Cold Weather Essentials

I apologize.  I've been sick and it's been too cold to get me thoughts together.  But that doesn't mean that I don't have a few tips for you now.

When the weather dips into the 30's (cold for me) I rely on these things to get me through the days.

Fragrance of the Week: Angel by Thierry Mugler

Now I am well aware at how polarizing this fragrance is, most coveted fragrances are.

This is the fragrance that began my obsession 20 years ago.  I honestly can't believe how long it has been.

Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 4: Treatments

This is the final installment and a continuation of Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 3.

So say your skin is in need of some serious help.  All the lotions and oils still can't give you the soft skin you've been wanting.  Well, this is wear treatments come in.

Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 3: It's Oil Time

This is a continuation from Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 2.

This post will focus on oils for the face.  A lot of people have begun to use oil to moisturize and some people are still weary of adding oil to their skin when they suffer from breakouts.

Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 2: Scrubbing Those Flakes Off

This is a continuation from Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 1.

So you've gone ahead and treated your breakouts but your skin is still dry and flaky?

This is when an exfoliation is essential.  It helps to keep those pores clean and removes all those piled up skin cells.

Dry Flaky Skin and Breakouts Part 1: My Tell-tale Sign of Winter Skin

So I have a love/hate relationship with Winter.  The older I get, I suppose it becomes more hate than love because I find that there is just more I need to do to myself in the colder months to make myself look presentable.

For me, the onset of Winter usually means that my face becomes dry and flaky.  So much so that my regular exfoliator just won't do the trick anymore.  However, because I'm more bundled up (hats, scarf, hoods, etc.)  I find my face to be much more congested I get breakouts.

Fragrance of the Week: True Religion Eau de Parfum

With all the gorging and shopping to be done this weekend I thought I would go with a lighter fragrance today.

Nothing is worse than being in a crowded space that is over-scented with either perfume or body odor.  This fragrance to me is probably one of the most unoffensive scents out there.  It's impossible to over spray and I always get complimented when I wear this.  Pretty amazing considering all of the scents that are out there.

Fragrance of the Week: Le Labo Musc 25

Surely it is cruel for me to talk about a city exclusive scent.  However, it is a scent that I absolutely adore and was indeed my first Le Labo purchase.

Some Sale News: Now is a Great Time to Shop for Gifts!

First off, if you missed Shu Uemura's 25% off sale then you're in luck because it's been extended for a few more days.  Go to the site and stock up on cleansing oil and lashes.

Missha is having their annual Holiday Sale.  This is the biggest sale of the year for them and the entire site is 40% off.  The discount does not include VIP items but don't worry, the selection isn't as amazing as it has been in the past.

Hmm.... well I guess that's it for now.  Funny, I thought it was a lot more information than it actually was.

Oh also Bath and Body Works has a buy 3 get 3 free sale.  Also, they have an in store only deal where mason jars and small candles are $5.  It says it's for a limited time so if you like their candles then I suggest you get to your local B&BW.

Okay that's all for me.  Hope everyone has a lovely Friday and an awesome weekend.

Live happy!

Shu Uemura Lip & Cheek Fun-tasy: Lip and Cheek Tint in Magical Red

So my second package from Shu Uemura came in 2 days early!

I now have Magical Red in my grabby little hands and I couldn't wait to tell you.

Also, the 25% off sale ends tonight so I figure I would give a review just in case you are on the fence about this color.