Recently I had the opportunity to pick out two scrubs from Two Good Scents & today I’m sharing them with you along with my thoughts! The scents I couldn’t help but choose were Peaches and Cream & Watermelon Taffy. Clearly I’m hanging tight to summertime right? I think you will all be pretty impressed with the results…which is awesome since you’ll be able to win one of your own!!! [Read more…]
Beauty is obviously a huge part of my life. I’ve always been interested in the entire cosmetic industry but finding my place was hard. When you love a lot of things you really want to know more- & yes I did! Hair, makeup, nails…everything is just too fun. A lot of beauty bloggers focus on one main aspect but that didn’t feel right to me…that’s why I went with Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful Blog as my name!
For me beauty is more than a job- it is one of my favorite topics. Discovering myself through makeup was incredibly important. From the frosty baby blue eyeshadow in 6th grade to the extremely heavy liner in high school…makeup has always been MY thing. This is when I think about my day, show my creative side, & really take some me time. I need me time to survive honestly.
Regency Beauty Institute is one of the leading cosmetology schools in the nation. They have 88 campuses across the country and have been able to grow over the years by taking an innovative approach to learning and helping students to turn their creativity into beautiful careers. Regency and Refinery29 have teamed up to bring us the #ShareBeautyContest which will be running until August 13th. One lucky winner will be chosen following the end of the contest. Each person who enters will have the opportunity to win a customized VIP beauty treatment worth $2,000 from Regency & Refinery29. For more info on how to enter, click here!
What does beauty mean to you? What are some of your favorite trends?
I’m participating in the Break Up with Your Makeup Blogger Contest Sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. “Break Up With Your Makeup” and enter for a chance to win a trip to LA for the Emmys! Plus each of my winners can enter to win a huge Cetaphil gift below!
Mirvaso is all about letting your natural beauty shine through. Break up with your makeup! Be proud, don’t hide behind overly expensive potions. Invest in something to truly heal your skin, and embrace your natural beauty. And as if feeling confident and rosacea-free wasn’t enough, Mirvaso is sponsoring a chance to win tickets to this year’s Emmy Awards Show!
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Want to enter to win an awesome gift basket filled with Cetaphil goodies? Just check out the rafflecopter widget below! This giveaway is open to US only & the winner will be randomly chosen. Please try to refresh your page/try another browser before contacting me with issues- I appreciate it! Good luck to everyone entering! Cetaphil is one of my absolute favorite skincare brands for sensitive or problem skin- I hope you’ll love it too!
Neutrogena isn’t first on my first thought when thinking about haircare- but right now it sure is! I had the opportunity to try the new Neutrogena Professional Triple Repair line which includes a shampoo, conditioner, & leave-in treatment that have been clinically proven to instantly repair the 3 leading signs of hair damage: mending split ends, strengthening, & protecting from breakage. Stay tuned to see my thoughts & to enter & win your own set of products!
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Although the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions became available back in October 2013 I just recently had the chance to try them out! St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes without that heavy lotion feeling or a greasy residue. I have three scents to share with you today & they’re all fabulous! Keep reading to hear more about the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions in Citrus & Vitamin C, Oatmeal & Shea Butter, & Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract & to enter the giveaway!
If you hate the thick & heavy feeling of lotion on your skin in warmer weather, St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Spray will give you freshly moisturized skin without the heavy lotion feel. You get a really even application & the spray-on method is by far the easiest & quickest way to apply lotion. Seriously- I can’t believe I’ve spent so long doing the lotion drying dance. You haven’t done it? Well then you probably have never been in a hurry to get going while battling slick, greasy feeling lotion. Lotion marks on clothes is not the kind of fashion statement I want to make! Pretty, hydrated skin is!
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions come in three varieties: Citrus & Vitamin C, Oatmeal & Shea Butter, & Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract. They contain these natural ingredients: Grapefruit Extract, Vitamin C, & 100% natural moisturizers (glycerin, Shea butter). Glycerin is known to moisturize skin while Shea butter contains skin moisturizing vitamins A, E and F, as well as fatty acids, which are known to place moisture back into thirsty skin
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Citrus & Vitamin C: This scent is so fresh & energizing. I love the grapefruit, orange, & lime notes along with a very soft patchouli that is way in the background. This is my favorite of the three scents to use before & post workout or if I’m trying to really wake myself up in the morning. It isn’t too sour or too sweet–the balance is awesome!
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Oatmeal & Shea Butter: Formulated specifically for dry skin (like mine!) this variety has a really soft, comfortable scent. With notes of soft white floral, honey, almond, & coconut this is the most soothing of the three varieties for me personally. I absolutely love this one before bed because it doesn’t bother my allergies or my husband. When I am wearing a strong perfume or want something that smells soft this one blends in seamlessly.
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract: The scent that appeals to me the most! It makes me instantly happy & reminds me of warmer weather & my favorite flowers–orchids. It has notes of guava, mandarin zest, pineapple, Lily of the Valley, pink orchid extract, Hawaiian Jasmin, Coconut Milk, creamy musk, vanilla, & blonde woods. Whew! Smells & looks a bit like a perfume doesn’t it? This is like a vacation in a bottle!
