Black On Black

Louise et Cie 'Vosse' Bootie ;  Motel Gabriella Romper;  'Spam' Contrast Hem Skirt

Gone Boho Tassel Drop Earrings;   Carissa Floppy Hat;  Curb Chain ID Bracelet

High-Waisted Faux Leather Shorts;  High Life Crop Knit;  MARC by Marc Jacobs 'Baker' Watch

Pop-Up! Fashion. Art. Beauty.

Plans this weekend?  Make sure you drop by and check out this Pop-Up Shop on Saturday if you are in the New Orleans area.  I love that these girls came together to have an event to showcase Fashion, Art, & Beauty!  

I can't wait to check out all of the pretty little things Maison Hebert will have... (will have an upcoming post on this store in more detail soon!)

Here is a sneak peak at just some of what Maison Hebert will have to offer:

Are you sold yet on pretty much EVERYTHING in this picture?  Yeah, me too!

Birchbox: It's like Christmas Every Month!

If you love beauty products and you love trying new products, then you need to get a Birchbox subscription stat.  I'm a huge fan of online shopping because I absolutely love getting stuff delivered to my front door.  Birchbox is even better because it's a total surprise every month.  

The box is filled with skincare and/or makeup goodies, plus other fun things like how-to's or an occasional non-beauty-product extra.  The best part is that you get products from well-known AND up-and-coming brands... I love trying out up-and-coming brands because I am always on the lookout for the next and best product out there.

When you sign up, you purchase a year subscription, but what's great is that you get billed the 1st of every month (after your first shipment), so you don't have to pay a huge fee up front... so you're only spending $10 a month!

And in case you haven't thought of it yet- A Birchbox subscription makes a great gift!  It really is the gift that keeps on giving...

It's the perfect "care package" for a college student or a friend that is moving away.  

(P.S. There is a MEN'S VERSION of Birchbox too!)

For more information on Birchbox and how it is customized for each individual person... watch this:

                                      

Ted Baker AW '13 Lookbook

Here are some of my favorite shots from Ted Baker's Autumn/Winter 2013 Lookbook. One reason I love Ted Baker is his obvious penchant for prints (please see photo #1- LOVE)... but I also love the way he creates such classic styles with a vintage feel that are also somehow modern.

While some of his pieces can be pricey, others are quite reasonable... especially for how gorgeous and well-made his clothes are! Click the links below each picture to shop the items in the post that are available now. Check back later in the season to shop the Ted Baker collection in its entirety.

Slinky Cluster Beaded Necklace
Neevo Pointed Court Shoe

Vivaine Peplum Hem Coat
Suno Quilted Mini Tote Bag
Neevo Pointed Court Shoe

Jamun T Clasp Maxi Clutch
Neevo Pointed Court Shoe

Neevo Pointed Court Shoe
All other items will be available later in the season

Sollel Short Peplum Coat
Kamilio T Keeper Mini Bowler Bag
Neevo Pointed Court Shoe

Glitz Beaded Cluster Bracelet
Feeban Pointed Lace Court Shoe

The MACRO Exfoliator ...(My New Favorite Thing)

Professional Level, Doctor's Office Results at Home?!  I was skeptical, but....

This is 100%, hands-down the absolute best at-home beauty tool beauty ANYTHING I have ever used.  I had been thinking about trying the Rodan + Fields Macro E for a long time, and I honestly never got around to trying it until recently.  I did not want to spend the money on it, but I have never been more amazed at the results of anything skincare related. After ONE USE, I could tell a major difference in my skin.  Don't believe me? Look at the below photo!  I swear to you... the before and after were taken 5 minutes apart.
My skin had never looked so vibrant and SMOOTH.  This is definitely the path to "luminous skin."

UNRETOUCHED- My forehead (yikes!) after my first time using the Macro E

Honestly, I should have known it was going to be fabulous after I read about it in "O Magazine"... you know Oprah knows her stuff! Haha!  But really, as I am getting older I am realizing that if there is one thing I want to invest in, it's my skin!

