RSVP: Why Every Beauty Girl Is Attending the Nordstorm Beauty Trend Events

Hi lovelies,

I just got the insider scoop on the Nordstrom Beauty Trend Events and I can't to let you in on the all of the details! 

So RSVP now for your spot! To read more about the trends, click here: https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/beauty-trends-store-services  and to learn more about Nordstrom Beauty Trend Events, click here: https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/spring-trend-week-by-store. 

NORDSTROM BEAUTY TRENDS EVENTS

"Every New York Fashion Week, Nordstrom goes backstage to assess the biggest beauty trends and then brings this intel direct to their customers. For the Spring 2018 season, they’ve identified trends such as Luminous Skin and  Hi-Definition Lips.

Guests can learn how to achieve the freshest runway-inspired looks of the season and get free samples and exclusive gifts with your purchases (while supplies last).

Receive one-on-one time with Nordstrom beauty experts, tips tricks to nail the newest trends and receive beauty buzz intel from industry insiders — and it’s free to attend! 

Customers can simply RSVP online or ask for special accommodations by calling or stopping by their favorite cosmetics or skincare counter, located within Nordstrom."

Why Every Beauty Girl Uses Gillette Venus During Their Sunday Skincare Routine

This post was sponsored by Gillette Venus as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Hi lovelies,

Skincare Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week, especially now that I have the new Gillette Venus Platinum Extra Smooth Razor by my side to add an added layer of pampering to my skincare routine. That’s why during one of my favorite past-times, which is browsing the beauty and skincare sections at Target and on Target.com, I always make sure to grab one so I’m properly prepared for smooth and healthy skin before-and-after shaving.

I remember when I was growing up and I first started shaving my legs and using the Gillette Fusion® Hydra Gel Moisturizing Shave Gel because it helped to keep my sensitive and young skin moisturized without any dry moments or cracking. 

Now that I’m a bit older, it’s even more of a priority to take the time to make sure that my skin stays healthy, hydrated, and youthful. During my Skincare Sunday routine, I take a long, hot shower to relax my body and muscles. Then I make sure to exfoliate, cleanse, and hydrate my face and indulge with masks and serums. 

But another essential part of my Sunday Skincare session is to shave my legs and underarms to make sure that they are smooth throughout the week with just a few maintenance shaves in-between sessions, for long-lasting smooth skin. This is super important because throughout the week, I’m constantly running in-between meetings, photo-shoots, and being on-set, so the last thing that I need is to worry about whether or not my legs and underarms are camera-ready. 

Due to the innovative new design of the Venus Platinum Extra Smooth Razor metal handle that is made especially for women, it makes it the perfect razor to pamper myself with during my sessions. The perfectly balanced metallic handle makes it easier for me to keep my grip while shaving in the shower, and the sleek, premium design that features a satin chrome finish gives me more control while shaving for less nicks and smoother, healthier skin. 

Plus, the razors comes with a 360˚ Ribbon of Moisture, which means that it has a premium glide technology that encompasses the blades and releases lubricants when wet for an advanced level of protection, comfort, and glide, along with five blades that has a diamond-like coat that makes my shaving experience even more pleasurable. 

Ready to up your Sunday Skincare routine? Then definitely visit the Target nearest you starting on April 22nd, for the exclusive Venus Platinum Touch and learn display to experience the new razor for yourself and take your skincare wellness to the next level. 

Why Every Beauty Girl Needs This Space NK Swag Bag

Hi lovelies,

February, Space NK  hosted a variety of “Spring Beauty Edit” events at their 28 US locations that included their freestanding boutiques as well as Space NK's inside select Bloomingdale’s. 

As an added beauty bonus, shoppers were able to have meet-and-greets with top beauty experts, receive A-list makeovers, and shop and peruse from the latest in spring beauty and style trends.

Since everything featured during the event is a beauty girl must-have, those who spent $275  or more received an amazing swag bag full of travel-friendly sized goodies from 27 of Space NK's featured brands and check out below for the full list!

