sitting pretty

My top items I don’t do without:

1. Lancome dual finish powder. Covers like foundation, but feels like powder! You can wet the sponge for more of a foundation feel and further coverage.  The very first compact my Mother introduced me to, and I can’t switch even though I’ve tried others out! Available at Sephora, Dillards, and other fine department stores.

2. NeuLash.  Want long lashes?  Skip the extensions and grow your very own with this AMAZING easy-to-use serum.  I am asked almost daily if my lashes are extensions.  In NWA, the only place to buy is Revive Day Spa.

3. MAC RapidBlack Penultimate Eye Liner. By far, the longest wearing, easiest to apply liquid eye liner I’ve ever used. Hands Down. Available at MAC stores and fine department stores.

4. Loreal Voluminous Mascara. I’ve tried them all, ladies and this mascara is still my favorite.  Of course, I love Dior Show but I’d rather save $17 and get the same effect with Voluminous. Available at drug stores.

5. Too Faced Bronzer. I’ve been wearing this brand of bronzer for a few years now.  I love the color palettes and options for winter to summer.  Available at Ulta.

6.  Eye Brushes.  Invest in some great makeup brushes, ladies!  They truly make a difference! I have a nice little collection of brushes from MAC, Lancome and Sephora.  Just ask a makeup artist at the counter to give you a couple tips for achieving your desired looks.

7. MAC Lipgloss.  Ok, so everything MAC :).. But seriously, these lipglosses go on smooth, not sticky and have lasting power!  My favorite colors are Bountiful and Moth To Flame.

XoXo,

Kelly

With so many creative boutique owners, Northwest Arkansas is a prime shopping location!  Here are a few gift ideas from a couple of my local faves :)

Love AR baseball tee - Riffraff $34

Crochet flower headband - Maude $19

Multi color fur lined mocassins - Riffraff $69

Joyn hand woven clutch - Mama Carmen’s Global Shoppe $22

Joyn hand woven pillow - Mama Carmen’s Global Shoppe $24

Spa packages at Revive

Happy Gift Giving!!!

Last night we celebrated with my beautiful Studio 8 co-stylists at Mermaids in Fayetteville!  It was such a fun evening with amazing food (must try the Ahi Tuna Tower, YUM).  I definitely took advantage of the chance to get dressed up and went even a little farther with a makeover at my fav MAC counter with Bo!  If you’ve never gone to get a makeover or even your eyes done, its such a treat and a creative way to update your look and makeup bag.

Bo used a lovely palette of teal and olive.. Sumptuous Olive and Plumage are the 2 I purchased :)

We used a lip shade I already own, Creme D’Nude, that Bo informed me is the shade Kim Kardashian wears! He paired the lip liner she also uses, Stripdown, to complete the look.

Here I am with my amazing MAC makeup artist, Bo!  If you are in the Northwest Arkansas area, book an appointment with him at the Fayetteville Dillards!

Here’s my attempt at a waterfall braid on myself!

The deep V back, lace sleeve, teal Fumblin’ Foe dress is from my local fav, Maude Boutique on College Ave… This picture does it no justice!

The cold rainy weather ushered in my first opportunity to pull out the vintage fur I purchased from a friend this summer!

A shellac french mani from Karen at Revive Day Spa and my Coco Chanel Mademoiselle completed the look.

And my best accessory of the night… My handsome date!

Don’t forget to take a little time for yourselves this Christmas season when you get ready for your upcoming parties! Try out a new look, put on the Pandora Christmas station, and pour a little egg nog :)

Confession: I just took advantage of an afternoon of last minute cancellations by completely pampering myself!  I started my afternoon at my local fav, Revive Day Spa, with a manicure/pedicure with Karen (my lovely Mother) and let me tell you, it was AMAZING!  I actually fell asleep during my pedicure and did a little reflex kick while she was trying to polish, hahaha!

Today we went with a deep coral most all of you ladies know, Cajun Shrimp, on my toes.  And love my shellac nails.. today I went with a lovely nude shade called Cocoa.  The shellac is wonderful, especially for me with my hands shampooing and coloring hair most days.  It lasts at least 10 days for me, and regular polish will barely last a day!

Oh, and sidenote.. There are a few days left to take advantage of the pumpkin facial with Sarah!  I had one last week and it was heavenly.  Call Revive to book.. 479-695-1634

After my appointment, I headed over to the new Bath Junkie on Dickson Street and little did I know the pampering would continue… I was so privileged to have the founder of Bath Junkie help me mix a perfect fragrance just for me. 

If you’ve never gone there, it’s a must!  I also learned from Judy that Bath Junkie originated in Fayetteville and is now a nationwide franchise, so cool!  The ability to custom design your fragrance, type of moisturizer and the color of the product is such a treat.  I went with the salt scrub, body dessert moisturizer, and fragrance mist with notes of amber, vanilla lace and harvest in a peachy fall color :).  They are running a special now: salt scrub and body dessert for $40, great deal for amazing products!

Wishing you all a lovely afternoon like this in the near future!

Kelly

I’ve received many compliments on my eyelashes lately and it’s time to share a secret :)

I have been using neuLash fortifying serum!

- Ophthalmologist and dermatologist safety-tested

-Can also be used by contact lens wearers 

-Easy application once a day

-No harmful side effects

-No prescription needed!

-Less expensive than Latisse!!!

Available at Revive Day Spa (next door to FAC) in Fayetteville… 479-695-1634.  Only place in NWA!  I started with the 3.2 ml for only $85 compared to the $125 for Latisse. It has lasted me for a little over 3 months and I still have some left!  Also available in 6 ml bottle for $150.

Xoxo,

Kelly