PAMPERING PLUS PROTECTION

Whenever the colder temperatures come around, the first thing to show dryness and irritation is my hands.

I was recently asked to review a product from Ahava for Beautystat,and was very happy to receive this hand cream.

Ahava Time To Smooth is a must for anyone wanting to improve the look of their hands,as well as protect from sun damage.

I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked.

I applied right before bed each night for a week,and while a little goes a long way,it really did improve the way my hands looked in the morning.

The moisture stays with you,my hands felt a little less tight,and I find myself reaching for it,rather than my usual lotion instead.

There really isn't too much of a fragrance,but that works for me. 

Overall, I was satisfied and would purchase this on my own again. ($32)

For further information,please check out http://www.ahava.com/age-perfecting-hand-cream-broad-spectrum-spf-15

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Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl 

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BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.

"GAME CHANGERS"

Last night at the Bellevue Square Microsoft store,there was an event to remember.

Luke Willson (#82) and Jermaine Kearse (#15) of the Seattle Seahawks came out to play Madden 17 for charity and to introduce the new Surface Pro 4 NFL Special Edition Type Cover. Of course, that cover was a Seahawks edition for our neck of the woods.

The competition got fierce,but Luke was the winner in the end,with $5,000 going towards the 12 North Sports. Afterwards,there was a special meet and greet for those lucky enough to be among the first 100 fans in line,and everyone received autographed photos of both players courtesy of Microsoft.!

For more information on the Surface Pro NFL covers,please see:https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Microsoft-Surface-Special-Edition-NFL-Type-Cover/productID.5063277700?icid=en_US_homepage_whatsnew_3_NFLtc_160822

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl

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A "Hair-raising" Experience

Some of my favorite beauty and hair care products do not necessarily sport a designer label.

I have tried most of the styling aids from the famous lines, but have found that most dry out my hair or really do not perform well at all.

I have had alot of success with the Ion line from Sally Beauty,and am happy to say that these two products have kept my hair soft,shiny,and styled all day,without making it feel like straw or an oil slick the next day.

 What's even better is the price is  about half the cost of what you would pay at a salon or beauty store. 

Shown here: Ion Finishing Spray (Volumizing)and Illuminating Pomade.

For more information on these styling products and more,log on to http://www.sallybeauty.com/hair/Hair,default,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=ION

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl

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IT'S ABOUT "TIME"

I finally managed to get my hands on the brand new Urban Decay "Alice,Through The Looking Glass"palette.($60.00 at ULTA)

I wanted to wait until I actually saw the movie,so that I could get a better perspective of the elements included in the set and I am really glad that I did.

For those of you that dont know, all of the familiar characters are there,and Alice meets up with her dear friend "Hatter" for another courageous adventure.This time though, the sequel was actually better than the first,and had more heart. It was more about love,family and best friends forever. Oh, and forgiveness.. It was a feel good movie and I walked out of the theater with a smile on my face.

The shades in the Urban Decay palette arent pieces of a mirror at all, they are from Alice's tunic that she wore in the film. The lipstick shades are named after the "stars" and of course the beautiful butterfly that appears when you open the box is reminiscent of Absolem,who was a caterpillar in the first film..(get the "time" theme?)and yes, time changes us all.

Alice shades 

Looking Glass (pale pink demi-matte)

Reflection (soft peach matte)

Dormouse (warm brown matte w/floating gold micro-sparkle)

Metamorphosis (vibrant periwinkle blue w/micro-sparkle)

 

Mad Hatter shades include:

Hatter (vibrant green w/tonal micro-sparkle)

Gone Mad (aubergine w/pink iridescent pearl)

Paradox (vibrant orange w/gold pearl)

(saturated blue-pink w/silver micro-shimmer)

 

Mirana shades include:

Lily (opal pink pearl)

Duchess (peach w/pink shift and micro-sparkle)

Kingdom (copper-bronze pearl)

Chessboard (medium brown matte)

 

Iracebeth shades include:

Heads Will Roll (vibrant turquoise w/gold micro-sparkle)

Bandersnatch (deep teal matte)

Salazen Grum (metallic crimson)

Royal Flush (pale beige shimmer)

 

Time shades include:

Time (black-navy satin w/soft iridescent micro-sparkle)

Dream On (metallic purple-silver)

Chronosphere (metallic deep bronze)

Mirror (gray-taupe satin)

The lipstick shades are also creative and whimsical. My favorite being Alice,a soft sheer apricot shade. There's Mad Hatter,Time,Mirana,and Iracebeth.

Urban Decay does a wonderful job on creating shades for fair skinned people. I was not able to purchase all of the shades as they were sold out pretty quickly, but I did get to swatch both Alice and Time. ($18.00 at ULTA)

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl

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PASTEL DREAMS

Spring into Summer with lovely,light,blend-able pastels. This ULTA Prismatic Eye Shadow set is only $20.00

This contains my favorite "must have" shades. My everyday choice is "Peak" but each of the shades listed are perfect for night or daytime wear.

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Otherworldly: "light white shimmer"
Beauty: "medium mauve with slight shimmer"
Bliss: "medium violet shimmer"
Peak: "medium mauvy brown shimmer"
Destination: "medium cool brown shimmer"
Reflection: "deep black glitter"
Luminous: "light grey shimmer"
Crystal: "light blue green shimmer"
Earthly: "medium blue green shimmer"
Believe: "medium blue shimmer"
Radiance: "medium gold shimmer"
Presence: "medium brown shimmer"

The colors are easy to apply and come with a soft brush for perfect application.

Until next time~
Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

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"BAKED" TO PERFECTION

Spring is finally here! It's a time of renewal and fresh new looks. Time to lighten up a bit and try a pop of fresh mint green,cool peaches,and a splash of fruity pink.

I'm enchanted by this lovely little kit that I found at ULTA. This Laura Geller Baked Beauty 101 Collection has everything you need for your daily workday needs as well as a tutorial on how to turn up the heat for a night on the town.

The set houses three cheek products,Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Grapefruit,Bronze-n-Brighten (Medium),Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation,and a shimmering Baked Eye Shadow Duo in  Mulberry/Oyster. ($32)

I was really impressed with the baked blush (shown  above) as it is a shade that looks flattering on everyone. Even with my fair skin,it worked beautifully. The shadow lasted all day without a touch up. 

The contour is just the right shade,no harsh lines. And,the perfecting foundation is a soft hue that works well with most skin tones. 

"Hop" on in to ULTA for some great beauty steals! 

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl

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"SEA WORTHY"

When March winds blow,they can wreck havoc on our skin. Cold,rain,even stress can make our skin a little lack luster. Enter Ahava's Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 facial serum!

I couldn't believe how well this serum worked. I applied it right before bedtime,and while I was a bit skeptical,I woke up with skin that looked firm and glowing,as well as softer. It wasn't the makeup that made my skin look good,it was this product!

This wonderful serum is oil based using Jojoba Seed oil,along with AHAVA's special blend of Dead Sea minerals,that quickly takes care of sun,pollution and those too many nights without sleep,or those "at the club" nights.

My skin kept its radiance all day. I even got compliments from strangers.


 Nothing makes an old gal feel better than hearing how nice her skin looks! I will definitely be using this each and every night before bed. When something works so quickly to produce results,I'd be crazy not to.


The light floral scent was nice,and while the product felt like applying oil to the skin,it quickly absorbed and was really not greasy at all. My moisturizer slipped on,and my skin felt soothed right away.Thanks AHAVA!

For more info,please go to  http://www.ahavaus.com/dead-sea-crystal-osmotertm-x6-facial-serum


The serum is $74 on their site




Until next time~
Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

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"SIMPLY SPOTLESS"

As a red head, I have notoriously fair skin. I also have freckles from the sun, and a few dark patches from previous damage.

So, when BeautyStat asked me to try out a new skincare routine that would lighten ,refresh and energize my skin, of course I said yes!

This 90 Day Rapid Lightening Regimen from Murad made a huge difference in what I see in the mirror each day. These products were made to treat discoloration and damage caused by the sun, genetics ,hormones ,and skin sensitivity.

The three key products are #1-Essential -C Cleanser (I like to call this "Energizing" cleanser) This smells so fresh, very much like oranges ,and leaves skin squeaky clean.
Next comes step #2 -Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum. This serum contains 2% hydroquinone (a super charged age fighter! Just a tiny bit goes a long way ,and lastly, Step #3-Essential-C Day Moisture (Broad Spectrum SPF 30) PA+++, This was my favorite product as it was non greasy, and left my skin feeling soft and pampered all day.

 

There were also two sample sizes of Advanced Active Radiance Serum, and Intensive-C Radiance Peel for those of us who are more focused on renewing the glow ,rather than skin lightening ,or to add to the regimen.
It took about three days to see results, but from the very first day of use, my skin felt fresher, and a bit brighter. I am very loyal to my skincare products, and often stick with the same cleansers ,etc. for years, so it takes something pretty special to get me to switch. Bottom line? I would purchase this again, because it lived up to it's promises. While it took a little getting used to (I don't have a lot of time in the morning for a three step routine) it was well worth the effort!

After about a week of use, the dark patches on my cheeks began to fade, and my skin tone was much more even. My skin glowed again, and I felt comfortable not wearing as much makeup as I normally do. Knowing that I am preventing future damage was a big plus for me.
The science behind this skincare really worked. For more information, please visit http://www.murad.com/rapid-lightening-regimen

 

#LiveSpotless
Until next time~
Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

 

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"SECRET CRUSH"

There's no doubt about it,LUSH is my all time favorite love.

This little set has me crushing on them even more! Perfect for Valentine's Day!!

The Secret Crush Gift Set includes:

Prince Charming Shower Cream, (Creamy pomegranate and vanilla wash)
Gorgeous Facial Moisturizer,The Kiss Lip Scrub,(sweet mandarin flavor) Rub Rub Rub Body Scrub and Tender Is The Night Message Bar. (Sensual vanilla, jasmine and ylang ylang ..yum!)

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

             

The Kiss Lip Scrub is so cute! It has tiny heart shaped sparkles inside!! ($39.95)

Find out more at http://www.lushusa.com/Secret-Crush/06686,en_US,pd.html

I also purchased a lovely rose shaped soap called Roses All The Way,a delicious rose oil infused bath or shower time treat for $7.95 that goes perfectly with the gift set. 

Add a few scented candles, some chocolate truffles,and maybe a glass of wine for a perfectly pampering experience for your valentine or for yourself! 

Be my valentine??

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl

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"JUST A GIRL"

I'm just a girl who likes to play with makeup,and oh,what a fabulous day it is now that  Urban Decay's Gwen Stefani collection has added more colors for us to love.

I wanted to showcase two of my favorite shades from the lipsticks that have recently launched.
Shown here are 714 (Gwen's signature shade of sizzling red) and Ex-Girlfriend a sweet confection of beige and pink. I wear Ex-Girlfriend almost every day,and have received so many compliments. ($18 each at Ulta)

When I want to wear a power red,I reach for 714. It makes getting through Mondays a breeze.

I also was lucky enough to snag the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani blush palette. These shades are like heaven.

There is every color a girl could ask for! This has to be the best set I have ever purchased. Not only is the packaging cute,but inside you will find hues to match every whim. ($45,also at Ulta)

Shades included:
Cherry (light pink satin)
Easy (deep rose w/gold shimmer)
Angel (champagne-nude shimmer)
Lo-Fi (soft bronze matte)
Hush (medium pink w/gold shimmer)
OC (soft pink w/peach shift)

Bring on the pink and the frills!
I'm happy being a girl!

Until next time~
Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

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CHOCOLATE KISSES

Do you love chocolate as much as I do? If so, you're going to fall in love with this Too Faced Melted Chocolate Liquified Long Wear Lipstick.

Following through on their cocoa powder infused line,this 6 piece collection keeps its "melted" form and gives luscious color and shine. There's a precision tipped applicator,but I like to apply mine with a lip brush for an even look.

Here's the breakdown on the colors:  Chocolate Cherries (a deep,almost reddish brown),Chocolate Milkshake (a pinkish brown),Metallic Chocolate Diamonds (silver infused brown),Metallic Frozen Hot Chocolate (golden infused brown),Metallic Candy Bar (bronze brown),and Chocolate Honey (a beige-y creamy soft brown)

Here, I am wearing Chocolate Honey

Each tube can be found at Ulta for $21.00. Don't let the price put you off,its totally worth it. My look lasted well into the afternoon,and my lips felt divine.

These shades will pretty much go with anything,and are perfect for that nude makeup look.
My pal Zac Burr did a perfect take on this nude trend,featured below. Hats off to this up and coming new artist!

"Hot " Chocolate (By Zac Burr)

Until next time~
Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

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Special thanks to Zac Burr (photo and makeup)
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BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.