Hey loves!
I’m probably the last one to become obsessed with beauty gadgets, but better late than never. Slowly but surely I am building my gadget arsenal and have become totally addicted to these 5 babies:
ASHLEY BLACK FACE FASCIABLASTER
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Hey Love Bug,
It’s time to complete the beachy bronzed look we started last week. Did you try any of my tips for bronzing your face? This week, I show you how I achieve an at home spray tan and camouflage the imperfections on my legs!
100% Paraben free, Alcohol Free, No Sulfates or Phthalates
BRONZE GLOW is a multi-functional makeup blend formulated to create the most flawless and glowing complexion. It compliments all skin tones, easy to use and won’t clog pores. Bronze Glow is not a sunless tanning spray but rather an HD makeup enhancer and can be used on the Face and Body to achieve a rich warm glow. *It is supposed to fade evenly after 3-4 days, but actually stayed longer on me!
SUNGLO FACE & BODY BRONZER has a subtle touch of gold shimmer for a beautiful sun-kissed glow. It’s smooth and silky on your skin, evens out skin tone, blurring imperfections and covering tan lines, while giving you a youthful “tropical vacation” glow. Good for all skin types, This bronzer is best on fair to medium-dark skin tones. Fortified with natural oils and flower extracts such as chamomilla, calendula, tea tree and aloe extracts.
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Many are asking already where I got this cute gingham dress, Nordstrom Rack y’all! The choker too. The bracelets are a combo stack of ronniemjewelry.com and taylorshayedesigns.com . Wedge sandals are Steve Madden from Nord’s! Yes, they are high, but so so so comfy.
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I’ve got a few more beauty videos coming up answering your questions about my skincare routine.
Also, I want to thank all of you who are so generous in sharing my blog posts, videos, Instagram + Twitter posts.
Women uniting to help lift one another up is the foundation of SOS.
Thanks for walking YOUR talk!
[Photo By Frank Del Corral]
It’s been a long week so who’s ready for some fun girl time? Just a reminder to join Whitney and I on FACEBOOK LIVE tomorrow at 4:00pm CST in her beautiful glam room. I thought this would be a fun and different way to connect with you ladies!
This will be the final video wrapping up the 6 week lifestyle series. We’ll be chatting more about our morning routine and discuss a few of the favorite beauty products we use to start the day. So grab a glass of hot tea or champs and a pen & notepad! We’ll be answering all your questions, too.
[Photo by Frank Del Corral]
Who’s ready for the very 1st SOS LIVE?
I’ve been wanting to try something new (practice what I preach + step out of my comfort zone) so I’m super excited to announce that the final video of the lifestyle series will be LIVE on Thurs, Feb 23rd at 4:00pm CST on my Public Facebook Page with my fellow beauty, style, spirit junkie Whitney Kutch of Hello Whitney.
Mark your calendars, grab some champs, and get ready for some real + raw girltime. We did Facebook Live a few weeks ago to launch Whit’s YouTube Channel and had a blast. It’s LIVE.. meaning no editing. What you see is what you get! Her hairdryer broke and had to end up wearing a towel on her head. Classic! We’ll wrap up my lifestyle series with my final morning routine tips so be ready to ask us anything! My 2017 word is AUDACIOUS:: meaning to show a willingness to take bold risks so here’s me doing just that. Wish me luck!
Happy Weekend My Loves!
After spending an hour in Ulta trying all the popular BB & CC creams, I am thrilled to share my top pick with you ladies. It’s seriously a magic product and I wish I had found it months ago. The IT COSMETICS CC+ with illumination and SPF 50 makes you look flawless and it saves time. Hallelujah!
WATCH THIS:
Here’s the MAC #187 stipple brush I buff the cc cream with:
What did you think of my candid “Video from the Vanity”?
I have several new beauty products to share with you so stay tuned!
Comment and let me know. I would love to hear your 2-cents.
Make sure to share this with your friends. This product is perfect for the busy woman!
Love,
Tiff
P.S.
As I mention in the video, please release any unloving thoughts about yourself and begin the daily mirror work of telling yourself you love yourself! Focus on your strengths and unique qualities that make you beautiful. The moment you are about to cut yourself down or tell yourself you are stupid- STOP! Replace those abusive thoughts with loving ones and watch your life transform.
I LOVE YOU, TOO.
Happy Fab Friday, Gorgeous!
With the change of seasons and new fashion trends, I am always inspired to try new makeup and skincare products as well. I’ve been using Revlon Photoready Foundation and Makeup For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation for the past few years and they are both still fabulous, but being the researcher I am I decided to try the L’Oreal foundations. This drugstore diva went on the hunt!
