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Pregnancy Style - Make non-maternity clothing work


Dress, Marshalls; Jean Jacket,
Chicago boutique, Shoes, TOMS
I was excited for about 10 minutes about buying maternity clothes...and then I saw my options. So plain! I found a few items at Old Navy, Pea in the Pod and H&M that I love, but it's still slim pickings. I couldn't wait for the Michigan weather to get warm so I could wear some of my non-maternity dresses.

Pregnancy Style Tip - Look for dresses in your closet that don't zip or button, and have an elastic, higher waist. This blue and white polka dot dress from Marshalls can totally be pulled off as maternity wear. I got asked several times if it was a new maternity dress. Paired with comfy wedges and a jean jacket, I have an outfit that works for a work travel during the day and transitions to night for a work dinner.




Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup - June 2

  • Slashed Beauty: Do you know how much product you end up throwing away? Find out how to use every last drop of your beauty products.
  • TheFabZilla: Find out why Kathryne from TheFabZilla is adding Givenchy Terre Exotique to her bronzer must-haves!
  • Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If you love delectably scented roses and you love luxury beauty oils, then you will be delighted by the amazing By Terry Huile de Rose Nutri-Regenerating Firming-Lift Oil!
  • D.G.S.Beauty: Give your face and body some extra love using the Lush Ocean Salt scrub. Check out D.G.S.Beauty's review here.
  • Geniabeme: Sleek i-Divine Supreme Shangri La Collection is super gorgeous for a date night!
  • beautyXposé: Kristin shares a first look at the Smashbox Full Exposure palette.
  • Makeup Life and Love: Get skin summer ready with Jamie in a weekend exploration of skincare featuring Tatcha Skincare.
  • daydreaming beauty: Start the summer with some color in your cheeks! Amber shows you her top blush choices for summer on daydreaming beauty!
  • Beauty by Miss L: Leelo from Beauty by Miss L reviewed cruelty free Abra Therapeutics Hydrating Cleanser.
  • Never Say Die Beauty: Allison's new sulfate-free shampoo bestie that's great for her chemically-treated hair!
  • Lipgloss Break: Enter to win Mary Kay CC Cream & Lash Love Mascara
  • BeautyTidbits: Lipstick lover? Lipgloss hoarder? Lipbalm addict? If you are a lippy-lover, you need to check out Lip Monthly!
  • Fluttering Lashes: Check out what's in this month's May Birchbox!! Some Sun Savvy products and more...
  • Glamorable!: Love Korean skincare? Then you should definitely check out Memebox! Glamorable is unboxing the Snail Superbox and sharing her thoughts on the products.


  • Nordstrom Event this Weekend

    Need to freshen up your look this weekend? Stop by the below Nordstrom locations for their Beauty Trend Event this weekend. Join Nordstrom Beauty for 1-on-1 consults with their beauty experts and industry insiders. You will also have access to free deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supplies last). Best part, admission is free! To RSVP or make special accommodations, call or stop by your nearest Nordstrom beauty counter. 


    Nordstrom Ala Moana
    1519 Kapiolani Blvd.
    Honolulu, HI 96814

    Nordstrom Alterwood
    3000 184th St. SW
    Lynnwood, WA 98037

    Nordstrom Arden Fair
    1689 Arden Way
    Sacramento, CA 95815

    Nordstrom Beachwood Place
    26200 Cedar Road
    Beachwood, OH 44122

    Nordstrom Burlington
    75 Middlesex Turnpike
    Burlington, MA 01803

    Nordstrom Northpark
    8687 N. Central Expy #2000
    Dallas, TX 75225

    Nordstrom Patridge Creek
    17310 Hall Rd.
    Charter Township of Clinton, MI 48038

    Nordstrom Pentagon City
    1400 S Hayes St.
    Arlington, VA 22202

    Nordstrom South Coast
    3333 Bristol Street
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626



    Giveaway Break - Mary Kay CC Cream & Lash Love Mascara

    It's the first long weekend in Spring and everyone in Michigan has been checking the forecast religiously. It's suppose to be in the 70s and sunny. Perfect weather for Memorial Day weekend!


