Showing posts with label body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label body. Show all posts


Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza is revamping its menus! Both their wine and spa treatment menus are getting a refresher for summer. 

Mathilde Thomas, Caudalie's Founder, hand selected the newest addition to the French Paradox Wine Lounge in the vibrant Wolffer Estate Rose'. Calling it "summer in a bottle," the rose' complements the current collection of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte vintages and adds a sparkling twist perfect for the warmer months ahead. The rose' is filled with fresh fruit aromas of peach and pear, with hints of rose petal and bursts of crisp acidity.  You may partake of a glass of this sumptuous wine for $10 a glass.


And if that's not reason enough to visit them, here's yet another.  Wanting to cater to clients seeking beach body readiness, a new signature treatment has been designed to instantly refresh the body and ensure a flawless glow.  The Refreshing Body Polish treatment features the Caudalie Merlot Scrub massaged into the body, while the Vichy Shower rains down on the skin followed by a heated towel wrap.  Those unfamiliar with the scrub will be surprisingly delighted by this freshly made treatment using brown sugar, grape seed oil, essential oils of peppermint, sweet mint and lemon, body lotion and the Caudalie Firming Concentrate.  This treatment is perfect for firming, exfoliating and nourishing body skin. Magnifique!

The treatment is just 20 minutes, thus perfect for clients-on-the-go or as an add-on to any of the other spa treatments.  The ideal pre self-tanning treatment is a great way to beat the heat as the Body Polish has a cooling effect that leaves skin refreshed.

Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa is located on the 4th floor of The Plaza located at One West 58th Street in New York.  To book an appointment, you make call 212-265-3182.  Happy Memorial Day, gorgeous angels! xo



Congratulations, Erica L.

You're our lucky winner of the OSEA Organic Undaria Body Polish Giveaway. Just click the link in the email notification we sent to provide your shipping address and OSEA will send you your fantastic prize.

Enjoy!



So, can't keep all the spa goodness to myself!  OSEA has generously offered to lavish one For the Love of Beauty reader with a jar of their nutrient rich, seaweed based Organic Undaria Body Polish. Oh my gosh, I can't tell you how happy I already am for the winner. This is a true treat, ladies and gents!

Here's how you enter:

Visit OSEA Malibu website and come back to comment in the contest form below sharing what OSEA product most intrigues you or what part of their site you liked best. oseamalibu.com


Extra Entries Available: (Please be sure to leave one comment in the contest form provided below for EACH of these you complete to garner your extra entries.)

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1 Entry: RT the giveaway notice shown below on Twitter and earn an additional entry in the giveaway

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5 Entries: Post about this giveaway on your own Facebook Wall and earn an additional 5 entries.

10 Entries: Post a little shout out about this giveaway on your own beauty, fashion or social blog, link back to this posting (you can COPY shortened link if you'd like: http://ht.ly/2pHSV) and earn an additional 10 entries in the giveaway.  Your blog post can be as brief as 1-3 sentences with an image or a full posting if you'd like. (include your blog address in comment below)

NOTE: You must leave 1 comment per entry. Extra entries will only be able to be counted if you leave a comment for each one. xo


This contest is open to US residents only. One winner will be chosen at random to win this prize. Some restrictions may apply. Contest ends Sun., 8/22/10 at 11:55 pm (CT)


For more information about OSEA Organic Undaria Body Polish and other spa treatments from the brand, please view my post below or visit OSEA Malibu.

Im the first to admit that when moisturising my body,I kind of neglect my legs.So a cream that could provide long lasting moisture could be the weapon against neglect my legs need.


E45 say this cream provides long lasting moisture and protection against water loss,basically meaning when you moisturise in the morning,your skin is still as moisturised in the evening.It is also meant to help replenish lost moisture.


As well as that,you may have spotted the word 'RADIANCE' on the bottle.Ahhh im such a sucker for pretty words.

This cream also contains a slight shimmer that leaves your skin with a sheen type glow,which may I add looks so pretty when paired with a tan.


Onto my thoughts:I have been using this cream for some time now and it does help lock in the moisture.The reason I know this is because usually come night time my legs are quite dry,and once I started using this that problem went away.

I will keep using it as I love the radiance it leaves on the skin.It also allows me to be lazy on the odd night when it comes to moisturising.

