A Beauty Influencer''s View: The Best of Fashion, Makeup, Hair and More!: 2013

Kick Off The New Year With IT Cosmetics' QVC Today's Special Value

Hello my beautiful makeup stalkers!!! I hope you are ready for an amazing New Year ahead. It has been a whirlwind year for all of us and now we have to get ready for a fresh year to make positive changes, better ourselves and find our center. With that in mind, it doesn't hurt to have a fabulous beauty kit to get you started. I was sent the new 5 piece kit that IT Cosmetics will be launching on QVC tomorrow for their TSV (Today's Special Value) for one day only & it's gorgeous! An exclusive 5 piece set with everything you need for give you an airbrush, blowy look. So without further delay, here are all the deets:

IT Cosmetics® will feature a worldwide launch of five ALL NEW, must-have IT products on December 28^th on QVC’s Today’s Special Value for one day only! This 5-piece collection, developed with plastic surgeons and infused with amazing, luxe ingredients, is your 30 seconds to full coverage and airbrushed illumination!

The IT Cosmetic® “New Year, Your Most Beautiful You” 5-Piece Collection includes:

· Feel the Moment™ Anti-Aging Ultra Hydrating Sensory Awakening Primer Serum

· Heavenly Luxe™ Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush

· Celebration Foundation® Illumination

· Heavenly Luxe™ Double Airbrush Foundation Brush

· Eyelift In A Tube™ Bye Bye® Under Eye & Hello Light™ Liquid Brightener

The IT Cosmetics® New Year, Most Beautiful You 5-Piece Collection is a one time, limited edition Today’s Special Value (TSV) on QVC and is available one day only on QVC and QVC.com on December 28, 2013!

So check your local cable company to check your channel guide and stay tuned to QVC and QVC.com on Dec. 28th to check out this gorgeous set. I can tell you first hand that the primer feels lovely and makes your makeup look beautiful. Happy Shopping my beauties! Xoxo

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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker - Don't Miss it!

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Hello my gorgeous Sugar Plum Fairies!!! I am just bringing a little heads up to let you know that you still have time check out the hottest ticket of the season. Last Friday I attended Miami City Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker here in Miami at The Adrienne Arsht Center and I can't think of any other word to describe it but, mesmerizing! The Miami City Ballet is known for having one of the hardest working, prestigious dance companies in the world and this performance was no exception. Everything from the staging to the costumes, props and dancers brought to fruition a world of fantasy and beauty that truly was a testament to the holiday spirit. I felt like I was transported to a different world of wonder and beauty with snow, sweets and sugar plums. It was an amazing way to enjoy the holidays. It is with that in mind that I highly recommend you make a date with your loved ones and experience this fantastic show. Here are the details for the remaining performances:

Miami City Ballet Presents

GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER™

Experience the magic of the holidays with a beloved family tradition

This season bring the family together to witness the Number 1 holiday spectacular as performed by “one of America’s most beloved dance companies.”

Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, sugar plum fairies, and an epic battle between heroic toy soldiers and mischievous mice! This lavish performance – one of the ONLY productions of George Balanchine’s Nutcracker in the nation – features magnificent scenery, elaborate costumes, and the magical music of Tchaikovsky. This is the perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now / Call 305.929.7010 or 877.929.7010 toll free / Miamicityballet.org

Schedule of performances listed below.

Broward Center

Box Office:

201 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 3-5, 2014
Friday, January 3 at 7:30pm
Saturday, January 4 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, January 5 at 1pm

Kravis Center

Box Office:
701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL
December 27-30, 2013
Friday, December 27 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 29 at 1pm & 6:30pm
Monday, December 30 at 1pm

Get the family together and check out this gorgeous performance that will bring make the season stay come alive!

Have fun my loves and Happy Holidays!!!! Xoxo

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It's A Pinky Holiday Gift Guide!

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I am coming to you from my Miami style Holiday Season! To all my fabulous makeup stalkers, fashionistas and divas!!! I hope you are all enjoying this amazing holiday season with those you love. I am here to share some fantabulous finds that you still have time to get for all those on your shopping list. With something for everyone, I am invite you into my universe where everyday is full of love, laughter and most of all....Pink!!! Check it out:

bliss holiday suds + butter sets

‘Tis the season to be soaped and softened with these three ‘scent’ – sational, spa-inspired body butter and soapy suds duos.

