BeautyBox5: April Reveal

 

Hello dolls!  This month's BeautyBox5 was G-O-O-D!  For those not yet familiar with BeautyBox5,  it is a monthly subscription that selects five beauty industry favorites and delivers them straight to your door.  There are various subscription options to chose from, but my lucky self receives a complimentary box each month in exchange for sharing them with all of you lovelies.

 

 

Each month ha a different theme and this month's was "Take a Hydration Vacation".  Each product is aimed to pack a punch of moisture and help you amp up the hydration in this month's beauty regime!

 

Soapbox Sea Minerals Body Wash

Retail: $5.99

 

This guy combines some of my favorites; soothing aloe vera, shea butter and sea minerals.  Ideal for amping up hydration and it has a nice tropical scent!  

 

 

Chella Passionate Pink Moisturizing Lip Pencil

Retail: $18.00

 

I was surprised to see how moisturizing a lip pencil could feel.  I love this one from Chella and definitely plan to give it a lot of wear time this season.  It's very nicely pigmented and the color is really pretty for spring.  

 

 

Global Beauty Care Green tea Makeup Remover Wipes

Retail: $1.99

 

I can never have enough of these.  I go through them so quickly between gym days, and lazy days when I wear minimal makeup. 

Masker Aide All Eyes On Me Hydrating Eye Gels

Retail: $25 CAD

 

These are designed to help brighten, hydrate and firm skin, which is great for summer prep!

 

 

 

Jelly Pong Pong Paradise Pigments

Retail: $19.95

 

One thing I love about BB5 is there's almost always at least one brand in it that I haven't tried.  I'm not familiar with Jelly Pong Pong, but I seriously can't wait to dive into this one.  It's so pretty and pink- and it actually looks like jelly!  It's advertised as great for both lips and cheeks.

 

 

Overall, I felt like this month's box was one of the year's best!  There were three full sized products, and two were on the pricey side.  Usually the products are more modest, but this month BB5 was working it!        

 

 

 

Do you subscribe to any beauty boxes?  Are you interested in BB5?

Smith & Brit Teams Up with Souljourn Yoga for a Night of Beauty and Wellness

 

 

 

Smith & Brit Boutique and Spa is a special gem I discovered recently in Chelsea, NYC and I'm so glad I did!  Its founders Kristyn Smith, Claire Beevers, and Ali Hynes have over forty combined years of experience in the beauty industry, and the boutique offers services like bespoke facials and reflexology, to professional make up sessions.  

 

Last week the spa hosted an event to support an amazing organization called Souljourn Yoga, created by Jordan Ashley.  Souljourn Yoga aims to raise awareness and funds for girls education in developing countries by teaming up with both local and international non-profits holding US501c(3) status.  Ten percent of the evening's sales went towards Souljour Yoga's upcoming retreat in Peru in collaboration with the Sacred Valley Project- a non profit organization that is dedicated to improving access to education for young women from low income families in remote mountain communities.   

All Yogis take note that the Seva Adventure in Peru is scheduled for May 27th- June 5, 2016 and if you love to travel and give back, it's definitely an experience to look into.     

 

"When creating Souljourn Yoga, I wanted to pick destinations that inspired me to bring out the wanderlust in the yoga practice while still choosing places that heavily need girl empowerment to equalize the education and opportunities allotted. Our first trip is with the Sacred Valley Project  and SVP goes to places and communities that are literally off of the grid. They reach out to girls in these villages in the Andes Mountains and makes school, let alone, improvement of life possible as an educated girl helps to reduce poverty and creates not only sustainability for her community, but will also be healthier and have a smaller family due to simply being educated. This is unfortunately a universal story and it starts with just having the awareness of this injustice."-Jordan Ashley

 

 

 

The event was a fun filled night of wine, complimentary makeup touch ups and mini facials.  The spa carries a variety of popular brands like Juara, Kaplan MD and UK favorite Rouge and Bunny, which guests got to experience during their services. 

 

 

The overall tone of the spa is ultra relaxing, and during the entire visit you're breathing in this yummy, luxurious aroma.  But the staff is the highlight.  They're warm and friendly, and have tons of experience.  I peppered the aesthetician with questions after my facial and she was super patient and offered great advice.   