Endless moisture is available from near enough anywere.I cant remember the price,its around the £2 (something) mark.But I do remember its on deal in superdrugs at the moment.

Are any of you fans of E45?
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This nutrient rich, natural and certified organic ingredient laden body scrub is akin to bringing a luxurious spa treatment right into the comfort of your own bathroom.  I've quickly fallen in love with OSEA Organic Body Polish  as it treats skin from a number of different angles giving it a deserved label as a true multi-tasker. Let's explore.

KEY INGREDIENT: Certified organic undaria (wakame)

This edible seaweed from the pure waters of Patagonia, is rich in sodium, iron, potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. Undaria prevents the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, which we have all come to learn is necessary in keeping skin smooth and firm. Without hyaluronic acid, elastin and collagen lose their 'glue' and skin sags and wrinkles.

The body polish contains natural exfoliants that feel gentle on the skin while delivering a stimulating scrub action.  This is not a harsh, gritty, irritating scrub. It uses small pumice grains to help remove dead cells along with a bio-scrub blend of acai and guarana. Guarana (caffeine) helps tone skin and has astringent properties, as well as assists in reducing cellulite.  Acai delivers a powerful synergy of anti-aging properties to skin, and hemp and passion fruit seed oils feed the skin Omega 3-6-9 essential fatty acids.

This was new to me, but I've learned that topical absorption of essential fatty acids (EFA's) has been shown in studies to be comparable to taking internal supplements, positively affecting the texture, suppleness and moisture content of skin. In other words, taking your vitamins from the outside in.


The intoxicating scent of this luxurious seaweed based body polish transports you to a place seemingly altogether divine. Organic melissa, lemon grass and Bulgarian lavender blend in an aroma that is truly transformative.  Other ingredients that aid in making this treatment completely irresistible include honeysuckle, organic babassu and rice bran oils.  The blend of these ingredients with the seaweed, pumice, acai, guarana, and essentail oils create a mixture that takes on a visual appearance and texture of almost a muddy-paste, and is very soothing to skin.  It doesn't dry on skin like a mud-based treatment does.  I am amazed at not only how productive yet gentle the exfoliation of Undaria Skin Polish is, but how hydrating the product is to skin simultaneously.  It provides a mantle of moisture once the polish is rinsed from skin with water, leaving skin smooth and soft to the touch.

What are the combined effects of this at-home spa treatment?

Purifies pores
Gently exfoliates
Improves skin's texture and suppleness
Provide hydration/moisture to skin
Gives skin a radiant glow
Feeds skin essential fatty acids of Omega 3-6-9
Provides antiaging benefits to skin
Treats the body, mind and soul with soothing aromatherapy

It really does seem to transform one's bath or shower into a luxurious spa experience.  OSEA Organic Undaria Body Polish is perfect for getting your skin summer ready, but also aids skin long into the fall and winter months when drying, scaling and flaking can become issues. I am completely in love with this product and can recommend it to you highly with no reservations.

New to OSEA? Here's more:

OSEA Malibu is an industry innovator in natural derived, marine-based skincare.  Their intent is to provide products founded on purity, quality and effectiveness.  Their unique blend of sea nutrients and essentail oils (sourced from all over the world) provides active, effective formulas for wellbeing.  OSEA believes in employing the power of the sea and its plant life to condition and balance skin for a lifetime of results than can be seen.  Over the past few years, I've watched as their product lines have grown to include cleansers, masks, skin essentials, treatment products, moisturizers, lotions, eye and lip products, and bath, body & massage products.



A staple in their line of offerings is the OSEA Sea Minerals Facial Mist.  I was a bit upset when I first tried Sea Minerals as it sprays a light green mist on skin.  I thought, "Huh, a company priding themselves on using natural ingredients from the sea and nature and they color their signature mist an artificial green?"  Joke's on me!  As it turns out, Sea Minerals owes its light green color to algae extracts and natural chlorophyll. Whew! With this knowledge, I've a newfound respect for this product. 

Sea Minerals is "swimming in nutrients directly from the ocean" as OSEA folks will happily tell you. It delivers healing ingredients and antioxidants directly to skin.  It promotes the skin's natural ability to absorb moisture and oxygenate.  The mist provides a therapeutic mineral treatment to skin; hydrating, healing and restoring balance to sun-exposed skin.  It's cool and soothing on application, and helps reduce skin redness and tightness.