· wishing you the ‘zest’ – includes full size bottles of the ever-popular lemon + sage body butter (6.7 oz.) and soapy suds (16 oz.) along with a yellow shower pouf.

· a ‘citrus’ carol – a blood orange + white pepper duo of soapy suds (16 oz.) and body butter (6.7 oz.) packed with an orange shower pouf.

· happy ‘aloe’-days – featuring the new grapefruit + aloe duo including grapefruit + aloe soapy suds (16 oz.) and body butter (6.7 oz.) along with a pink shower pouf.

Price: $33 each ($47 value), available at BlissWorld.com, Sephora, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

bliss you ‘butter’ watch out body butter trio

This ‘moist’ – have trio of fabulously fragranced body butters is a great gift to keep skin feeling hydrated through 2014. Includes lemon + sage, blood orange + white pepper and the new grapefruit & aloe scent, all in full size (6.7fl oz) tubes.

Price: $39 ($87 value), available exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com

CARGO Vintage Escape Kit

Escape with CARGO. The Vintage Escape Kit has everything you need to stay gorgeous throughout your autumn getaways. The look is a subtle, earthy-toned eye with a lightly pink flushed cheek, a creamy neutral lip and brilliantly full, long and thick lashes. Kit contains:

· NEW Essential Lip Color in Dubai

· NEW Travel Size HD Eye Primer

· Eye Shadow Single in Yukon

· Travel Size Water Resistant Blush in Bali

· Travel Size Triple Action Mascara

Price: $32 (an $85 value), Available exclusively at Ulta/Ulta.com (while supplies last)

Kardashian Beauty Gleam Club Cream Shadow Sticks

These metallic shadow sticks have a long-lasting, creamy formula which is highly pigmented, smudge and crease-proof, for a soft, yet brilliant glow. They can be worn as traditional shadows or applied close to the lashes as a subtle substitute for eyeliner.

Price: $9.99, available in three colors (Emboss, Reflect and Smolder) in October at ULTA, CVS and Sears.

Kardashian Beauty Touch Tone

These stunning ombre compact eye shadow palettes create the perfect smoky eye with a selection of highly pigmented shades. Available in three distinct color schemes, their names reflect the phenomena which inspire the selection of hues in each palette: Silhouette, Echo and Mirage.

Price: $9.99, available in three shades (Silhouette, Echo and Mirage) in October at ULTA, CVS and Sears.

MATRIX Total Results Holiday Sets

This holiday season MATRIX offers four Total Results “hair savior” sets that either repair protect color, smooth hair or amp up the volume, meaning there’s a collection for anyone on your gift list. Each set contains ashampoo, conditioner and a miracle treatment.

Price: $18, visit Matrix.com for salon locations

MATRIX Biolage Holiday Sets

Keep hair healthy this holiday season with cult classic Biolage Holiday Sets that tackle all winter hair woes, such as dryness, brittleness and dullness. Including Advanced Keratindose, Advanced Fiberstrong,Hydrathérapie, Colorcarethérapie and ExquisiteOil, each set includes a full-size shampoo and conditioner to last you all season long.

Price Range: $22-$24, visit Matrix.com for salon locations

Meaningful Beauty Advanced Anti Aging System

Supermodel Cindy Crawford shares her secret to youth with an anti aging skincare system complete with a day-to-night regimen of essentials for radiant skin. The perfect gift for the woman who wants a convenient routine at a great price, the collection is designed to protect and rejuvenate with powerful antioxidants, vitamins and marine extracts.

Price: $39.95 (30-Day System) or $119.85 (90-Day System), available at MeaningfulBeauty

Product: Soap & Glory Be Your Own Gloss Set

Price: Now only $20

About: Take the lead and slick on a single shade of the best selling super shiny Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumper or blend them together! Includes 5 shades.

Where to buy: Sephora and sephora.com

Product: Soap & Glory A Great Kisser

Price: $10

About: New, limited edition peppermint flavor lip balm with a hint of shimmer. This melt-on-your-mouth conditioning mix may just be the best lip balm ever created. It’s not too waxy, not too slippery, not too greasy, or too sticky. In fact, it’s just right!