• Space NK Limited Edition Cosmetic Bag
• 111 Skin Space Anti Age Day Cream NAC Y2 (0.5oz)
• BeautyBlender BlenderCleanser Solid (0.58oz)
• By Terry Baume De Rose Lip Care (0.1oz)
• Byredo Gypsy Water Eau De Parfum (2ml)
• Chantecaille Anti-Pollution Finishing Essence (4ml)
• Chistophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt (1.35oz)
• Diptyque Roses Scented Candle (1.23oz)
• Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream (20ml)
• Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Dew It All Eye Gel (5ml)
• Eve Lom Cleanser (0.7fl oz) & Muslin Cloth
• Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixir (7ml)
• Hourglass Girl Lip Stylo in Activist (0.05oz)
• Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner in Bang Bang (0.04oz)
• Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Pencil Primatif in Basic Brown (0.024oz)
• Lipstick Queen Lip Liner in Nude (0.02oz)
• Malin + Goetz Advanced Renewal Cream (7ml)
• Natura Bissé Diamond Extreme Eye (2ml)
• Omorovicza Cleansing Foam (1oz)
• Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray (1oz)
• Ouai Dry Shampoo (1.4oz)
• Radical Skincare Youth Infusion Serum (8ml)
• Rahua Omega 9 Hair Mask (0.74oz)
• Ren Keep Young And Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot (0.34oz)
• Rodial Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel (0.31oz)
• Smith & Cult The Shining Lip Lacquer in Her Name Bubbles (0.08oz)
• Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask (0.24oz)
• Veneffect Pore Minimizing Cleanser (15ml)

How You Can Go Makeup Free with Specific Beauty

Hi lovelies,

Every since I moved to L.A. from the East coast, my skin has never been the same. I get breakouts due to the dry climate and pollution which results in dark spots left behind from the breakouts. Luckily for me, and other women, especially women of color, Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd developed Specific Beauty®.

Specific Beauty products features breakthrough MelaTone Therapy™ which acts as as a comprehensive daily skin care system that meets the unique needs of women with skin of color and helping to clear up the dark spots left behind by hyper-pigmentation.

The unique skin care system, that will leave you skin smooth, clear, and healthy, combines botanical brighteners, a synergistic blend of exfoliators, and skin-calming agents. This perfect blend aides in limiting  the appearance of dark spots, brightens and evens skin tone, and calms the skin. It even helps to guard the skin from future discoloration.

Every night I cleanse my skin and then use the Dark Spot Corrector Pads followed by the Intensive Brightening Serum. After I let the serum sink in, I use a moisturizer. In the mornings, I cleanse my skin and then use the Active Day Moisturizer with SPF 30 to protect my skin from sun damage while calming and soothing my skin.

Live Even Brighter Kit – The kit includes the Intensive Brightening Serum, Active Day Moisture with SPF 30, Dark Spot Corrector Pads, and Accelerated Dark Spot Corrector. Each product found within the Specific Beauty skincare system features the brand’s signature Melatone Therapy,™ a synergistic blend of botanical brighteners, gentle exfoliators and skin-calming agents to help reverse the appearance of dark marks, brighten and even skin tone as well as calm and help protect the skin from future discoloration. $29.95, specificbeauty.com.

How Shiseido Just Stole The Beauty Show

Hi lovelies,

You know I love a good party, but what I love even more is bringing you the latest in beauty and skincare. That's why I'm so excited to share with you the beauty scoop on Shiseido's new  Essential Energy moisturizer.  

Co-hosted with Sonoya Mizuno, they threw a celebrity filled, interactive, sensorial-event to celebrate the launch of three new creams: Gel Cream, Moisturizing Cream, and Day Cream. The new creams all felt super silky and smooth on my skin, adding an instant layer of protection and moisture, without leaving behind any oily residue. 

I sipped on healthy mocktails, danced the night away, and hung out with EJ Johnson, Lauren Bushnell, Cassie Scerbo, Jamie Chung, Shenae Grimes, and James Kennedy. 

Shiseido, the leader in Japanese prestige beauty and skincare, introduces Essential Energy – a new era in skincare, inspired by neuroscience. The new Essential Energy collection of three moisturizers, offers a fundamental solution to skin’s declining responsive power with breakthrough ReNeura Technology which reawakens the skin’s ability to detect and transmit signals allowing it to better react to outside stimulus or environmental stressors, preventing damage in real-time.