Both Organic Undaria Body Polish ($60, 12 oz jar) and Sea Minerals ($30, 4 oz mist bottle) are available directly from OSEA Malibu and at select spas worldwide.





G I V E A W A Y    A L E R T:
Hold onto your hats, my angels, as your opportunity to win a jar of OSEA's luxuriously fantastic Organic Undaria Body Polish is coming to For the Love of Beauty later tonight! xo



Before I go any further HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOGGY!.Iv just realised my blog is officially 1 today.Although iv been neglecting my baby for the past few weeks due to the computer dying! I just want to say a big thank you to everyone old and new thats stuck with me along the way.I still cant believe people actually read things I write,it definitely puts a smile on my face.So heres to 1 year of blogging,and hopefully loads more.

Thanks again everyone for your support.xx

Now thats out the way,onto the post....



Iv decided to start body brushing.Iv heard so much about it,and apparently results are noticeable quite quickly.

Benefits of dry brushing...

1. Removes cellulite

2. Cleanses the lymphatic system

3. Removes dead skin layers

4. Strengthens the immune system

5. Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands

6. Tightens the skin preventing premature aging

7. Tones the muscles

8. Stimulates circulation

9. Improves the function of the nervous system

10. Helps digestion

11. AND it's easy, inexpensive and invigorating.

Theres loads of info on how to body brush onine,but to put it in a nut shell,It doesnt matter where you start,as long as you are doing fast sweeping motions towards the heart.For example when doing your legs,you would start from the feet up,and when doing arms you would start at the hand brushing towards the shoulder.

Its recommended to dry brush once a day,which is what I will be doing.

I picked up my brush from superdrugs for £4.99.It has a detachable handle which you will need when your doing your back.Its also a natural bristle brush,as synthetic ones could scratch or damage the skin.

Im currently on day 2,and my arms and legs are feeling really soft,I do hope I can keep this up to reap the real benefits.I can just see it now,a few months down the line my brush will be dusty and Il be wondering "what if"

I will keep you posted on any changes either on here or via twitter.

Until then,do any of you body brush,and have you seen results?

Also you may have seen me tweet yesterday about gradual tanners,I couldnt narrow it down so im asking again.What would you say the best gradual tanner is at the moment?I have nightmares of the yellow hue the johnsons one used to give me when it first hit the shelves.

Let me know ladies.x

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Oh, yes, I'm serious!

Now, those of you following ftlob (For the Love of Beauty ... ahem) for some time might recall that I've brought your attention to this product before.  I happen to believe in it and have experienced first-hand the power of its effective results.  NUDE's Smoothing Body Refiner acts like no other skincare product I've tried for smoothing, firming and visibly reducing the appearance of cellulite.  Why?  Here's the skinny (pun fully intended):



It's formulated to promote natural weight loss and reduce the appearance of cellulite by breaking down fat cells beneath the skin and safely metabolizing them.

The gel cream increases and stimulates localized circulation helping to remove fat cells and toxins for visibly smoother, firmer skin.

It accomplishes this through the use of active ingredients:
  • Organic Mountain Ash and Bioactive Fig extract: Efficacy tested to show a lipolytic effect, a reduction of adipocyte sizes, and an anti-dimple effect for smooth, firm skin.
  • Ginger Extract: Has antioxidant and toning properties while also activating micro-circulation.
  • Organic Cupuacu: A butter that has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.

In a 3-month clinical trial, 100% of participants lost an average of 6.13 pounds with twice daily application.  On average, participants lost an inch from the waist, .9 inches from the hips and .8 inches from each thigh.

Now, as I said, I've actually seen real results using Smoothing Body Refiner; in fact more so than with any other anti-celullite, slimming/firming body product I've ever tried.  One way my body tells me this product is actually "doing something" is that when I use it, I frequent the ladies room considerably more often during the day without having necessarily had more water or liquids to drink. Yes, it's that noticeable to me that I'm actually including that effect in here despite embarassment on speaking of such things (hey, who needs to worry about self dignity when we're talking weight and cellulite loss, right...). My skin is visibly firmer, smoother, softer and generally more appealing - it really is.  I know this is only my experience with this product, but I tell you I have never had a more powerful and visibly pleasing body firming, anti-cellulite result from any product the way I have NUDE Smoothing Body Refiner.  I find it has a grassy-herbal scent characteristic of many bioactive skincare products. It's a fresh, earthy aroma. It truly is worth every penny.


