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Thanks Caudalie Family for sending me a cute goodie bag full of your products. I’m such a fan of their products. How can I not, anything made from a vineyard has to be fabulous on the skin, don’t you agree. You want to know what was in my Bon Voyage bag?
CAUDALIE VINOSOURCE S.O.S.THIRST QUENCHING SERUM
CAUDALIE VINOPERFECT RADIANCE SERUM
Yesterday bridal event at Pottery Barn at Danbury Fair Mall was a success. Brides arrived alone, with mom’s and their fiances. Brides were able to speak with Pottery Barn specialists about their registries, plan a menu with Celebrity Chef Silvia, discuss wine selections with Robin and talk makeup with Brandy. Chef Silvia from William Sonoma, Robin from Max Wine & Spirits, and Brandy Gomez-Duplessis from Sephora were the invited vendors. Chef Silvia featured healthy shish kebab, Robin showcased 5 wines that was selected by owner Rick E. and Sephora Senior Artist Brandy shared with brides how to use the virtual artist app where they can try on makeup looks. Deirde Jorda, Pottery Barn Store Manager, made for a perfect host. She made sure that everyone had a great time while connecting the brides to the vendors. She is already planning for next month bridal event, she hope to see you there. Read the full article here
Once a month on Wednesdays, Pottery Barn in Danbury Fair Mall will be hosting a premier Bridal Event. Come take a look at new items and speak with a specialist to help create a custom registry on the spot.
Nowadays registries are so much more sophisticated, it’s no longer about signing up for good china. Couples are actually enjoying attending bridal events together to both having input about items for their home.With so many home décor shows on HGTV like Fixer Upper and Flip Or Flop, couples are now making their registry list together.
Pottery Barn’s Store Manager Deidre Jorda at Danbury Fair Mall says “She’s noticed a different with the attendance in who’s doing the registry. It’s no longer the bride and her mom or girlfriend. The guys definitely are more hands on.”
Other vendors that will be in attendance is; William- Sonoma, Sephora, and Max Wine & Spirits. Come out and see high end cookware and kitchen accessories from William-Sonoma, talk with Sephora Senior Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis about bridal makeup for your engagement pictures and of course your wedding day, while sipping on fine wine from Max Wine & Spirits who can help you select what type of wine and cocktails to serve at your wedding.
Make it a summer date night!
Pottery Barn Bridal Event
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
5:00pm-8:00pm
Danbury Fair Mall-7 Backus Ave, Danbury, Ct 06810
What’s your favorite HD concealer? I like using Nicka K New York HD concealer. It’s really creamy, weightless easy to blend with your finger, beauty blender and a makeup brush. They offer many shades to select from. When I’m onset it also makes for a great product to highlight, contour & use as a foundation. Try it out for only $4.99
Bare Minerals new Gen Nude Lip Collection just hit the shelves this month and it’s a winner. So many ways to go nude this summer featuring; lipsticks, lip glosses, matte liquid and lip liners, 60 shades with 4 different finishes. The MATTE LIQUID LIPCOLOR is a full coverage, long wearing formula, moisturizing cream to matte finish, lightweight with no tack texture. BUTTERCREAM LIPGLOSS is sheer to medium coverage, plumping, moisturizing formula, non sticky, balm shine, with a ultra buttery texture. RADIANT LIPSTICK has a medium coverage, moisturizing color, with a addictive creamy texture. UNDER OVER LIPLINER has a creamy blendable formula that comes in 5 shades that will complement all finishes. So whatever your mood you will find a signature nude right for you. See pics here that I wrote for HEARST Connecticut News Blog
During the summer every girl wants a cellulite free, tight body as they head out to the beach. I received a sample size of Sol de Janiero Brazilian Bum Bum Cream in my gratis from Sephora. So after hearing all the fuss about it from the Sephora cast I couldn’t wait to try it out. Boy, were they right!! This might be the most moisturizing cream I have every felt that absorb really fast on the skin. The glow that you see is from the mica follow by the conditioning coconut oil leaving the skin extremely soft like a baby skin. On my boogie down brown skin, it had my skin looking very glistening. On a tan body it will make you look so irresistible. The only disappoint thing for me is that at the present time I cannot smell, nada. So I had to rely on my husband to tell me how the cream smell. I asked him what adjective would I use, he said AMAZING! The scent is a pistachio caramel that last all day. A great decadent summer scent and a cream that will leave your body bringing all the boys to the beach.
After a rough week of watching the news over useless killings I needed some comfort food to make me feel better. Still not knowing where to go in Connecticut for my New Orleans style food I asked around and Hoodoo Brown BBQ in Ridgefield came up a few times so off I went. The ambiance was very casual, the staff was friendly, the prices was good and the portions was plentiful. Of course I didn’t forget about the taste. Everything came out warm I wish the temperature was hotter with a little more seasoning. Overall I would definitely go back with both family & friends. This could be a regular stop for me and next time I’ll check out the bar.
HOODOO BBQ NACHOS
HOODOO FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
HOODOO PULLED PORK, BRISKET, SWEET POTAOTES FRIES, & COLLARD GREENS
As I sit out on the lake at home I brought with me a few key items that I need to stay FAB! So I’m sharing my goodies, do we share anything in common?
L’OREAL Paris New Sublime Sun Sunscreen SPF 100
CINQ MONDES Spa Paris eau du Siam Body & Hair Mist
Sol de Janiero Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
Heading to West Farms to teach a Sephora Cluster Class today on The Rebel Eye to Sephora cast from the Connecticut district.
AmberLynn is another Sephora Senior Artist from Boston who came out to assist me with todays class. Since she already taught 3 of them in her district.
Sephora Cast practicing the new looks
Products I used the demo the 2 makeup looks.
Sephora cast playing with the new Virtual Artist app.
My girls: Stephanie & Brooke
While having a little ME TIME I’m going over my notes one last time before tomorrow beauty cluster class that I’ll be teaching in West Farms, CT. I normally go to Cool Nail Spa in Brookfield because it’s 5mins from my home. Each time I have visited here I have gotten Zoey, a very sweet girl. I can get my foot rub for hours, what’s your favorite service to get at the nail shop?
