PlumWillow.com, an online social shopping community created just for teens, is offering readers a chance to win Rihanna's brand new fragrance Reb’l Fleur. PlumWillow is the first community of it's type. For your chance to win, log on to PlumWillow.com and make an account.
Reb’l Fleur fragrance notes: Peach, Plum, Red Berries, Tuberose, Violet, Coconut, Hibiscus, Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla.
An interesting batch of notes. The fragrance is being billed as a Fruity Chypre, but it's being promoted as a floral. The bottle is meant to mimic a high heel.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Swell Greetings!
Happy Valentine's Day to all you swell ladies!
I will be celebrating with my new husband - I got married last Friday.
I will be celebrating with my new husband - I got married last Friday.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Swell and Not So Swell
Making the transition from ChicoMichelle to MontagueMichelle has been interesting, but not very post-worthy when it comes to matters of beauty or style. I spend much of my days wearing a uniform in the market where I'm working - black pants, black shine-able shoes, and a polyester shirt in maroon and off-white. It's not cute, but on the plus side, I work my butt off in that outfit and in the time that I've worked at the market (2 months), I've lost 30 lbs.
Losing weight is not easy when you are in your 40s. It requires a bit more effort, a tweaking of your work out schedule, etc. Unless, like me, you are in a business that requires constant motion. Want to lose weight? I suggest getting a job as a bagger. (Unless you find it necessary to pay bills - in that case, you are pretty much screwed.).
I highlighted my hair a little yesterday. I feel the need to do that as soon as the weather starts warming up. Sun equals highlights in my brain, apparently. I also have some fun new products to review for you - Nexxus's new Pro-Mend anti-split-end line and Lily B's botanical skin care. Watch for those reviews later in the week.
For now, here's a photo of my cute puppy, Katmandu. I think he's swell....
Losing weight is not easy when you are in your 40s. It requires a bit more effort, a tweaking of your work out schedule, etc. Unless, like me, you are in a business that requires constant motion. Want to lose weight? I suggest getting a job as a bagger. (Unless you find it necessary to pay bills - in that case, you are pretty much screwed.).
I highlighted my hair a little yesterday. I feel the need to do that as soon as the weather starts warming up. Sun equals highlights in my brain, apparently. I also have some fun new products to review for you - Nexxus's new Pro-Mend anti-split-end line and Lily B's botanical skin care. Watch for those reviews later in the week.
For now, here's a photo of my cute puppy, Katmandu. I think he's swell....
Labels:
adjustment,
moving,
puppy,
Swell Talk,
weight loss
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Swell Skin: LUSH Massage Bars
My boyfriend is one of those manly wood-cutter types. He can cut, split, load, and deliver a cord of wood in a day. What is a cord of wood? My point is this - my man works hard. Working hard usually translates to a sore back, so I give him massages just about every day. I've used a variety of oils on him, but my favorite thing to use is a massage bar. I got one from LUSH last year and that worked perfectly.
LUSH sent me one of their newer bars to try last month. It was one of their Once A Year Massage Bars (similar to this one) made especially for warming with cinnamon essential oil and a touch of glittery gold. I found it to work as well as the first bar, melted nicely, very smooth for a massage, but after awhile I got tired of sleeping next to the cinnamon scent every night and the glittery bits went through my sheets onto my feather bed underneath. Next time I'll pick up a bar that has more of a neutral scent or maybe one with a cocoa butter fragrance like the first one.
LUSH products are made with pure essential oils. They are handmade with no preservatives and they contain only vegetarian ingredients. These bars are great for massages or moisturizing straight out of the shower. They come with a little tin, so you can take it with you (our bars have gone camping with us). The bar is much more convenient than an oil. I've shopped around for a similar product locally and have been unable to find anything that works as well.
Image credit: LUSH.com
LUSH sent me one of their newer bars to try last month. It was one of their Once A Year Massage Bars (similar to this one) made especially for warming with cinnamon essential oil and a touch of glittery gold. I found it to work as well as the first bar, melted nicely, very smooth for a massage, but after awhile I got tired of sleeping next to the cinnamon scent every night and the glittery bits went through my sheets onto my feather bed underneath. Next time I'll pick up a bar that has more of a neutral scent or maybe one with a cocoa butter fragrance like the first one.
LUSH products are made with pure essential oils. They are handmade with no preservatives and they contain only vegetarian ingredients. These bars are great for massages or moisturizing straight out of the shower. They come with a little tin, so you can take it with you (our bars have gone camping with us). The bar is much more convenient than an oil. I've shopped around for a similar product locally and have been unable to find anything that works as well.
Image credit: LUSH.com
Labels:
massage,
mositurizer,
natural beauty,
skin care,
Swell Men,
Swell Skin,
vegetarian
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Swell Skin: Get Great Skin In 2011
Where do you stand on the subject of New Years Resolutions? I usually make a few and I sometimes even keep a few. This year I need to get serious about taking care of my skin again. I used to be so good (bordering on militant) about cleansing, moisturizing, treatment, etc, but lately I've been lazy and I'm afraid it shows.
How about you? Could you use a nudge as well?
Sephora has a new Limited Edition, online only deal going on the Korres Brightening & Anti-Aging Rose Collection. It's a set of 6 products that work to bring your dull skin back around to brightness. Korres skin care is made without Parabens, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosans.
If blemishes are your particular challenge, then take a look at Murad's Get Clear Live Clear collection. It's a Sephora exclusive and features products made without Sulfates, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosan.
Image credit: Sephora.com
How about you? Could you use a nudge as well?
Sephora has a new Limited Edition, online only deal going on the Korres Brightening & Anti-Aging Rose Collection. It's a set of 6 products that work to bring your dull skin back around to brightness. Korres skin care is made without Parabens, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosans.
If blemishes are your particular challenge, then take a look at Murad's Get Clear Live Clear collection. It's a Sephora exclusive and features products made without Sulfates, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosan.
Image credit: Sephora.com
Monday, December 20, 2010
Swell Giveaways: Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm
Homemom is giving away Carmex over at Homemom3.com. You have a chance to win either a clear, a sheer pink or a sheer peach Moisture Plus lip balm. I am a lip balm girl. I like a sheer natural look and I hate chapped lips, so Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm is perfect for me.
Visit Homemom.com for complete giveaway rules.
Visit Homemom.com for complete giveaway rules.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Swell Shopping: Stocking Stuffers From Sephora
Figuring out stocking stuffers for grownup girls can be challenging. Luckily Sephora has their line of Sephora Favorites Best Of Deluxe sets. For example, the Best of Fragrance Deluxe set features fragrances such as Marc Jacobs Daisy, Vera Wang Princess, and Harajuku Lovers G.
For more Best Of collection, take a look at the Sephora online shop.
(Ugh. I'd like to share a photo, but for some reason Google isn't cooperating with me. Grr.)
For more Best Of collection, take a look at the Sephora online shop.
(Ugh. I'd like to share a photo, but for some reason Google isn't cooperating with me. Grr.)
Labels:
Fragrances,
gifts,
holiday shopping,
samples,
stocking stuffers
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