i became a julep maven a few months ago and have to say that i have really enjoyed the product and all of my polishes i have received.
this morning i received an email with this gold glamour mystery clutch and just had to share it with you all! this darling clutch comes loaded with 2 or more polishes and is priced at $29.99! perfect for your besties, sister or coworker!
heck if i am being honest, i want the clutch for myself and may just divvy up the polishes for the girls at the office. for $29.99 it is just too good to pass up!
use the code GOLDGLAM to purchase for your favorite fashionista!
ever notice when you start your holiday shopping, suddenly everything you see you want?
yeah...me too.
this year i will be doing most of all my christmas shopping online (using ebates of course) and have a feeling that a few of the items above might just happen to find their way into my own shopping cart (or hoping my mom will pick up on my subtle hints - aka sending her the links to everything i want).
it appears i am craving dark and glimmering this holiday season (i am sure next week i'll crave bright and sparkly)...
i have never used the got2b products before and kind of find them a bit gimmicky. i was forced to try this dry shampoo as it was the only option at the grocery store and i was in dire need of some. well my friends, turns out jokes on me, because not only is this stuff totally cheap but it always totally works and makes your hair smell amazing. it isn't the best dry shampoo i have ever used but i much prefer it over the dove and suave dry shampoos.
this goodie was recommended to me by mr. b himself. when we were home in may for the young wedding my parents had this in their shower and b kept raving about how much he liked it. so i thought i'd surprise him with a tube of it at my house. well wouldn't you just know that it turns out i quite enjoy it myself as well! the scent is incredible and it really does do a lovely job of exfoliating and leaving your skin clean and clear and under control!
i kept seeing this color at the drug store and picking it up and then putting it back because i needed another nail polish color like i needed a hole in the head, but it turns out that i did need this color for the wedding i attended in september! the color is very similar to the essie "mint candy apple" but a lot less goopy. it required two coats (like most polishes) and lasted at least 3 days without chipping. i received many compliments on the color and will definitely be exploring the other colors in the collection for my next special event.
i have extremely fine hair that is so easily weighed down. finding the right shampoo and conditioner is down right difficult. i usually stick with the bumble & bumble thickening products but always require a little extra conditioner for my ends and don't want to waste the expensive stuff on that. i recently purchased this conditioner for less than $4 and i absolutely love it! it has a lovely scent and leaves my ends soft, straight and healthy. in fact since i started using it, people have complimented me on my hair a lot more frequently.
after raving last post about organix coconut conditioner, i figured i would absolutely love their acai berry avocado shampoo which smelled wonderful. wrong. i have pretty normal hair, neither oily nor dry, but when i began using this shampoo i noticed my hair looked really flat, dry and dull. not at all what the bottle promised. i also felt as though i had to use a lot of the shampoo to get my hair clean. not a fan at all. after about two weeks it was back to bumble and bumble and my hair has been a lot happier.
blogging has been a bit of a difficulty for me lately and i hate it! i feel like i am constantly writing things down to blog about and then never actually getting to them because of life. and i realize it is good to live life and not be a slave to the internet, but i miss blogging. i miss sharing things about me, things that i love and most of all i miss reading things about all of you.
so in an attempt to catch up a little, here's a glimpse into my life these past few months via instagram (@lyndsylee)
a sleepy w / place setting / wedding debauchery / a lovely gift
a day in topanga / products to review (stay tuned!) / sweet little treat / buns all around at the whaler
weekends with christy!
pulled out the red lipstick finally / broken glass at brick + mortar / go cougs!
harvest celebration in napa / apple cider margarita / scenes from downtown l.a. / best game ever
still loving the accent nail / some tasty tequila with b
small wineworld in napa / a fitting sky for a tribute to an incredible guy
holy guacamole late night burrito / uggs are back / cakebread cellars is my favorite
i know i have said it before, and i am sure i will say it again, but i am hoping to find some more time to get back to posting and making blogging a bigger priority in my life. here's hoping y'all are still checking in and reading it!
has anyone else been watching sytycd? oh boy i just love that show. i love the music, the choreography, but often times i enjoy cat deely's incredible wardrobe.
the 200th episode of sytycd premiered with cat walking out in this bedazzling allsaints oyster long sleeved dress and totally squeaked out loud. then i saw the gorgeous taylor from glitter guide wearing it for her bachelorette party and i was oh so jealous.
unfortunately these items are all but a wish in my lust list, which left me craving some actual sparkles and shine that i can afford.
deborah lippmann's dancing in the dark is just the perfect combo of dark and light.
loafers aren't normally my style but make them pink and add glitter and all of a sudden they are just my style. these kate spade cora glitter patent leather & metallic loafers may be on the pricey side but they would be worth the splurge since they are work friendly!
bobbi brown's sparkle eyeshadow is a great way to add shine and glitter into your life without looking like a stripper. pretty and lady like and just right for that special night.