Another aspect of using NUDE skincare that I absolutely adore is this brand is completely dedicated to being eco-friendly.  As the pioneer of pre and probiotics in anti-aging skincare, NUDE is sustainable, ethical, carbon neutral and never tests on animals.  The first premium skincare range to use PCR (post consumer regrind - fully recyclable) and is working to move its entire range to 100% PCR by the end of 2010.


One more reason to give this gorgeous product a try?  How about a two-for-one offer.  NUDE Smoothing Body Refiner retails for $70 a 200 ml bottle.  As an extra special Summer Slimdown offer, NUDE will give you another bottle of their Smoothing Body Refiner FREE when you enter code: SLIMDOWN at checkout.  The offer is good through the summer or until supply run out.  Purchase from NUDE online to get the special offer. 

NUDE skincare products are also available at Sephora and Barney's.



Right so Im over having hair,unless its on my head.Im a lazy cow and frankly I cant be bothered with shaving,and waxing and removing hair from my legs with something that looks like a small piece of low grit sand paper.

Summer is coming,well at least im hoping.I want to be able to tan without waiting 24hrs because it might irritate my skin or I might end up with loads of little dots where the tanner has just sat in my hair follicle.Not only that,at times when I have shaved,I have come up with these random tiny bumps on my legs where my hair has tried to grow back through and failed miserably.

Im lucky I dont have thick or course hair,but the fact it can reappear when I have removed it is not on. You would have thought It would have got the hint by now.

The only way im going to stop moaning,is if the hair I dont want is zapped into another dimension never to be seen again.Only one thing can help me.

Hmm what might that be......


Laser hair removal of course.Its the only way im going to keep my legs smooth and free of those horrid little bumps.If you watch the short video above,you will see that this little machine called the ipulse can remove hair for good in the comfort of your own home.Im down with that,id rather do that kind of thing myself anyway.

The machine is currently sold in boots,and its on offer at the moment for £274.99.Now it may not sound cheap,but it is compared to an actual laser hair treatment that can cost around £120 - £320 for one session.

Im definitely going to look into this a bit more.Those crappy little bumps wont be stopping me from wearing skirts this year!

Who else is with me? It would be really embarrassing if know one was lol

Have any of you tried laser hair removal,or are you thinking about it? Let me know



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New from Benefit, a lovely, seductive body balm ... "Take a pitcure ... it lasts longer..."
This irresistible shimmering, glimmering body balm adds a seductive golden-pink sheen to legs and body for a luxurious, light enhanced beauty. Comes complete with bathina's puff for a smooth, velvet application.

HOT TIP: Smooth this fab balm onto your hair to tame fly aways and add extra dimensional shine! Hot ...

Retails for $28. Free shipping on "take a picture...it lasts longer..." now thru 2/16/10 at Benefit.



After walking around Lush and smelling everything in site,I settled on two things,Sugar Babe sugar scrub,and the Candy cane bubble bar.These were the two things I was drawn to even though it was spend £20 get anything free

So anyhoo,as the weathers been so cold and all and I was down at my mums,I thought Id purchase a couple things I could use down there,Which I forgot to pack in my over full suitcase.

Exfoliating and moisturising is like a staple in my body care routine-Especially when its winter.So when I saw this little ball of loveliness I didn't hesitate to pick it up

I used this yesterday,and I love the fact its the kind of sugar grains that you can feel working.I did make the mistake of leaving the shower on whilst scrubbing away which bloody melted half the thing,but fear not I managed to salvage half the ball lol-I havnt hit the red centre yet-I dont actually know what it is lol-But my skin was still left silky smooth and moisturised

At £2.60 you cant actually go wrong

I will be doing a review about the candy cane once I can get over the addiction of smelling it(seriously addictive) and crumble it in my bath

Hope everyone had a good xmas and new year

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p.s Do you like my new header

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So I got out today before the daily rain we seem to be having,picked up a few bits n bobs

I picked up some Lee Stafford climate control,Ive never used this before but Ive never had any trouble with his products in the past,in fact I quite love them.My hair isnt handling the wind and and the rain,and this dry spray promises to give me protection from elements all year round,preserving its strength and prolonging my hair colour,so we shall see....