Where to buy: Sephora and sephora.com

Origins Holiday Gift Sets 2013

Everything you need for that special someone. Whether they are Origins veterans or new to the brand, their 2013 holiday gift sets are perfect! They have great sets for men as well.

Go to your local Origins counter or store and check out their site at: ww.origins.com

Product: Skin & Co. Roma Holiday Jetsetter Gift Set

Price: $64

About: A luxurious Italian spa at home. This set brings you one travel-size Sicilian Body Gel, one travel-size Sicilian Body Lotion, one Truffle Body Gel, one Truffle Body Lotion, and one travel-size Lavender Body Scrub. This collection will help you cleanse and moisturize your skin, while giving you the opportunity to sample both Sicilian and Truffle collections. The enticing smell of the Sicilian orange helps moisturize the skin, while the Truffle helps sooth and renew.

Where to buy: www.skinandcoroma.com

Product: KMS California HAIRPLAY makeover spray

Price: $17.99

About: Perfect for the hair junkie goddess you know, this makeover spray is a split-second style refresher. It absorbs oil and builds bulk to refresh limp or day-old styles. Great for quick style touch-ups and in-between shampoos, she’ll love to find this miracle worker in her stocking!

Where to buy: salons nationwide and ulta.com

Product: C.O. Bigelow Mentha Supreme 2X Supreme Lip Shine Gift Box

Price: $15

About: C.O. Bigelow’s Mentha Supreme 2X Lip Shine offers twice the breath fresheners and twice the moisturizers than their original Mentha Lip Shines and are made with 100% Natural Mint. Glide some on for holiday high shine and delicious, minty flavor.

Where to buy: C.O. Bigelow and www.bigelowchemists.com

Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer for your beauty obsessed best friend? Radical Skincare Radical Start Kit, is the ideal way to spread holiday cheer for the skincare lover. These 4 great products were chosen for this set for how well they each work with one another. Try the pads to remove dead skin cells, followed by the serums and moisturizer to increase skin hydration. Radical Skincare products are free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates and enriched with antioxidants and moisture to leave skin looking youthful and soft. Your friend will be sure to thank you for leaving their skin looking radical.

Radical Skincare can be purchased at Sephora and on Sephora.com.

***With 2014 right around the corner, thoughts will soon turn from the holidays to New Year’s Resolutions.***

Cut out Coffee: For the caffeine-addicted, it’s not easy fete to give up coffee. Get your coffee fix with the nyakio Kenyan Coffee Collection, which contains Kenyan Coffee to naturally energize and exfoliate skin. The collection contains a perfectly-balanced face polish and body scrub that reveal fresh, more youthful-looking skin and provide antioxidant benefits.

Read More Books: Make reading easy with a membership to Scribd, an eBook subscription service featuring more than 100,000 books, including bestselling and new release titles. For only $8.99/month, Scribd is available across all Apple and Android phones, tablets and laptop/desktop computers.

Rock a New look: Try the Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret – even the curling iron novice can create sexy, glamorous curls that will turn heads. The Curl Secret automatically draws hair into its curl chamber, heats it from all sides, and beeps to let you know when to release the perfect, bouncy, long-lasting curl. No more burns with an exposed heat element, no more struggling to wrap hair around a barrel, the Curl Secret does the work for you.

Save Money: Never pay retail or clip a coupon again! Download Shopular, a free app that automatically pushes relevant deals to your device as soon as you walk into your favorite retailer or mall, at over 40,000 locations around the country. Shopular’s database contains popular stores, including Lord and Taylor, Home Depot, Sephora, and CVS among others, addressing all of your shopping needs at a discount.

Keep in touch more: With Skype, it’s easy to stay in touch with friends and family throughout the year. Unlimited worldwide calling, group video calls and screen sharing make connecting with loved ones every day easy and inexpensive.

Commit to a new fitness regimen: From comfortable and fashionable work out gear to the latest workout DVDs and equipment, OpenSky.com is a social shopping marketplace that helps people discover, buy and share unique goods that match their individual taste. By connecting merchants to buyers in the only marketplace powered by social connections, users can connect to friends and merchants directly.

