PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE MAKEUP

I really do love Fall, especially in New York City. There are so many seasonal events, hidden parks, and unique experiences you can only enjoy for a few months each year. I love sweater weather, scarves, comfort food, leather boots, and coffee in my favorite mug. But I need to confess, there is one thing I have trouble getting excited about. It is Pumpkin Spice Lattes. The warm cozy Fall in a cup just does not do it for me.

But in my makeup!? That’s a different story. I love Pumpkin Spice makeup — the famous mix of spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

First prep your skin with your favorite moisturizer ( recommend SPF) and let's dive in!

• Start with priming your lids to help eye makeup go on smoother and last longer. Use a fluffy brush and a light shade as a transition into the crease.

• Apply a slightly darker shade into the crease using a blending brush

( use a fluffy blending brush after each step to make sure everything is seamless)

• Then apply a dark shade ( deep orange or brown) to the outer corner of the eyelid. Blend and build it up until it's as vibrant as you want it to be.

• With the wet/dry eye brush apply shimmer eyeshadow to the center and inner third of the lids, taking it close to the inner corners. You want to make sure to blend everything in the outer corner for a smooth transition.

• Using the crease and blend brush, apply darker shade eyeshadow across the lower lash line. Blend out using windshield-wiping motions all the way across.

• Time for a liner! Apply dark brown or black eyeliner pencil to the lash line, then use a brush to smooth it out after applying and wing it out a bit.

• Add your favorite mascara and a quick brush to your eyebrows

• Enjoy your smokin-hot Pumpkin Spice Latte Makeup look!

DIY: Honey-Sugar Body Scrub

DIY: Honey-Sugar Body Scrub

Maintain your natural glow with our DIY body scrub.
A natural body scrub can aid in exfoliating your skin and get rid of dead particles. The best part is, it is all organic, fully customizable for your skin needs, and definitely affordable.

Here are more benefits of skin-exfoliating:

- healthier skin
- blood circulation improvement
- promotes skin hydration
- clears blemishes
- reduces stress
- decreases pore size
- releases natural oils


Honey-Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
- place a jar of honey in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the consistency is runny and warm to touch.
- in a small bowl, pour a quarter-cup of honey and mix in organic white sugar or brown sugar.
- add in the extra virgin oil.
- you can also add in aloe vera gel or any essential oils for scents and additional benefits.
- mix all the contents in the bowl and once blended, it can be used immediately. Any excess can be stored in a jar with a tight lid.

To apply:

- start with a spoonful of your homemade body scrub. place it on the palm of your hands and and gently massage the scrub over the desired areas. rinse the scrub with a washcloth once you are content with the application. we do suggest to use a warm washcloth to make it more invigorating.
And voila! You are all set to enjoy this marvelous beauty treat. Let us all glow up.

Catching Vitamin D

Catch Some Vitamin D!

When the sun is shining, are you actually catching the rays?
We sure hope so!

The healthy glow from a tan is not the only benefit that we can receive from the sun. Did you know that Vitamin D is absorbed through the sun as well?

Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," is produced by the body as we absorb the sun rays as well as from certain food and supplements. Vitamin D supports maintaining healthy bones and teeth, strengthens the immune system and cardiovascular health, regulate insulin levels, protection from certain conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis, boosts energy, and much more. In addition, sun exposure is beneficial to infants and expecting mothers.

When the sunlight is absorbed by our skin, our body system synthesizes this particular vitamin. It can be as simple as stepping outside during midday and exposing ourselves to the sun for about 5-10 minutes throughout the week and we can help our bodies produce sufficient Vitamin D. So what is the catch? Well, let us catch as much sunlight that we can this summer so we can store some Vitamin D in our system during the winter days!

Summer Detox

Summer Detox

We already made it to the first half of the year and summer has officially begun. With us entering a new season, it is also the perfect time to switch up a couple of things in our diet and introduce new healthy recipes that can assist with detoxing our bodies.

How about a 3-day detox? Here are 3 recipes that you can try for 3 days to detoxify your body and start your summer right.

