Just a heads up Good Molecules arrived at ulta.com today! You may be familiar with the line from Beautylish! Urban Decay Naked Cherry is also on sale for $29!
Enjoy!
Ellis Brooklyn Sweet is a fragrance that launched in Spring 2020 that was an instant blind buy for me. As a gourmand I couldn’t not purchase a fragrance named Sweet. Images of candy, creamy vanilla, marshmallows and whipped cream danced in my head.
In reality, Ellis Brooklyn Sweet Eau de Parfum isn’t exactly the gourmand you’re looking for if you’re expecting a scent that will give you a toothache. It’s actually a more traditional warm gourmand with notes of pear and ambrette! Marshmallow happens to here too but it plays a back note to orris which gives it a hint of spice.
You may love if you like a bit of spicy warmth in your fragrances.
Is Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant scented like Cheirosa �62? Hey, Sol de Janeiro can we get some kind of confirmation on that please because I’ve suffered the fiery pits of Mordor for Secret Vanilla-Scented Deo and I’ll take it to hell if I have to grab some Cheirosa �62 scented deodorant.
It seems like every Summer the aluminum-free and natural deos start popping up. Sol de Janeiro is just one of many that are bracing for new deo launches! Milk Makeup just launched one recently as well!
Natural deodorants have almost always been a no go for me until Kopari. I try to go natural and I’m really a lover of Kopari Natural Aluminum-Free Coconut Deodorant but I’ve slipped back into Secret mode a time or two. I may even be guilty of still buying Teen Spirit but I admit nothing!
Most people wanna go natural because the concern over aluminum in deos is linked to breast cancers. Medical research is a little iffy on it but aluminum from deo can build up in breast tissue. Moving to a more natural deo can be a little difficult. It took me ages to find one I liked.
Since Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant is in fact a deo and not an antiperspirant I’m making the assumption it’s scented like Cheirosa �62 and if that’s the case sign me up for case! Two! Make it two cases. I want my arm pits to smell like tropical cake melting in my hands. And don’t you dare sit there judging me like you don’t want the same exact thing! Ha!
No seriously, Cheirosa �62 is soooo good. It smells incredible as you all know. Such a beautiful tropical gourmand! Who doesn’t want to apply their deo in the morning smelling like that? Yes, please!
I hope the formula is good.
Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant will be available May 4th.
Anyone want some?
It’s currently 5:30 AM and this post is set to go live around 12ish my time here in Gotham. By that time I’ll have my makeup on but right now I’m running around bare faced and free. During isolation I never stopped wearing makeup. I know so many of you were like, “I’m just not up for makeup right now!” and that’s ok! Everyone deals with things a little differently. But for me makeup represented normalcy. When things were out of control and chaotic I kept to my routine because it made me feel safe and grounded. That meant getting up and keeping my normal work schedule, showering, dressing, and wearing my makeup. There might have been a time or two I sat around in PJs but I always had my makeup on ha…!
I think the potential to fall into a pit of despair was easy enough during the pandemic, BLM, and any other of the number of things that were going on at the time. I never gave in though and I stayed strong even though my heart was hurting and still is for everything that is going wrong right now. It’s so hard sometimes to write about lipstick and eyeshadow when the news is flashing images of Indian across the screen or shootings across the US. I’m a sensitive soul so it takes a lot not to let all this get to me.
I think if you’re down right now and feel like things are absolutely bonkers you should embrace the things you love a little more. It’ll really help. That could mean reading more or watching your favorite TV show, working in your garden, or like me, maybe you want to apply makeup and a pretty outfit to make you feel normal again. Whatever that thing is you love get out there and do it. It’ll make you feel good. I know that won’t always be easy for some people but I know you can do it. I believe in you!
Wanna make a list with me of what you’re loving lately?
I have a few that I’m enjoying for my face, eyes, and lips!
Good Morning!
Time to wake up and makeup! Whatcha wearing on your face today? Fresh face here. I haven’t done my makeup yet.
It’s Fri-yay! I’m over here dancing in my new plunge bra and shorts to It’s Gonna Be May, I mean me! It was actual a dance slash wax the wood floors of my foyer. You gotta multitask sometimes!
I brought an Agent Provocateur Leni Balcony Padded Plunge Bra a few weeks ago because my current plunge bras weren’t working with a shirt I wanted to wear! My sister intervened when I Facedtimed her and told me the Leni was so the way to go. After getting it I realized it was so not what I needed. I don’t mind the padding and the plunge was great. It separated my breasts perfectly for the shirt so my bra didn’t show. But dude, it lifted my breasts to my chin. I don’t really need any lift! I just wanted something that wouldn’t show when I wore this shirt. Why are my breasts now on my forehead? It was a concern…!
The fact I found a plunge bra that worked had me dancing. Ironically, after much searching it only cost me $30 bucks. It was the Bali Lilyette Plunge Into Comfort Keyhole Minimizer. I’m not blessed with huge breasts but this thing makes me look like I had something I didn’t. Wahoo! I’m sexy and I know it. Don’t get nervous! It’s actually not padded so if you are blessed you can totally wear it. It separates nicely but doesn’t shove your breasts onto your forehead. It’s just the right plunge to wear a low cut t-shirt or top without showing the upper cup or straps.
Anyway….
What’s your plunge bra of choice at the moment? Some of you shared a few to try on Facebook! Thanks for the tips! I’ll look into them.
I hope you have a great weekend.
Remember to take care of your skin, wear SPF, drink water, and be a good human.