Water Water Everywhere and Lush is taking a stand to keep it that way

Hey My Beauties.

Today  I am going to focus on something a bit more environmental.  As you know, we are always trying to find better ways to protect our planet. We recycle, use surge protectors, turn off lights when we leave the room, bike ride and more.  We are also becoming more conscious of what we eat and drink.

A commodity that we take for granted is water. Water washes us and quenches our thirst yet most of the world does not have clean access to it.

Well water is a basic human right and Lush Cosmetics has a campaign called take back the tap. They want people to become better recyclers by not purchasing bottled water.

 

They want us to use reusable bottles to drink water and basically drinking water from the tap. Though bottled water is easy, most of the times we are not really great at recycling those bottles  and they end up in landfills.  We all know that plastic takes forever to break down so why not be better.

just a few tidbits for you

1) tap water is under more stringent regulation and standards than bottled water.

2) most bottled water is usually tap water .

3) Reusing a BPA free and Aluminum bottle saves money

4) Unfortunately, the process for making plastic containers do have some low levels of chemicals in them.

Why not help yourself while helping the environment and stop buy a LUSH and pick up a reusable water bottle.

$12.95 and $5.00 goes to help support three charities that are working to preserve water and water habitats

 To learn more about take back the tap ----> click here

Happy Mother's day

Hey my beauties. As you know, May has begun which only leaves 10 shopping days till Mother's day ( you know, your life giver). We all know each mom is different but I have found a few sites and products that I think every mom may love.

For the Mom that is always on the go, here are a few ideas to help her relax.
Lush cosmetics has beautiful gift sets for mom and my recommendation is A Mother's Day in Paradise 

Let mom relax at a cost of $56.95

This gift has the Secret garden bath Bomb, The comforter bubble bar, Ro's argan body conditioner, Sultana soap, Lemony Flutter cuticle butter, Dream Cream body lotion, Mumkin Bubble Bar and the Madame Butterfly reusable bubble bar. This gift has the scent of Rose, Lavender, Lemon and Jasmine. This will make mom let her worries flow down the drain while the scents just relax her mind.

If your mom loves jewelry, let Pandora Bracelets be your guide. These beautiful charm bracelets can bring a mom to tears ( of joy). The wonderful things about these bracelets is you buy the base bracelet or bangle and then you purchase different charms and in this makes it more personalized is because you find charms that would mean the most to your mom . Her hobbies and her interests.

Bracelets start as low as $40 and goes up depending on the metal and what makes Pandora even better, you can buy a charm for holiday, birthday or the day I love Just because.

If your mom is a bit different and doesn't like what is considered the norm, may I suggest hitting up Uncommon Goods. This site has so many different and eclectic products that I do not doubt not finding something amazing for that mom that's off the beaten path.

I do hope all of you find something amazing for the woman who gave you life.

Be gorgeous. Be Wonderful. Be You.

I think I need a little "Ocean Salt and Grass" in my life

Hey my beauty loves. I hope all is amazing in your worlds and that summer has left you feeling beautiful and amazing. Today's POV is about what body wash I am currently using to leave my skin feeling good and Also smelling good.

This Size $34.95 and soooooooo worth it 

The first product is called Ocean Salt from Lush Cosmetics. The beautiful face and body scrub is an absolute dream. It was great especially when we had those really warm days in NYC. Refreshing and cooling and smelling like a delicious margarita. Made with fine and coarse sea salt, Grapefruit infusion, lime oil, Extra virgin coconut oil and fresh lime extracted in Vodka ( yes you read right). This delicious body scrub exfoliates and leaves your body feeling brightened and soft.

Smells just a like a fresh spring day  or a fresh mowed lawn

Once I have exfoliated, I have discovered a new lovely shower gel called Grass. Yes Grass ( no giggling). This shower gel is made with beautiful wheat grass ( which BTW is good for you inside on out) and also has bergamot and neroli oil. Bergamot oil is a beautiful oil that can uplift you and make you feel really good and has great antibacterial qualities.  Neroli Oil which help increase serotonin levels which help alter our moods and give you a sense of serenity and well being.

the coolest thing however besides all the previous loveliness is that when grass is mixed with ocean salt, the smell is gives off is heavenly. You smell so clean and refreshing, you may want to smell yourself  almost all day. ( I'm just saying)

As you can see, my grass is almost gone ( Stop Giggling)

I did discover this concoction on my own and the scent is ever so nice. I submit this to my lovely readers as definitely a body wash mix to try.


Have a great day loves

BE GORGEOUS. BE WONDERFUL. BE YOU.

Welcome to world of taking care of curls.. Part Deux

Hello my lovelies. As promised, I am doing my second follow up on taking care of my mane of tight curls. Today was hair washing day so I used these three products.
All from Lush Cosmetics

One size for this Moisturizer $21.95

1st - Jasmine and Henna fluff Hair Moisturizer . This contains Jojoba oil, Almond, Brazil nut and extra virgin coconut oils. This is perfect for us curl girls who are always on the prowl for moisture and great oils for our hair.  You must apply this before you actually do any washing or conditioning. Consider this almost your pre-treatment for your hair. It must stay on your hair for 20 minutes.  The amount you use depends on how long and thick your hair is. For me I used half. for my longer haired beauties, you should use the hole tub. Now before you cry bloody murder about using the whole thing at once, remember this is a treatment. The effects are very long lasting because of the oils in the moisturizer.