Why Your Skin Will 'C The Difference' With Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

Hi lovelies,

Kiehl's has always been known to provide amazing skincare, but even they have outdone themselves this time around!

Introducing their most potent Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate formula to the world this past week, their awesome launch party did not disappoint.

We got the beauty scoop on the revamp of its iconic formula, that's now infused with 12.5% of Vitamin C, we danced to tunes by the super sweet DJ Taryn Manning, and sipped on custom cocktails garnished with orange slices. 

Missed the soiree? Don't fret, get the full beauty scoop below!  

KIEHL’S INTRODUCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE CULT-FAVORITE POWERFUL-STRENGTH LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE

Scientific Achievement Drives the Company’s Largest Renovation in 166 Years

New York, NY – As pioneers in Vitamin C skin care, Kiehl’s has long understood the benefits of the ingredient and demonstrates extensive expertise in incorporating this potent ingredient at its most beneficial concentrations.

In 2005, Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate was launched as a cutting-edge product with 10.5% pure, stabilized Vitamin C – a formula that has remained one of the most popular, highly efficacious formulas on the market for over a decade. The original Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, which boasts hundreds of 5-star reviews online and numerous awards, sells at a rate of one per minute around the world, with more than 5 million bottles sold to date.

After 89 trials and years of perfecting, Kiehl’s is proud to announce the next breakthrough in Vitamin C, and the Company’s largest formula renovation in 166 years. This advanced formula has a heightened potency of 12.5% Vitamin C (10.5% Pure Vitamin C [LAscorbic Acid] and 2% Vitamin Cg [Ascorbyl Glucoside]), and is now made with Hyaluronic Acid, making it more effective than ever before. The new powerful, antioxidant-packed formula provides clinically-demonstrated1 performance and now has an even more pleasant application experience, featuring a fast-absorbing, non-oily texture. The product, which warms as it activates on the skin, now features a pleasant citrus scent as well, from the addition of essential oils.

The powerful, fast acting, anti-aging serum has undergone a state-of-the-art reformulation that amplifies the efficacy of the original, making it work better and faster. The result is an anti-aging serum clinically demonstrated1 to provide intensified results, including visible improvement on lines, wrinkles, radiance and texture, faster than ever before.

“Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate has been a standout favorite amongst our customer base since its initial release in 2005. As anti-aging serums have become an integral part of skin routines around the globe, we have remained vigilant in developing efficacious products for our customers,” says Chris Salgardo, President of Kiehl’s US. “It was important to us to maintain the qualities of the original formula that our customers already loved, while simultaneously delivering an improved formula that would stand up to our clinical study standards.”

“Our renovated formula, now with Hyaluronic Acid and a greater amount of Vitamin C, provides faster, better results,” says Dr. Geoff Genesky, Scientific Director at Kiehl’s. “While Vitamin C is difficult to stabilize within a formula, the team worked meticulously to stabilize even more Vitamin C and deliver our most efficacious Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate formula to date.”

12.5% Vitamin C:

• 10.5% Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) When used as part of a topical skincare routine, this ingredient is known to contribute to helping diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly improving skin’s radiance and texture2
• 2% Vitamin Cg (Ascorbyl Glucoside) This ingredient is activated once it absorbs into the upper layers of the skin’s surface and is used in skincare products targeted to boost visible wrinkle reduction over time

In addition to being an essential vitamin in our diets and a prominent antioxidant, Vitamin C is an efficacious topical skincare ingredient.3 Our formula, with 12.5% Vitamin C, helps to provide the following benefits:

• Anti-Aging: reduction of the appearance of fine lines and deep set wrinkles
• Radiance: visible improvement of skin brightness
• Skin texture boosting: visible and tactile improvement of skin’s surface quality.

Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid This fast-absorbing, small sized class of hyaluronic acid is famous for its ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.4 Hyaluronic Acid acts like a sponge by drawing moisture in to skin’s surface layers and expanding as it absorbs and is commonly used in skincare products that are targeted to visibly reduce lines and refine skin texture.

