Mother's Day Preview at the Plaza Beauty

Mother's Day is coming up.... just a few more days! On my way to the Mother's Day preview event at the Plaza Beauty last week on my chariot (Just kidding!) I learned about some new brands that I have to share, including TOCCA & Jemma Kidd and learned more about a current favorite, JUARA Skincare.

I took a picture of this horse/carriage right outside of Central Park which is next to the Plaza Beauty. ;)


Here is a delicious sampling of JUARA Skincare products, including their Candlenut body cream, which smells delicious, Turmeric Tamarind mask, Candlenut Body Polish, and more! I'm a fan of their Sweet Black Tea & Rice moisturizer (Thanks to @MegsMakeup) and got samples of their new mattefying moisturizer! Can't wait to try this! See more at http://www.juaraskincare.com

What else can you gift your Mom this Mother's Day?
TOCCA Beauty has amazing fragrances, inspired by famous icons such as Cleopatra, Brigitte and Stella! Each have unique scents and notes but all smell really good! I can imagine myself wearing them all- depending on my mood of course. In addition to their Eau de Parfums, they boast solid perfumes, lip glosses, bath & body products, as well as Suncare towelettes! Learn more at: http://www.tocca.com/

If you've seen Jemma Kidd at Target, may I introduce to you Jemma Kidd Makeup School products. These are for professional makeup artists or if you're looking for products that have a teaching manual behind it. Each product has a quick guide so you're equipped with using their tools correctly! Look at all the fun products they have!
Learn more at: http://www.jemmakidd.com/

At the Plaza Beauty, I met the designer and her sister who design & sell these beautiful, Italian leather/suede handbags called Torregrossa. All made in the USA (NY, actually) but use hardwear and materials from Italy, since they're from Sicily! The design on the right is one I was eyeing... simply gorgeous! (and lightweight too!)
Learn more at: http://www.Torregrossafashions.com

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Go Green for Mother's Day with Wembe & Yes to Blueberries

Mother's Day is a week away and in case you haven't thought of gifts yet here are a few more ideas. (See my purple-themed gift ideas here.) These are a few natural- green- products that your mom can enjoy. Can't choose among these suggestions? Put all these items in a cute tote bag or basket for MOM!

1) Wembe Amazonian Soul soaps- They sell 100% natural & organic soaps and every whiff of each soap makes you feel like you're in the Amazon! The scents are amazingly raw- and their latest Assai Berry Antioxidant soap is no different. It's light berry scent and moisturizing formula with jojoba oil makes your skin feel incredibly moisturized and natural. The antioxidants in this fruit is great for mature skin but anyone can reap its benefits. Treat your mom to an eco-lux soap this Mother's Day!

See my past review of their Yerba Mate exfoliating soap at PrettyCity.com's Green & Gorgeous event.

2) Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Overnight Hydrating Cream- Blueberries is another powerful antioxidant and this facial cream will help your mom look younger. How so? This light cream is extremely hydrating, formulated with shea butter, blueberries' rich antioxidants, noni fruit and sunflower seed oil. These ingredients combined have made my skin feel supple and even a bit oilier than normal. For those with dryer skin, this would work much better. For me, I will have to wait until the winter months again and just use this sparingly during this time of the year. And did I mention how smooth my skin looked after just one application? :) Get them here at yestocarrots.com

You can win this on FreeBeautyEvents.com April's monthly contest- see details here.

(Disclaimer: I received this soap from this company & the cream from freebeautyevents.com to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Get Purple for Mother's Day!

May 8 is Mother's Day! It's two weeks away and I wanted to do a quick gift guide of some items that your mom may like, esp. if you're having trouble thinking of gift ideas. To kick it off, here are two items I've been using this month- the Alicia Silverstone by EcoTools train case and the Soap & Paper Factory hand cream.

	This month, the EcoTools by alicia silverstone collection launched and one of the products I got to preview was the train case. In the gorgeous purple floral pattern, the train case made of natural hemp & cotton, is the perfect sized makeup case to carry your essentials and more! Your mum will love this for travel and/or storage.
	Keep your hands moisturized and soft with the Soap & Paper Factory Hand Cream in Lavender as a gift for your mum, grandma, sis, friend or even yourself. The lavender scent is extremely calming and I love how this is natural lotion is free of parabens so you get nothing but the best for your skin.

Try these green, I mean purple-themed gifts for your mom today!

(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company's PR agency to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Mother's Day Gifts

In case you don't where time has flown, (it's May already!) this Sunday, May 9 is Mother's Day!

There's been several Mother's Day gifts that I have seen that companies put together to gift your favorite Mom. Here are some of my picks:

1) Laura Mercier's Polished Palette- For the sophisticated makeup-loving mom, will make her look polished in the work-force. The palette will update her collection and contains: - Eye Colours in Sparkle, Penny, and Dusty Mauve - Cheek Colours in Soft Plum and Pale Peach - Lip Glazes in Beige, Orchid, and Nude Rose

2) California Baby’s Limited Edition Mother’s Day Calming Collection Spa Kit- For new moms, this California Baby set is perfect for letting her de-stress and pamper herself at home. The kit includes: Calming Aromatherapy Bubble Bath, Calming Bath Drops, Calming Massage Oil, Calming Spritzer, and an Organic Sea Sponge.

3) Mario Badescu's VIP Spa Package- Give mom the VIP treatment with the following:
- European Facial
- Herbal Seaweed Treatment (Face)
- Spa Manicure (includes Exfoliating Peel)
- One Hour Body Massage

4) Foot Petals Stiletto Kit for Moms- For your fashionable mothers- this kit will save her heels! It includes all your must-haves to keep your feet comfy and gorgeous: Tip Toes (my fave!), Heavenly Heelz, Strappy Strips, Killer Kushionz, Sole Stopperz and Haute Heelz.

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Must-have Mother's Day Gifts from Total Beauty

13 Must-Have Mother's Day Gifts

Every mom will be thrilled if she gets one of these made-for-her beauty kits

Sure, you could give your mom flowers and a card for Mother's Day, but how boring is that? Instead, give her one of these beauty product gifts perfectly suited for her. And, bonus: Almost all these gifts are available online, so the ideal gift for your mom is just a few clicks away. See gifts

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Free Mother's Day card from Hallmark

Send your mother's day card for FREE* from Hallmark!
Use promo code: CARD4MOM

* Offer details: Offer valid through 5/4/09 for one 5x7 folded paper card on Hallmark.com. Free card must be sent directly to recipient. Must use promotion code CARD4MOM at checkout to receive discount. Limit one free card per person. The discount includes postage and taxes. May not be combined with any other offer or applied to past purchases. Not valid in retail stores or on any products sold on other Web sites operated by Hallmark, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Valid in U.S.A. only.

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