2018
SFB’s 2018 Holiday Gift Idea Edition
Hi Loves,
I know it’s been sometime since I’ve posted, but I’m back with a holiday gift guide just for you.
Finding the perfect gift isn’t easy and can be stressful all together. Well, I’m hoping to make your holiday shopping painless and stress free and easy. Here’s my list of great gift ideas for every person in your life.
I can’t believe the holidays are basically here. Every year, I feel like it always sneaks up on me and BAM its here. As much as we try and prepare and get ready it can be overwhelming. Especially trying to find the perfect gift.
As craziness and stressful this season can be at times, we must remember its the season of giving yes as well as receiving. Sometimes we can get carried away and forget the true meaning of the holidays and what it’s all about. Just remember during this season, that it’s not about the amount of money you spend but the thought and gesture that matters the most. Along with spending time with your loved ones, and enjoy each and every moment. Not to mention to believing in the magic of the season. Never stop believing!
Also-stay tuned via my Instagram (@SocialFashionistaBeauty) because I’ll be doing some holiday giveaways because I’m all about giving the LOVE back to all of you who have followed me through my journey! So stick around and stay tuned, you won’t want to miss these gifts!!
Now let’s get shopping Loves!
Gift Ideas for ALL THE LADIES
The Little Words Project Bracelet ( Use my CODE: LWP223NU for 10% OFF your Order)
C+I Designs By Emily DeSouza ( Use code: FFHOL18 for 25% OFF your Order)
Caudalie Gift Sets $12-$79
Ecru New York Tinted Lipsticks $24
Spa/Acupuncture/ Wellness Gift Card (Favorite Spa/Wellness retreat of choice; Click for suggestion)
West Elm Monogram Coasters $34
FitBit $99.95
Henri Bendel Handbag $250
Givenchy Mini Leather Satchel Bag $984
Natori Robe $98
For The Men/Man in your Life
FitBit $99.95
Charles Tyrwhitt Shirt $29.50-$69
POWR Wireless Car Mount Charger $39.95
Spa/Acupuncture/ Wellness Gift Card (Favorite Spa/Wellness retreat of choice; Click for suggestion)
Whiskey Lovers Set $179.99
The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Cashmere Scarf $64.80
Chanel Bleu De Chanel Eau De Parfum $154
Ralph Lauren Half-Zip Sweater $79.99
Art of Shaving Gift Sets/Gift Card $60-$200
For the Sports lovers (For both Men+ Women)
NFL Apparel (Use code: FOOTBALL25 for 25% OFF)
MLB Apparel (Use Code: BAT1 for FREE SHIPPING)
NBA Apparel (Use code: HOLIDAYS for 60% OFF and FREE SHIPPING)
There you have it! I hope this Holiday Gift Guide is useful and helpful for you! Hopefully your holiday shopping is stress free and enjoyable. Don’t forget to watch my instastories and Instagram ( @SocialFashionistaBeauty) for the holiday giveaways. Follow @SocialFashionistaBeauty for more! Happy Holidays!!
As always thanks for reading, following along and supporting me on this journey!
Beauty with SFB: Esqido Gel Eyeliner Review
Esqido well-known for their one of a kind Mink lashes, came out with their own Gel Eyeliner Pencils. If you know me, I’m a huge beauty enthusiast who loves experimenting and exploring new products out in the beauty world and if it works for me and my skin, and I love the product I’ll incorporate it into my beauty/make-up routine and of course share with all of you. Thanks to Esqido for partnering up and collaborating with me and this post.
I must say I’m ASBOLUTELY in LOVE! I love the texture, color pay off, and fluidity of these gel liners. They go on so smoothly and easily and are long lasting, all day wear. You can see in the photos below the color payoff and how fluid the product is, no smudging just perfection!
These gel liners are LIMITED EDITION, so if you haven’t tried them out our gotten your hands on them don’t wait, purchase one or both today! If you haven’t tried any of Esqido products I highly recommend this brand. Experience the benefits of their gel eyeliner with the convenience of a sharpenable pencil. With intense color payoff, ultra-smooth glide, and a waterproof, long-lasting lightweight formula, the ESQIDO Liner is your new holy grail.
Available in the colors black or brown.
Click the link to purchase: https://esqido.com/products/gel-eyeliner-pencil
Thanks again Esqido for partnering with me and this post.
As always, thanks for reading along, following along and supporting my journey!
SFB Beauty: Benefits of Dry Brushing
Dry Brushing…. I know what your thinking—what is this and it sounds so barbaric. This beauty technique has been around for decades and making it’s way back into mainstream beauty and here’s why. Dry brushing has been known for it’s many benefits, its not expensive at all, it’s so simple and heres what it does:
Helps shed dead skin cells (and encourages new cell renewal),
Gives you smoother and brighter skin.