Why Every Beauty Girl Is Loving The New Physicians Formula

Hi lovelies,

So we already know and love Physicians Formula, a beauty and skincare brand that has something for every girl, that was born out of a doctor's love for his wife, but now there's even more reasons to love our tried-and-true skincare and beauty staple. 

Physicians Formula just debuted their new beauty and skincare collection and they did not disappoint. Check out below for all of the new benefits, colors, and designs! 

My favorite new break-out product is definitely the charcoal stick!

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Why Every Beauty Girl Is Talking About OGX Styler

Hi lovelies,

OGX® Styler launched on Thursday, January 18th, at Petit Mason on Melrose Ave., taking the hair and beauty community by storm, they are bringing salon quality products home. The award-winning hair care collection just debuted its premiere styling line with salon inspired products for every hair style, type, texture, vibe, and look, thus, taking everyday hair care to the next level.

You can mix-and-match the innovation hair products or stay true to a specific hair regimen. Check out the full collection below and why every beauty girl, and the everyday girl, has fallen in love with the new collection!

What’s even better is that OGX Styling Products are available for $8.99 each at Ulta, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart and other major retailers.

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Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full

Why You Love it? Because big, fat, gigantic hair is always sexy and always in style. Each OGX full-uptuous, fiber full styler is infused with carefully chosen extracts to help enhance fullness and help your mane reach new heights!

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Sugar Cane Sugar High Tousle Spray - gives you that loose, lived in look (because salt sprays dry out your hair anyway). Infused with bamboo fibers, it gives a super-full look.

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Root Boosting Spray Mousse- is part hairspray, part mouse for ultimate multitasking. Infused with plant collagen, and bamboo fibers, it gives hair hold and fullness.

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Big Hair Spray - infused with plant collagen and bamboo fibers won’t let your strands down. Infused with bamboo fibers to create a full look.

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Body Boost Dry Shampoo - infused with plant fibers and plant collagen this powder spray has a soft finish and long-lasting fullness. Infused with bamboo fibers to create a grip for hair to be stylized.

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Texture Collection

Why You Love It? The Texture range is modern and unlike any boring salt spray you’ve seen before. Discover how exotic ingredients such as beeswax, honey, clay and fibers come together to help piece, hold, stick and separate strands…the way nature intended.

Flexible + Beeswax Texture Spray Wax - infused with beeswax and sandalwood it adds texture with a flexible hold for the art of manipulation.

Matte Finish + Bamboo Fiber Texture Flexible Fiber Wax - infused with bamboo fibers, aspen bark extract, it holds soft with a matte finish to sculpt and resculpt hair with pliable, all day hold.

Natural Finish + Aspen Extract Texture Molding Paste - infused with aspen bark extract and sandalwood, it holds soft with a semi-matte, natural finish for definition and texture to structured looks.

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Extra Strength + Honey Hold

Why You Love It? Extra Strength Honey Hold range is the most universally beneficial family of products. All hair types can use these for extreme hold, with each product infused with honey and other carefully chosen extracts. This blend locks out frizz and humidity while smelling decadent!

Extra Strength + Honey Hold Mega Hairspray - we FINALLY got our hands on amber extract which is all the rage in professional hairsprays. Also, infused with honey, this blend has superior hold and sprays on dry.

Extra Strength + Honey Hold Mega Glue - you guessed it…super-duper strong, not messing around paste that is infused with amber extract and honey for hair that won’t budge– rain, wind, or shine.

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Protecting + Silk Blowout

Why You Love It? The silk blowout range is uniquely formulated with soft, silky and heat-protecting ingredients so you can achieve a quick blowout without damaging hair. Locks will be beautiful, shiny and soft with every use.

Protecting + Silk Blowout Thermal Primer Cream - infused with silk extract and quinoa, put on wet hair and be amazed at its ability to help make even the most stubborn strands blow dry to silky, soft perfection.

Protecting + Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray - infused with silk extract and quinoa this spray will speed blow dry time (yay!) and protect hair against heat damage up to 450 degrees.

Protecting + Silk Blowout Blow Dry Extend Dry Shampoo - the combination of rose powder and silk extracts infused in this blend makes us swoon and extends the life of your blowout. Use this one on clean hair or a day old blowout to keep hair fresh an extra day or two.

