What are you doing NYE ?

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.

Out of the oven! So good!

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.

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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.

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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.

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Made myself a bowl of fresh dragon fruit and other exotic fruits and chocolates 🍫 my husband got as a gift. Sharing is caring.

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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.

Got a bit of yogurt leftover?

I do and in the morning I’m giving myself a facial treat! You can too!

All you need for this quick recipe idea is:

The last “good to the last drop” spoonful of yogurt and apply it to a clean face! Neck too if you’d like.

Leave it on approximately 15 minutes.

Rinse well. Follow with toner of your choice if you’d like.

Add moisturizer to your face and neck and you’re all set!

Just make sure the yogurt is plain and not sweetened. I prefer creamy Greek yogurt.

Yogurt contains lactic acid which soothes and gently exfoliates the skin. Diminishes the appearance of wrinkle and lines. It also helps to temporarily tighten the pores.

Your skin will love ❤️ it and it’s pretty benefits. Guys love it too! Good for all skin types.

Kiss 💋 dull looking dry skin goodbye!

Enjoy!

*Of course … Unless you’re allergic to dairy or yogurt! Don’t use this recipe.

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Words of Asian Wisdom

I discovered a tall Tea cup on a shelf in a store in Asia. I purchased it in my travels to the Orient. ✈️ . What’s so interesting it has words across it not a design with an Asian theme. I love ❤️ sipping from this unique cup. Especially with my flower 🌺 tea.

As it’s Chinese 🧨 New🎉 Year 🧧 which is a fifteen day celebration I thought I’d share what it reads.

Ten Ways to Good Health

Less alcohol … More tea

Less meat … More vegetables

Less salt… More vinegar

Less sugar … More fruit

Less eating .., More chewing

Less words .. More action

Less greed … More Giving

Less worry … More sleep

Less driving … More walking

Less anger… More laughter

Aren’t these words awesome?

Simple words yet so true and how I try to live my life.

Do you like this as much as I fo?

Gotta get some rest I’m on TV 📺 in the morning on River City Live TV here in sunny but very cold Jacksonville Florida.

TikTok goes the clock …

I forgot to tell you!

I have been dipping my makeup brushes in the social media giant Tik Tok. Its only been a few months… BUT I’m in the game. I’m still learning and have much more to learn. But I am being One and only ME! Not someone else. All with an a la Noreen twist!

I hope you’ll give me some love ❤️, watch some videos and learn something NEW.

Have some fun with me! I am sharing beauty, skincare,lifestyle,foodie and my wellness, beauty and travel ✈️ adventures!

IF there is something you’d like me to cover or share. Let me know. It’s kinda strange for me to feel comfortable on top of the camera video taping but I’m trying to ween into it and lean in.

If you are on Tik Tok let me know…I’ll follow you too!

Blessed!

I’m so blessed and I want to be a blessing to others. That is why I opened up a beauty & wellness brand & company. It is also the reason why I started this blog….

I have to admit it isn’t easy being “up” when the world all around us is crashing “down.” But I must. It’s in my DNA.

I simply wanted to take this time to say THANK YOU for following my blog, for your likes on my posts, for your kind words and for being there on the other side of the screen.

I try and give you a glimpse into my life, beauty,skincare, recipes and travels. ✈️

I also want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 for those who celebrate. I am thankful for YOU!

Is Lipliner 💋 Gone Forever?

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I don’t think so! Do you?

What do you think?

Do you use one? Or have you ever used one. Please share!

Have you started to use a lipliner now that many of us are no longer wearing masks everywhere?

I love ❤️ lipstick 💄 & lipliner! They are like TWINS for the lips to me since I’m one I like that sound of twins even more.

💋Using lip liner makes our lipstick last longer by shaping the lips with it and makes lipgloss NOT run.

💋It gives shape and definition to our lips.

💋It makes thin lips look fuller.

💋It makes very lips look smaller.

Depending on the lipliner mood you’re in and the look you want to create that day.

I hope lip pencils aren’t gone forever and that since were masking up less. We will continue wearing them.

Kisses 💋 from Las Vegas!

I’m in beautiful and always fabulous Vegas! The heat is on. The other day it was 116 degrees.

Have you ever been?

Today I guest spoke at the International Esthetics Cosmetics and Spa Conference show. I had a sold out crowd! I so LOVE what I do!

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Anyone who is anyone in beauty and hair is here! It is so exciting. I have missed guest speaking since Covid. But it’s beginning to look like a sense of normalcy and happiness!

The show floor was filled to the brim with so many booths. I attended a few classes and shopped and explored. I’m exhausted.

