Brushes That Won't Break The Bank!

Target is one of my favorite bargain beauty stores. While shopping at the super Target in Alexandria I found some good quality e.l.f. brushes ranging from $1 to $3!!! Unbelievable prices. These brushes are great options for teenagers looking to start their makeup kit or a seasoned makeup maven that needs a few more essentials.

Beauty on a Budget

With the abundance of skin care products on the shelves of our local drugstores it is hard to know which ones are worth buying and actually work. For the month of October I will be sharing some effective products that can combat the most popular skin care concerns, all of which can be found in your local drugstore. The best part is they won't break the bank!

Red Door Spa, Harrah's, Atlantic City

I had the pleasure of receiving an Essential facial at Red Door Spa in Harrah's Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City over Fourth of July weekend. It completely surpassed my expectations! I like how every Red Door Spa isn't exactly the same and seems to take on the look and feel of its location. The Red Door Spa in Atlantic City is huge, with a separate area that is includes a steam room, jacuzzi, and sauna. Elizabeth Arden products are loaded to aromatherapy. My favorite was the exfoliant used in the essential facial and the cremy mint mask. With the purchase of a spa treatment you can enjoy the spa facility all day. Four Stars!!!

Prom Makeup @ it's BEST!

Prom makeup should be flirty, fun, and age appropiate. If your skin is well prepped by being exfoliated and moisturized to create a smooth canvas, loads of makeup is unneccesary. Some sparkle on the eyes and a pop of color on the lips and you're all set. Here is a pic of my favorite little sister before her prom a couple of weeks ago. Makeup by yours truly.

The Dewy Look...

J.Lo really knows how to achieve the dewy look. Personally this is my favorite makeup look, especially for the summer. Today I mixed my liquid Loreal True Match and Avenda Tourmalines moisturizer to achieve a sexy, natural glow.

Spa in the Spotlight: NYC's Spa Butterfly

Spa Butterfly
I needed some travel therapy over President's Day weekend and went to New York for the day with a girlfriend. Spa Butterfly was a pleasant surprise while on my way to Grand Central station. For a "nail salon" spa, it was so inviting, clean, and "esthetically pleasing" as I always say. I had the Axxium Gel Manicure and loved it! As someone who doesn't like to do artificial nails, but I'm never really satisfied with how short a natural nail manicure last either; Axxium Gel is the best of both worlds. Gel is applied to dry manicured nails. No need for polish, but go with the darker colors!

www.spabutterfly.com

Nia Long's Beauty Secrets

After watching the stunning Nia Long host Black Girls Rock, I hopped on my labtop and did some goggling. I can't help but wonder how she stays looking so young. I mean she doesn't look like she has aged one bit. I came across a slideshow on bet.com that highlights 15 or so of Nia Long's "beauty secrets". I was so happy to find out that many of the products I love Nia uses as well. Clarisonic being one of them! Follow the link to see how Nia manages to wow us with her natural beauty everytime she hits the screen.