I so love to eat, create and makeup! So, I simply had to share this recipe by ELE with you. I plan on making this Halloween week and over the holiday season. Looks so delightful and delish! Doesn’t it?
If you are a regular reader of ELE you will know we are very fond of delicious chocolate bark recipes. Easy to make and always a crowd pleaser, it is a great way to make a simple block of chocolate that little bit more special. With the festive season not that far away, bark is…
I am so in love with coconut and pineapple juice. I use coconut flakes to exfoliate my lips with a dash of coconut oil.
I also love the refreshing thrill of 🥥 coconut water!
Pineapple 🍍 juice and fresh slices (Which I love to give myself a facial with). Float my boat!
So, now I am sharing a yummy tropical 🌴 like drink (not boozed up) with you that you can serve to your family too.
All you need is a large can of Dole pineapple juice.
And a bottle of Coconut Sparkling soda down the grocery store aisle.
I like to serve it in a fresh coconut shell. But you can serve it in a glass.
Makes a delightful PUNCH!
Treat yo’self,make this (so cheap) delightful drink 🍹 and have an awesome weekend!
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What’s new this autumn?
Oh how I love the way that sounds….
Today on TV on River City Live in sunny Jacksonville Florida I am showing the TV viewers just that.
Here are some fall trends in makeup,skincare and fashion.
It is going to be a colorful and fun season!
Plaid is trending. But anything Leopard print is HOT 🔥!
Accessories add a touch of whimsy and fun. They brighten up a wardrobe. Buy a new handbag. The latest fashion craze are small purses and belt bags.
Metallic accessories are so in. And rose gold isn’t going anywhere!
Male grooming and skin care is so in!
Men realize they want to look good and need a moisturizer too!
Check out: http://www.mensroutine.com for the MR. in your life! My husband loves the activated skin scrub especially!
Gleaming skin is the answer to your skin.
You can gleam too with Melanie Mills from Hollywood’s kit. Three glorious shades to glow with. May be used on the face and body.
They are running a special with a $50.00 purchase or more get a selfie light absolutely FREE!!!
The Glow Girl Kit is one of each of the fabulous lighter Gleam shades in mini 1 oz tube sizes. Great way to try the brand and enjoy them for travel too.
As seen on The hosts of The Real TV daytime show. And on celebrities & models.
Lip plumpers, lashes and brows are still in!
*I recently discovered a lip plumper called Unbranded Beauty check the line out if your lips need a voluptuous fuller looking lift!
So go ahead and plump that pout!
I traveled to Chicago recently but it wasn’t long enough! Although I travel ✈️ there often. I never get tired of exploring new places and visiting some of my fave places too.
Here are a few highlights from my trip.
I love staying at the W hotel on the lake and I also love to stay at the iconic Palmer House. But this time I stayed with my husband at the Residence Inn 700 in the Loop. What a beautiful stay! Such cozy Suites with fabulous beddings and a kitchen with a dishwasher, huge refrigerator and mini loft bing room space area.
I discovered a beautiful church around the in corner in a section they call the Loop. I fell 😍 love! I attended several masses and services. A gem 💎 in the heart of downtown. Run by Franciscan friars.
I love shopping the magnificent Michigan Avenue. AKA the Miracle Mile …
So many shops so little time! One of my fave fashion shops is called Akira. Also since I love 💕 all things fun I shop at Riley Rose!
Food glorious food is another thrill in Chicago! I never get tired of their hot dogs, donuts and dim sum in Chinatown! Oh and this time I discovered a real chocolate filled bao delight! Warm and fluffy and so delicious.
I so wanted to go for a spa day but after doing everything else no time left.
Have you been to Chicago? Lately? Do share.
It’s is so hard to believe as it was such a gorgeous sunny day yesterday and a peeking sun today that a storm ☔️ is brewing ⛈ our way! Today on River City Live TV 📺 in Jacksonville 🌴🌞 Florida I will show some tips and ideas you can do to try and stay calm and stress less!
We all by now are stocked up with plenty of water 💦,🍞 bread, peanut butter and canned goods. Also not to forget the COMFORT food. And beer 🍻 or 🍷 wine if you wish! Whatever you need to deal!
Do it! Now!