Give up Sweets: Indulge in sweets without the calories with Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée collection. Inspired by the aromas of French Patisseries, Laura Mercier created this seductive, warm and comforting blend of gourmande ingredients. This collection includes succulent notes of warm caramel, spun sugar and French vanilla bean for a sensual and enchanting experience.

For the Lushie in your life:

Shu Uemura Holiday!

Sweets for the Sweet in your life!!!

Tis the season for delicious sweets and treats. This month, Dana’s Bakery is getting in the holiday spirit with festive macaron flavors like Gingerbread Man, White Chocolate Peppermint Bark and Chocolate Molten Mac. These flavors make the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a loved one. Available in packs of 4 or 12, you can’t go wrong putting these on your shopping list.

Throughout the month of December, Dana’s Bakery is also featuring Holiday Bundles - when purchasing these delicious holiday flavors, you’ll receive a Dana’s Bakery variety pack at a discounted price, and the icing on the cake (or macaron?), Dana’s Bakery macarons are gluten free and ship nationally!

Talk about spreading the Holiday cheer!

Dana’s Bakery can be purchased at danasbakery.com or by calling 800.477.1816.

Fresh, clean, yet subtle – these are qualities that describe all of Thymes’ fragrances. Not only are they perfect for life’s significant moments, but also for your daily routine. During seasonal holidays or even all year round, Thymes Frasier Fir Collection weaves the time-honored tradition of perfumery into your home with the fragrance Frasier Fir. With original Frasier Fir products including a Hand Lotion ($16), Hand Wash ($14), Home Fragrance Mist ($18), Reed Diffuser ($60), and Candle ($28), a crisp just-cut forest fragrance fills your bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom!

These mountain fresh, revitalizing products are available for purchase on Thymes.com.

For the Home:

Keurig:

For more information or to purchase, go to: www.keurig.com

With Hen House Linens, creating a festive environment at your table has never been easier. With over 15 hues, finding the right look for a stunning Holiday gathering will take much less time than cooking your turkey. Hen House Linenshas everything you need to design a beautiful and effortless feast, including tablecloths, runners, dinner napkins, placemats, aprons, oven mitts, potholders and more. Whether you want to use the gorgeous Linked Up Scarlet that will keep your table looking festive throughout the holidays, or a combination of Chevron Aubergine, Latticework Aubergine, Garden Gate Ochre, and Tapestry Licorice that bring the colors of fall into your home, adding a pop of color to your home décor is affordable and hassle-free.

You can get more information or purchase at: www.henhouselinens.com

Makeup:

Bellapierre, the next generation in mineral makeup, with these 9-Stacks offering instant transformation and bold new ways of using color. Used alone, or with a touch of water or moisturizer, they can create a customized eyeshade or eyeliner, or sweep into your mascara wand (Bellapierre makes a clear mascara) for drama, and mix with lipstick or nail polish to create an infinite array of colors.

The Shimmer 9Stack sets come in 7 different color combinations from neutral to bright to metallic or smoldering intense darks. Choices include: Iris, Astrid, Fabulous, Pandera, Serenity, Bella and Glamorous Glitter.

Bellapierre Shimmer 9Stack (MSRP: $89.99, each)

Bellapierre is now available in the U.S. through fine salons and spas and at the new flagship Bellapierre Store (Chatsworth, CA), online at www.bellapierre.com, worldwide in professional salons as well as stores such as House of Frazier in the UK and Galleries Lafayette globally.

Luxe Gift:

This year, Krigler has exceptional, unique fragrances for winter. Krigler’s Good Fir 11 is for that low key, unassuming man in your life. With a pine needle base, Good Fir 11 can’t help but remind you of that beautiful snow day you desire. A 1.7 fl oz bottle is available at $185, and a 3.4 fl oz. bottle is available at $275.

Krigler’s newest fragrance, Oud Sumptuous 75213 has top notes of Laotian Oud, Vietnamese Benjoin, and Mongolian Coriander, exuding a feeling of luxury. A 1.7 fl oz bottle is available at $305, and a 3.4 fl oz. bottle is available at $505.

