Fab Five Friday: Facial Moisturizers

If you couldn't tell from my posts lately, this winter I'm all about MOISTURE MOISTURE MOISTURE! Winter is NOT the time to skimp on moisturizer! Regardless of whether you have sensitive, normal, or oily skin, proper hydration is a must to keep it in tip top shape. Here are five FANTASTIC moisturizers to consider adding  to your beauty routine - all tried and tested by me, guaranteed to keep your skin smooth, plump, and hydrated no matter the season! {Products sent for review consideration}

Fall/Winter Nail Trends According to Deborah Lippmann

We are currently in the throes of Fashion Week(s)- this week it's Milan, last week was London, and it was all kicked off in New York Fashion the week before that. Her backstage access and time spent working with the designers, stylists, makeup artists, and hair gurus that put the shows together {not to mention her own well-earned authority} has allowed Deborah Lippman to have her finger on the pulse of the hottest trends for Fall/Winter 2014. Here are her notes on the colors that should be graces our tips in the upcoming seasons:

First, the Nudes:

"Nudes are fantastic because they are young, fresh, and playful. Anyone can wear nude!"

Not-so-typical taupe

Romance Your Mate with Kontos Flatbread!

Are you planning a romantic meal for your loved one this year, consider some Greek finger foods. There’s nothing more romantic than feeding your lover a delicious bite of savory eggplant salad or creamy red pepper hummus dip on wedges of Mediterranean flatbread. {Product sent for review}

BECCA Cosmetics is looking for THE ONE - Is It You?

With the help of Australian fashion illustrator, Pippa McManus, BECCA is helping women find THE ONE. Now, fans of the brand can enter to win a custom portrait like the ones below.

Is EverDeep Skincare the Answer to Winter Skin Woes?

There is no denying it - WINTER is upon us, and it is no joke! In the cold weather months, your skin goes through a transition and the hydrated and healthy skin of summer can easily turn into chapped and dry skin. During the winter, not only is the air outside drier, indoor heating can further deplete your skin of moisture. This winter, try a new approach to battling winter skin woes with a unique ingredient - Algae! {Product was sent for review/feature consideration}

Heavy Duty Body Hydration (Winter Wonderland Beauty)

Most of us have felt the effects of the arctic storms this past week, including the effect that it has had on our skin. Here are a few of the lotions, creams, and butters that have kept my family's skin soft, smooth, and hydrated {not to mention smelling fabulous}. {Products sent for review consideration}