    This weekend you should be armed with SPF products to help protect your skin. I usually go for a minimalist look on the weekends. I'm of the opinion that a good tinted moisturizer or foundation with SPF, and a waterproof black mascara are staples for a laid back, weekend look.
    Mary Kay's CC Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 and Lash Love Waterproof are perfect for a lounging, weekend look. If you'll be in sun, you must put SPF on first! Layered over a higher SPF cream, the CC Cream has eight skin benefits in one cube! It's super light, and has a natural finish. The added sunscreen can't hurt, either.

    Lash Love Mascara comes in both brown and black, and is great to wear in the heat or to the beach, lake or pool. No one likes raccoon eyes after swimming or sweating in the sunny weather!

    If you need help summer proofing your beauty routine, enter to win both of these items!

     ***Giveaway***

    Enter to win both the Mary Kay CC Cream (in your choice shade) and Lash Love Mascara! 

     
    Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, add me to one of your Google+ circles, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook. Make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below, as well as your CC Cream shade. Enter up to once a day to increase your chances of winning!
     
    This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, June 23rd. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!



    MAC Osbournes Collection



    Sharon & Kelly Osbourne have teamed up with MAC to create a vibrant selection of statement hues for eyes, lips and face. The 2 part collection is in limited-edition packaging inspired by the duo's signature red & violet color palettes. Look how beautiful they are! 

    Kelly Osbourne MAC Collection
    Kelly Osbourne MAC Collection 
    Sharon Osbourne's MAC collection
    Sharon Osbourne's collection




    2014 CEW Beauty Award Winners

    Below are the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) 2014 Beauty Award winners. If you're looking to try a new product, here's a great place to start!


    A full list of winners can be found below and online at www.cew.org

    The 2014 CEW Beauty Awards winners are:

    BATH AND BODY
    Bath and Body Mass
    Vaseline® - Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture

    Bath and Body Prestige
    Shiseido Cosmetics America - Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Body Cream

    SKINCARE
    Acne Treatment
    Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ - One Step Acne Eliminating Pads

    Anti-Aging Mass
    L'Oréal Paris - Revitalift Miracle Blur

    Anti-Aging Prestige

    Clé de Peau Beauté - Le Sérum

    Cleanser & Scrub
    Yes to Grapefruit - Brightening Facial Towelettes

    Eye Treatment Mass
    Vichy - Liftactiv Serum 10 Eyes & Lashes

    Eye Treatment Prestige
    GLAMGLOW Inc. - Brightmud Eye Treatment

    Lip Treatment
    Fresh - Sugar Cherry Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

    Moisturizer Mass
    L'Oréal Paris - Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil

    Moisturizer Prestige
    Josie Maran Cosmetics - 100% Pure Argan Oil Light

    HAIR
    Hair Care Product
    Kérastase - Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate

    Hair Coloring Product
    Color Wow - Root Cover Up

    Hair Styling Product
    Living Proof - Perfect Hair Day (PHD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

    MAKEUP
    Eye Product Mass
    L'Oréal Paris - Voluminous Butterfly Mascara

    Eye Product Prestige
    Dior - Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

    Face Product Mass
    Sonia Kashuk for Target® - Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo

    Face Product Prestige
    bareMinerals - Ready To Go Complexion Perfection Palette

    Lip Product Mass

    Sonia Kashuk for Target® - Shine Luxe Sheer Lip Colour

    Lip Product Prestige
    Clé de Peau Beauté - Extra Rich Lipstick

    MEN’S GROOMING
    Lab Series Skincare for Men - Pro LS All-in-one Face Treatment

    NAIL PRODUCT
    Dior - Nail Glow

    SCENT
    Men's Scent
    Ralph Lauren Fragrances - Polo Red

    Women's Scent Mass
    Sonia Kashuk for Target® - Eau De Toilette in Pink Innocencia

    Women's Scent Prestige
    Coty Prestige - Honey Marc Jacobs

    INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
    GLAMGLOW Inc.