It can also help with any pesky ingrown hairs
Aids and assists in improving vascular blood circulation and lymphatic drainage
You know me I’ve always believed in the idea, “Sharing is caring” and when I tell you this technique works it absolutely does. Take time for yourself for a change, make self-care a priority, because it is and it’s important. It goes hand in hand with your health and overall well-being. So, why not try it out, you won’t be disappointed!!
4 Reasons Why you Should Start Dry Brushing
#1. INCREASE CIRCULATION
Not to sound too scientific or spiritual, but circulation is what sustains us and blood flow is the life force within us. For real. Our circulatory system is the pathway that supplies vital nutrients + oxygen to every part of our body and pushes waste and toxins out. Slow or stagnant circulation can cause some serious issues for our cells, organ functions, energy levels and overall health. While skin is our largest organ, it’s also the last to receive nutrients from the body, so dry brushing provides a much needed boost of blood flow to keep skin nourished, clear and radiant. Increased blood flow = serious skin glow. (Stay tuned for my post on how to get glowing skin COMING SOON)!
#2. EXFOLIATE
Gentle strokes with natural bristles is all you need to reveal smoother, softer skin – no harsh, aggressive or abrasive exfoliants needed. Dry brushing effectively exfoliates + sloughs off dry, scaly skin (insert praise hands emoji here) which improves skin’s texture + tone and preps skin to better absorb moisture. Without proper exfoliation, you may just be applying moisturizer on top of layers of dull, dehydrated and dead skin cells, which doesn’t allow for nutrients to deeply hydrate and heal. Be sure to dry brush pre-shower and massage in this body oil (my favorite body oil) post-shower, and we think you just might become obsessed with this beauty ritual – and your new skin.
#3. DETOXIFY
One of the most powerful and important benefits of dry brushing is lymph drainage. Okay, it may not sound pretty, but we can’t stress enough how essential lymphatic drainage is for radiant skin, a healthy body and a happy self. The lymphatic system helps to detoxify the whole body, but when this system is blocked, it causes toxic buildup in tissues – leading to blemishes, rashes, irritations and other skin conditions. These light, simple strokes stimulate lymph flow to flush out toxins + waste which strengthens the immune system, prevents sickness and increases energy levels. Add dry brushing to your beauty routine to promote radiant skin, daily detox and feel even more invigorated.
#4. IMPROVE APPEARANCE OF SKIN
Smoothing away impurities in the skin and the appearance of cellulite? It’s possible. Dry brushing has been believed to soften fat deposits below the skin’s surface, redistributing them throughout the body and reducing the appearance of cellulite. Whether it’s a temporary effect (plumping + invigorating skin) or a long term solution (removing toxins to rebuild connective tissue) for cellulite, the bottom line: dry brushing works.
DRY BRUSHING — 4 EASY STEPS
- Pick up a dry brush (Click here) and before showering, begin at your feet and brush upwards with gentle, short strokes – always towards your heart.
- Brush in a counterclockwise direction over your belly (this helps to improve digestion!) and then brush from your hands to your heart.
- To finish, brush down toward your underarms to help flush out toxins + improve lymph drainage. Always use light pressure – the point isn’t to scrub off your skin, but to gently, effectively get blood + lymphatic fluid moving.
- After showering, apply body oil (Click here, here, here for some of my faves) + enjoy your skin’s glow and your new found energy.
Start dry brushing today and I promise, you’ll fall in love with your skin all over again – or finally, for the first time.
Keep your skin glowing all year round, start dry brushing today!
As always, thanks for reading, following along and supporting my journey!
SFB’s High End Beauty Favorites
Ask and you shall receive…. It’s been long overdue, but here is my full product list of all my high-end favorites and staples for beauty products that I use. Just like I mix up my style with high/low fashion, I do the same with my beauty products. As much as I love to get more for my buck and save money, I also like to treat myself every once in a while with a few of my favorites—-all things beauty related. As for my daily beauty routine, for the Summer, I alway tend to keep it pretty simple. For the most part, my routine for day and night throughout the year is pretty simple as a whole. Sometimes, I like a little more glam every now and then, but for the most part I like to keep it fresh and simple. As a beauty enthusiast, I love trying and testing out different products. Over the years, I’ve acquire some of my favorites and staples that I’ve incorporated into my daily beauty routine. Here and there, I change it up–but I tend to stick to what I know, what works and what keeps my skin looking radiant, clean, fresh and glowing all throughout the year. I may some tweaks a few things during the change of seasons to keep my skin supple and hydrated, but these are in fact my HOLY GRAIL PRODUCTS.
