LEATHER & LIP GLOSS

In the last post I did about my favorite beauty products, I included the Pacifica Kale Charcoal Ultimate Detox Mask . I love it so much, I wanted to dedicate a post to it. I initially wanted to try it because I have been making more of an effort to use plant-based products that are better for my sensitive skin. It's 100% vegan and made with charcoal, clay, willowherb, aloe vera and kale extract. Without irritating fragrances or other bad-for-your-skin ingredients, I knew it was worth trying. Unlike other face masks I have used in the past, I can actually feel this one working. Like, it tingles and I know that some kind of magic is happening. Plus, it also changes colors as it sits, so you know when it's almost time to wash it off because you look less like a ninja turtle and more like some other kind of green mutant. The only- and I mean only - thing I don't like is that it's messy when you wash it off. The greenish-g...

My daily beauty routine tends to change about once or twice a year and usually consists of a go-to set of rotating products. Whether they change by the season, or whenever I want to try something new, I often find faves that I use regularly. Right now, there are several that I'm totally loving and that I want to share with you! These products are ones that I use every day. And while I'm by no means a skin care or beauty expert, I'm sharing these because they've been working well and are not outrageously overpriced. I wouldn't call any of them miracle products, but they've stayed part of my routine because they haven't let me down! Here's the breakdown, along with why I like each product. Acure Mega Moisture Argan Oil Pumpkin Shampoo - This brand is awesome because it only uses plant-based ingredients. In addition to keeping my hair healthy, I feel better knowing that I'm keeping our planet healthier too. I also love the way this shampo...

Hello hello ladies! Let's start the week off with a bit of fun, shall we? I've got a super cool Beauty Bundle Giveaway going on this week and one lucky winner will receive everything you see in this photo: Clinique 3-Step Skin Care System (Liquid Face Soap, Clarifying Lotion & Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion LORAC TANtalizer (Deep Body Bronzing Luminizer) Burberry BRIT For Her Perfume Sampler (three scents) ULTA Beauty Juice Infused Lip Oil ULTA Beauty Lip Mask in Cranberry & Pomengranate Smashbox L.A. Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Color in Beverly Hills Blush You can enter the giveaway on Facebook and/or Instagram. The rules are the same, and you can enter in both places! Head over to the Leather & Lip Gloss Facebook page or Instagram (@leatherlipgloss) for your chance to win. Giveaway runs through Friday, May 11, and the winner will be notified on Monday, May 14.  Good luck!

  Want to win two FREE tickets to the Southern Women's Show in Nashville? The event takes place at the Music City Center from April 5-April 8, 2018. A variety of local health, beauty, decor and fashion exhibitors will be there and you'll have more chances to win cool prizes- like a trip to the CMA Awards! Tickets are usually $11-$13, but you can win two just but entering this giveaway! It's super easy to enter. Just use the form below. Contest runs through 12 midnight on March 29th. Winner will be notified on March 30th.  Oh, and btw, a certain bachelor by the name of Arie Luyendyk just might be there (on Friday at 2 p.m.) to have a Q & A session that you don't want to miss! Good luck!  a Rafflecopter giveaway

I'm in a rut. A beauty rut. I'm craving new beauty products and I've been on the hunt for some good ones. While I haven't had a chance to try these yet, I wanted to make a list to give you ideas if you're looking for a switch up in your beauty routine too. These are the most interesting beauty products I've come across lately, and I cannot wait to try them! To purchase a product, click on the link below its description. Sara Happ Sweet Clay Lip Mask A clay mask...for your lips??? Sounds amazing. With dry, chapped lips like I have, this product (which is being compared to frosting on a cake- score!) is probably just what my dehydrated pucker needs. Shop this from QVC for $32.00. Aveeno 60-Second In-Shower Facial   This facial works 4x faster than other at-home masks, and it cleanses while you shower. In just one minute, your skin becomes brighter, softer and more radiant. It's gotten great reviews, and is oil-free and non-comedogen...

