Kushyfoot 2013 Fall Collection

Happy October! It's getting cooler and it's time to bust out your scarves, sweaters, and yes- your new Kushyfoot flats and tights! I've tried the Kushyfoot Flats To Go shoes before but these leopard prints are incredibly adorable! As always, they're easy to place in your bag and your feet will thank you after a night in heels. Say meow to your new feet-savers and they're a steal for only $10.

Shaping Tights! Stay warm , look sleek AND look comfortable with these new Shaping Tights. Its got the shaper material to keep your tummy, hips and thigh in place and has a built in massaging sole. I like that it helps keep you looking slim and sleek while giving you comfort you need in heels.These new tights are definitely an upgrade to all my black tights in my drawers.. say goodbye to my old tights, and hello to the Kushyfoot Shaping Tights. (3 pairs for $27 via kushyfoot.com)

Can't wait to try more of Kushyfoot products!

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

TotalBeauty.com Quiz: Is your Skin Ready for The Fall?

Is Your Skin Ready to Say Goodbye to Summer?

When fall calls, make sure your skin is ready

This is a TotalBeauty.com Skin Care article You've stocked up on school supplies, scarves, and all things pumpkin flavored, but is your skin ready for fall? We didn't think so. Take our quiz to find out how to get your skin perfectly prepped for the coming season. See quiz

Perlier's Volcanic Thermo Renewing Scrub Review

Can't make it to the spa today? Bring the SPA to your home! My favorite part of a spa treatment is the pampering and how my skin feels afterwards. Perlier's Volcanic Thermal Spa Thermo Renewing Scrubis amazing and BLUE that just exfoliates your dead-skin cells away. After first use, I noticed a remarkable difference- dry, rough patches gone, especially near my feet as I've been wearing sandals forever! What I love about its natural mineral particles is that its various sizes is gentle enough for sloughing. There's been no issues with using it so far except getting great results afterwards!

Check out Perlier on HSN to get this scrub today! To save $5, use the code ifabbo5 (you're welcome!)

 #PerlierOnHSN

 (Disclaimer: I received this product from this iFabbo to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

FRAAS Reversible Scarves for Fall 2013

Explore your options this Fall with FRAAS' Fall Collection of reversible scarves. For the price of 1, you get two different toned scarves in an incredibly soft piece. Made of viscose and acrylic, the dot patterned scarf has a bold side and an ombre colored side. Scarves are my favorite to wear all-year round because they can change your outfit completely. They work as a simple shawl and wrap for the chilly office or when going out.

Want to get yours? Check out fraas.com or amazon.com for style 060607 or call FRAAS at 212-575-0191. Priced at $40, these make great gifts for the Fall and

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

September Ipsy bag

Woohoo! I am finally off the waiting list for Ipsy and I'm excited to join the popular beauty subscription service! I have to admit, I was hesitant when it came out almost a year ago but after seeing their make-up filled bags, I knew I had be a part of it. I'm psyched I get to add more beauty products to my current stash! This month, I got 5 makeup products that I can pretty much use all at once for a full makeup look.

The first sneak peek from Ipsy was a NYX single eyeshadow. I haven't tried it before but I was glad I got a nice shade in violet. What I love about my products here is that these are all full-sized goodies! If I love the product, I'll have it to use for at least 3-6 months. If not, I'll swap or give it away. They all come in a cute cosmetics bag as well.

Here's what I else I got this month from Ipsy : I also got the Cailyn Cosmetics' Tinted Lip Balm, Elizabeth Mott's Volumizing Mascara,  Starlooks Eye Pencil, and J.Cat Beauty's lipstick in a gorgeous nude. I've been loving the NYX eyeshadow to give a nice dramatic color to my lids.

Haven't joined yet? Check out Ipsy today!

September Birchbox: Heritage

I got my September Birchbox and can hardly contain my excitement. I'm getting two beauty boxes this month (Ipsy) so double the beauty fun! I'm ecstatic to use ALL 5 beauty products this month as they came in nice sample sizes (wish the COOLA sunscreen was in a tube packaging like last time though) Otherwise, one of my fave boxes so far.

The RUFFIAN Nail Polish in Delirium is a pretty Royal Purple and perfect for the Fall transition. The &Benefit Sugarbomb lip gloss is a shiny pinky nude that I can wear everyday. They have a corresponding Sugarbomb cheek powder that I want to check out now! TheJuice Beauty green apple peel I have used before so glad to have it back in my life! The Raccine eye serum is intriguing as it targets fine lines and dark circles (me!) so will be using this consistently to see how it works! It's formulated with ginseng callus extracts and antioxidants so will give their technology a shot!

Give your skin a Booost with Seventh Generation!

Seventh Generation skincare products are pretty new to me. (I've only tried the Mandarin Orange cleansing wipes which I loved!) So I'm psyched to have won via Twitter one of their new BOOSTS natural skin serum made with 100% botanical oils. I chose the Clearning boost with Tea Tree Oil to help with my oily skin. Although summer is almost over, my skin still oily so need something to keep my skin at bay. 