Also on the cards we have a product I discovered online,called ingrow go,Its by a company called skin doctors and promises to rid those hideous little red bumps you can sometimes get from shaving or in grown hairs.Im not ashamed to admit I sometimes get those tiny ugly bumps from shaving,Im just glad ive found something to keep my legs smoooooth,Before purchasing this,I read a load of reviews on this stuff,I never saw one bad one,lets leave it a that,you can get this at boots for £9.99,Yeah it sounds expensive,but if its going to sort a problem nothing has been able to in the past,im not fussed,I will def keep you all updated........

I also got some carmex,I forgot to add it in the pictures, whoops,but you all know what it looks like,It hasn't really been that cold but my lips just didnt feel at all moisturised,the vaseline weren't cutting it,So in come carmex,It moisturises and protects and has a little tingle sensation when you put it on.I love the smell too,so far so good


And last but not least.....


I picked up this dainty ladybird necklace from topshop for £4,yes its so dainty in this picture it looks like a tiny red dot,But I assure you it isnt lol,I will try and get a better picture up of it.It really is the sweetest thing ive ever seen,oh and its not a sale item either,it actually is £4

have you tried any of the products up top?

If you have,let me know

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Patchoulis_2511 Patchoulis_2490

Ahhhhhh ....... heaven!

You know nothing takes the stress from a body and soul like a week long vacation on Florida's southwest beaches. I left my office Friday night headed toward Destin, Florida on a highway with bumper to bumper traffic through three states, all the weight of the world on my shoulders (and aching head and feet too, ai yai yai ... lol), and woke this morning to cool ocean breezes, a school of manaray floating through the crystal clear water near the shoreline, and a bear claw from Panera Bread with a hot cup of coffee and chicory - mmmmmmm, the good life! Amazing what this place does for my body, mind and spirit.

And speaking of "place", the first stop out enjoying the day, with no agenda in play? Patchouli's! Now, I was a little bummed when I pulled up to the strip where my favorite Florida store had been situated for the past few years only to find a sign for a completely different store in its place. Miss Lucille's is right nextdoor. (sidebar: They make a killer cup of joe!) Anywho, they were sweet enough to share with me that my beloved Patchouli's was well, alive and kicking, but had moved to Rosemary Beach. Yay ..... and I adore Rosemary Beach. So off we drove, my mom, my 15 year old daughter and I, 30 minutes or so east on 30-A, to check out their new digs. We stopped at Seaside on the way (made famous after Jim Carrey filmed The Truman Show there, but loved by those in-the-know way before then), a stop we wanted to make anyway, so convenient it happened to be on the way.

Okay, long way around it, but we finally arrived at Patchouli's - and here's where the beauty of the post comes into play (or did you think I'd forgotten I don't write a travel blog?). Patchouli's is one of the only places I know that carries The Soap Pedaler's fantastic soaps (oh my gosh these bars are "the bomb!") and other handmade bath & body products. I fell in love with these soaps a few years ago while shopping a street fair (in Rosemary Beach actually) where Celeste Cobena (aka The Soap Pedaler - she bikes, as in "pedals" and sells "peddles" soaps ... clever girl, isn't she ...) was selling her wares. I fell in love with the soaps then, and I stock up on them everytime I make a trip to the Destin area.

Patchoulis_2633The Soap Pedaler's bars are luxurious hand-made soaps sold by the slice or pre-sliced and wrapped in distinct labeled paper. They are crafted in Florida with the finest, most exquisitely moisturizing ingredients. Each slice is loaded with Shea Butter, Vitamin E, and a delightfully luscious scent (Celeste has a fabulous nose for scents, by the way). One of my favorites she does is the scent for her Beach Bar, which smells subtly of Bobbi Brown's Beach fragrance, by in my honest opinion is even lovelier! Each soap is extremely moisturizing and leaves skin smelling lighty sweet. The Soap Pedaler's products started with soap, then sugar scrub, which locals will tell you in no uncertain terms are the best anywhere, and continued to make a full line of excellent, natural products for the bath and the body. She uses high quality ingredients, makes everything by hand, and delivers her goodies by bicycle! I'm completely in love with every one of her products and the earth friendliness of her local company as well.