    ECO BEAUTY AWARD
    Aveda

    BEST SELLER MASS
    Maybelline New York – Volum’ Express The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara

    BEST SELLER PRESTIGE
    Clinique - Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +

    ICONIC BEAUTY AWARD MASS
    Maybelline New York - Great Lash Mascara

    ICONIC BEAUTY AWARD PRESTIGE
    YSL Beaute - Touche Éclat

    MOST BUZZED ABOUT MASS
    L'Oréal Paris - Voluminous Butterfly Mascara

    MOST BUZZED ABOUT PRESTIGE
    Estée Lauder - Modern Muse Eau de Parfum


    QVC BEAUTY QUEST AWARD
    Dr. Macrene Skin Results 37 Actives

    SKINCARE TOOLS
    TRIA Beauty, Inc. - Age-defying Laser

    SUN PRODUCT
    La Roche-Posay - Anthelios 60 Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid



    Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup

  • Slashed Beauty: Bright lipstick is a must-have for summer. Miranda shows us three shades she'll be sporting all season long from the Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids!
  • Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: TATCHA Luminous Deep Hydrating Lifting Mask boasts astounding and transformational results in only 15 minutes! It's a miraculous treatment!
  • I Know all the Words: Make makeup removal a sinch with L'Oreal Sublime Soft Gentle Micellar and Gentle Makeup Remover for Eyes & Lips
  • TheFabZilla: Want gorgeous lips? Kathryne from TheFabZilla shows her puckers made vibrant by Jelly Bean and Quinn from Gorgeous Cosmetics
  • Glamorable!: Want to win a bottle of AQUA 41 fragrance for you and your significant other? Check out this giveaway!
  • beautyXposé: Bigger is always better, especially when it comes to your hairstyle. Kristin shows you how to get voluminous hair with Kérastase Mousse Bouffante after the jump.
  • Fluttering Lashes: Review of Origins Dr Andrew Wiel - the best serum for sensitive skin!
  • Beauty by Miss L: This week Leelo from Beauty by Miss L created eye-catching green & yellow eye makeup.
  • daydreaming beauty: Amber is crazy about the Milani Brilliant Shine lipgloss and has four to share this week on daydreaming beauty!
  • Makeup Life and Love: Tired of dull, uneven skin? Keep reading as Jamie finds the newest MUST HAVE product that will get skin even and glowing instantly.
  • D.G.S.Beauty: Add to your hairspray collection some amazing Nick Chavez Products. Check out my reviews here.
  • Geniabeme: Armour Beauty has amazing lip glosses! See Geniabeme's swatches!
  • My Highest Self: Miranda shows off new eye products for Summer from butter LONDON, find out her favorites!
  • Advice Sisters Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle: Alison check our the Thymes Studio Collection's 6 scented Cologne Rollerballs
  • Citizens of Beauty: Smoky and Neon Blue Eyeshadow Tutorial
  • Never Say Die Beauty: Allison tries a new gluten-free mineral lipstick from Gabriel Cosmetics from Whole Foods makeup dept


  • Sprial Curls for Short Hair Tutorial

    Last week I was 'Signature Straight,' and this week I'm 'Spiral Curls,' for the #downfor30 John Frieda Frizz Ease challenge! Just because I have short hair, doesn't mean I can't rock the spiral curls and beachy wave look. Below I'll show you the steps I take to get this look.

    Here's a list of products I used: 
     - Wide tooth comb
     - John Frieda Frizz Ease Go Curlier
     - Blow dryer with diffuser (diffuser optional)
     - Hair clip
     - Curling iron

    1 - Comb through clean and towel tried hair with a wide tooth comb, adjusting part to where it usually falls.