Hey fashionistas! I've been trying some new makeup products lately and I'm sharing my honest review of them all for you! Check it out here, and shop the products using the links below. Shop Products Featured in Video

I just received my POPSUGAR Must Have Box for the month of September, and I'm excited to tell you all about the goodies that are inside! POPSUGAR Must Have is a monthly subscription box where you get curated fashion, beauty, health & home products sent to you each month. Super fun! You can see all that was included in September's box below, and...guess what? If you sign up using code SHOP5 , you'll get $5 off your first box! Woot woot! So what was inside September's Must Have Box?   This month's box had a mix of beauty, fashion, home and food products!    For some extra sleek & shine in your hair, there's Don't Despair, Repair! by Briogeo. This is a deep conditioning mask that you use after shampooing to give your hair a soft and shiny texture. You can use this instead of your regular conditioner, but I would suggest using it just once a week. This is available at Anthropologie. Add some shimmer to y...

Hi fashionistas! Sorry I've been MIA lately. I've been working on a few projects and time has gotten away from me. I've got a few FASHtastic Finds for you today, and I hope to have some new outfit posts up soon! Enjoy!  Head to your nearest Maurices store on Friday, September 16th for their How to Wow Fall Style Event . Style experts will share how-to-wow tips & tricks and there will be a chance to win a $100 Maurices gift card when you enter the wow sweepstakes!  Learn more about this event on the Maurices Facebook page .  Join Pixi Beauty from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on September 17th & 18th for a meet and greet with makeup artist and YouTube personality Maryam Maquillage . Visit the Pixi Beauty Facebook page for more info. e.l.f. is celebrating the grand opening of their Glendale Galleria location all weekend, September 16th-18th. The first 50 shoppers will receive a gift card, so get there early! Join Brit + Co for their fourth ...

Hi fashionistas! I hope your week has been enjoyable so far. I want to share a fun -and super easy- fall eye makeup look with you. I call this a "fall flavored smoky eye," because the colors are reminiscent of fall. Below is a step by step photo tutorial from The Beauty Department. They call this look "fall's copper smoke." Visit this link for a more detailed "how to," including products used. Enjoy! Here is my version, using gold and pinkish red (perfect for fall) colored eye shadow. What do you think of this makeup look for fall? Would you try it?

Did you have a nice week, fashionistas?  To make your week even better, here are some FASHtastic Finds to check out. Nashville based clothing company BeeAttitudes is having a winter sale with savings of 30%-50% off . You also get a free magnet when you sign up for their e-newsletter, and this month, 10% of all sales will go to benefit Thistle Farms, in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Check out the "bee-utiful" selection of their positive clothing by visiting their website here . One of my favorite new makeup companies, e.l.f. , just released two new colors of their Essential Lip Balm Tint. Available at Target stores, you can also shop online by visiting this link . Score FREE shipping on orders of $25 with code SHIP25 . For you fitness fashionistas, yoga apparel company Cozy Orange is having a semi-annual sale. They even have a selection of maternity yoga apparel. Check out their eco-friendly collection by checking out their website .

Happy Monday, fashionistas! I hope your year is off to a great start. To make it even better, check out today's FASHtastic Finds! There are just a few, but they are worth checking out. Fashion blogger Sydne Summer is hosting a giveaway on her blog, Sydne Style , where you can win two pairs of Steve Madden pumps (one in nude and one in leopard print)! Check out the details and enter here .      all photos, sydnestyle.com Delia's is having a going out of business sale, both in store and online. You can score up to 70% off on select items. Visit the Delia's Facebook page for more information. The Beauty Department has a great tutorial on creating a "white cat eye" look. Visit their website for step-by-step instructions. photo, thebeautydepartment.com Finally,  Lauren Conrad is also hosting a giveaway, where you can win $100 to shop her January collection from Kohl's. Get all the details and enter by going to this ...