Here’s the complete list of all the beauty goods.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
https://www.sephora.com/product/jet-lag-mask-P429952?skuId=2071322&icid2=products%20grid:p429952
Price: $48
GLOW RECIPE Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask
https://www.sephora.com/product/watermelon-glow-sleeping-mask-P420160?skuId=1955764&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1165716914_56760238487_aud-299050439438:pla-418863873529_1955764_257731960016_9003562_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclid=COifn62tgd0CFVOaswodAB4FbQ&gclsrc=ds
Price: $45
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish
Price: $25
Dolce and Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum
Price: $118
Dolce and Gabbana The One Eau de Toilette
Price: $100
Prada Candy Eau de Parfum
Price: $122
Prada Candy Kiss Eau De Parfum
Price: $122
Caudalie’s Thé Des Vignes Fresh Fragrance
Price: $39
Chanel Coco Noir Eau De Parfum Spray
Price: $200
AmorePacific Treatment Cleansing Foam
https://www.sephora.com/product/treatment-cleansing-foam-P232930
Price: $50
Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter – Coconut Fantasy Collection
https://www.marcjacobs.com/limited-edition-dew-drops-coconut-gel-highlighter-fantasy/C0000186.html
Price: $44
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder
Price: $38
Inglot AMC Gel Eyeliner
https://inglotcosmetics.com/eyes/eyeliner/item/352-amc-eyeliner-gel
Price: $16
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
https://www.sephora.com/product/radiant-creamy-concealer-P377873
Price: $30
bareMinerals CORRECTING CONCEALER SPF 20
Price: $22
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Essence
https://us.caudalie.com/care-face/product/cleansers-toners/vinoperfect-essence-2.html
Price:$42
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
https://us.caudalie.com/care-face/product/cleansers-toners/beauty-elixir.html
Price: $49
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
https://us.caudalie.com/care-face/product/serums/radiance-serum.html
Price: $79
La Mer Creme De la Mer
https://www.cosbar.com/la-mer-creme-de-la-mer-webp00131002-a
Price: $325
Caudalie Detox Overnight Oil
https://us.caudalie.com/care-face/product/night-treatments/overnight-detox-oil.html
Price: $50
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42 For Face
Price:$34
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask
https://www.sephora.com/product/advanced-night-repair-concentrated-recovery-eye-mask-P417359
Price: $46
Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil
https://www.sephora.com/product/brow-wiz-P202633?icid2=products%20grid:p202633:product
Price: $21
Kopari Coconut Melt
https://www.sephora.com/product/coconut-melt-P413350
Price: $28
SK-II Facial Sheet Mask
https://www.sephora.com/product/facial-treatment-mask-P375852?icid2=products%20grid:p375852:product
Price:$135
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift + Firm Mask
https://www.sephora.com/product/24k-gold-mask-pure-luxury-lift-firm-mask-P392607
Price:$80
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
https://www.sephora.com/product/24k-gold-pure-luxury-lift-firm-hydra-gel-eye-patches-P406104
Price: $75
Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencils
https://www.sephora.com/product/velvet-matte-lip-pencil-P78834
Price: $27
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
https://www.sephora.com/product/lip-sleeping-mask-P420652
Price: $20
Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipstick
Price: $37
Oribe Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Creme
https://www.oribe.com/imperial-blowout-transformative-blowout-creme.html
Price: $68
Oribe Split End Seal
https://www.oribe.com/split-end-seal.html
Price: $48
Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray
https://www.oribe.com/shop/sprays-mousses/impermeable-anti-humidity-spray.html
Price: $42
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
https://www.oribe.com/collections/gold-lust/gold-lust-dry-shampoo.html
Price:$44
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
https://www.oribe.com/gold-lust-repair-restore-shampoo-2.html
Price: $49
Oribe Glaze for Beautiful Hair
https://www.oribe.com/shop/shampoos-conditioners-treatments/glaze-for-beautiful-color.html
Price: $58
Oribe Signature Conditioner
https://www.oribe.com/shop/shampoos-conditioners-treatments/signature-condtioner.html
Price: $42
Ouai Rose Hair and Body Oil
https://theouai.com/products/rose-hair-and-body-oil
Price: $32
Ouai Hair Oil
https://theouai.com/products/hair-oil
Price: $28
What are some of your favorites and staples that are on the higher price point end? For me, I believe sharing is caring and I LOVE sharing my faves and staples with all of you. Feel free to comment below or write to me, I love to hear from you!!
As always, thanks for sharing, reading along, following and supporting my journey!
Don’t forget to follow me for more tips tricks, beauty hacks and so much more!!
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SFB Beauty with Esqido
Natural is beautiful, but make up is always glam.