I have been hearing so much about the Armani foundations, but ummmm…with the price tag over $60 I decided to find the drugstore equivalent. You can buy a concealer, powder, foundation, blush and mascara at Target for the same amount. I found out that the L’Oreal Group owns Giorgio Armani Beauty and that means there may be some cross-over formulations. I was right! I tested the Armani foundation at Sephora and the coverage and texture is almost identical to the L’Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Skin Perfecting Foundation. Who else loves the $10.99 price tag at Target?
Because I deal with puffy under eyes and dark circles, I am always trying new concealers hoping to find one that totally deals with this problem area. I am yelling HALLELUJAH from the mountain top for the L’Oreal Visible Lift Blur Concealer. The “blur” effect is real, sista! It’s super blendable so you’ll never have the raccoon look plus the “lift” property gives your under eye a more youthful look. Completely in love with this concealer! The L’Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation rocks, too.
Here’s more love for L’Oreal… my new favorite foundation is the True Match LUMI Healthy Luminous Foundation! It takes 5-10 years off the look of your skin. Yes, I’m serious. It’s made of 40% pure water for all day hydration and filled with Antioxidants, Vitamins C & E for even skin tone and texture. The “Liquid Light” Technology gives you an instant, luminous glow! HOLLA! I love that it has SPF in it for extra protection as well.
Have you tried any of these L’Oreal products?
Give us your 2-cents and make sure to share this blog with your sistas!
Spring is around the corner so make sure to spruce up your makeup bag and chunk any old products. It’s the perfect time to try some new things.
Love, Tiff
Do you cringe when you see a photo of yourself because you’ve had the same old look since 1995?
Are you itching for a beauty change, but not quite sure what to do?
Can’t gather the courage to make a change?
As your personal cheerleader and instigator of change- here are 5 ways I get myself out of a beauty rut and if you’ve been watching me webisodes for a while you know I’m not afraid to change my hair. That’s the easiest and fastest way to make a transformation. I think I’ve had every hair color possible except pink or purple.
Here’s your nudge…
1) PLAY IN MAKEUP
On your day off, take an hour to play in makeup at Sephora and ask a makeup artist or consultant to give you some fresh ideas. It can be overwhelming and confusing because there are so many makeup lines. Try different color palettes that you normally do. If your skin has been dull and ruddy, test some new illuminating foundations and powders. I tend to lean toward muted colors on the lip, but it always makes me look washed out in photos. With the holiday parties around the corner, try a brighter red lip for fun.
2) GET YOUR HAIR DID
This is a difficult one for most women, but it’s also very liberating when we just go for it. There’s something emotional about cutting our hair. I’ve cut my hair in a pixie, a bob, a faux hawk (yes, in my Hollywood days when I realized I was miserable) and it’s been every shade between black and blonde. I am usually itching for a change by Fall and recently had my bangs cut and ombre highlights. That little change helped me get out of my beauty rut from the Summer. If you can’t do a total style change- at least try a more vibrant or lighter/darker version of your current color and try a few extra layers or change your part.
3) CREATE A SPA IN YOUR SHOWER
With the change of season, I tend to get bored with the cleansers, body washes and lotions I’ve been using during Summer. Try a new aromatic healthy body wash that creates a spa-like vibe in the shower. Plus, if you have dry skin it’s best to change up your body washes and lotions for winter. Look for hydrating and moisturizing brands like Whish Coconut Body Wash from Nordstrom. The ingredient list is so yummy! Also, the pH levels change in our skin with the change of seasons. This is an important time of year to pay special attention to our skincare regimen so if you’re in a rut- try a new cleanser. I recently started using the chemical free, all natural, aloe based skincare line – Hard Night/Good Morning by D’Andra Simmons. I especially love the AM Cleanser! It’s an antioxidant rich exfoliating cleanser enhanced with jojoba beads to gently slough off dead skin cells and leave skin glowing. You feel like you’re giving yourself an at home mini facial every single day!
4) SWITCH UP YOUR SCENT
I had an interesting chat with some ladies a few weeks ago. We discussed who wore their same scent year around compared to those who squirted a different scent every time they walked out the door. How about you? Have you worn a signature scent all your life or do you switch it up? When I was a teen, my first favorite perfume was Tatiana by DVF named after her daughter. I wore it for years. I tend to stick to one scent until I get into a rut and am completely sick of it. I remember going through the Angel by Thierry Mugler phase. I wore it to death and can barely stand to smell it now. Sorry if that’s your fave! But if you’re in a rut, take some time to experiment and squirt some new fragrances on your trip to Sephora
5) FAKE IT DON’T BAKE IT
By now, your Summer glow has turned to pasty white so add some color with a great self tanner. Nothing makes you feel better -instantly- like a tan. In fact, I’m about to exfoliate and shower then apply a good coat of the Banana Boat above. I prefer doing this at night before bed so you awake with a glow. Make sure to wear a long sleeve tee and long pajama pants to keep the color on your skin and off your sheets.