Let’s start with oatmeal with bananas and flax seeds.
Eating a mighty bowl full of nutrients first thing in the morning is a great way to start the day. Oats will provide aid in digestion which is a major key in a detoxified diet. Plus, it can also help reduce blood pressure. With bananas, it is antiviral and antifungal properties can help promote healthy gut flora. And flax seeds? Well, it is an excellent source of fiber and that completes the mighty detox bowl!

During the summer days, it is important to keep our bodies hydrated. Cantaloupe and watermelon are the perfect detoxifying snacks to munch on. Watermelon can help cleanse the body by removing body toxins that are slowing down metabolism. When getting rid of body toxins, it helps boost our metabolism. Cantaloupe also has beneficial nutrients that can help flush toxins from the body just like watermelon. The perfect combination to snack on during our 3-day detox.

Last but not least, a salad is always a great dish to have during the summertime especially when detoxing. An arugula salad makes a perfect detox salad. Arugula is classified as a superfood. It is a great source of folate, vitamins A, C, & K, calcium, magnesium, and more. It is also known for cleansing blood, skin, and liver. With arugula as a base, you can simply add detoxifying toppings to your salad to make it a super salad!

Haircare Under The Sun

It is time to let our hair down and let it blow in the wind! The sun is out and we are all ready to have all the fun during these summery days.

But how about on those days when heat and humidity also want to come out to play? Does your hair have the proper care to avoid the damages that the sun's overpowering rays can possibly bring your way?

Taking care of the texture, color, and moisture of our hair is very essential especially during the seasons where the weather can easily affect it but we have prepared three important hair tips that can help you combat heat damages to your hair.

1. For texture:

Your hair is already exposed in the heat so using hair tools like blow dryers and flat irons during this season can affect your hair's texture.

Try taking advantage of the warm air and air dry your hair instead of blow drying it. You can also give your hair a break by rocking the natural beauty of it, whether straight or curly, throughout the summer.

2. For color:

You need extra TLC for color-treated hair! Chemical treatments and beaming sunshine can bring damage to your hair. It can lead to color fading and extreme dryness.

To make sure that you are protecting your hair color, try to avoid exposing it to the sunlight directly and condition it accordingly. Fashionably, you can wear a hat or a scarf that will give your outfit that extra bang.

3. For moisture:

How about an overnight treatment? Just like face masks that work their magic overnight, recommended hair masks can also do the same. The instructions are very simple: apply the hair mask overnight and let your hair absorb all the good stuff.

Your hair will be rejuvenated and be good to go first thing in the morning.

Enjoy the summer and rock on with your healthy hair!

Modern Girls' Time

It is summertime and everyone is just planning the fun parties and get-togethers since the beautiful weather makes it easier for our families and friends to say “yes” to the invites! 

If you are specifically thinking about getting your girl crew together and you are in need of some inspirations on how to make it one of the best mini-reunions this summer, we have the perfect suggestions! 

A beauty and massage bar will always be a hit to our hardworking women and there are various combinations that can be put together to create the absolute set-up:

Mask Station - Gather your favorite face masks and tackle all those skin imperfections away! 

Mani Station - Pamper those beautiful hands up with the color to match everyone’s mood.

Make-up Station - Set this station up with the “must-try” makeup brands for you and your girls to play with. Discover each other’s favorite products and helpful makeup tips.

The Magic of Water

Ever seen real magic on this planet? Why yes, you have!

Water is such a magical component that we humans tend to overlook at times but we are here to remind you all about its great and never-ending benefits.

From skin to bones, adequate consumption of water greatly contributes to our healthy journey. It is extremely amusing how one element can improve almost everything.

Approximately 50 to 70%  of our body mass is made up of water and this includes our skin, tissue, cells, and organs.

In beauty, applying water in our regular diet helps with the growth of hair and clearing up the skin and maintaining a natural glow.

Drinking water balances the oil of the skin and it aids with flushing the toxins of the body which usually causes acne and other skin problems due to the accumulation of bacteria.