I’ve always enjoyed testing and trying out new make up products. Although, my go to look is more on the natural side I love to glam it up every so often. I love to have fun with products and try different looks, great for special occasions or even to try on some of my clients. I particularly love playing around and trying different types of lashes too. Lashes can definitely add drama and glam to any look but can also be very natural at the same time too. I have your typical asian long lashes, but fall straight. I love long, full, luscious lashes with curl and lift. I’ve always loved how the look of full, luscious lashes. I would often get my eyelashes done with extensions. Although the trend and habit looks great, it can be costly and at times a little hard to maintain. But you’re in luck, I have an alternative with all the same qualities and so much more. Looking for the same look without the cost and maintenance? Here’s how you can achieve the same look and effect without spending so much. These have become my go to favorites lately and I’ll be featuring them in my beauty favorites post coming to the website soon. They’re at a great price point, high quality, easy to apply with all the same luxury that eyelash extensions has and but so much more. The process may seem daunting, tedious and a little tricky. But once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty simple. The alternative– luscious, luxury, mink lashes by Esqido.
I’m all too familiar with faux lashes and what I’ve noticed, some can be harder than most to apply and not to mention heavy on the eye. Lashes by Esqido are lightweight, easy to apply and absolutely beautiful. Esqido specializes in luxury mink strip eyelashes, and ever since launching their lash collection a few years ago, they’ve garnered crazy interest by so many. They’re lashes have been seen on the Victoria Secret Angels like Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Gigi Hadid, and A-list celebs like Rihanna, just to name a few. Discover ESQIDO’s mink false eyelashes. Meticulously handcrafted, every pair is incredibly soft & lightweight, stunningly beautiful, and unbelievable natural looking. I’ve partnered up with Esqido to tell you all about there amazing brand, why you should get your hands on a pair(s) and why you’ll absolutely love them!
Thank you to Esqido for sending me these two gorgeous pairs of lashes. I am so grateful and absolutely love them. I wore them to a recent event I attended and they certainly glammed up my look. They were super easy to apply, super lightweight and easy on my eyes. They’re soft, luscious and absolutely stunning. You can see the before and after in the pictures seen here. You can easily notice the vast difference. Even without all the glam, they can be wore for a more natural look as well. See my full glam look featuring the BFF Esqido Luxe Mink Lashes.
Here’s a step by step on how to apply, remove and care for your luxe lashes : https://esqido.com/pages/how-to-apply-and-remove-false-lashes .
I highly recommend Esqido lashes, if you haven’t tried them out already. I know you will LOVE their lashes just as much as I do! To find out more about Esquido and their Faux Luxe Mink lashes go to: https://esqido.com.
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Thank you so much to Esqido for partnering up and collaborating with me for this post.
All photos and thoughts are all mine. Outside of any additional information provided by Esqido.com.
Be confident, be stylish, be glam, be YOU!
As always, thanks for reading, following along and joining the journey!
Year of the Woman Part II
There’s nothing more rare, nor more beautiful than a woman being unapologetically herself. Comfortable in her perfect imperfections that is the true essences of beauty.
Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.
She’s the kind of queen that knows her crown isn’t on her head but in her soul.
Don’t just be good, be Great!
I know who I am, this is me, raw, original, authentically me.
Trust your Dopeness
Trust your Soul
Love yourself, be gentle and kind to yourself
Hi my loves,
I hope everyone has been having a great week so far. If you all read my latest entry, I shed some light on why I was silent and didn’t blog or post for the latter half of 2017. As I stated in that entry, the time was well needed. For myself and well being as a whole. I needed to take a step back and grasp everything that had been going on in my life at the moment. I had so many emotions running through me. Some may say that writing during these times, can be quite cathartic, and yes, I do agree. But, I needed time to think, and writing at the time at least for me wasn’t something I could do. I tried several times, but couldn’t. When I say that 2017 was definitely by far the hardest, most challenging year I’ve ever experienced, it truly was. It was filled with many ups and downs, good times and bad, and the kind of experience I would never wish upon anyone even my worst enemy if I had one. The time when I learned so much about myself and the people around me.
I can even honestly admit that I’ve had my share of panic and anxiety attacks through all this. I’ve never really had these kind of attacks until this very point in time of my life. So much was happening, and it was unraveling before my eyes. At times, it was hard to even bare. But my time away from the blog and posting was well needed to take a look at my life in the moment and see it as a whole. For what it was and from all perspectives. Life can definitely throw us some curve balls that we least expect and it can truly take a toll on you in more ways than one. Sometimes, we are dealt with cards that we don’t want, but I guess that’s life…. Will it make us happy, of course not, but life keeps moving. We just have to keep moving with it, as hard as it will be. We may not know the path before us, but I truly believe we have to walk with faith and not by sight. All I can say is let God and our faith guide us through it all. My faith and God, has helped me get through this time, along with the support of family and friends. I can’t beat myself, or be hard on myself, these are the cards I’m dealt and I have to try and keep on living for me.