The Soap Pedaler Sugar ScrubOf course, while spending a few minutes in Patchouli's ... oh, who am I kidding, my daughter and I were in there for nearly an hour, we played and entertained ourselves with lipgloss swatching (selections include The Blam, LipFusion, Wallett and more), applying creams, candle sniffing, fragrance testing (including a fantastic variety of Bond No. 9 scents, Tokyo Milk, LoLLia, Antica Farmacista, Kai, b.e...) and much more. My mom couldn't take it any longer and walked the promenade dashing in and out of various stores before coming back for us. I had a plan for her return, though. Patchouli's features a little station where you can try their hand scrubs and trickle clear, fresh water from a glass urn over your hands to gain the full experience of these wonderful products. So as mom sauntered back in, I took her by the arm, headed for the scrubs and convinced her to indulge in the soothing experience of an instant spa treatment for her hands.

Mission accomplished! Mom, who never buys beauty products (yeah, don't ask, I must have been adopted or something as this apple fell far from the tree), left my quaint little store with her very own jar of handmade sugar scrub in the enticing scent of A Day at the Beach (a mango tea fragranced scrub) a la The Soap Pedaler. These scrubs are loaded with natural turbinado sugar; they exfoliate and provide vitamins and minerals to nourish skin and contains rich emollient oils and glycerin to maintain and restore healthy, soft touchable skin. (also includes soy oil, rice bran oil, olive oil, and rosemary oil extract) A 10 oz. jar retails for $15.

Lollia Relax Eau de Parfum
Lippmann Color Nail Lacquer - DON'T TELL MAMABond No. 9 Scent of Peace Eau de Parfum













So what did my daughter and I walk out with? Between the both of us, we carried out a bag full of fragrant, luscious goodies. Slices of The Soap Pedaler soaps ($6.50 - $7 a bar) in Beach Bar (it has a layer of sugary white sand on top to aid in exfoliating), Lavender Lemongrass, Sweet Tart, Sugar Shak, Lavender Rosemary Mint; a sweet lil' mini bottle of LoLLia eau de parfum in Imagine, two gorgeous Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquers - Hit Me with Your Best Shot (an elegant shimmery gunmetal gray) and Don't Tell Mama (a gorgeous shimmery dark forest green) and some bon bon candy-wrapped fragrance samples from Bond No. 9.

Status on my mission to eliminate all my stress via a trip to Pish Posh Patchouli's? Sweet success!

photos of patchouli's: Jessie Shepard

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You people are so lucky,Two competitions in the space of a few days

But this one wont have one winner,It will have 5,yes 5

The same rules apply,you have to be a fan of mine AND this page HERE

They currently have 882 fans,But once they reach 1000 they will be giving out 50% off promo codes

The info - Naked is 97% natural, crammed with gorgeous high quality extracts and free from parabens, SLS and petrochemicals. Buy online at www.nakedbodycare.co.uk, www.boots.com and Boots stores nationwide

So onto the good stuff,To enter just click comment and write "enter me please"

I will pick a winner at random in a couple days time

Please make sure you are a follower of mine as well as the page link I have provided above or your entry will not be legible

Good Luck

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So now winters coming,My legs need more attention.Exfoliating,Moisturising ......
It happens every year,As soon as winter comes my legs dry out like some kind of tropical river.

So heres were the problem lays,For some annoying reason,when my skin gets really dry,It causes these tiny bumps on certain parts of my legs,where the dead skin continuously blocks the hair folicle,arrrgh

Exfoliating helps it,but it sure isnt a cure.So I have decided to give epilating a go,I haven't got an epilator as of yet but im on the hunt for one.Its meant to keep hair away for 4wks,making it grow back really fine,So maybe it will help me in conquering my winter legs

I must say though,Im not looking forward to the pain,Does anyone know what its like?

Im just imagining the worst

I once heard a story about a lady who got her armpits threaded,I know wft....

Surely it cant hurt more than that......

If any1s ever been down the epilating road,let me know how you got on

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This is one of my favourite body scrubs,especially if im on a bit of a budget

Its jammed packed with shea butter,which leaves you feeling soft and moisterised,and you can actually feel it scrub,so its great for the lover of tanning......