They recommend usage as a skin serum directly on clean skin OR adding the oil in your daily cleanser or moisturizer. I personally like adding it in my cleanser since I like to use moisturizin serum during the day. However at night, I prefer to use this alone. My skin has experienced fewer bumps and whiteheads this week so I'm pleased with the results so far. Hoping this trend will continue!! :) 

Wedding GlossyBox - Revealed!

GlossyBox, an original UK-based subscription box and now available in the US, recently had a limited edition Wedding-themed Glossy Box. I snagged a few for gifts and for myself, and was excited to see the goodies they had to share. The collection contained full-size products that would be perfect for the big day to keep yourself polished and looking pretty- from nails to glowing skin to gorgeous lashes. Here's what I got:

* Babor Mineral Bronzing Pearls- unlike a lot of pressed powders for bronzing, these mineral beads can help create the perfect shimmer for a gorgeous complexion. This retails for $20 and from what I can see, it will last for a looong time.

* BeautyBird Nail Polish- a cute light pink shade is perfect for everyday and the big day! It's appropriately named, "Yes, I Do!"

* Emite Make Up sponges- these soft sponges can be used for any liquid cream, foundation, or blush for a smooth, even coverage. Also perfect for under the eyes. I've personally been using brushes for a while, but these are great for pressing makeup into your skin.

* Naobay Moisturizing Facial Peel- Get your skin ready for the BIG DAY with this facial peel. Recommended to get facials at least 6 months before the day to slough off dead skin cells; this was gentle enough to use even a few days before the big day.

* Biolage Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment- Hair Oil is how I see this, and what a great one to give it some shine and boost!

You've got pretty much everything covered in this box and all you need is that cute accessory for your shoes! These cute shoe bows can be worn for any party and make a black shoe pop with this cute bow.

Not subscribed to GlossyBox yet? Check them out today!

iFabbo Social Media Conference in October

Calling all beauty and fashion bloggers!! The iFabbo Social Media Conference is taking place on October 12th in San Francisco's Merchants Exchange Club. If you live in the area or able to travel to SF for the weekend, then you should definitely check out this event! A ticket to this exclusive event includes access to the whole day conference, cocktail party in the evening and a goodie bag (worth more than $200!).

Conferences are a great way to meet & network with other bloggers in the industry,  learn how to improve your own blog, and get tips from the experts. Topics for this Saturday include:
Panel topics:

• Monetizing your blog: Work smarter, not harder.
• Photography/Videography: Tips & tricks of the trade to better images and videography.
• PR: How to create an impressive press kit/media kit/develop better agency/brand relationships.
• Increasing reach and followers: The “How to” from all the major social media platforms.
• The legal zone: FTC rules, updates, trademarks & copyright.
• The future of fashion & beauty in the digital space.

Learn more about the conference here.

mark Cosmetics: on the dot color compact

Palettes are my makeup must-haves! They offer you choices and color combinations any artist would want! I was recently gifted some amazing loot (which I can't wait to share) and one of the items included this mark On The Dot eye color compact. This 2 x 3 inch compact has 9 gorgeous pastel colors. 

The pigmentation for the colors are great and add a nice pop of color to your everyday neutrals. :) They're a bit shimmer though so adding as a liner or a subtle blend works best for an office-look. Going out? Smoke it with the steel blue/grey on bottom right and pop it with the lime green! 

Weleda Pomegranate skincare products

I've been a fan of Weleda since I discovered their Skin Food lotion ages ago. It was a miracle lotion that healed my dry skin and since then I have been hooked! I came to try more of their products through subscription boxes and blogger events. After looking through my stash, I found two more hidden gems! I obviously kept them for safe keeping and they were my backups- of course! 

The Firming Serum is a nice to use after-a-faux-facial-at-home treatment to keep your skin even more tightened and at its best. The Firming Eye Cream is also great for those fine lines and helps protect your sensitive skin around your eyes. Now that these are out of hiding, can't wait to keep using this! It's a discovery kind of Sunday! 

What will you discover in your beauty closet today?

August Birchbox: Finishing School

My August Birchbox was a nice mix of samples that I could keep using throughout the season. Themed "Finishing School", this box's focused on items that should polish your look. At first glance in my box, I couldn't help but notice the dark red, Beso- to be exact, shade liquid lipstick by Stila. A good sized lipstick for a color meant to wear on bold occasions. Next, I went straight to the derma e Hydrating Mist and spritzed some onto my face. It can be used to set and refresh makeup as well as to hydrate a bare face and body.

Of course I was curious about the other two products- Whish exfoliating body wash in a yummy Coconut Milk scent and Evolvh UltraShine Moisture Conditioner. Jumped in the shower later in the evening to test my new bath goodies. The Whish was a delight and was a nice scrub and the conditioner seemed to work as well. Will give it a few more tries before I make my final verdict. 

Can't wait until next month's Birchbox!!