Don’t get me wrong, I did in fact miss writing, posting and sharing with all of you. Sharing my passions with you and being open as well as to inspire and empower you brings so much joy into my life. There aren’t enough words to describe how it makes me feel to do all that and so much more. If I can inspire, motivate, empower, enlighten just one person, I feel like I’ve accomplished something and that’s a good feeling. That’s what I will continue to do in 2018. This time has truly been an emotional rollercoaster that has been going on for months. I felt like so many things were happening and in the process I began to lose sight of myself. I’m human, and sometimes, we tend to lose ourselves at times, and I can honestly admit this all to you. As hard as it was to face, it was even harder for me to realize I was losing my very self through it all. Certain things and factors made me feel less of myself and the person that I am. Life has a funny way of showing you things, in order for you to find yourself again. Having that time to go through the motions, feel my every emotion, gave me a chance to see me and find me again. I can admit to you all now, I do have my days of minor set backs as we all do, but I love the person I am and I love the person I’m becoming. I know I am a strong, confident, beautiful woman both inside and out. I know who I am and I trust and believe in myself even after all this.
I believe myself to be a pretty dope soul. I’m kind, gentle, caring, fun, loving and I will admit I wear my heart on my sleeve. But don’t get it twisted I’m still a very strong, confident woman. I’m strong willed in every sense of the word. I’ve been through hell and back in my lifetime, I’ve fallen before, but I picked myself up and got right back up. This time, I’ve fallen even harder, but trust and believe I will rise up from all this even stronger. I’m the most realest person you’ll ever meet. I tell it how it is, I’m honest and true. To me, honesty, loyalty, trust, are always the best policies in every aspect of life. When I love, I love hard, because that’s the only way I know how to, and those who know me, know this about me. But it comes with a consequence when you love hard. I’m a good person, a good woman, with a kind heart, my philosophy is: treat me right, and I’ll treat you even better. When your in my life, your in my life for a reason. My circle knows this about me and my circle isn’t that big at all. Get to know me and you’ll see. I’m by no means perfect, I have my flaws, and I’m not ashamed to admit that. I believe that makes me who I am. Just like all of us, we’re all unique in our own way. You are you and there will be nothing like you. That is your power and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. And when your unapologetically yourself, one who can embrace your flaws and be comfortable in your own skin that to me is truly a beautiful.
I truly believe that 2018 is the year of the woman. This is the year we will all stand together and be proud of the woman that we are. Through all this I still can say that I am proud of the woman I am. We will let our voices be heard and won’t let it go unnoticed. We will be a voice and not an echo. Even through all this, I’m rising above it, as an even stronger woman than before. We won’t allow anyone to tell us we are weak, we are nothing, we don’t have the potential to be anything. This will be the year of change, the year we continue to grow, evolve and stand loud and proud. Our voices will no longer be degraded and diminished. We won’t be subjected to feeling lesser than who we are, we are strong, independent, confident women who rule this world and can do anything. Trust and believe we can and we will. I believe in all that and more for you all and for myself. I’m empowered to be and even better woman than before. My past doesn’t define who I am, I am who I am and because of everything I’ve been through, I can tell you I’m standing taller and stronger each and every day.
I believe God created us all for a purpose and to share our purpose with the world. For me, I will continue to share, post, empower, enlighten and inspire you all with passion. I want to feed your soul with so much positivity, good vibes for you all to take with you through your day and feel like you can do anything you set your heart, mind and soul to. Vibrate higher, chase your goals and dreams. Stay focused, motivated and determined, trust and believe it will all work out. A near and dear friend told me to never forget that better never stops and that I am unstoppable! She’s so very right and that’s so true, not just for me but for all of you my loves. Never forget that, we’re all capable of doing anything. Be bold, courageous and fearless in everything you do. The possibilities are endless.
To end, as you see me rise in 2018, I challenge you all to do the same. Let’s rise together, stronger, fiercer and bolder. Keep on growing, keep on evolving my loves.
As always, thanks for reading, following along and supporting my journey!
SFB Beauty with Givenchy Beauty
Hi my Beauty enthusiast!