From a hydrating Face Oil and Lip Balm to an exfoliating Body Scrub, these products - which incorporate natural and sophisticated ingredients from and indigenous to Africa - will refresh and hydrate from head-to-toe. In addition, they are all formulated without parabens or sulfates, and effective for women of all ages, skin types and ethnicities.

ABOUT NYAKIO:

· Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, the brand’s founder and namesake, created the brand to pay homage to her Kenyan family’s heritage and share their beauty secrets, and also to fill a gap in the marketplace, bringing the timeless beauty traditions and sophistication of Africa to women everywhere.

Best-selling New be Delectable Body Products are topping a good number of holiday gift lists this season, and the great news is that with every purchase of $50.00 of be Delectable products at Kohl's on Black Friday, shoppers receive $15.00 of ‘Kohl’s Cash' - a great way to double up on irresistible be Delectable body care products and gift kits.

be Delectable includes:

Ultra nourishing hand cream ($10): Give hard-working hands a well-deserved treat with this ultra-nourishing hand cream enriched with shea butter, coconut oil and aloe vera.
Decadent hair & body mist ($10): Perfectly balanced, sumptuous mist infused with aloe vera lasts all day without being overwhelming. Used at home or on the go, hair and body smell fresh and clean all day long.

Supremely rich body wash ($10): A luxurious blend of creamy bubbles infused with coconut oil and aloe vera nourishes, hydrates and softens.
Super smoothing body polish ($14): This super smoothing body polish is made with coconut oil andaloe vera for hydration and moisture and fine apricot shells to gently scrub away dull, dry skin and reveal a gorgeous glow.
Triple moisture body lotion ($12): This ultra-hydrating body lotion contains a sensual blend of coconut oil, shea butter, and aloe vera. It absorbs quickly and restores the skin’s natural moisture balance, leaving it soft, smooth and silky.

PERFECT KITS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS

be Delectable Hair & Body Mist Set / MSRP: $14.00

Like nothing else you’ve seen. Decadent Hair & Body Mist is a new essential - whether to spritz on after yoga or on the way to after-work get togethers. Blended with real fruit extract and aloe vera, it’s non-drying, won’t stain clothing and is a great alternative to traditional fragrance options. All four of the scents are perfectly balanced and work as well for day as for night.

be Delectable Hand Cream Set / MSRP: $14.00

These beautifully Ultra Nourishing Hand Creams are made with natural ingredients including the purest Shea butter and coconut oil. They help nourish and soften the skin and cuticles to keep hands looking beautiful. Never greasy, be Delectable hand cream absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves it feeling light and smooth.

be Delectable Mini-Set Trios / MSRP: $12.00

Delightful travel sized body wash, body mist and body lotion, they are perfect for those on the go. Available in one of four delicious be Delectable flavors: strawberry & cream, lemon & cream, coconut & cream, and vanilla & cream

IT Cosmetics Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set

Feather your way to happiness with this 6-pc Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Vanity Brush Set made from 100 percent Ultra Plush, Cruelty Free Bristles. The chic and innovative set is sure to give you that airbrushed finish, while keeping you organized, even on the go! Includes the following:

Heavenly Luxe Travel Multi-Powder Brush
Heavenly Luxe Travel Flat Foundation Brush
Heavenly Luxe Travel Flat Concealer Brus
No-Tug Travel Crease Brush
No-Tug Travel Allover Eye Shadow Brush
No-Tug Eyeliner and Brow Brush with Spooly
Sleek Snap Shut Case

Price/Availability: $39 at QVC.com

For the Fashionistas in your life!

Cafepress offers the BEST in personalized gifts for all those on your list:

Attitudes By Renee from designer Renee Greenstein

Get your favorite Dooney and Bourke purses at amazing deals with value pay on www.qvc.com!

For the Techie in your life:

Apple iPad Air

iPhone 5c

iPhone 5s

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Tablet

And when all else fails:

Gift Cards are always the BEST!!!!

So I hope you have some ideas for those on your list with these suggestions. No matter what, it's not about the gift, but the love that goes behind the thought of it. You still have time to take advantage & shop my beautiful stalkers!!!! Let's get ready for an amazing new year and to those celebrating: Have a Pink Christmas!!!! Xoxo