 

 

Smith & Brit is the perfect way to escape the bustle of NYC and slip off into a haven of peace and quiet.  I can see myself becoming a regular, and I don't say that about many NYC spas.  If you're on the hunt for a new spot, do yourself a favor and head over to Smith and Brit.   

 

 

 

Location:

233 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011

Phone:

917- 675-6651

 

 

International Vision Expo & Conference 2016

Today was the start of the highly anticipated, weekend long International Vision Expo and Conference 2016 at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC.  The event hosts hundreds of eyewear exhibitors and showcases everything from new style frames and color trends, to an array of hot innovative accessories.  I was able to get an up close look at the latest from brands like Fendi, Kate Spade, LuLu Guinness, and Vera Wang to name a few.  Scroll down to check them out!        

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think of the new styles?  Are you lusting after a particular pair?

 

 

Review: RAMY Spa

I recently got my brows done by celebrity brow master himself, Ramy Gafni.  His star studded roster includes names likes of Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Ray Romano, Faith Hill and Barbra Walters (to name a few), so I was pretty ecstatic to be sitting in his chair.

 

 

Before

 

   My brows are such a light shade of blond, that an unruly appearance isn't usually the problem.  I explained that my forever issue is getting them to stand out and properly frame my face.  Ramy got right to work with a set a tweezers and his brow brush.  

 

I'm not great with tweezer pain, and braced myself... but believe it or not, his method was very gentle and completely painless.  I mentioned that I typically opt for the threading and Ramy had a few wise words for me; "dread the thread!"  he laughed, along with "wax is for cars!".  Though tweezing might take a bit longer, he explained how it allows for better precision and can create a more customized shape.  

 

 

After

 

After about 20 or so minutes, he had skillfully taken my blah brows to runway status.  I absolutely loved the shape and immediately saw a beautiful arch (which I love).  But he didn't stop there.  Ramy topped the look off with the best matched brow coloring I've ever received.  I talked about the ailments of being a red head with light brows and failing miserably when attempting to find the right color to fill them with.  But this was perfection, and the best part was I could easily recreate it on my own.  We all know what it's like to leave the salon looking glamorous only to never again be able to redo the magic at home.

 

Retail: $28.00

After he applied the Ramy Miracle Brow! Pomade my brows instantly took on a whole new effect.  They were bold, but still natural looking.  Between the shape and color, it almost looked as if I had gotten a face lift. The compact has two shades, a light and dark brown that can be worn alone or mixed together.  The pomade is water proof, long lasting, and in my case, a small amount went a long way. 

 

I walked out looking and feeling as though I had a brand new look, and to see the transformation was pretty amazing.  Ramy is incredibly knowledgeable and his artistry can't be matched.  He puts you at ease and is as down to earth as they come.  Make sure to check out his line of cosmetics RAMY beauty therapy for every brow necessity you could ever need and more.  Whether you're looking to makeover your drab brows, or enhance what you have, I'd strongly suggest booking an appointment! 

 

 

 

Are you still searching for the perfect brow shape and color?  Are you interested in booking with Ramy?    

Free Beauty Events April Giveaway

 

 

 

 Hello beauties!  If you haven't already heard about Freebeautyevents.com then it's time to get in the know!  The site is a great tool for any and every beauty addict.  It lets you stay up to date on the latest beauty happenings in your area and serves as an awesome way to snag some killer free samples. Best of all, each month the site gives away a bundle chalk full of the industry's newest must haves.  Let's check them out!    

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

This month's bundle of goodies includes products from Simple Skincare, Nexxus, Revlon, Bio-Oil and more!  The Contest runs from now through 4/30/16, and winners will be chosen on 5/10/2016 and notified by 5/15/2016. Entering is simple!  Visit FreeBeautyEvents on Facebook (don't forget to like them!) or enter directly on their website.

 

 

Besides the monthly giveaways, the site also offers great beauty advice and product reviews on their blog.  Like any of the products you read about?  Keep your eyes open for your chance to stock up!  Easy as 1-2-3, just enter your zip code into the site's search bar to find out which locations in your area might be handing out samples.  It's a helpful way to keep up to date with the beauty events happening in your town.    

   

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Are you familiar with FBE?  Have you attended any events in your area?