Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Luxe Beauty: Product Talk

Since Hank's birth (one month ago today!!!), my makeup drawer hasn't seen much action.  I know Christin and I suffer from beauty ruts every so often, but I'm not sure there's anything that puts you in a beauty rut quite like having a newborn! These days I'm happy if my teeth are brushed by noon and I get to apply some moisturizer to my face.  The other day I asked Hank if I'd ever blow dry my hair again. He didn't answer.
 
But I know like the ruts before, this too shall pass.  And sometimes a new product or two is all you need for that pick-me-up.  Though I do enjoy seeking out new products on my own, I generally try out new products based on personal recommendations.  I like to hear what other people are using and what works for them, so here's a list of my current favorite beauty products. I'd love to hear yours!

Hello old friends.
 
FACE
 
For bedtime, or in my case, for when you will get no chance to apply anything more to your face. Definitely a splurge product, but I am absolutely loving this moisturizer!
 
This too works well when you don't have much time for anything else.  
 
Concealer.  Need I say more?
 
This bronzer and blush is tried and true for Christin and I.  One of the products I go back for more and more of!
 
Gives that extra shimmer on the cheeks (or eyes!) for nights out on the town. 
 
EYES
 
A must-have to prevent your shadow from creasing. I like to wear this primer alone too. It seems to give the lids a good lift.
 
I change up shadows probably more than any other product.  I'm always drawn to a neutral palette with both shimmer and matte shadows.
 
Love the way this pencil glides on.  For me, I always opt for brown liner instead of black.
 
 Another product I keep coming back to. I love the fullness of the wand.
 
Brows
 
Smashbox's Brow Tech goes on easy using an angled brush.
 
Love this wax pencil to keep the brows in place!
 
 
LIPS
 
A good non-tinted lip conditioner is a must-have for me.
 
 My current favorite gloss (this changes a lot too). Light-weight and not too sticky!
 
So do tell, what is your must-have product?

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Luxe Decor: Farewell To My Townhouse

While my townhouse is currently covered in boxes and in complete disarray, I prefer to reflect on the great memories I've shared during my time here...holidays, parties, decorating, house guest and many dinners over the past six years.  Great times!

Here are some snapshots of the townhouse over the past few years...








I am excited and look forward to the move but I am so blessed for all the memories that have taken place here.
Farewell to my first home!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Luxe Jewelry: Animal Motifs


We've suprised ourselves with our recent admiration for animal-inspired jewelry...particularly snakes! There's something quite luxe about all of the jewel-encrusted animal motifs out there right now. 
 
Inspiration from THE jewelry maven:

Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra
 
Luxe Picks
 
Snakes

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
 
Cats
 
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
 
Elephants
 
1 / 2
 
Zebra
 



1 / 2

What We're Wearing

Stella and Dot's Sidewinder Necklace and Chimera Bangle.
 
 
 

Friday, October 19, 2012

Designing the New Digs: Bringing the Outdoors In & Giveaway Winner!

One thing I have promised myself with new house is to cultivate my green thumb.  Not only for our beautiful yard (which since closing I've realized is huge and totally overwhelming!), but also with bringing some plant life inside.  I haven't always had the best track record with this in the past, but I'm determined to be better at it.  
Here are some of my favorite options.

Calamondin Trees

Fiddle Fig Trees

Palm Leaf

Palm Tree

Topiaries

Here are some great options to display your beautiful indoor foliage





I'm eager to show you pics of the new house, but at the moment all I have is "before" shots...And you can't see befores without the afters!


Giveaway Winner
Thank you everyone who participated in our giveaway drawing!
Congrats to Amanda Parisi!  You were our 8th comment for the Rapunzel's Closet jewelry box Giveaway! Please e-mail us at luxereportblog@gmail.com so we can send out your beautiful earrings and cuff! 

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