Our feet take us wherever we need to go. Especially if you are blessed to have them. To keep your feet 🦶 healthy you need to maintain them! Just like brushing your teeth or washing your hair. They need some … Continue reading
My eyes are screaming for some love and tender loving care! The pollen all over is s visiting the air and my eyes. So itchy and puffy looking. What do I do? Green tea to the rescue! Take a green … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a “natural twist”’ I’m sharing this one with you on my blog again. Lately girls and guys ask me how to wash their makeup brushes and beauty tools. So here’s a cleansing recipe. Here’s what you’ll … Continue reading
I’m so stoked. My life and love ❤️ for beauty started in New York, New York! This weekend I did what normal people do! Go shopping! I mean really shopping. 🛍️ Usually I am on a plane traveling for my … Continue reading
Our lips do so much …
They chat!
They help us eat!
They 💋 Kiss!
They are sexy!
They pout!
They laugh!
They cry!
They bite!
They look stunning with an array of lipstick 💄 colors!
They shine!
I so love ❤️ and appreciate mine!
That the beauty world 🌎 is on fire 🔥 with all things Asian beauty.
In my beauty travels I have enjoyed visiting, dining and best of all shopping exotic countries! So much to discover.
While I love ❤️ America and my American made brand products… here are a few products and lifestyle tips they follow.
China is known for rice powder, powder blotting papers and all kinds of body, face and eye rollers along with Gua Sha. One of my other favorites is a hair comb made of jade. Chinese people covet jade and treasure it. It is a health and lucky stone.Typically Chinese women don’t wear a lot of makeup.
Japan I am in love ❤️ with a brand called Aqua Cure gel. A little goes a long way. It exfoliates your skin GENTLY! I use the gel weekly. My husband loves using it too.
Japan is also known for Onsen baths in special hot springs, mud baths and sand baths. Yes sand!
Korea (South Korea) to be exact is so advanced when it comes to skincare and technology. Now even American brands are launching their own versions of them. There are different masks for every part of your body. Korean women also have a regime of 12 steps some even more to care for their skin at night! Also they hardly ever if ever go to sleep with their makeup on. It is a “No No”
Vietnamese women’s and Southeast Asian women like the countries above have a ritual of drinking TEA! Black tea,Jasmine Tea, barley, tea, Oolong tea. Drinking tea throughout the day is part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Just finished celebrating 16 days of the 🧧 Lunar New Year. It is the year of the dragon. New beginnings and a fresh start.
I hope all my blog readers have a … Happy & Healthy & Prosperous New Year!
This Leap Year … Isn’t it time you tried something new?
I am too! I surround myself with them in my home and in my business too. All types of candles give me a high. Battery operated, electric plug ins and the traditional candle. They are a part of my Self-Care Sunday or nighttime beauty rituals.
However I have become pickier when I buy them now..I found a brand on Instagram that I had to tell you about. The brand is called L’oil. Created by a woman (Lexi Brown) of course. This artisan candle maker said the L is for Lexi. The oil will n the name represent the oils used.
I love ❤️ supporting small business owners and indie brands.
Her candles are made with all- organic soy natural with 💯 cotton wicks. Choose from an array of scents. The best part they have a 30-34 hour burn time.
Her fragrance oils used are lab tested (phthalate free, SLS + SLES free, paraben free and not tested on animals.
Vegan lovers you’ll love that Lexi says they are vegan too.
My favorite candle is the one with the lip 👄 shaped vessel, so adorable and so sexy! It looks great as decor, on your or to enjoy in your bathroom or at your dressing/ makeup table.
The sweet apple cinnamon makes me swoon! So warm and inviting. And my space smells divine! I love her candles so much i featured them with me on TV 📺 on First Coast Living on NBC12 this week.
Check out her fun brand on Instagram.
@loilbylexi
It’s so confusing to most women and men too! Was it “dirty beauty before” one of my clients asked me..
Well here’s my answer in a nut shell …
No skin care and makeup were not DIRTY the industry just advanced and technology changed through the years. The ingredients are getting safer and better.
Clean beauty is skincare and makeup free of harmful chemicals.
But know this… it is made with natural components but also use synthetic ingredients that have been declared safe.
When it comes to makeup I don’t think you need a lot of products to feel clean and pretty. We all want to be attractive but it doesn’t have to take so much!
Here are just some of the ingredients in skin, makeup and nail polish to avoid. Google them to learn more.
Aluminum. Parabens, oxy benzophemone, one, Formaldehyde, phthalates, carmine,benzophenone, cylic silicones, triclosan, toluene and more.
But don’t drive yourself crazy reading labels and and taking a deep dive!!!