lastly the emi-jay gold glitter hair ties are just awesome for summer ponytail's or to keep your hair back and end up with a dent. i picked up a few a few years ago and fell in love and was recently gifted a glittery black and tie-dye one from mrs. r. adore!
what's your thought on glitter and shine everyday? do you save it just for special occasions or wear it all the time loud and proud?
happy may gray day! even though the gray skies continue to rule over los angeles, my recent spray tan appointment and vacation in 15 days has me in a summer lovin' kind of mood.
even though my vacation isn't to anywhere tropical, i am dreaming of blue skies, warm sun on my shoulders and all the fun that summer brings today.
the items that currently haunt my summer dreams include:
every summer my flip flops take a beating and need to be replaced and every year i almost cave and buy those $50+ capri ones and every year i am saved by a cheaper pair. this year gap nailed it with their leather flip flops available in a variety of colors and even come with a little extra cushion for your footsies. awesome.
like the ray of light kissing my shoulders, my toes will be sporting deborah lippmann's version of ray of light. perhaps i will even listen to madonna's take on "ray of light". that's cray, cray.
in order to fully get the most benefits from my fringe, i plan to snack on these tasty little that's it. bars that give you two servings of fruit in one bar. two fruits, one bar - much better than that other two girls one cup business (do not google it).
lastly a sweet little tumbler to enjoy a variety of light beverages from - although i am heavily leaning towards a calimocho or sangria - yum.
i am loving the abundance of mint i am seeing on the street, in the stores and in the blogworld. mint is lovely, and smooth and the perfect color to add to your wardrobe this spring.
mint is luckily one of those colors that just about anyone can wear. if you are a bit on the weary side of pastels, why not accent your outfits instead with this fresh color?
Happy 1st of December! You now officially have 24 shopping days left to get gifts for those special to your heart (including yourself!).
Today's gift guide is for the gal in your life who likes to wear her flare on her fingertips. Nail polish is the perfect gift for any one if your life. You choose the price range and the color selection is endless. It's a perfect stocking stuffer, little gift for your favorite gal at the office or little sister.
Oh Deborah you always have me crushing hard on your polishes! for that rockstar best friend of yours, why not treat her to the Get This Party Started set? Or for your sweet little snow angel and Led Zeppelin fan, a little Stairway To Heaven which looks like little bits of snowflakes in a jar. Love!
A little sweeter but still smooth as butter is this Holiday Glitter Trio. All the goodness of butter with none of the calories...yes please!
Glitter? Check. Sparkles? Check. All out flashy fantastic - yep and the names are just my favorite!
The perfect red, a splash of white a tinge of black and a gloss of gold, could we NARS have nailed it any better with this Kabuki Mini Nail Polish Coffret? You could buy the set and split it amongst your different girlfriends - sexy, innocent, bold and dazzling.
Any of these polishes as gifts are sure to leave you perfectly polished in their books!
I have a ton of those super scented lotions that I don't always feel really moisturize as much as they scent-tize and realized I needed a good legit lotion for everyday. I originally bought this lotion to keep over at B's but liked it so much I took it back and have it chilling in my bathroom. The scent is lovely and light and the lotion leaves your skin so soft! And at under $5 it is such a steal!
This nail polish is straight up legit, let me count the ways why I love it so. Last year I bought my nail polish obsessed roomie Debroah Lippmann's "Happy Birthday" glitter polish and fell in love. Imagine my delight when browsing Walgreens to find this $1.99 polish that is a great cheap version of the luxe brand, but also named after one of my fave shows growing up.
While I still love my Psssssst... I am always game to try the latest and cheapest dry shampoos out there. I found this Suave Dry Shampoo and was sure I would be disappointed, because you know...it's Suave.
Turns out Suave really has redone not only their packaging but also their product quality. This dry shampoo is AWESOME and smells so good! It's rings up just under $4 and not only sprays clear but evenly, which I find is very key for a good dry shampoo.
Lesson learned, don't judge a dry shampoo by it's cover.
I happened to stop into Target to pick up some laundry soap, groceries and toilet paper. I can out minus $130 and a tube of Sonia's tinted moisturizer. I have desperately been searching for a tinted moisturizer that holds a candle against Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer and while I still haven't quite found one, I have found some great, close alternatives including this one.
A little goes a long way, let me just warn you. The coverage is great and while the color I selected is a little lighter than I would have preferred it, blends fantastically and leaves my skin fresh and youthful (at least I like to think it does). This is my first Sonia Kashuk beauty purchase and am quite pleased with it so far and excited to try some more of her goods.
Hands down my favorite toothpaste ever. I recently switched it up and have immediately regretted my decision. I have been using this toothpaste since college and love how fresh and clean it leaves my mouth. Also it should be noted (knock on wood) that I haven't had any cavities in 6+ years and I think it must have something to do with the toothpaste. Back in the day it used to be this kind of awful orange tasting paste, but they have since added whitening features as well as two flavors of mint.