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Smoothing + Shea Sleek

Why You Love It? Smell these once and you’ll never use another. Plus, they are infused with carefully selected ingredients to give you the sleekest, chic-est strands ever.

Smoothing + Shea Sleek Smooth Style Spray - because you really need to be protecting your strands from hot tools and this one does the job. Infused with shea butter and marula oil it sleek-ens and chic-ens your lovely locks.

Smoothing + Shea Humidity Blocking Hairspray - infused with shea butter and marula oil this blend calms frizz and ensures your styles last, even in the heat.

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Locking + Coconut Curls

Why You Love It? These stylers help BOOST curls without the crunchy-ness. Big piles of soft, touchable, decadent bouncy curls can be yours…the envy of all.

Locking + Coconut Curls Decadent Creamy Mousse – this is PART MOUSSE and PART CREAM. It’s just amazing. You know instantly when you dispense this miracle cream foam into your hand that you are about to have an amazing hair day (you’re welcome). But we can’t take all the credit, shea butter and coconut oil ingredients help create the amazing softness and bouncy curls.

Locking + Coconut Curls Finishing Mist - infused with coconut oil and jasmine nectar for touch-ups, sprits-ups or before using a diffuser, it helps tendrils stay twisted, bouncy and most important, frizz-free.

Why You Should 'Turn Up The C' with Kiehl's

Hi lovelies,

Last night’s party was super fun because I got to dance the night away to tunes by Taryn Manning who isn’t just a talented actress, but she’s also an amazing DJ, and I got to have the ultimate Kiehl’s experience with the launch of its new Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate that went from 10% Vitamin C amount to an impressive 12.5% Vitamin C amount with Hyaluronic Acid.

In my Tobi outfit, which consisted of my Rodeo Black Denim Jeans paired with my Destructed Distressed T-Shirt Dress in Taupe that I rocked with a crystal statement necklace and studded boots with a heel, I got mingle with my friends, fellow actors, musicians, and influencers and nibbled on yummy bites and drinks.

The new concentrate is more powerful than ever and promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, smooth and brighten skin, and improves the texture and radiance of the skin. I tried it as soon as I got home after the launch party and I already feel and see the results with my skin feeling more hydrated and plumped.

Grab yours now and Turn Up The C!

The 3 Things I Did As A Panelist At BlushCon with Tobi

Hi lovelies,

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being a panelist during BlushCon, an LA based celebration of all things youth and beauty featuring the best cosmetics brands from the United States, Asia, and beyond. Beauty lovers were able to listen to panel discussions and meet their favorite beauty influencers and brands.

My panel took place on January 13th, and the topic was, “How to Build Your Audience and Monetize It.” While prepareing for the big day, I knew that there were three that I needed to do in order to make my session a success. Please check them out below and let me know what you think!

#1: Prepare. Prepare. Prepare.

The first thing I did was go over the panel questions that I was sent prior to our session. I wrote out my answers on paper and then practiced saying them aloud. This way, once I was on the panel with the crowd and all of the lights, I would still feel confident and prepared because I would already know the talking points and message that I wanted to get across. There’s no substitute for preparation to build confidence while public speaking.

#2: Comfort. Comfort. Comfort.

Sitting on stage in front of a large crowd with cameras and lights can be a bit intimidating, so feeling confident in my own skin is super important when it comes to public speaking. That’s why I wanted to make sure that my outfit made a style statement while still being comfortable.

I opted to wear a vintage sequined jacket because I love, love sequins and paired it with a Up To No Good Distressed Tee by Tobi in white. Of course, I wore my signature Kate Spade black tights and brought along my Sandy Lisa Amalfi Shoulder Bag in beige to carry all of my stuff.

#3 Connect. Connect. Connect.

I made sure to not only connect with the audience and the people in the crowd, but I also made sure to connect with the other panelists. We laughed and shared stories prior to our session so we were able to work as a team while on-stage.

We also started following each other on Instagram and tagged each other when we posted about the event to make sure that we were supporting each other. It’s important to see your peers as collaborators and not as competition.