Tonight we had dinner at a delicious place called Orchids Gardens. They serve all kinds of Dim Sum 🥟 all day. I have been going to this place for years.

I’m taking notes 📝 and checking out all that I can and that is trending!

So please … Stay tuned. The time zone for me is a 3 hour difference and I’m starting to fade. Im going to take a bubble bath 🛀 and relax.

Then, I’m joining my husband for a cocktail 🍸 and eating a box of chocolates together in bed.

Sweet Dreams!

Hair Raising

I finally ventured out and shopped. Shopping 🛍 not for groceries but for FUN for a change. I have not shopped since March. But this 5 Minutes for ME shopping time felt good! WOW! I forgot what that feels like. But definitely remember what it looks like. A couple of stores I visited are NOT the same. The experience is so different and the mood is cold. It is a new shopping frontier with this pandemic.

It was hair raising.

Since I own a beauty business I ventured down the beauty aisle. So empty …so different.

What caught my eye since I am lip 💋obsessed was a hair brush with fuchsia lips. I HAD to have it! It was by the company called Wet Brush. The brand is NOT new to me.

I love their detangling hair loving and protecting brushes. Wish I had these brushes in my teen years too as I have always had long hair and struggled with tangles. Only in the past couple of years have i lightened it up and got my hair cut a bit shorter. My hair loves to tangle so these brushes protect and love my hair too. Since I get a lot of compliments on my hair and people wonder whats my secret to healthy looking haircare I highly recommend these brushes and allow your hair to AIR dry naturally. No heat damage for me or over drying by a blow dryer.

I also was drawn to another brush on the rack that was called a SHINE enhancer brush by Wet Brush.

• Detangles hair and brings natural shine.
• Detangles with less force and less damage.
• Shine enhancing
• Made from natural boar and exclusive IntelliFlex bristles.

This brush is AMAZING and does what it says on the package above. I AM IN ❤️LOVE. By the way, the Shine Brush also works beautifully with DRY shampoo too!

If and or when you venture out shopping and have some time for you. Masked up and hand sanitizer in hand check out these brushes and give them a whirl. I know you will enjoy them too.

Happy Shopping.

 

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All Eyes on YOU!

If your practicing social distancing and doing the right thing by wearing a face cover or mask your face is not fully seen when you are out and about. That is why your eyes are NOW the center of attention. Here are a few tips I shared on TV yesterday that you might want to consider and ADD to your EYE beauty routine.

Quarantine Fatigue is a real thing I have it too. We look tired even if we got rest. bUt you can do something about it. GUYS can do some of these tips too.

Refrigerate your eye gel or eye cream. It will FEEL so cool and refreshing when you apply it.

Cucumbers DO work when you place those thin slices on each eye and close your eyes and take a quick nap to rest. Bye Bye Puffy stressed out eyes.

Buy eye masks made of gel or paper or in capsule form…they are filled with ingredients to hydrate,calm and brighten up the eyes.

Experiment with a salmon or yellow concealer. Tap on a few dots under and around the eyes. Pat and blend in softly with your fingers.

I think and always  say “An eye lash curler is like a BOOB Job for your lashes! It lifts them and curls them and is great to use even if you don’t have mascara available. Especially if you are out of your fave mascara.

If you don’t want your mascara to run and smear down and around your eyes…Try Blinc mascara. They say “Don’t paint your lashes tube them.”  The brand does NOT run and you won’t have racoon eyes either. Defines the lashes nicely and removes the tube coating  on your lashes with warm water and a washcloth. Unlike any other mascara you ever tried.

OR use a CLEAR mascara for definition without a tint.

As for wearing eye shadow try wearing a single color like a matte nude,champagne or soft gold hue. Don’t fuss with lots of color. Just add this to highlight your eyes.

Line the eyes with a cocoa, gray, or blue. I live in a creamy gel pencil eyeliner. But I love to define my eyes in this color. If your eyes are deep set or you have tired looking appearance you might want to steer clear from black. Just keep it simple. Especially for the day and the times were in.

I hope you enjoyed these tips and tricks just for your eyes!

Take care of yourself NOW more than ever.

 

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How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Home With A Virtual Fiesta — StyleCaster

Sharing is caring. I love a good party. Even if it is for one. And even if we are not going to be able to celebrate like years gone by. Check out this fun blog post from one of my fave bloggers. Get shopping it is just days away.

While Cinco de Mayo officially celebrates the 1862 Mexican army’s victory over the French, it’s become a holiday that people across the world celebrate. Typically, most people would spend the day eating at Mexican restaurants, downing margaritas and throwing parties—but in these unprecedented times, we’re having to adjust how we celebrate. Luckily, there are so many…

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