I’ve been using the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions every day & even multiple times a day because it is so fast & comfortable to use. After my morning shower, after a workout, & right before bed are my favorite times & it has cut my “lotion time” into one third! I don’t have to wait to put on clothes, crawl into bed, or go about my day–just spray on & go! You can find St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions at mass retailers, select drugstores, & supermarkets nationwide.
What variety of the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions would you most like to try? Leave your answer in the comments below to enter for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card!
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Happy Monday beautiful readers! I have one pretty epic giveaway for y’all today!! There are THREE prizes up for grabs! I’ve teamed up 30 other bloggers to bring this to you! I hope you enjoy!!
So the way this will work is the first prize winner will receive a customized Origami Owl Necklace $125+ value (pictured below) & 2nd prize will be $100 Sephora gift card and the 3rd prize will be a $75 Sephora gift card! 
THAT IS THE NECKLACE!! Designed by Michelle, check her out for all of your Origami Owl needs HERE & if we’re being completely honest… I don’t want to give this away, I am IN LOVE with it and want to keep it all for myself and just continue to stare at all of it’s prettiness! I’m gonna let Michelle take it away and tell you a bit about Origami Owl & this fabulous locket!
Origami Owl Living Lockets® are customizable glass lockets with floating, hand-crafted charms resulting in the ultimate personalized jewelry creations. The interchangeable twist-face locket was introduced in the Spring 2014 line. Keep the white cover on your locket or swap it out with turquoise, pink or black to complete your look!
The winner of the contest will receive the following products, valued at over $125:
The following charms:
o Blog
o Smartphone
o Camera
o Laptop
o Shimmering Blue Crystal Accent Stones (2)
o October Round Birthstones (2)
This and the rest of the Origami Owl collection may be found here & by this point you’re ready for us to be done talking and get on with the giveaway, right? Enter the Rafflecopter below! Good Luck!
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Love a pretty hairstyle? Me too! I often have no trouble keeping it & a whole lot more trouble keeping it though! I reviewed this awesome Mark Hill line that saved me time styling & now I bring you product that help me get stylin! Also, this is a special giveaway post! LOTS of giveaways will be listed below & you’re bound to go wild! Keep reading to check out what I think & to enter to win!
I have 3 products to share with you from Mark Hill today- Mark Hill Gorgeous! Fabulous Finish Hairspray, Mark Hill Defrizz-ilicious Bedazzled Anti Humidity Shine Spray, & the Mark Hill Gorgeous! Hot Glam Extreme Heat Protection Spray. Let’s break them down shall we?
Mark Hill Gorgeous! Fabulous Finish Hairspray– This hairspray is a nice big can &, this may sound weird, but it is easy for me to grip in my small hands. I find this hairspray a tad tacky- but in a good way. I have a few moments to fix any strays in updos or wily curls when my hair is down then it sets to a nice, smooth finish. It doesn’t leave my hair crunchy either & is actually quite touchable. Love it!
Everyone hates frizz and flyaways, especially when you have spent time getting your style just right.
Well, kick kinks into touch, block out humidity and add a dazzling shine with this amazing daily style finisher. Packed with lots of yummy ingredients, this ultra-light spray seals your hair with an invisible jacket, protecting your style and adding a beautiful shine. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Mark Hill Defrizz-ilicious Bedazzled Anti Humidity Shine Spray– This really is an amazing product & I don’t think I have anything in my beauty arsenal like it! Somehow it manages to be smoothing, add shine, & yet somehow be weightless? I’m not quite sure what kind of voodoo magic went into making this but I want more!
Excessive heat can make your hair dry, brittle and prone to breakage. But don’t worry, your knight in shining armor has come to the rescue! Hot Glam is a light, non-greasy spray that will protect your hair from any heated appliance up to an amazing 235°C. And that’s not all, because it’s crammed with heat-saving, moisture-rich ingredients, your hair will actually feel smoother, silkier and shinier. Now that’s hot!
Mark Hill Gorgeous! Hot Glam Extreme Heat Protection Spray– Let’s talk about my favorite part of this product first- the scent! It is this amazing mix of conditioner & beachy goodness. I have a lot of protection sprays in my cupboards (because normal people have canned food & I have beauty products) but this has to be my favorite scent ever! Not only does it smell great but it keeps my hair healthy when I use my curling wand. By the end of styling my hair doesn’t feel or look dry at all- it is some kind of miracle!
Here’s my hair after using all 3 products & my usual curling wand- love it! One winner will win all 3 of the products above- good luck ladies & gents! Want to purchase them right this minute because I convinced you? Check them out at Walgreens!
Welcome to the Blooming Into Spring Blog Hop!
While many of us are looking forward to spring, it doesn’t mean we are looking forward to spring cleaning. To make spring cleaning a bit more fun, the MPM Blogging Network has joined together to make spring cleaning even more fun! Each participating blog below is hosting their very own unique spring themed giveaway, including spring cleaning items, fashion accessories, and even gift card for purchasing your own Spring treats! To increase your chances of getting something fun, make sure to visit all the blogs linked below.
Also, don’t forget to enter to win our grand prize, a Shark PRO Steam & Spray Mop!