If you are hating your toothpaste I really, really love this one and recommend it to everyone!
Any great drug store beauty products you can't leave home without? I would love to hear your favorite affordable beauty products!
Happy First Day of Fall and last day of summer essentials! We wrap up the summer series with my seriously talented friend Jamie from jaime of all trades. Jamie is an incredible baker who creates fabulous cupcakes for any occassion and she is available for hire to use for your own party. Jamie is also stylish, on top of the trends and happens to work for a company I love very much....Starbucks. Her blog is full of tasty treats, fashionable finds, and all sorts of goodies to try around Seattle. I love her dearly and am pretty sure you will love her too after reading her blog.
*What one item can you not be without this summer?*
my weleda lip balm. one of my favorite fashionistas, katherine power from who what wear tweeted about it and i just had to try it. i am constantly applying this stuff and it smells amazing. i'm thinking of buying a tube for my purse, my desk, my bathroom, my car. i can't be without it.
*What are you craving for summer 2011?*
bright colored nails. they feel so summery and look good with a tan. i'm loving essie's braziliant, seen here.
(JUST KIDDING! - phew) this is always the hardest question for me but i'm picking taio cruz's 'dynamite.' i've been to a million weddings this summer and whenever this song comes on i wanna get d.o.w.n. it puts me in such a good mood.
Thank you J.O.A.T. for your summer picks! I love the Brazillant collection (I own Smooth Sailing) and I am very tempted to try this new lip balm. I also quite enjoy dynamite and kind of love the message behind the song, as the countess would say - sa bonne! Be sure to head over to jamie of all trades for your daily dose of fantastic.
I also would like to thank again all the people who contributed to the series this summer. We had a lot of picks and recommendations and I feel so honored that they took the time out to share their picks and that you took the time out to read and comment. It really does mean the world to me! Next week, back to random posts that pop up in my head as well as a few usuals you are used to!
Let's all be Chic C'est La Vie this weekend shall we?
Anyone else feeling the heat wave outside? Oooh wee, close to 100 degrees in Century City! I am loving the warmth that has finally arrived (I am sitting in an air conditioned office however).
Today's summer essentials come from one of my FAVE peeps, and yes I am very partial and biased because it is of course my roomie Avery Bleu is sharing her summer must haves. Miss Avery and I go way back, like drinking too much spiced rum freshmen year of college and blacking out back (but that's another story for another day). Miss Avery is ALWAYS on top of the trends, whether she's sporting neon nails, bright pink lips, stripes, sequins, whatever. If it is currently in season, she is currently sporting it. She is also always on top of celeb gossip, good music and takes excellent care of our good friend Waldo! So make sure to head over and check out Avery Bleu just as soon as you finish checking out her summer essentials.
*What one item can you not be without this summer?*
Colorful nails!
Pink, green, orange, purple, yellow, glitter..the brighter and sparklier the better. I love it all, especially with a bit of a tan. Here are just a few of my faves from my massive collection.
*What are you craving for summer 2011?*
LWDs - Little White Dresses
Whether chilling poolside, grabbing drinks with the girls or *sigh* working the day away, a light, feminine LWD is perfect for any occasion. I already own a few, but always have room for another.
*What is your essential summer song for 2011?*
"Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett
Many of my friends would be surprised by my selection of a country song, as I'm typically more of a hip-hop and altie gal, but this little ditty makes me want to ditch work and relax in the sun, preferably with a cold beverage in hand. "Wishing I was knee deep in the water somewhere. Got the blue sky breeze and it don't seem fair. Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair. Sunrise there's a fire in the sky. Never been so happy. Never felt so high. And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise." You simply can't help but do a little knee bounce, toe tap, finger snap or hand clap when it's playing. The addition of Jimmy Buffett makes it even more appropriate for summer.
AND their song, "Toes", is also good for summertime fun - "I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand. Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand. Life is good today, life is good today." I mean, does that evoke the feelings of summertime goodness or what?
Thanks Avery for sharing your summer picks and nail polish collection with me! You better believe I was shocked to see your summer selection song was country!! I have to agree to both songs though, they are quite fantastic! I am so happy to call you one of my best friends and thankful you share a love for beauty products, chardonnay and Waldo. XOXO
The new Starbucks "Very Berry Hibiscus" Refresher is muy bueno! I was very hesitant to try this coffee drink that tastes nothing like coffee, but let me just tell you it is so delish. A grande drink only has 70 calories and it contains freeze-dried berries as well. Once I finish my beverages, I fill my cup of with water and enjoy my "spa" water at my desk. If you are lucky enough to have them sampling it at your local Sbux, make sure you give it a try.