Today, I’ll be talking about a current favorite that I think you all will love too!! I wanted to tell you about the new Givenchy Noir Interdit mascara. It’s the best thing that has ever been created and I’m absolutely loving this product. I’ve seen a vast difference in my lashes after only using the mascara once. Even though I already have long lashes, and I barely use mascara. This is one mascara that has done wonders on my lashes in only a few uses. It gives my lashes extension and buildable volume and doesn’t leave any clumps. It’s easy to apply with the use of the 90 degree bendable brush. Which makes every application easy and effortless. I’m left with gorgeous and stunning lashes with much volume and length for hours. The mascara last me all day and even through the evening, or until I take my make up off for the day.
I also love the packaging and details of this mascara. It’s sleek black design is very classy and sophisticated definitely up to par and fitting with Givenchy standards, Very chic and compact.
If you haven’t tried this mascara from Givenchy beauty, I highly recommend you should. Thanks to Givenchy beauty and Influenster for sending me this product. I had so much fun reviewing and trying out this product. It’s become one of my favorites and a staple for my daily makeup routine.
I received this product complimentary for an honest review. All thoughts and photos are my own.
Would you try this mascara out?
What is your go to mascara or what mascara are you currently using? Let me know, I love hearing from you all. I’d love to hear your beauty tips, tricks and secrets. Share your thoughts below or write to me!
As always, thanks for reading, following along and supporting my journey!
Let’s Talk: Cosmopolitan Seminar!
In June, I attended a Cosmo Event, Let’s Talk about It– an all day crash course in speaking up, getting real and living your happiest life. The event spoke about topics that are seen as taboo to some but ones that deserved a conversation and to take a deeper look at. It was a great way to offer some advice and to share our thoughts in an open and honest space. We all have goals, dreams, aspirations in life and sometimes its a tough world out there and sometimes our voices are never really heard or even taken into consideration. After attending this event and just as a whole, it’s important to share your thoughts and let your voice be heard. Remember, your voice is your superpower!
Cosmopolitan didn’t disappoint at all, the day was fun, enlightening, empowering and definitely something I along with many benefitted from. With an amazing panel speaking about topics like money & power, sex & romance, beauty & image, happiness and more.
Panel and Order of Events for the day:
MICHELE PROMAULAYKO
Editor-in-Chief, Cosmopolitan
KELLY OSBOURNE
Television Personality, Host, Fashion Designer, Singer, Actress, and
Author of There’s No F*cking Secret: Letters From a Badass Bitch
GRETCHEN CARLSON
Acclaimed TV Journalist & Women’s Empowerment
Advocate, Author of the upcoming book
Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back
CINDY WHITEHEAD
CEO, The Pink Ceiling
Let’s Talk About: Power
LAURA BROUNSTEIN
Director, Editorial and Business Development,
Cosmopolitan & Seventeen
JESSICA BENNETT
Journalist and Author, Feminist Fight Club
TIFFANY DUFU
Women’s Leadership Expert, Author of Drop the Ball
& Chief Leadership Officer for LEVO
Sound Therapy Welcome
SARA AUSTER
Sound Therapy Practitioner
ELLIE BURROWS
CEO, MNDFL
Let’s Talk About: Sex
ELISA BENSON
Digital Special Projects Director, Cosmopolitan,
Seventeen & Redbook
NICO TORTORELLA
Actor and host of his own hit podcast, The Love Bomb
DR. EMILY MORSE, PhD
Founder and Host of the Sex With Emily podcast,
Doctor of Human Sexuality
Let’s Talk About: Image
DR. SABRINA FABI
Board-certified dermatologist, practicing at
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and Volunteer Assistant
Clinical Professor at the University of San Diego
LEAH WYAR
Chief Beauty Director, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen,
Redbook, Good Housekeeping & Woman’s Day
AYA KANAI
Chief Fashion Director, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen,
Redbook, Good Housekeeping & Woman’s Day
Let’s Dance It Out
KATIA PRYCE
Founder and Creator of DanceBody
Each panelist had a lot of great advice and information that was definitely honest, true and beneficial. Needless to say, I left the event feeling inspired, enlightened and empowered. Even more compelled to use my voice for good in respects to all things that I’m passionate about and topics that are important to me and others.
If you haven’t attended a Cosmo Event like this one, you should definitely check one out. You will feel amazing after attending one of their events!!
I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope it was inspiring and motivating. Have you ever felt like you couldn’t speak your mind on the topics mentioned above or even other topics that are important to you? What are some ways you choose to use your voice for good? Please do share your thoughts below or write to me I LOVE hearing from you all!!
As always, thanks for reading, following along and supporting my journey!
SFB Beauty: Kopari with Me
Hey there Loves!
I hope you’re all having a great week so far! With the Summer weather in full swing, I wanted to share with you a brand and their products that I’m absolutely loving!