It is powerful enough to combat skin disorders such as psoriasis, wrinkles, and eczema. The skin can also be rejuvenated immediately when the body is soaked in cold water for just a couple of minutes!

Looking for a natural way to tighten the skin? Water can serve that purpose, too.

This natural vitamin is just jam-packed with benefits and we can go on forever with great reasons as to why we should all incorporate consuming water at all times. Most of all, it is free and available for us to use at any time.

The Beauty of Jade Rolling

For the holidays, I received a Jade Roller as a present with the face cream order.  I really did not know much about a Jade Roller so I put it aside and went about my normal skincare routine. A few nights later, I was watching a video posted by Well & Good and there was a woman discussing the benefits of Jade Rolling. I tuned in and am SO glad I did. After listening to her speak about the benefits of Jade rolling,  I immediately put mine in the refrigerator. Before bed that night, I washed my face and started my usual skincare routine. Afterward, I made my way to the refrigerator to roll the cold Jade roller over my face in the middle of my kitchen. I rinsed it off after use and returned it to my refrigerator. Now, the Jade Rolling is part of my daily face moisturizing routine. I felt divine, alive, relaxed and calm. The feeling of being able to treat my skin through a simple method is just phenomenal and it is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 

Below is one of the basic steps to use this invigorating treat for your skin! 
How to practice Jade rolling:

I recommend putting your roller in the fridge for a few hours before using it.

Step 1 -  Clean your face.

Step 2 - Exfoliate your skin.

Step 3 - Apply serum or moisturizer.

Step 4 Start rolling WITH outward and upward motions around each area, about 3 times.

Step 5- Wipe your face and reapply serum or moisturizer if needed. 

Step 6- Clean your Jade Roller and place it in a pouch or ziplock bag.

The Ultimate Beauty Tips to Look Stunning This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to get extremely busy with all the hustle and bustle in trying to get things done in a very short amount of time! 
But in the midst of all, it is still  important to take care of yourself especially with all the endless holiday parties.

Because everything just instantly turns into a time-sensitive matter during the holidays, we whipped up these quick beauty do's to save the day...and your time!

Eyes: 

Longer days plus longer nights can definitely affect your glow. One way to conceal the darkness and bring the brightness right back to your face is applying white eyeliner in your waterline and inner corners. This can help bring the sunshine back to your eyes.

Lips:

Want a long-lasting tint on your lips? Apply foundation on your lips prior to applying lipstick. It will for sure hold the color down so you will not have to worry about stopping in your tracks just to reapply the color.

Nails:

Ouch! A nicked nail can be such a bother but thanks to this easy trick, you can fix it in just seconds. Simply dip your nail in a polish remover then quickly rub it over the chip toward the tip of your nail to smooth it out.

Dab some polish in the bare spot to fill it in and voila! You have saved a secondary trip to your manicurist.

Hair:

No time to blow dry your hair? No worries. You can jet out of the door and still have beautiful hair once air-dried.

Blot your hair with a towel, spritz some volumizing spray, and brush your hair thoroughly. In just 20 minutes you will have thick and volumized locks.

Skincare:

Makeup on then makeup off! After making sure that the makeup stays on throughout the holiday party, we would not really want to spend the same amount of time removing the products applied on our skin.

To remove makeup in a flash, grab a facial wipe before the lather-and-rinse process. This trick will get the job done and your face will thank you for it.

Organic Skincare

Last week, I was sitting across from my 82-year-old mother and found myself staring at her face. Something was slightly different. Her skin looked firmer, healthier-glowing a bit. I had not seen her in a few weeks so the thought of a little plastic surgery did cross my mind. She joked for years about a little nip and tuck here and there but she would tell me right? So of course, I said something. I told her how great she looked (because she did) so she had the opportunity to spill the beans. She said, “it is the cream you told me about.” I could not believe my ears that I was getting all the credit for introducing her to this wonderful organic skincare line I discovered about 10 years ago called Savor Beauty. I was excited to think that my skin may look like hers when I am her age since I use the line religiously twice a day. It truly is an amazing line and I think it works!