If you know you’re allergic to some ingredients. Just avoid them completely.
But Don’t forget even people who use clean beauty products can have issues with those ingredients as well.
I watched and enjoyed every minute of that well produced award show. In a world 🌎 full of chaos we all need a “break” from it. My mind was focused on the moments and eyes entertained. Music 🎶 is a beautiful thing!
Before the show started I watched the pre- show on E Entertainment and enjoyed the interviews. I was worried about Laverne Cox’s nipple which seemed like it was ready to give us a peek. But somehow it stayed put.
Now let’s talk about the fashion and the faces!
Here are my beauty and fashion thoughts from the Grammys show!
Miley Cyrus is a true chameleon! I love her longer styled like a combination of old Hollywood and new. Her dress was 🔥 fire!
Maluma looked classic yet sparkling in Dolce & Gabbana.
Janelle Monae looked stunning in metallic gold. One of my favorites!
I am not certain what was his name of the singer but I kinda liked the suit in the lime green hue. It was totally unexpected for a guy.
Taylor Swift… looked OK. The black Hollywood like gloves made the outfit. I was not wild about the white Schiaparelli gown.
Taylor’s lips were in her usual red lipstick 💄 hue. So predictable! While it is a classic I wish she punched up her lip color with some bold other hues.
The fashions of white, black and golden ⭐️ and silver hues … so glam and stunning!
But a trend that’s been trending awhile is what I call “Panty” evening gown or dresses. Why? Can’t we leave something to the imagination?
Oh and the breasts! While I love 💕 and appreciate mine. I don’t need to see theirs flopping out or playing peek-a-boo!
But the best part for me was seeing Celine Dion walking out on stage with her son. It was wonderful to see her and for the music industry to give her some ❤️ LOVE.
The makeup was impeccable and hair was on point too. Some must have had facials and other face treatments for a month before the show.
How about you? Who were your favorites?
At this wonderful place… IKEA!
If you’re lucky enough to live near or have the store in your city! Lucky you and so are the prices too. I’m a foodie so the foodie shopping from Scandinavia is fun to eat and explore too. I love to try new things!
You never know what you’ll discover! So many nooks, areas and places to look at and explore. So when the store asked me to do a workshop in Jacksonville Fl I had to say “Yes of course”
So this week I’m spilling the tea 🍵 and sharing a few self-care recipes and you get to take it with you and enjoy them at home it’s a Make & Take … DIY event. Still a few more seats left but you’ll need to register online.
Join me… it’s FREE!
February 7th,2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm
IKEA Jacksonville Fl’s restaurant
Don’t worry we will start to wrap up around with a Q & A and get you on your way in time for car pool or to shop the store at 2:15.
Going to bed with ANY makeup on wether it be eye makeup, foundation or lipstick it is a “No No”. If you want pretty healthy looking skin keep it clean!
It isn’t good for your facial complexion your eye health even more! Don’t forget to remove ALL your makeup before you go to sleep at night. You don’t want zits or pink eye do you? Wash your face well.
I especially love ❤️ to do this on Sunday night… I refresh my skin after a long week with a K Beauty (Korean Beauty) sheet mask. I love what they do for the skin! Now, leave the sheet mask infused with skincare goodness on my clean face for at least 15 minutes. Afterwards, I take the mask off and rub the remains on my neck and decollate.
*Don’t waste a drop!
No need to rinse your face.
Next, I apply an eye 👁 gel or eye cream with my finger tips around my eye area.
I brush my teeth.
I then apply my TLC Vitamin E lip balm. 👄 it makes my lips feel so good.
I apply a hand lotion or cream. Ready for a good nights sleep.
Take care of your face you only get one in a lifetime!
I never can get enough of New York City and beautiful New Jersey.
Have you ever been?
And to guest speak or do a makeup assignment in the one and only New York City makes my heart 🎶 sing! I miss my home!
This time I’m guest speaking at the International Esthetics Cosmetics and SPA Conference. This event is held at the Javits Center on March 3rd,4th and 5th. it is always my pleasure to share my expertise and to inspire spa and salon owners, make-up artist’s and estheticians. I have devoted much of my career as a Platform Educator at The International Beauty Shows, major hair shows and as a Beauty Educator for IECSC, Premiere Beauty Shows,ICE, Face & Body Shows and many more!
This time my class is a topic beauty professionals have asked for. “How to Create A Promotional Beauty Calendar for Your Business”. I’ll cover the beauty of promotions, hosting events and makeup and skincare tips that tie in for those who are in the business. Wether you are a solo practioner, work in a medi-spa or work in a salon or spa… THIS show is for you!
