start with forever."

xoxo

S.