Here are a few things I DID NOT KNOW about the Macro E until I used it:
It is intense! There is a lot of suction going on, so use with caution.  You can do the auto-setting "Doc-Smart" patent pending technology, which varies the degree and duration of the macro-exfoliation.  The screen will show you which area of the face you should be exfoliating (and the direction and amount of time you should spend there).  This is how I started, but I did have to adjust the intensity throughout the process for my first use.  I love that you can adjust the intensity because you can start out easy and work your way up.
It comes with filters, so after each use, you can actually SEE the skin cells that shed during the exfoliation.  (Gross but cool.)
You can download a "Macro E" app on your phone to track your progress and have reminders sent to you for your next use.
You can only use it once a week!

The reason these Rodan + Fields products and tools are so great is that the doctors set out to create products that closely resemble what they used in their own practices.  The Macro Exfoliator sweeps away 5 million dead skin cells in just 5 minutes.  I was seriously shocked that just one use could so drastically change my skin and fine lines.  One thing I was worried about was that my face would be beet red for a few days... but thankfully, your Macro E comes complete with "cooling gels" that soothe your skin overnight.  

"Cooling gels" that come with your Macro E

I have only used mine one time, and I cannot wait to see how my skin looks after weeks of using it!  Another thing I think it helped with was blackheads... my skin just looked so smooth and clear after that one use!  I can't imagine blackheads would even be able to build up if you are continually using this.

You should hold your skin taut while using the Macro Exfoliator.

UNRETOUCHED results from using the Redefine Regimen with the Macro Exfoliator

SHOP THE POST:

Click here to purchase the Macro Exfoliator.*

Click here to purchase the Aging Redefined Value Set that includes the Redefine Regimen AND the Macro Exfoliator. **

To save $36.00 on your Macro Exfoliator and get free shipping and discounts ALL the time on ALL your Rodan + Fields products, sign up to be a Preferred Customer.

*Please read thoroughly before purchasing, as people with certain skincare conditions are not candidates for the Macro Exfoliator.

**For more information on the Rodan + Fields skincare regimen I use: My Secret to Amazing Skin.

As always, please feel free to email me with any questions:  blondeandlippy@gmail.com

Beauty Exclusives

Ok... this Nordstrom Anniversary sale is going to make me go broke.  I was just browsing again and came across some fabulous steals deals:

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     Fekkai Anniversary Set for Dry, Damaged Hair (see why here)

     NARS "Some Like It Hot" Lip Set & Bag

     Jo Malone Fragrance Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)

     Angel by Thierry Mugler Anniversary Set 

     Viktor & Rolf "Flowerbomb" Anniversary Set (you saw the perfume roller here)

M.A.C. Brush Set Exclusive Deal

As part of their anniversary sale, Nordstrom has a brush set for a limited time that is an amazing deal.  It is only $49.50 and includes 5 essential makeup brushes.  PLUS, it comes with a limited edition brush roll designed by Rebecca Moses.

I swear by MAC brushes- they're awesome.  Great quality and they last forever!

It features:

• Large Angled Contour Brush (seen in this post)
• Duo Fibre Eyeshadow Brush
• Tapered Blending Brush
• Pencil Brush (you can use this for so many things)
• Small Angle Brush 
• Brush Roll w/ flap to protect brushes

Purchase with Free Shipping & Free Return:

• M.A.C. Brush Kit

My Secret to Amazing Skin: Rodan + Fields

Ever since this post, I've been testing out gazillions (feels like it) of skincare products to see what I like the most.

Within the first week of using this line of products, I knew this was the answer to my skincare and anti-aging needs.  However, I wanted to use it for a little while longer and be 100% sure before I actually posted about it for my readers...

I am happy and EXCITED to say that I loved each and every thing about this line of products from Rodan + Fields.  After I posted asking for everyone's skincare secrets, my friend Kelly called me and said, "Lauren, what have you been using? You need to use Rodan and Fields!"  So, because Kelly is the mother of a 12 year old and still looks like she does (please see her GORGEOUS pictures below), I took her advice...

She could not have been more right.  We have both tried pretty much EVERY product under the sun... (from Saks, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, Earthsavers, the dermatologist, etc.) and this is by far our favorite and the most effective... and it does not irritate your skin.

Why is it so great?? Where do I begin...