: ( its nearly finished

Its a sugar scrub,and its quite thick in texture,so you dont need to use alot
and due to the shea butter,ince you have used it,your left with a nice radiant sheen to the skin

All in all its a bargain at £4.99,and the best bit is, i think its sold in most supermarkets
I always pick mine up when im doing my tesco run

I will be trying the soap and glory sugar scrub when this one is finished,i have read so many good reviews about it

until then ladies,if you need a quick fix
id recomend this

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Ok,so i know its like 12.30 in the afternoon,but i was just getting ready to hop into the shower : S

When the buzzer went,and omg i was given this.........


how kool is this,its the nicest parcel ive ever seen....

The item soap & glory wished for me to review had arrived,and its only been like 3days since they contacted me

so i was guessing that if the package was sooo cute,what was inside......


the eau de soap and glory and something else packed with shredded pink paper

hmmmmm what could be inside this little box......



a yummy biscuit,i never expected that,i want to eat it so bad,but i cant bring myself to do it

so back to the review,eau de soap and glory,has recently been launched into stores,a perfume spray with top notes of citrus,bergamont,mandarin,jasmine and freesia on a mix of musks,sandlewood,vanilla and amber.



It comes in a deep shiny black box,that opens out like a book,theres also a magnetic strip so it stays closed when you want it closed,i love the attention to detail,and the fact that they have clearly designed the box so you can keep it and use it for something else


So ive just spritzed some onto my arm
And whats cool about it,is the fact that you can actually smell every scent they have thrown in

It has quite a strong smell when you first spray it,but once it has settled,it smells quite lovely,i cant actually stop smelling my wrist,mmm vanilla lol

Its definately one of those fragrances that other people get a whiff of when you walk past,and thats the kind of fragrance i love

The pink and black packaging is cute,and i love the retro tassle that hangs round the neck of the bottle,i give them a 10/10 for this one,i believe it retails at £15 for50ml,ladies you should give it a try click HERE to get yours

Im going to ponder now,on whether i should indulge on the biscuit or not

oh man,iv bitten a corner.......

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thanks soap & glory team





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I stumbled across this bottle of coconut goodness,when i rushed into my local supermarket to get some shower gel



But this was shower/bubble bath so i thought,hey its worth a try,at around £2.50 for a big bottle i couldnt go wrong

It comes in a variety of smells,off the top of my head i can remember,lemon souffle,mint,vanilla creme brule and rasberry milkshake

I have the coconut ice cream,it smells so good i love it,and the coconut leaves your skin feling soft.

A sweet bargain for any girly

Pitty i cant eat it

: )




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i was just wondering if it was ever possible to have legs like these



perfectly tanned golden smooth legs with not a fault in site,i know their probably airbrushed,but still i wonder......

i want my legs to look like that lol



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philosophy: life is full of surprises


We'd like to think some of these will be good, happy surprises. Philosophy must think so too as they've inviting you to enter for a chance to win over $250 of their favorites. In fact, FIVE lucky winners will be selected to win:


Purity Made Simple Cleanser 16 oz
Hope in a Jar Moisturizer 2 oz
The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash 16 oz
Hope in a Tube Eye & Lip Firming Cream .5 oz
Amazing Grace Spray Fragrance 2 oz
Amazing Grace Shower Gel 16 oz
Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion 16 oz
Melon Daiquiri Lip Shine .5 oz
Black Philosophy Tote

These are full-sized products; in some instances they're bigger than full-sized. What a fantastic prize! I've already entered, and I hope I win one along with four other of you adorable Philosophy Girls. Contest ends 6/30/09.




Oh, and before I forget - Philosophy's Friends and Family Event is going on now through Sun., 6/28/09. Receive 20% off your entire order online with code: sharethelove at checkout. Visit Philosophy for more information and to shop the event.




Hey Sephora Beauty Insiders, have you seen these?

Such a great idea. Here's a beauty lover's dream come true. The opportunity to try a number of different products from different brands in nice sized minis, all included in one kit. I love it!

Sephora introduces their favorite and most-wanted products all in one boxed kits. And even better - all the kits are $40 or less. These are limited in quantity and available both online and in stores. Here's the skinny on each Sephora Favorite kit.


Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler ($96 Value) - $39
- 0.1 oz Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara- 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Lashes- 0.1 oz Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara- 0.24 oz Stila Multi Effect Mascara- 0.14 oz Benefit Bad Gal Mini- 0.2 oz Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash- 0.13 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection Pin Point- 0.12 oz Smashbox Bionic- 0.07 oz Lancome Cils Booster- 0.085 oz DuWop Lash Venom- 0.14 oz Korres Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara.

Blink, Winks & Brows Eye Deluxe Sampler ($112 Value) - $40
- 0.02 oz Sephora Electro Liner Copper- 0.017 oz Anastasia Brow Gel- 0.095 oz Anastasia Matte Highlighter- 0.1 oz Urban Decay Primer Potion- 0.11 oz Too Faced Shadow Insurance- 1.7 oz Lancome Bi-Facil Makeup Remover- 0.25 oz Cosmedicine Opti-mologist Eye Cream- 0.005 oz Smashbox Mini Cream Eye Liner Palette- 0.14 oz Stila Mini Smudge Pot- 0.06 oz Smashbox Mini Eyeshadow Trio in Head Shot.

Get Pink'd Pink Lip Deluxe Sampler ($80 Value) - $37
- 0.34 oz Laura Geller Lip Strip- 0.1 oz DuWop Prime Venom- 0.0676 oz Korres Cherry Oil Lip Gloss in Fuschia- 0.23 oz Sephora Super Shimmer in Think Pink- 0.02 oz Stila Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain- 0.1 oz Smashbox O-Gloss- 0.09 oz ck Calvin Klein Lipstick in Mesmerize- 0.26 oz Urban Decay Lipstick in Jilted- 0.17 oz ck Calvin Klein Plumping Gloss in Bloom.

Splashstash Waterproof Deluxe Sampler ($65 Value) - $36
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Splashes- 0.169 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection- 0.1 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash- 0.85 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Sens'Eyes Makeup Remover- 0.025 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes- 0.03 oz Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Electric- 0.26 oz Urban Decay Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara.

Naturally Gorgeous Skincare & Make-Up Sampler ($111 Value) - $40
- 0.338 oz Korres Silicone-Free Vitamin E Face Primer- 0.0005 oz Tarte EmphasEYES in Black- 0.1 oz Tarte Lash Hugger- 0.5 oz Ole Henriksen Truth Serum- 0.08 oz Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss in Rose- 100 Sheets Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens- 0.17 Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream- 0.1 oz Plant Love Blush in Peony- 0.13 oz Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil.

Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler ($100 Value) - $37
- 0.34 oz Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6- 0.5 oz Fresh Soy Face Cream- 0.5 oz Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30- 0.4 oz Philosophy Hope in a Jar- 0.51 oz Bliss Best of Skintentions SPF 15- 0.33 oz Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream SPF 15.

Skin Saviors Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler ($40 Value) - $24
- 1.69 oz Korres Guava Body Butter- 1 oz Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Body Lotion- 2.03 oz Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion- 1.7 oz Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter- 2 oz Murad Body Firming Cream.

The Fix-It Kit Skincare Deluxe Sampler ($118 Value) - $40
- 0.19 oz Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask- 0.5 oz Perricone MD Ceramic Skin Smoother- 0.02 oz Cosmedicine Wrinkle Write Off- 0.24 oz Kinerase Extreme Eye Lift- 0.253 oz Dr. Brandt Pores No More- 1.06 oz Clarins High Definition Body Lift.

Eau Boy Fragrance Deluxe Sampler ($80 Value) - $40
- 0.17 oz Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette- 0.17 oz Guerlain Homme Eau de Toilette- 0.17 oz Bvlgari AQVA Pour Homme Marine Eau de Toilette- 0.13 oz Clean Men Eau de Parfum- 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme Eau de Toilette- 0.13 oz Givenchy Pi Neo Eau de Toilette- 0.24 oz Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme Eau de Toilette- 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Code 5 Eau de Toilette.

Eau Girl Fragrance Deluxe Sampler ($80 Value) - $40
- 0.17 oz Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum- 0.17 oz Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade Eau de Toilette- 0.17 oz Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette- 0.13 oz Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette- 0.3 oz Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum- 0.13 oz Clean Eau de Parfum- 0.24 oz Ralph Lauren Ralph Eau de Toilette- 0.13 oz Givenchy Very Irresistable Givenchy Eau de Toilette.


For more information or to purchase any of these kits, visit Sephora.