One of the questions I have been asked the most lately is how to start incorporating some fun Spring items in your wardrobe while it’s still chilly outside. Here’s 5 simple ways to make a smooth + stylish transition:
Here’s the beauty products I mentioned:
{Bright Nail Polish}
{Loreal LeGloss in Watermelon Crush}
{Rimmel London Kate Moss Collection #17}
{Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Blush in Rose}
{Neutrogena Micro Mist Airbrush Self Tanner in DEEP}
{Loreal Sublime Bronze in DEEP- gives you instant color + a touch of shimmer}
{Milani Baked Bronzer in Soleil #5}
To celebrate Spring and You, why not treat yourself to a fun new accessory, pair of shoes or at least a new lipgloss this weekend! It’s funny how happy my new emerald scarf makes me feel. A scarf is an easy and inexpensive way to spruce up your wardrobe!
Remember to shop your closet before you hit the stores. There are several styles that are carrying over from the past few seasons.
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Who is excited to celebrate the official end of summer this holiday weekend? Perhaps many of you are sad to see summer go. I have mixed feelings because I love the long days of sunshine, but this heat has got to go already. It has been fun to read all the comments by you mom’s on Facebook about the kids going back to school and getting more time to yourselves. This is the PERFECT time to focus on YOU and start sprucing up your skin, hair, nails, energy level and wardrobe for Fall. Sounds like a hefty job, but YOU ARE WORTH IT! If you have spent too much time in the sun + chlorine, nibbling on your kids packaged snacks, exercising less and enjoying that extra summer cocktail on a regular basis– then there are a few simple tweaks we can do to get back on track!
BOOK A FACIAL: Because we sweat more in the summer, you may notice more breakouts and blackheads. It is great to have a professional esthetician perform any extractions, deep clean and hydrate your sun-parched skin. Plus, even if you are diligent with your sunscreen you probably picked up a few new sunspots and hyperpigmentation which can be helped with a light glycolic peel, microdermabrasion or my fave, the Hydrafacial. You know I adore at-home facials, but I also firmly believe in treating yourself as often as you can to a professional facial. (I have to give a shout out to my amazing esthetician, Trisha Gilbert at Motykie MedSpa. She gave me an off-the-charts end of summer Hydrafacial last week. If you are in the greater Los Angeles area, book an appt today)
HAIR HYDRATION: Does your hair feel like the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz? Then it’s time to do a DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT. There are several great ones on the market, but I love KERESTASE MASQUINTENSE FOR THICK HAIR the most. They also have a formula for fine hair.
EXFOLIATE + HYDRATE SKIN: There are a few different ways to exfoliate the skin which are super effective. I just started DRY BRUSHING a few months ago and love the difference it has made in my skin. There are many important health benefits to it other than just getting the dead skin off. Dry brushing also helps stimulate the lymphatic system. You do this before you get in the shower. Scrubs are also a great way to exfoliate and the essential oils leave your skin hydrated and feeling so soft. There are many fantastic products from Neutrogena, Philosophy, Archipelago and even Trader Joe’s makes a great scrub! If your skin is extremely dry, I recommend slathering on coconut oil or olive oil after showering. Use sparingly so you don’t feel like a piece of chicken ready for the frying pan!
MANI/PEDI PLUS PARAFFIN: Remember a woman’s hands can show aging before her face, so it’s vital that we take care of them. Treat yourself to a mani/pedi with the works (paraffin wax, hot stone, extra massage and callous remover) to get your hands and feet feeling like they belong to a lady and less like a mechanic!
DETOX/ CLEANSE: With the fun BBQ’s, picnics and vacations, we tend to eat more snacks and drink more alcoholic beverages during the summer. This really takes a toll on our energy, our waistline and our metabolism. I don’t go overboard because detoxing can become stressful. Instead we need to look at it as a form of self- love and nurturing our body and organs and not as a “diet”. A few simple things we can alter is the obvious: Lay off the alcohol, additional sugary drinks + snacks, any processed/ packaged foods, excess dairy, wheat, meat. Implement juicing into your daily routine. It does wonders for your organs and energy levels. Eat more fresh raw foods. You should be drinking a protein shake daily, but if not- I highly recommend starting the day with one filled with super greens, antioxidant supplements and either blueberries or strawberries. (REMINDER: If you have specific health issues like heart or thyroid problems or diabetes– you must consult your physician before trying any diet or cleanse)
WARDROBE DETOX: Plan an afternoon to go through your wardrobe and determine what needs to stay, what needs to go and what needs to be moved to another closet. I did this last week and it felt awesome! I was able to see what items I needed to get for Fall and what I what I needed to give away. Then I hit a few of my fave stores and strategically purchased what I needed. This really saves time + money. Here’s my webisode on the topic in case you missed it:
Your Sunday Eve Affirmations.
THIS WEEK I WILL…..
Pamper myself.
Follow my bliss.
Smile more.
Love + Laugh harder.
Try a new workout class.
Embrace my own unique kind of beauty.
Celebrate my life instead of complain about it.
Rock a killer boot.