First, let me say that I was incredibly hesitant to try something that wasn't really mainstream or sold conventionally.  Then, I found out Rodan and Fields was originally sold in department stores like Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, and Nordstrom.  It was actually Nordstrom's #1 skincare product in 2005 before the doctors of Rodan and Fields decided to market and sell the brand differently.

With that new info, and knowing these doctors also created Proactiv, I decided to give it a try.  I swear I could tell a difference in my skin after my first night of use.  The overnight cream and night renewing serum just did wonders on my skin.  It felt so soft and moisturized (but not greasy) the next morning.  And after just one week, I could see a major difference in the fine lines on my face.

So, I loved the product line, but I didn't know if I wanted to actually sign up to receive products every month, etc (you do not HAVE to do this).  At first, I did this because in the long run it was cheaper- then I found that it kept me from skimping on the products (i.e. not using them every day or not using enough of the product).  Knowing that I was going to do a re-order anyway made me eagerly use the products and also try some of the other R+F products (like the self tanner, Macro Exfoliator, Microdermabrasion Paste, I could go on and on!).  I have loved everything I have tried so far, and as I've said before, if I DO NOT like something, I will not recommend it to you. (more posts to come on these other products)

After doing more and more research on the company, I decided to become a consultant.  I love that I am now representing this line of skincare products that I truly love and believe in.  There are 4 different lines for different skin types, so everyone can improve their skin according to their own needs.   Not to mention, I was using the products regardless, so becoming a consultant gave me a MAJOR discount.  Mark my words, use it a few weeks and you will have better skin than you thought you ever could.

My skincare regimen consists of the REDEFINE products.  I use the Daily Cleansing Mask, Pore Minimizing Toner, Night Renewing Serum, a.m. Triple Defense Treatment Cream (with SPF 30), p.m. Overnight Restorative Cream, and the Lip Renewing Serum every single day.

Yes it may seem like a lot, but I honestly look forward to it every night.  It's my little ritual before bed.  I love that I feel like I'm doing something good for myself and pampering myself every single night (because I am... goodbye wrinkles!).

My Nightly Ritual

Night Renewing Serum: a potent, proprietary blend of peptides and retinol; patented time-release technology; it is a retinol in a form that will not irritate your skin!

Lip Renewing Serum: contains peptides and antioxidants that help lips retain moisture, smoothes lip texture, and reduces the appearance of lines in your lip... I think it has even plumped my lips!

You massage this facewash onto your skin (it's lightly exfoliating)... let it dry about 1-2 mins then wash off.  I love it because it doesn't dry out your face but still gets it really clean.

And one more thing:

Goodbye to the "product graveyard" in my bathroom closet.  I am sick and tired of using something for a few weeks and not seeing results... or for that matter, using it and seeing results like crazy- extreme peeling, redness, etc.  They say to wait and that's the process- yeah right.  Who really has the time to have a red and peeling face every so often??  It seemed like it never ended.

Unsure about which regimen is right for you?  Use the R+F Solution Tool:

• Rodan + Fields Solution Tool

To shop products now:

• Rodan + Fields Preferred Customers

If you have any questions about any of these products or want to learn more about being a part of the Rodan and Fields company, please feel free to email me:  blondeandlippy@gmail.com

Marc Jacobs Giveaway

 

Some of you may remember Target's recent collab with Neiman Marcus.  Well, one of the fabulous pieces available was this Marc Jacob's "Metallic Leather Pouch" ...as the box calls it.  Personally, I have used mine both as a cosmetic bag AND a clutch a few times.

This bag/pouch retailed for $69.99 in stores and will soon be gifted to one lucky Blonde & Lippy reader.

To enter the giveaway, please do the following:

• "Like" Blonde & Lippy on Facebook. (Please see link on the right side of this page) or visit www.facebook.com/blondeandlippy
• "Share" this post on Facebook.

And for a SECOND entry:

• "Pin" this post on Pinterest.com to receive a second entry for the giveaway.*

*You must both "like" and "share" this post on Facebook to receive a valid entry.  Pinning in addition to liking and sharing qualifies you for TWO entries (but is not necessary to receive an entry).    :)

GOOD LUCK!

85% off Sale at Mango

The Mango Outlet is having a huge sale... UP TO 85% OFF!  Here are a few pieces I love:

Visit the Mango Outlet Sale: