For a limited time, one of my favorite skin care and cosmetic lines is going to be available at Target. A special assortment of Beautycounter products will be sold exclusively for Target. Some of the best items will be part of the special sale, the charcoal mask and soap, the body butter, the creme cleanser, the rosewater spray and my favorite, the cleansing balm. Some of these items are also available online. To find the products at a store near you, click HERE.
Today’s Book Club Monday is Sprinkle Glitter On My Grave, by Jill Kargman. You might know Jill from her hysterical show Odd Mom Out on Bravo Her latest book is a collection of essays and musing that pokes fun of herself, her family, her friends and our cultural overall!!!! The book can be described as follows:
The star of Bravo’s breakout scripted comedy Odd Mom Out shares her razor-sharp wit and backhanded wisdom in a deeply observed and outrageously funny collection of musings, lists, essays, and outrages.
From her unique lingo (things don’t simply frighten her, they “M. Night Shyamalan her out”) to her gimlet-eyed view of narrow-mindedness, to her morbid but curiously life-affirming parenting style, Jill Kargman is nothing if not original. In this hilarious new book, the sharp-elbowed mother of three turns her unconventional lens on life and death and everything in between, including
• the politically correct peer pressure she felt from the new moms in her hood, the women who provided the grist for the mill of her hit television show
• the evolution of her aesthetic from Miami Vice vibrant (a very brief flirtation) to Wednesday Addams–meets–rocker chic
• her deep-seated New Yorker’s discomfort with moving vehicles that aren’ttaxis and subways (a.k.a. “suburban panic disorder”)
• the family obsession with reading obituaries for their medical revelations and real estate news value
• the reasons why, in a land of tan-orexic baby-oil beach bakers, she chooses to honor the valor of her ghostly pallor
From a hellish visit to the Happiest Place on Earth to her unusual wedding night with Russell Crowe to her adrenaline-pumping Gay Pride parade experience, Sprinkle Glitter on My Grave is as wonderfully indecent and entertaining as a spring break road trip with your best friend. Assuming your best friend is the kind of gal who still wears a motorcycle jacket to pick up the kids at school. Summary Amazon.com
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Just in time for Fashion Week!! This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Dina Mackney. I stumbled upon her designs on Instagram and have been following her ever since. Her jewelry is dramatic yet quite elegant. The colors that she uses are so vibrant and alive. Every single piece is a true showstopper. I have the rainbow necklace showcased below and I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments I get every time I wear it. I especially love Dina’s statement ring collection. What a wonderful addition to your Fall wardrobe. To see the complete line for yourself, click HERE. I was also lucky enough to interview Dina this Fashion Week and get some of her recommendations on building the perfect jewelry wardrobe. To listen to the interview and get all of Dina’s insider tips, click HERE
This recipe is easy and healthy. It is a great alternative to mashed potatoes and most people who HATE vegetables end up LOVING it!!! Enjoy!!!
If there is one brand you should check out this Fall it is Frances Valentine. Kate Spade’s new accessory line. I visited the showroom for their Fall Sneek Peek and I was amazed at all the beautiful designs. There are so many gorgeous styles with an incredible use of textures. I loved everything. I really could not choose a favorite but was able to ask Andy and Kate Spade what theirs were. Andy’s choice was the glitter Mary Janes and Kate loves the stacked heels with the fur pom poms and ankle straps. I take one of each, please. To see the entire Frances Valentine line, click HERE.
The Super Solano is my favorite hairdryer. I have had it for years. I was first introduced to this awesome dryer at the Federick Fekkai salon. It reduces drying time and leaves your hair soft and shiny. For more information, click HERE.
The Harry Josh dryer has been on my wish list forever, It is said to be the hair dryer used on the beautiful locks of Gisele. I’ve seen it used a fashion week and read tons of articles on how this is the best dryer available. It has the ability to change between ionic (sleek and straight) and nonionic (mega volume). I hear this is THE dryer to own. It’s compact but super powerful. For more information, click HERE.
The Con Air Infinity Pro Performance dryer has been awarded one of the best beauty buys by InStyle Magazine. It does all that the more expensive Ionic dryers do for must less in price. For more information, click HERE.
The last dryer on our list is they Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer. It is the Rolls Royce of hair dryers. It delivers digital heat for shine, it drys hair super fast and leaves hair feeling smooth and shiny. For more information, click HERE.
