How could you not love a 10 day Mani?!?!

RIHANNA & I BOTH ROCK SHELLAC MANI'S!

Check out the link below to see my favorite nail fashions! 

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/rihannas-secret-to-a-long-lasting-chip-free-manicure-20111912


I cannot stand wearing acrylic nails, but love having a mani.  This is my alternative for that!  Keeps my nails looking well maintained & comes in a great variety of shades.  I am currently rocking the Asphalt shade.  LOVE! 

xoxo,

Maria

Gorgeous hair on a budget!

Introducing a new line from Matrix called Total Results! 

Matrix went to both stylists & consumers and asked what they were looking for with professional products, and the feedback they received was that people wanted professional products that were more affordable.  Now days not everyone can afford a $30 bottle of shampoo!  People have tightened their budgets, but that doesn't mean you have to buy cheap non professional products from the grocery store.  Those products are loaded with harsh ingredients & waxes that actually build up on the hair causing it to dry out.  Always buy your products from your stylist who knows your hair and what it needs! Whew!  Enough with my rant on that.

The line consists of products for Volume, Smoothing, Color Care, Moisture, and Curls.  So my favorite products in this line are the Amplify Shampoo & Conditioner and also the Miracle Treat 12 in the Color Care line.

The Shampoo & Conditioner add tons of volume to flat, lifeless hair while also being color safe!  It leaves the hair looking thicker & fuller. The fragrance is awesome too!  Always a plus!  This gets a double thumbs up from my super fabulous Mom, the one & only Kate VanSant, who I have struggled for years to find the perfect products for! 

The Miracle Treat 12 is a spray leave in lotion that has Sunflower Oil in it and has 12 different amazing things that it does to your hair in just one step!!! Boom!  LOVE IT!  Plus it is less expensive than other competitive products.  :)

1. Helps protect color-treated hair
2. Detangles
3. Helps seal the hair from damage
4. Helps prevent breakage
5. Maximizes natural body
6. Smoothes the cuticle
7. Deeply conditions
8. Helps strengthen hair
9. Delivers instant silkiness
10. Increases manageability
11. Tames frizz
12. Helps restore shine

Now to that amazing price.........Shampoo's & conditioners retail for $9 a piece!!!  That's amazing! And styling products are only $15-$16.  (Styling products typically last a long time.)  Super affordable & available at a Matrix salon near you! It's time to make yourself even more GOREGOUS! 

xoxo,

Maria

Another DIY option...

Hey Gorgeous Gals!

For some of you, getting into the spa to pamper yourself can be tough.  I know with my crazy schedule it can sometimes be difficult to take time out for myself.  Now with the Holidays upon us, time is even tighter & so are our pocket books, but looking fabulous is more important than EVER! 

I found a great link for some DIY facial masks.  There are lots of options for all skin types. Check them out!

http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/facemasks.htm

I love feedback!  If you find one you like, LET ME KNOW!!! 

xoxo,

Maria

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Hey Gorgeous gals,

Sorry I have been MIA.  We took a little vacation & then with the holidays, my last few weeks have been chaotic!  Now I am back & ready to blog! 

Today I found this great DIY hair masque on Pinterest.  I wanted to share.  Let me know what you think!  

xoxo,

Maria

Finally after years of searching I have found..............My Fav makeup line!!!

Hey Gorgeous Gals,

First of Happy Halloween weekend!  I hope you all have fun plans!!!  I wanted to find out from my readers what their fav beauty purchase is (survey from last week,) and based on the results, it's all about MAKEUP!!!

I have completely fell in love with Mirabella Beauty Products!!!  As a MAC lover for years & avid Sephora shopper, I always felt as if I was searching for the perfect products, and never feeling 100% satisfied with my results.  I can truly say that I have found it all within Mirabella.  It was also featured on the runways at NY fashion week 2011 this fall!  :)

Mirabella Beauty is a full line of mineral-based contemporary cosmetic products formulated to work with all skin tones.  They offer clean products and quality formulas, so that you can feel safe using Mirabella on your skin.  It is Talc FREE, Paraben FREE, Lead FREE, and Dye FREE. 

Some of my fav products from the line are the Pure Press Powder & the Magic Marker Eyeliner (amazing!!!)  I also love that the line is great for girls that like a more natural look to their makeup & it can also be amped up for that more dramatic sexy look! 

Their website (link listed below) has some really great tips & tricks for achieving desired looks. 

Mirabella is available at a salon or spa near you! 

Let me know what you think! 

xoxo,

Maria

Shampooing your hair daily??? Such a waste of time!

One of my absolute favorite products......Sexy Hair's Volumizing Dry Shampoo!!!

I seriously DO NOT have time to blow dry & style my hair everyday, but always need it looking good!  That is why I am obsessed with this product!  Not only does it have a fabulous fragrance, but it adds volume to your slept on hair!  (all the other ones smell like A#%!!!)  ;)

Use on dry hair to absorb excess oils from the hair & scalp.  Typically I get oily on my 2nd day hair around my front hair line.  I use the dry shampoo around that area, and also around my crown to get that lift & volume back.  Another thing I love is that it is CLEAR in color.  So even you gorgeous girls with brunette/dark hair colors can use it without looking like you put gross baby powder on your head.  (most baby powders contain TALC which will dry out the hair & scalp.)

Ideas of when you would need Sexy Hair's Dry Shampoo:

After the gym
Camping
To protect color (Yes, it has UV filters)
Excessively oily hair/scalp
Eliminate daily shampooing/styling (Waste of your precious time, also keeps your color lasting longer)
Stinky hair (the fabulous fragrance deodorizes the hair)
Volume, Volume, Volume!!! 

Pick up your Sexy Hair Dry Shampoo at a Salon near you for only $16.95! 

xoxo,

Maria

Fall weather is here & my polish of choice is........

ESSIE!!!

So loving this fabulous shade from Essie's Fall 2011 "Carry On" Collection!!!  Very Structured is the name of this beautiful 'classic burnt sienna' shade. 

I have been seeing shades of orange everywhere this fall!  Why not your nails too!?!  Makes the perfect fall mani/pedi while sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte, perhaps?  Or take it home with you for only $8.  One of my fav things to do is to grab one of Essie's mini cubes.  You get 4 totally cute mini polishes in a box.  Then you will be wearing the latest fashion trends on your hands & feet all season long!

All Essie polishes are DBP, Toluene, and Formaldehyde FREE!  Check out the link to Essie.com below to find a salon near you and treat yourself.  You deserve it! 

xoxo,
Maria