Read a spiritually rich book.
Count my blessings every single day.
Put my shoulders back, walk tall + shine my light!
Do you have a great end-of-summer beauty tip that you swear by? Comment + Share!
Wishing you all a fun and safe Labor Day and a Spectacular September ahead!
The new Fall webisodes will be up soon. Stay Tuned!
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What have you got planned for the weekend? I sure hope it includes some “ME” time to refuel and refresh your soul. Women give, give, give all week long- to your kids, your hubby/boyfriend/signifcant other, boss, girlfriends and family members so by the weekend, it’s time to give to yourself a bit and replenish your energy so your tank is on FULL by Sunday evening and you have the ability to do it all over again starting Monday morning. You know I’m a firm believer in this and probably sound like a broken record because I bring it up so often, but I will keep reminding, nudging and encouraging you to pamper and love yourself. No Doormats… No Martyrs… No putting yourself last allowed in SOS! Ya heard!
Who is excited for Summer? ME!!! I thrive in the summer, in the sunshine and just love the energy that it brings. In the next few webisodes, I give you several ways to look your most beautiful during summer. Growing up in Texas and starting my modeling career in Mexico and the Caribbean, I have learned great tips for mastering the the art of KILLING THE SHINE! The “grease pit” look that we can get from the combo of heat, sweat and oily skin is just not sexy! Please share and comment if you have a great tip for killing the shine!
A few of you have asked who makes the dress I’m wearing in the video. It’s by the line MYNE and that specific dress is called the “Heidi Dress”. Which is totally random since this dress was a gift from my BFF, Heidi. How crazy! Kim Kardashian has been photographed wearing it lots. I’m not a big fan, but here’s a photo of it full length. The bottom is cut so beautifully. It’s so feminine and a perfect ‘day dress’ for summer:
There’s your helping of beauty, a bit of style, some ‘tough love’ and inspiration!
I’m loving INSTAGRAM (if you couldn’t tell). I am a wanna’be photographer so follow me + I’ll follow YOU!
I hope you all had a beautifully blessed Christmas and Santa was super sweet to you! I really love this time of year because there is a bit of downtime to get organized, set goals for the new year and reflect on any changes I want to make…including changes in my beauty + health routine as well as my wardrobe. I asked my Fellow Facebook Fashionistas to share any beauty or fashion resolutions they are making for 2012:
Dawn Lynn Takacs: My beauty goal for 2012- This year centering the inner you that reflects the outer you. More “me” time for creative therapy, thought provoking reading, sharing time or just meditating with a fabulous candle. I will find (if only) 20 minutes a day to nurture myself spiritually.
Naomi Sampson Westgard: I am going to wear EVERYTHING in my closet at least once!!! Ok….for at least a few hours at a time. If I don’t wear it…it goes!
Ellen Stoneberg: To get the courage to wear false eyelashes to work on a daily basis. Something tasteful and not obvious but a little more lampchop (the puppet) like, you know flirty! I want to be more girly.
Syera Letiece: To bring more color to my closet I love bright colors and how they look on my skin. I want to pop and stand out a little more with over doing it. But so that when people see me they know it’s me 🙂
Lachele Haines Stoeck: I am resolving to eat healthier. Not to lose weight but to gain energy and feel stronger!
Muffy McKay: I am going to try to buy less and shop my closet more this year.
Kirsten Robison: Eat healthier, hair change (it is so time to do so), and try to loose the extra pounds I need to….want to be Hawaii body ready!….and the most important, read my bible more and let the light shine through….more smiles! 🙂
WATCH WEBISODE:
I love finding great drugstore beauty products! In the latest webisode, I give you 10 of my favorite + latest finds for $10 or less. For the New Year, I will be giving one winner an SOS Swag Bag filled with a few of the items I discuss in the video along with some extras (like some fabulous accessories or my fave nutrition products) to help give you a head start on looking + feeling your best in 2012! (value worth $100)
1. Share this video on your Facebook wall with SOS tagged. (To “tag” the SOS page along with the video–you simply type the @ symbol and immediately type in Sanctuaryofstyle and the FB page will be tagged) 2. Post this comment on the SOS Facebook page:
“I will walk tall in my power in 2012”
ENDS AT 12 MIDNIGHT PST ON JAN 7th. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SUNDAY, JAN 8th.
YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED! YOU ARE COMPLETE! Just like Dorothy’s friends in The Wizard of Oz—the Scarecrow looking for brains, the Tin Man looking for a heart, the Lion looking for courage, when in fact — THEY HAD THESE THINGS ALL ALONG!
I appreciate each + every one of you for joining me on this path to us being our most beautiful, powerful + confident selves! My prayer is that you all have more happiness, more abundance + more love in the New Year!
{Bright Nail Polish}
{Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Blush in Rose}
{Neutrogena Micro Mist Airbrush Self Tanner in DEEP}
{Loreal Sublime Bronze in DEEP- gives you instant color + a touch of shimmer}
{Milani Baked Bronzer in Soleil #5}
SANCTUARY OF STYLE 