Please remember to…
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As seen today on River City Live TV 📺… for video clip check out …
If you’re like the average girl or woman you love ❤️ getting free samples from beauty brands.
I love to get them too. From face masks, supplements, body lotions, hand creams, facial cleansers, eyeshadows,lipsticks 💄shampoos, hair treatments and foundations!
Whatever they are a word of advice… don’t hoard them! Don’t save them for a rainy ☔️ day.
Use them!
Like fresh milk and a loaf of bread …They have a shelf life,Guys and Gals!
For your safety don’t waste time to sample and use and enjoy them.
I know it is not something you may think of but it is important to know. They can and will get rancid and spoil. This can cause your skin to break out, itch or make you sick.
So … Enjoy 😉 those freebies! And get to know them. You might just find your next fave beauty product that you can’t live without.
Your body and skin deserve only the best! Keep it healthy… with fresh products. 
No matter what your age… The two quickest ways to age your skin are not washing your face before you go to sleep and going to bed with your makeup on! Can you guess what the other is? We’ll get back to that shortly.
Not washing your face day & night and removing ALL your makeup is so important for happy healthy looking skin. Your face needs to be clean BEFORE you go to sleep every single night. So, get to it if you want to have amazing skin.
Another reason the skin ages faster is by not wearing sunscreen daily. Even when it isn’t sunny 🌞 outside. I know what you’re thinking … I don’t need it much really. Or just need to use it in the summer a little. I was a late sunscreen bloomer! Living up north we only had two real months to enjoy in the sun! But eventually I grew a bit older and wiser. I realized I needed to be sun smart and added sunscreen to my daily beauty regime.
I’m not trying to lecture you I’m simply trying to help you.
So, if you want to look your best longer… wash your face nightly and add sunscreen in your life! 24/7 and 365 days a year.
You’ll thank me one day.
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AGATE is the new gemstone facial roller DARLING! I love the way it feels even though it is like the JADE roller it feels a bit different and is larger too. I discovered this trend in Hong Kong on my trip in the Spring. I can’t wait to go back!
Agate is known for its grounding and balancing properties as well as aids in digestion. Great to use with other gemstones.
People are asking me lately how to really use a roller the right way. And they want to know are there any other rollers that I use besides jade?
So, here are my tips on how and why use them.
How to use an Asian Skin Smoothing Facial Roller
Always remember roll when you have time. Don’t roll too fast or you may have issues with a roller falling out of the hinge. So, be gentle.
These Asian rollers may be used daily or a few times a week.
Relax, chill out and above all … Enjoy!
There’s so much beauty in sipping a cup of TEA. The process alone is so relaxing and calming…especially when I have time for it. Not just a quick cup of it in the morning.
How about you do you like coffee or tea or both?
A few weeks ago I had a flight delayed in Atlanta and instead of going to the Delta Sky Club we chose to go to P.F.Chang’s. Stressed from running from one Terminal to another. Tired because the day had been very long and just wanted a cozy spot to compose and chill. Their tea is delightful iced or hot. But my fave is hot served in this pot. This is the way they serve it. By the time we had a few potstickers and two pots of tea we were so chilled out for our next hour flight home with a midnight arrival. Look for them on your next trip via Atlanta.
If you’re not traveling and at home. Save the tea bag or tea leaves from your tea and enjoy a facial steam with the leftovers. I like chamomile flowers found at your local fancy market. Lavender buds are also another great choice and both are calming. All you do is add the flowers or buds to a bowl of hot or very warm water you boiled from your tea pot. Place a lightweight towel over your head and go near the bowl for the steam to hit your face. Be careful. Do this for at least 10 minutes.Double-duty beauty! Inside and out.
So next time you’re stressed,rushed or just plain need a few minutes to yourself.
Skip the wine and have some tea time!
I love love love the new gel and tissue masks for your lips in those adorable lip shapes. I use them at night before I go to bed 🛌 and when I feel like I need a hydrating lift to my lips for an evening out.
Here is how I use them.
Take your time. Don’t rush. Enjoy 😊!
Sweet 😴 Dreams! … and enjoy softer sexier healthier looking lips,Beauties!
Beauties!
PS
If you smoke,vape or sunbathe…you’ll love the skin softening benefits of these KBeauty lip masks too!