I’ve told you before, I have a huge obsession with coconuts. I also shared all the amazing benefits they have for your overall health and even beauty. If you missed that post you can read all about it here. A few post ago on my Instagram, I shared my newest product obsession with the brand Kopari. Kopari, is a slimmed-down version of the word ‘kopparai’ in Indian it means coconut. Coconut’s are the fruit of all fruits that have the most amazing benefits.
Coconuts are a delicious and nutritious source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It has tons of calcium, potassium, and magnesium, as well as plenty of electrolytes. Coconuts are full of diverse health benefits from protecting against heart diseases to preventing tooth decay! They can also protect against heart disease by increasing good cholesterol and lowering the ratio of bad and good cholesterol. They help treat malnutrition because it is easy to digest and absorb. Coconut’s also have great beauty benefits too.
Coconut oil can make your skin feel and look radiant! Who doesn’t want glowing skin!!? You skin feels smooth, hydrated, supple and moisturized. Coconut oil is made with fatty acids and the good kind that have great overall benefits: Lauric, Capric and Caprylic acids. These are good fats that help keep skin hydrated and super soft. Most importantly, it contains vitamin E , which is loaded with antioxidants to keep skin ageless and protect against dryness. Great anti-aging components that will keep us looking beautiful and youthful. Not only does coconut oil do wonders on your skin but your hair too. Coconut oil can make your hair look and feel soft, luscious, strong, shiny and healthy. Coconuts are full of restorative proteins and vitamin E which help to increase body and shine to your hair.
Kopari takes coconut oil to the next level… Only using pure, innovative, organic ingredients to enhance its overall performance. Now, how can you not want to try Kopari after all hearing all of it’s amazing benefits.
Say Aloha to Kopari Beauty—where every product starts with 100% organic coconut oil and is made with the purest intentions. So you always know your beauty is safe with us. And best of all, performs like a dream.
With Kopari, you can coconut with confidence because:
- We use 100% pure, organic coconut oil sourced from the Philippines.
- All of our products are made as natural as possible with the safest ingredients. Pinky swear.
- No sulfates. No silicones. No parabens. No GMOs. No toxins. No kidding.
- We don’t compromise performance (nope, not ever). Our products are absolutely effective, salon quality, spa-worthy, beauty bombshells.
- We use the right blend of pure ingredients with cutting-edge chemistry to enhance the benefits of coconut oil. This secret sauce delivers better results than conventional products.
- We believe in being totally transparent about our formulas and stand by every ingredient decision we make. No really, ask us anything.
It’s made out of only the purest and organic ingredients. How does Kopari’s coconut oil differ from other coconut oils? Kopari’s coconut oil isn’t like your typical cooking oil. It’s not yellowish like most coconut oils, it’s clear, white and non- fragrant. It’s paradise in a jar, literally! In fact, it’s strictly for all things beauty related. High quality coconut oil for the skin and hair, sustainably sourced from a small family farm in the Philippine islands. So, I can tell you from personal experience– Kopari’s products are highly organic and pure. Another plus, they’re from my native homeland of the Philippines, where I can guarantee you everything there is not only beautiful but pure and honest. All there products in my opinion, are must-haves and great for the Summer season. {The result? The highest quality coconut oil with the finest aroma, absorption, and texture. The bottom line is we love and nurture our coconuts every step of the way so we can consistently deliver you the most high-end product. Discover what thousands of Kopari fans have said about our Coconut Melt… this is no “grocery grade” oil and will become a staple in your beauty regimen}!
My absolute favorite product from Kopari is their Organic Coconut Melt . This is the holy grail of all Coconut oils. It’s straight up 100% coconut oil that’s so pure you’ll truly be amazed! I absolutely love coconut oil, especially this product from Kopari. There are so many ways to use it, here are ways you can incorporate Kopari’s Organic Coconut melt into your beauty routine and reap all it’s necessary benefits.
7 Ways to Use Coconut Melt and it’s benefits:
- All over Moisturizer for your body
- Under eye moisturizer to rid those dark circles and tired eyes, it plumps up the skin underneath your eyes. Leaving you looking more awake, youthful and the skin moisturized and hydrated
- Deep conditioner for your hair — leaves hair feeling soft, looking healthy, strong and luscious (Focusing on your ends (the dries part of our hair))
- Moisturize and hydrate your lips with a small amount
- Use in place of shaving cream for a dry shave– leaves your skin feeling super moisturized, soft and glowing
- For all those Mama’s to be use coconut oil as a topical treatment to reduce the signs of stretch marks use a small amount around your growing belly to keep the skin looking and feeling smooth and moisturized
- Use the coconut melt as a natural make-up remover– it nourish your lashes and skin. The best product to use to get even the toughest make up off your skin. Leaving you with soft, moisturized and hydrated skin.