Yummy at $23.95

2nd - I rinsed out the Jasmine and Henna Fluff and washed my hair with Curly Wurly Shampoo.  This shampoo seems so good and it is REALLY THICK. It has coconut oil, creamed coconut,  vanilla, mashed avocado and fresh eggs. ( talk about a moisture cocktail). This product also has SLS which helps it lather. You need to make sure when rinsing that you rinse well because there may be bits of coconut around your hair. When I said thick, I meant it ;)

Feels Great $27.95

3rd - For the conditioner, I used Retread. Retread is Lush's triple strength conditioner. ( most of my curl girls know. we always need moisture) Retread has seaweed, lanolin, and soya milk. These provide much needed protein. It also has Jojoba and Avocado. (I wasn't kidding ladies about the moisture). I left this on my hair for 10 minutes, then rinsed.

Now what I will say to my loves with curls, Pat dry your hair. Do not let that towel scrub through your hair. In fact , comb and let air dry .

Here is my end result
 I am shiny , less frizz ( thank god)  curly mess.  My hair feels clean and moisturized.


Have a great day beauties

Be Gorgeous. Be Wonderful. Be YOU!!!!

Today Is a Facial Mask DAY---------------- Review of Lush's Mask Of Magnaminty

Hey Superfly Gorgeous ones. When I woke up today, I felt the need to do a mask.

It smells so Good :D

The mask I am doing is Mask of Magnaminty from Lush Cosmetics. It has honey, peppermint, talc and all these wonderful other ingredients to help cleanse and tone this beautiful face of mine (well, my cute face, not trying to be too vain )

Pre-Mask...Not happy

 So as you can see above, there is my bare face. (I know I dont look happy but I forgot to smile)

Here is the lovely Mask.. Isn't pretty?

Smiling and Masked up

I wet my face first, then applied the mask. I would suggest doing this only because Mask Of Magnaminty is thick so without a little water, it may be a bit difficult to apply.

I let the mask sit on my visage aka face for about 10 minutes. What I love is how great my skin felt as the mask tightened and dried.

Here I am after rinsing

 My skin after rinsing feels toned, tighter and just refreshed.

I recommend this for most skin types. If your skin is on the sensitive side, you may want to just leave the mask on for 5 minutes.


Now to go show my fresh face to the world. Have a great day loves.

BE GORGEOUS. BE WONDERFUL.BE YOU

PARTY TIME!!!! Time to Celebrate Mom---- Turn Mom into a "LUSHIE"

Time to celebrate Mom… Make her into a “Lushie”

Hey my fabulous loves.  Do I have some news for you? For all my city dwellers and tri- state areas beauties, Lush Union Square NYC is having a Mother’s day party.

This should hint to the theme

Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

  WOO HOOO A PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our old store front

And also we are going through a refit so there will be a brand new store to celebrate in!!!!!!!!!!!!

( very exciting)

Potential look for our new store..Ain't it cool ??

If you can’t tell I am excited, I guess you are not noticing the AMOUNT of exclamation points.  The Mother’s day party will be on May 12, 2012.  There will Fantastic Facial treatments, Hand treatments and more fun surprises.  The party will be from 12pm -5pm

Moms, bring your daughters. Daughters, bring your moms. Husbands, bring your wives and soon to be moms. We have great gift sets for mom and also fantastic items you can put together for the BEST female in your life!!!

This is day to celebrate Being mom, having a mom and having that wonderful wife and girlfriend. So bring them down and show them you care. 

Mamma Mia Gift Set $39.95

Happy Mother's Day $56.95

Thanks Mum $26.95

There will be prizes and a special drawing for one of our fab Mother’s Gift set, “Mamma MIA”.   This wonderful gift set contains Sultana of soap, Buffy, Ro’s Argan Body conditioner, Lemony Flutter and Olive branch. 

Best thing to do is RSVP. You can reach the shop at 212-255-5133.

Let’s Celebrate Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BE GORGEOUS. BE WONDERFUL. BE YOU

Interview With Lush Cosmetics !!!!!

Hey my BA Beauties.. Today I went on an interview at Lush Cosmetics in Union Square in NYC.

The first thing I noticed was that is was called a hiring party and they mean it. The manager Rachel created an atmosphere of fun and excitement. Her attitude was completely infectious. Also, I met Adam, who is an outstanding employee from Philadelphia and Lydia who is a senior key holder who is from San Francisco. Adam is an actor and has such an upbeat and fun personality and Lydia who is from San Francisco is fun yet a little low key.
The group overall was fantastic. Most of the people interviewing has lush in their lives on the daily so I have a pretty good feeling they will be hired. Using and being about the brand is a HUGE plus. Everyone though was genuinely friendly and honestly and its show the type of atmosphere that Lush is trying to keep and cultivate.

During the process, we were split into two groups to learn more about how to sell the products. The first was working with Adam discussing the Bath bombs. ( I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THE BATH BOMBS). Adam was like they make it fun when they are showing someone how the beads work  and the whole store gets hyped up.  The Fizz banger bath bomb... fizzy and creamy.. in love :D

After that , we went to the shower care area, I got to experience rub a dub. ((((MY GOODNESS))) my arm feels amazing.  you also need to be very comfortable in touching or reaching out to people so they can experience it for themselves.  Most people who come in to Lush should not be afraid to have the associates give them  a demonstration of the product.

Then my group was transferred to Lydia was showing us skincare line. We got to play with Ocean Salt , face and body scrub. (((My god so creamy and thick))). And the tone and then moisturizer. My goodness amazing.


I will say the overall experience was quite refreshing and anyone who gets to interview definitely bring your personality and love of the brand.  I had fun and I cannot say that for most interviews.


Have a great day lovelies.