    2 - Spritz John Frieda Frizz Ease from roots to ends (this product discontinued, so try this version). The bottle suggests starting with 10-12 sprays, more or less depending on your hair length and thickness. I always like to scrunch my hair after applying product for curls, to help the curls form. The above picture shows you the slight wave I have in my hair without blow drying and straightening.
    3 - Gently blow dry hair with diffuser (I didn't have a diffuser available, so I used my blow dryer on the lowest setting, and kept scrunching as I went along).

    4 - After hair is completely dry, go through small to medium sections (depending on how much help with curls your hair needs) and use the curling iron to add spirals. I used a small spiral iron, in which I have to use my hand to wrap the hair around (this takes practice to do without burning fingers!). The below pictures shows you how my hair looks just after drying without using a round brush (left side) and how it looks after using the curling iron in it (right side). 

    5 - I took small sections of my hair and positioned the iron behind the section of hair, and then wrapped the hair away from my face. 
    6 - After curling, you can comb through curls to loosen them up and make them look more natural.

    Voila! Spiral Curls for Short Hair is complete!


    Along with my Signature Straight tutorial last week, I posted about the Frizz Ease Never Pull Back Instagram challenge.  All you have to do is show off your fierce hairstyles on Instagram with the #downfor30 & #sweeps hashtag for the chance to win an EPIC NYC adventure. Each post with the #downfor30 & #sweeps hashtag (up to one a day) earns you a chance to win. If you’ve already submitted a picture, keep posting for more chances for win! And if you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for?

    The amazing prize package includes the following:
    ·      - Round trip airfare for two (2) to NYC
    ·      - Four (4) nights at the W Hotel Times Square
    ·      - Breathtaking helicopter tour of Lady Liberty, whose newly-liberated locks are featured in our video: A Girl's Got to Be Free
    ·      -  Ground transportation via private sedan
    ·      - Dinner at Stella 34 Trattoria with views of the Empire State Building
    ·      - Brunch cruise for two (2) around Manhattan
    ·      - Garment District Diva Trek for two (2)
    ·      - Makeover at the John Frieda Salon
    ·      - $750 cash to fund all your fun
    ·      - A year of Frizz Ease® products so you can keep putting your fiercest hair forward


    You can find more details about this contest, as well as down style inspirations, at www.neverpullback.com. I would love for a Lipgloss Break reader to win…good luck!

    Do you ever wear your hair curly? If so, please share what products and tools you use below in the comments! 
    Frizz-Ease believes that when you pull your hair back, you also pull yourself back. So we're challenging women everywhere to take on the world hair-first and wear their hair #downfor30 days straight with the help their favorite Frizz-Ease products. Join the movement at NeverPullBack.com.

    Disclosure: Compensation was provided by KAO via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of KAO.

    *Post contains affiliate links


    Belli Pregnancy Products Review

    When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately started doing research on beauty products and ingredients that are safe to use during pregnancy. I turned to my fellow beauty bloggers at the Beauty Blogger Coalition for advice, as well as baby sites such as Baby Center. 

    There are several lines out there that are safe to use during pregnancy, and some that are dedicated to mothers and moms-to-be. The first line I tested out as a newly pregnant woman is Belli, appropriately named to pamper us ladies with growing bellies :) I was fortunate to try Belli Skincare's Fresh Start Treatment Scrub, Stretchmark Minimizing Cream and Sheer Treatment Lip Balm. 



    This gentle exfoliate can be used on face or body, but I have just tested it out on my body. It's considered a micro scrub, which isn't very abrasive. You can't even see the exfoliate beads in the cream, they are so small. It features antioxidant-rich ginseng and green tea, as well as aromatherapy benefits of peppermint oil, which gently tingles when you massage it on, and leaves a light, refreshing smell after it's rinsed off.  Other benefits and features include:
     - Free of teratogens (ingredients linked to birth defects) and OB/GYN recommended
     - LactMed screened to avoid ingredients that may be harmful if passed through in a mother's breast milk. It's safe to use while breastfeeding.
     - Allergy tested. Free of parabens, BPA, phthalates and artificial dyes

    I've been using this 2-3 times a week on my belly, and about once a week on my legs. I use it on my legs to prep for shaving (remember, it's gentle!) and on my belly to prime my skin for the Stretchmark Minimizing Cream. A 6.5 oz tube retails for $24 at Buy Buy Baby or Ulta.

