Bronzer for fair complexions

If you have fair skin like I do, you know that finding a good bronzer that doesn't make you look like an Oompa Loompa is like finding a needle in a haystack. A lot of bronzers tend to be a bit too orange for my taste. 

Well, fear not! E.L.F. Cool Bronzer is the perfect shade of subtle tan for fair skin. 

I use E.L.F.'s kubuki brush to apply the bronzer to cheeks, forehead and under the chin to contour a bit. 

Both are very affordable ($3 for the bronzer and around $7 for the brush). http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ 

Microdermabrasion

I tried out The Body Shop's Vitamin C Microdermabrasion & I'm extremely happy with the results. As a loyal

user of Mary Kay's microdermabrasion kit since it came out, I was pleased to discover a cheaper alternative. (Mary Kay's kit is $55 and The Body Shop's was around $10 although I did get it during a sale. Still, it's less expensive even at full price ($21) than MK's. 

http://m.thebodyshop-usa.com/mt/www.thebodyshop-usa.com/skin-care/skincare-top-rated/vitamin-c-microdermabrasion.aspx?un_jtt_v_pdp=yes&un_jtt_redirect

Shalimar

Shalimar eau de parfum. One of my favorites and a classic. (1921) The top notes of the fragrance are Bergamot. The middle notes are Iris and Opopanax. The base notes are vanilla.

The mascara I'm loving right now.....

I love this mascara! No smudges, clumps or flakes. It does have a weird brush that takes some getting used to (it's flat on two sides, bristly on two sides) but once you get used to using it, it works great. About $6 at Ulta. Maybelline Volume Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara.

Patchouli

Now that we are approaching the end of summer, I've moved away from all things coconut and have been loving patchoui scented products. 

Two that I've been loving recently are Bourbon French Perfume's Patchouli fragrance and Spot On Soaps Spring Fling Giggle Bar. 

I'm loving this deep woodsy fragrance by Bourbon French. www.neworleansperfune.com

This soap made by Saratoga Springs based soap maker Spot On Soaps compliments the patchouli perfume perfectly. Check out the page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/spotonsoaps

My birthday

Yesterday was my 37th birthday and guess what? I wore glitter makeup! No matter what anyone says, do what makes you happy. :-)

Coconut

I'm obsessed with all things coconut this summer. Here are some of the things I'm loving. 

This coconut fragrance by Yves Rocher is reminiscent of the old Hawaiian Tropic body oil. I only wish I'd gotten a bigger bottle. (This is the travel size. There's a full size, I think 3.4 oz., available.) 

Tree Hut coconut lime scented body wash. I got mine at Walmart. 

Coconut Oil is such a multi purpose product. Skin care, hair care, and cooking or baking needs, this oil is the bomb.

I've been enjoying these frozen fruit bars in coconut for my evening dessert. Yum! 

Drinking more water is definitely made sweeter by adding some of this coconut pineapple flavoring. 

Last but not least, I've been using this coconut water shampoo. It cleans hair thoroughly while keeping it soft and healthy. 

I got most of these items at the drugstore  or Walmart except the coconut oil which I found at Target. 

Stay cool this summer & don't forget to wear that sunscreen! Mwah! ❤️