If you follow my blog and attend these shows you know how important it is to keep going and growing. I appreciate your support.
If you’re in the business of beauty and wellness … join us! Register to attend my class and save $ too. E mail me for my class ticket pass code. You’ll get 20% off on your pass, which includes access to the exhibit hall and free entry to the International Beauty Show.
If you cannot attend this year… I’ll report ALL that I see and learn about from the show floor in my golf and on Instagram @noreenkissyoung
I’ll also hustle those fashionable New York City streets and stores and share … What’s Hot! What’s trending and what you need to know.
But if you take my class I’ll see you there! Please don’t miss out it truly is a great conference!
#NYSpaShow #IECSC
This month I made a promise to myself. I want to make every single day count! I always have but now I treasure the days even more!
I am more grateful then ever to wake up and open my eyes. Ready to go and start a brand new day. This year I want to travel even more internationally. There’s so much out there in our world to see.
Life is short! I know it sounds cliche but it’s true. This week I saw on social media where more lives are being lost. Our world is so upside down! I read where an Olympian passed away he was only 29 years old! I saw on Instagram the tennis pro Christie Evert is on yet another round of chemotherapy for breast cancer. Reading that and seeing her photo in a hospital bed broke my heart as I have had the pleasure of making her up for the Women’s Tennis Association, Lipton Tea and more.
So, please treasure good health & enjoy every day of your life too!
I want to get into baking bread on a regular basis instead of just buying store bought. I love the rustic look of these breads. Do you?
I’m going to use my fine China, glassware and silverware in gold yes a gorgeous gold hue. I’m not waiting for a special occasion! Everyday is SPECIAL!
I need to learn to say “No” more often and not always be a people pleaser.
I hope to grow more herbs 🌿 in my garden. There’s nothing like your own crop!
I will control my multi-tasking if I can. Or at least do it less.
I’m going to eat more veggies if that’s even possible cause I do love them so much. But I need more of them in my life.
I’m going to spend more time walking and bike riding again. I used to walk to and eat my lunch in Central Park in NYC every work day. Oh and bike ride too. Once I moved to Florida I walked and rode my bike less as it’s so hot most of the time it’s not fun! I miss the four seasons.
How about you?
What do you want to do?
Make new friends?
Get out of the house more?
Feel the sunshine on your face!
I’m going to keep buying myself flowers! You don’t need a man to buy them for you. Treat yourself!
I’m going to give myself even more self-care …Self-care is health care.
I’m going to add and try one new thing a month in this new year! It’s fun and exciting.
My message here is you can start something new too. Never stop growing. Never stop learning. Never stop exploring.
Life and the world 🌍 is waiting for you!
Tonight I’m doing NOTHING for New Years Eve. I’m simply enjoying time to relax and chill. There’s no place like home.
This is how I spent my day so far:
I’ve made a delicious quiche with asparagus and Brie for brunch. Enjoyed hot chocolate and coffee combined and topped with whip cream and a small glass of fresh squeezed Florida orange juice.
Read a few of my favorite books and magazines. There’s nothing like turning pages and learning!
Next… I thrilled my taste buds exploring some new recipes.
I prepared a pitcher of lemon and grapefruit slices infused 💧 in water for today and to drink first thing tomorrow. My mother taught me about the beauty of waking up and sipping a warm not iced cup of this.
Wrote an old fashioned letter to a friend and write out some “Thank You” notes.
I made a bath treat for tomorrow night I mixed Epsom salts sprinkled with lavender essential. Next you shake the jar. Turn it upside down and stored the jam jar I repurposed it in. I let the essential oil infuse with the epsom salts for 24 hours.
Spent cozy in bed with my favorite nightgown which translated to no clothing.
Oh and coated my hands & feet with a luxurious coconut lotion with a pair of white cotton socks on.
Made myself a bowl of fresh dragon fruit and other exotic fruits and chocolates 🍫 my husband got as a gift. Sharing is caring.
Tonight we are sipping champagne and enjoying the last night of 2023. I almost forgot what it feels like to just relax and chill.
How about you?
I wish you a Happy New Year’s Eve and all you wish for in 2024 and the gift of life and health too!
Bless you… wherever you are in the world.
Sharing is caring… My Southern husband is going to LOVE this recipe when I make it. Thank you in Diane’s Kitchen!
Large Sweet Vidalia Onions cooked on top of the stove and mixed with eggs, milk, cheese and Ritz Crackers. They are baked in the oven then topped with even more buttery Ritz Crackers. This makes for a great side dish or meal. A few years back my husband and I vacationed in Savannah Georgia. After […]