Also loving the Hunger Games Triology. I am on the final book of the series and trying to find any excuse to read it.
This bright, cheery and a little bit nautical look from Atlantic-Pacific. I mean let's be honest, all of her outfits are lust-worthy but this one just screams glamorous fun in the sun.
Even though I am perfectly content and still loving my Yellow KitchenAid Mixer, I fell in love at first sight with this KitchenAid Artisan Susan G. Komen Stand Mixer in Raspberry Ice. Not only would it be a brilliantly bold addition to any kitchen, but with the purchase of this mixer you are also contributing to the Susan G. Komen Cook for the Cure®’s efforts to cure breast cancer.
This ring and grey nail polish combo. Whenever I see this photo I instantly want to run to the nearest beauty supply and pick up a bottle of grey polish (preferably chinchilly). Grey, yellow, turquoise and a little bit of gold...possibly new bedroom color scheme?
Holding sweet little buddy Raleigh while soaking up rays, sipping some wine at Sip in Malibu and reminiscing with friends. This past weekend Coffey and Cabe flew down from Seattle so that many of us could meet little Raleigh as well as the handsome Easton. It was a weekend of making the best of roadblocks and rules and fully of laughter and smiles. So much fun!
The generous people over at Apothica provided me with $100 to spend on anything over at their site. Talk about exciting stuff! As many of you know, I am a bit of a beauty product junky and Apothica offers so many products I adore and use on a daily basis at affordable rates and free shipping on orders over $49!
The Truth Serum Collagen Booster smells absolutely delightful and provides a nice little pick me up to my morning routine. The energizing tangerine scent instantly wakes up my sleepy face and gives a little perk to my drab skin. It also creates a nice barrier between my face and LA's toxic air pollution. My only regret with purchasing the truth serum is that I didn't buy the Three Little Wonders Box Set (as seen above) which I believe would have provided more dramatic results.
In any case, Ole Henriksen carries a variety of beauty products I am dying to try including this African Red Tea Glow To Go.
I love the look of liquid eyeliner so much and I have concluded that my favorite type of liquid liner are "pen" style. They glide on so much easier and create the perfect liquid line. The Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner is a wonderful beauty product. It stays on all day as promised and lasts a really long time. I used it at least 3-4 times a week and purchased it back in February and only just ran out of it this weekend. For $20 you get a great quality product that lasts a long time. FANTASTIC!
B had just moved into his new place and it needed a little accent that not only smelled "manly" but also matched his dark wood decor. I am already a devoted fan of Voluspa candles and wanted to introduce B to my fave candle distributor. While I enjoy almost every single scent they offer, I needed to find one for B that wasn't overly perfumey or in an ultra girly casing. Check and Check.
I have to say that I was over the moon for all my purchases from Apothica. They shipped my items in a timely matter, and threw in some free samples to try. A nice added touch was that a consulting rep from the site sent me an email to follow up on my purchases and product satisfaction. Never had any of my other beauty sales rep follow up on an order, love their customer appreciation!
Since I have exhausted my last order officially, I have begun hunting for my next beauty purchases...currently in the lead are:
I am still on the hunt for a good night cream and I am completely sold by the fact that the words "blueberry" and "recovery" are in the same product title. I have read all the wonderful benefits of eating blueberries and figure, it must be good to place directly on your face as well, right? Added bonus, the products is organic.
I am pretty sure my shopping cart will be full to the brim once I finish looking at the website. I highly recommend trying Apothica for your next beauty purchases, they have a great return policy as well and guarantee the lowest price.
Get shopping my beauties and be sure to share what you buy or love!
In case you are still trying to throw together a sweet little outfit for Easter or just a cute look for brunch with friends, all of the items above will cost you a grand total of $50.20! They are all easily interchangeable with other items you already own and are perfectly flirty and sweet and just scream spring!
I opened the cupboard in our kitchen at work and noticed this AWESOME mug staring back at me and I just smiled so big. I have been trying to figure out who the owner is so I can give them a big hug. It has had all of us gals giggling this week, and for that I love it.
I have been house sitting for my boss this past week at his gorgeous house on a walk street in Venice and have been loving the evening walks with B down the boardwalk to enjoy a beer at the Venice Ale House and the Waterfront Cafe all while enjoying the sunset.
My thoughtful and sweet coworker left me these lovely and fragrant roses on my desk Tuesday morning with a note that read, "Congrats on your promotion! Very well deserved". Instantly brightened my mood.
I purchased My Private Jet back in the end of February and just got around to painting them this past Sunday and loved the results! It lasted almost without a chip for 4 days and really sparkled in the sunshine.
This picture is really accurate of how it turns out and shines. The color will soon be added to my must always have a bottle of collection.
And now I need your help, should I repaint my nails My Private Jet for San Francisco or go bright and bolder for my weekend? I am on the fence - any polish color that I should absolutely pick for the trip?
