Beauty

  • Beauty

    DKNY MYNY Fragrance Launch Recap #MYNY

    DKNY MYNY Launch

    Last week, I was invited to attend the launch of the DKNY MYNY Fragrance at Madison Square park here in New York City. Let me tell you, it was hot that day but I wanted to check out the event and see if the iconic New York City brand’s new scent was #rattlesandheelsapproved. All I knew was that the event was going to be held at Madison Square Park and hosted by singer Rita Ora (who is the face of the campaign), supermodel Chrissy Teigen and DJ Hannah Bronfman.

    Within a few blocks of the event, I smelled the perfume in the air. It smelled good, but something about it smells familiar. I’ve worn it a few times since and I still can’t put my finger on the fragrance it reminds me of. Anyway, the smell is very Clean and Sexy nothing heavy. Very New York.

    According to DKNY:

    Experience the urban, carefree, spirited new DKNY MYNY fragrance that’s as eclectic and passionate as New York the city we love. Be a part of it! Top notes of raspberry, galbanum, and pink pepper. Middle notes of Egyptian jasmine, freesia, and orris. Bottom notes of patchouli heart, vanilla absolute, creamy musks, and ambergris.

    Do I think this will be an appropriate scent for a mom? Absolutely.

    Cronut

    Now back to the event, I had the opportunity to try the much talked about Cronut. I was really excited to try it since there is so much hype around it but I was beyond disappointed once I tasted it. It was just blah! I actually gave mine away instead of throwing it when I noticed that people were standing in long lines that seemed one hour long to meet the celebrities and get their cronut.

    line at dkny event

    I got to connect with Rita Ora very briefly and she’s a really sweet girl. Here’s an Instagram selfie we snapped together in the blazing sun for (Make sure you follow me so you don’t miss these).


    Hannah was also very sweet and down to earth. She is gorgeous in person. If I was 10 years younger, I would be all over her sequin dress.

    Hannah Bronfman

    Are you going to try the DKNY MYNY fragrance?

  • Beauty, Skincare

    DIY Summer Body Scrub

    DIY Summer Body Scrub

    Nothing like a good body scrub, in the summer time with so much more of our skin exposed. Besides my obsession with jojoba oil, I keep a jar of coconut oil handy in my bathroom for my hair and skin. One of the ways that I regularly use coconut oil is to make a body scrub. I enjoy the luxurious experience of doing a body scrub in the shower, to exfoliate dead skin so I can remove the dead layer and reveal my glowing new skin. I’ve also struggled with breakouts on my back during my two pregnancies. Last summer, I was pregnant and I noticed that my back acne decreased after using this DIY scrub. These are all reasons why I want to share this body scrub recipe with you. It’s very easy to make and the ingredients are accessible and so natural you can also use it on your children.

    You’ll need to grab:

    1 cup Coconut Oil

    1/2 Lemon

    3/4 Brown Sugar

    Now Mix them all together really well!

    There you have it! Didn’t I promise it’s an easy recipe and the lemon will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.

    Your turn, share your favorite summer DIY body product with the Rattles and Heels community!

     

     

     

  • Beauty

    5 Summer Beauty Steals Under $20

    5 Summer Beauty Steals Uner $20I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to break the bank to look great this summer. There are lots of awesome drugstore beauty products that will keep you looking fresh and fabulous during the warm months. Here are some of my favorites under $20 that I think you’ll love:

    1. Clearasil Acne Mask and Wash

    I haven’t used Clearasil since I was in high school but I decided to try this mask/face wash because it was cheaper than buying two different products.  This was an impulse purchase but I am happy that I tried it because it’s very effective at drying out pimples and reducing acne scars. In my opinion, my results can be compared to the Clinique Even Better line without the high price tag. I use this product about three times daily as a wash and once as a mask.

    2. NYX Butter Gloss

    I like to keep my makeup simple and minimal during the summer. The NYX Butter Gloss is light, moisturizing and smells fruity. I keep it in my bag and refresh it as I go through the day.

    5 Beauty Products Under $20

    3. Milani Liquid Lip Color

    This is the first Milani product that I’ve purchased and I am impressed by the pigmentation, pretty color and smooth texture. Nothing worst than a cheap lip gloss that feels rough on your lips but this lip gloss feels great on my lips and the color looks fabulous on my complexion.

    Jordana liquid eye pencil 12 hour

    4. Jordana 12 HR Made To Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil

    I love to switch to a blue eyeliner during the summer, it reminds me of the islands and looks fresh and cool.  I purchased this pencil in Aqua Blue this year and I’ve been loving the gorgeous color and texture. It glides on smoothly and is very easy to apply. It’s also water proof, so you don’t have to worry about it running. Removal is easy using baby wipes and I haven’t experienced any staining from the product.

     5. DermaControl Moisturizer SPF 30

    I wear sunscreen daily during the summer to protect my skin from sun damage. While sunburns are rare for me, I want to ensure that my skin is protected and not left vulnerable to the sun’s damaging effects. I like using this sunscreen/moisturizer because it is lightweight and works well at maintaining a fresh matte finish.

     


    Find out about more of my favorite summer skin products in this video and my favorite summer hair products here.
    These are my favorite beauty products under $20 for the summer!
    What are your favorite inexpensive summer beauty products or brands?