These five tips help me tremendously and I hope they help you too! I know it takes courage to try new things even something as simple as a new hair color, but the beauty of hair is that it always grows back and you can always change the color. What have you got to lose? You may gain a fabulous new look. Life is too short to live with the same hairstyle each decade! Just sayin’…
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What helps YOU get out of a beauty rut?
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Love, Tiff
“HOUSTON: We have a solution!”
In honor of being back in this great Space City, and also for all of you other superb individuals abroad I have created a solution plan for combating the winter skin blues.
The official first day of fall has come and here we are.
FALL.
For some the change in season(s) is welcomed with parties, fluffy robes, champagne in hand and the dusting off of the most exquisite boots to ever be over worn. Let’s not forget the not so amazing boots that we all love to hate; a.k.a. the “moon boot”-we just can’t help but to have a nasty love affair with them.
And for others (myself being the ringleader of this category) any season NOT SUMMER offers up a bit of an emotional backlash. I immediately turn into the “weird, she- takes- a- sweater-everywhere- lady”, and I cry as anxiety washes over me when the sun goes down at 4:45. As we reminisce of summer days gone by we now must call out over the loudspeaker for a “cleanup on aisle 5!” in regards to our approximate 93 days of perpetual sun worship. So not only are we dealing with
We must now off set the chill, chapped, and crepey flake machine we call our skin.
And here are my go to strategies, products and mindsets (mindsets probably leading the pack in importance).
-Peels for sun damage
Now is the time to erase boo boos made with those long hours in summer celebration. The great fact about peels is the technology is constantly changing and you can choose how aggressive or slow and steady you want to go. I use skincare lines that are pretty aggressive with zero downtime. So companies have come along with their formulations and ingredients.
-MORE WATER THAN YOU THINK. DRINK MORE WATER THAN YOU THINK. Going from dry heated rooms to bitter outdoor cold does its best to strip our natural moisture and water reserves. This dangerous combo impairs our skin’s barrier layer. Once cracked or impaired it becomes more difficult to repair damage as winter goes on. So drink up.
-Eat oil rich foods*. Great whole food oils work wonders internally and can’t help but to show externally resulting in supple skin.
-The Bible had it right when the words in Exodus were spoken, “Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey…” Honey* heals everything!!! Mix a little honey with coffee grounds’ or sugar to make a glorious bath and body scrub. The honey will heal and soothe damaged skin and being a humectant, honey will seal in your skin’s own water helping against winter chapping. Milk* is a naturally acidic agent formally called lactic acid. Milk has a magical way of removing the skin layer that wants to flake off and peel. If you find that you are consistently dry-I suggest buying powdered milk like the one below and pouring a cup or two in a warm (not scolding hot) bath. After swirling and mixing the powder into the tub drop a few drops of chamomile, lavender, and/or natural rose oil. Chamomile and Lavender soothe and are great oils to use at bedtime, and rose oil is a humectant (locks in water for moisture) and rose oil is also a mood enhancer.
So now that we covered the strategies portions lets swiftly move on to products, you ready? Let’s go!
PRODUCTS! PRODUCTS! PRODUCTS!
I am not going to bombard you with a ton of products. I am just gonna give you a few of my staples that keep me thriving and jiving all winter long.
-BIOELEMENTS lip buff
Chapped lips? Oh, no ma’am not a good look. This buffing treatment has sugar cane crystals (exfoliating), vitamin E (water-binding), Shea butter (oil sheathing), jojoba and olive oil (moisturizing) with several essential oils to comfort and cool. Scrub a dub while you’re in the tub.
-IMAGE balancing lip enhancement complex
And if you have fine lip lines this complex helps soften those lines. This balm has a messenger peptide that tells your own collagen to start working better. The lubrication helps protect the extremely fragile barrier layer of the lips with all organic and petrochemical free ingredients. Puh puh pucker up!
-EPICUREN soothing dermal repair balm
This nectar from the gods has single handedly saved my skin the past few winters. This repair balm is so rich yet is formulated to penetrate so you don’t have to deal with that greasy layer that just sits on your skin’s surface not doing the job. In extreme cases you can wear it in the day as your moisturizer or it can be used only at night as your night cream. Easy peezy.
-BIOELEMENTS multi task eye oil
WHAAAAT? An eye oil? YES! This little bullet of power is chocked full of antioxidants and precious GLA oils. Let me just whet your pallet with a few ingredients: Bulgarian rose oil (moisturizing), Evening primrose (smoothing), and GLA-Gamma Linolenic Acid (essential fatty acids for nourishing). You can carry this with you and if you have to brave less than desirable elements just roll and dab, just roll and dab and you will have a protective curtain for the windows to your soul.
-IMAGE tinted moisturizer
This everyday moisturizer happens to be tinted and also happens to be built with broad spectrum UVA/UVB high sun protection at an SPF 30. This moisturizer provides an even skin tone (clap) and healthy glow (clap clap) so you are covering more ground with less steps and effort applied. Next generation blend of anti-oxidants and the lightweight, sheer formula makes this product one of my absolute MUST HAVES. Oh, and did I mention paraben free? Duh.
And last but definitely not least-
-GLYCOLIC 5% or 10% lotion
Glycolic Acid is magic! It is an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin by dissolving dead skin cells. It reduces dead, layering, and smothering skin build up that is responsible for a lot of different kinds of common skin problems. Hyaluronic Acid is activated resulting in the skin’s own ability to bind moisture and lock it in. Glycolic Acid enhances the skin overall appearance by feeling and looking smoother, healthier, and more youthful.
A few pros:
So this is it.
This is all I have.
With a few of these tips Fall can be our best season yet.
Small tweaks – powerful impact.
Thrive on,
Natalie.
* I try to use products and ingredients that are as pure as possible and eat foods that are ethically handled. I believe in being kind to our planet and to the other glorious inhabitants we share her with. This is why I choose the specific products in this blog.
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From CBS’s SURVIVOR to skincare, my sister Natalie Bolton has landed at the VANITY LOUNGE in Houston, TX. (Yay, do you know how happy our mom is to have both her girls back in the Great State!!) Having the opportunity to fulfill her desire to bring beauty, healing and a sense of well being to men and women alike, Natalie has found her calling. As a state-board licensed aesthetician and certified Epicuren specialist, Natalie enhances the appearance and condition of her clients’ skin and their sense of self. Her specialties include rejuvenation and anti-aging. Natalie is also an expert in the areas of acne and problematic skin.
In Natalie’s own words she shares her personal philosophy, “The mandate for my life is not only bringing beauty to people by external means with new technologies, and cutting-edge technique, my goal is to also refresh the spirit. I pray every morning to bring beauty to the spirit of everyone I touch-so they leave feeling more beautiful and at peace after they leave me. I want to live my life like that as well. I want to leave the world more beautiful than when I found it.”
To book your appointment with Nat, call 713-942-9177 or book online. Vanity Lounge is located at 2800 Kirby Drive #B110
Houston, TX 77098 in the Tootsies shopping center across from Eddie V’s.
Photos By Cody Bess
Happy Weekend Gorgeous Girls!
WooHoo– today is the first Fall-like day in Dallas with a bit of rain and a cool breeze. Time to pull out a few light sweaters and boots. Along with changing our clothes for Fall, we should change up our makeup and moisturizers. Here are the latest beauty items I’m obsessed with:
The latest e.l.f. Cosmetics eyeshadow palette. Rich colors with 3 shades of green- which is the “IT” color for Fall. Find these palettes at select Target or by the checkout stands at TJ Maxx & Marshall’s for under $5. HOLLA!
I’m wearing a combo of all 3 of the green shades!
My mom loves AVON and just sent me these gorgeous green shades!
I got a lil creative and tried a twist on the French Mani.
Palmer’s Skin Cocoa Butter Formula Therapy Oil is amazing! This Summer, I could deal with the heat in Texas, but the mosquitos drove me nuts. Because I have olive skin, I scar easily even from a big bite so be the end of Summer my legs looked like a war zone. I started researching treatments and remembered using cocoa butter as a kid. This stuff is working fast at fading the scars and it’s making my skin feel so soft. I will be using this through the Winter for sure.
By now, we should all own a can of dry shampoo. I have tried several and this VOLUME EXTEND by Garnier is the bomb. Many of the dry shampoos leave a white powdery film on the hair, but not this one. Perfect for inbetween washes and makes fine hair look fuller.
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Remember, this Sunday the 14th we are giving away 3 copies of Susie Augustin’s book!
Click HERE to enter.
Have a beautiful weekend, beautiful.
Love, Tiff xo
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