    Belli Stretchmark Minimizing Cream

    This cream is suppose to be used to treat existing stretch marks, but since I started to use this when I was newly pregnant, I've been using it on my belly to hopefully help prevent marks. This cream contains ingredients scientifically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of stretchmark depth and length. Key ingredients include ginseng (similar to the treatment scrub) to even out skin tone and avocado oil to soften and moisturize. 

    I've been using this every day after showering. The directions advise to apply twice daily for four weeks, and then use once daily until desired results are achieved. A 6.5 oz tube retails for $49. 


    Sheer Comfort Lip Balm
    If you follow my blog, you know I'm obsessed with lip balm. I keep one in every area of my life, in every purse, in every pocket. This balm is a hypoallergenic lanolin balm that relives dry lips. It contains the highest medial grade, ultra-purified lanolin oil, and nothing else. It goes on super smooth and is really shiny. I feel like it brings out the color in my lips along with glossiness. I love the slanted applicator and how long it lasts. Definitely one of the top balms I've ever tested out. 

    This balm has been highly tested to ensure safety of use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A 0.3 oz tube retails for $12. 

    Overall I was extremely impressed with this line. It will also hold a special place in my heart since it was the first pregnancy line I tried out :) It's nice having the peace of mind knowing that the products I'm putting on my skin are safe for my baby. The Belli slogan is "Expect Beautiful Skin. Enjoy Peace of Mind, " which is so true. Just because I'm pregnant, doesn't mean my skincare routine has to suffer. If anything, I should be pampering myself more, which I will do with additional Belli products!

    Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.


    Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Round Up - May 12


  • Slashed Beauty: Need an effective way to organize your makeup collection? Miranda shows us how we can use things we already have in our house!
  • Glamorable!: One of Europe's leading nail polish brands is now available in the US! Check out Anastasia's swatches and review of Alessandro products.
  • TheFabZilla: Prepare to be mesmerized with the most exquisite creation to grace makeuplandia: Guerlain Terracota Sun Celebration Bronzing Powder & Blush 30th Anniversary Edition
  • Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lipstick Queen Sinner 90 Percent Pigment in Pinky Nude is the perfect must-have nude that is infinitely wearable!
  • D.G.S.Beauty: Trind Cosmetics continues to amaze me with their nailpolish remover and nail treatment kit. Check out D.G.S.Beauty's reviews.
  • Beauty by Miss L: Simple yellow & purple dotted and striped manicure.
  • beautyXposé: Looking for a nail polish to brighten your mood? Snatch up L’Oreal’s Tangerine Crush.
  • Geniabeme: See Geniabeme's Radiant Orchid inspired look!
  • Lipgloss Break: Step by step instructions on how to get the 'Signature Straight' hair style with John Frieda Frizz Ease products.
  • Makeup Life and Love: Time to start feeling like a Diva with a new pampering find by Pure Natural Diva Botanicals. Keep reading and see what Jamie is currently loving by the brand...
  • My Highest Self: Tina had the chance to try Briogeo hair products and they were a real savior for damaged hair!
  • Advice Sisters Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle: It's more Fashion than Beauty but the Advice Sisters Love
  • BeautyTidbits: Check out the review and swatches of Essence Cosmetics Spring 2014 collection!
  • Be Happy And Buy Polish: Looking to spice up your manicure? Jessica shows how to do so by just adding some studs and dots!
  • I Know all the Words: Celebrate mom memories with Nivea Creme and a giveaway!