The overall benefits—-It leaves your skin feeling and looking soft, hydrated and moisturized. The results will amaze you. Your skin will be glowing and radiant, I guarantee it!
If your looking for an added glow, that sun-kissed look, try another one of my favorites from Kopari– Coconut Body Glow. Whether your on the beach or just want that effortless sun-kissed glow all year round, this product does the trick. It’s lightweight, non- greasy and you’ll smell like pure coconut gardenia paradise. So get your glow on today with Kopari.
And because I love you guys so much and I believe in sharing all my tips and tricks along with my beauty secrets– I want you to try and get your hands on Kopari products today. Click the link: http://rwrd.io/ssnim52 to receive 10% OFF your first order!
So, what are you waiting for, click the link and get your Kopari on today! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Feel and smell like paradise all year round, you’ll love Kopari just has much as I do!
There you have it guys, my confessions and obsessions with Coconuts, coconut oil and Kopari. Do me a favor and try these products or all of Kopari’s product line this Summer. If you ever have any questions or concerns, I’m always here to listen and give the best advice I can to suit your needs. Please feel free to always comment below or even write to me at: emilysotera@socialfashionistabeauty.com. I also love interacting with you all via social media. Feel free to send me a IG Direct Message as some of you already do.
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As always, thanks for reading, following along and supporting my journey!
SFB Beauty with Sunday Riley
Ever wanted to try a skincare product that really works with your skin and had lasting results? Here’s one skincare brand that does that and so much more. Luxury skincare at its best!! If you haven’t heard about Sunday Riley, well then, sit back, grab a cup of tea and continue reading and learn more about the brand, the products I use, the benefits and much more.
As you all know by know, I’m very much into skincare and I’m very cautious about the products I use on my skin. After doing a little research of my own, while sticking to my routine facials and regiment–I truly believe you need to listen to your skin when it matters most. Your skin tells you a lot, and my skin was definitely telling me something. I have combination skin, (sensitive, dry, oily). So, I can’t use any product because my skin will react almost instantly. Although, I’ve been conscious enough to stick to a routine for both day and night. In the last few months, I’ve change out a few of my products that have done wonders on my skin.
I’ve learned that although it’s good to stay consistent, sometimes our skin can “act up ” and that can be dependent on a variety of things. The 3 main factors why this may be are: the time of the month, weather and how well -rested we are. On the other hand, sometimes our skin can have a mind of its’ own and you may experience a change in your skin outside of those 3 reasons. So, it’s good to change things up in your skincare routine. Using products that will be most effective for your skin. It’s actually a smart thing to do too. Outside of those 3 factors, skin changes could be attributed to stress, hormone levels and other health factors can cause changes in your skin. Rest assure, you’re not alone– we all go through these changes in many different ways. One thing is for sure though, before you go changing your products be sure to spot check it first on either a small area under your jawline or even on your wrist. Give it a go twice a day for a few days and see if your skin rebels or not. If it doesn’t, it’s safe to say the product can become part of your skincare routine. This will eliminate any unnecessary facial freak outs which is what we don’t want! Remember to always exfoliate at least twice a week and ALWAYS use an SPF rain or shine no matter what time of year! This is a MUST!! It’s always good to protect your skin early on to prevent premature skin damage, wrinkles, and fine lines, taking out the dead skin and building new skin. Keeping your skin hydrated, youthful and radiant.
Now if you haven’t heard about Sunday Riley yet, now you have. Sunday Riley are tried and true products I’ve used and would recommend to everyone. The results are will amaze you. Sunday Riley is modern skincare that’s beneficial and proven to be fast acting with long-lasting effects.
Who would have thought that someone with combination skin (Sensitive, dry, and oily) would find amazing benefits with using facial oils??!! My thoughts before incorporating a facial oil into my skincare routine was, Why would I use a facial oil if I tend to have oily skin?? That didn’t seem right to me, I thought I was adding to the problem instead of fixing it. Well, I was surely mistaken, and in fact I was doing more good for my skin than harm by incorporating facial oils into my skincare routine. It’s done wonders on my skin and complexion. These facial oils from Sunday Riley are nirvana to your face, no lie! Sunday Riley’s facial oils are the holy grail of all facial oils. All of Sunday Riley’s products are absolutely AMAZING! She prides on the fact that her brand and skincare line are: Smart, high-performance skin care focusing on fast result with a long -term payoff. Sunday Riley products are just that and so much more.
I recently just discovered the U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying facial oil. After hearing such great reviews and high praise regarding this product I decided to give it a try. I was experiencing some stubborn acne that would seem to go away on its own and with the products I already use. I attributed my acne to stress and poor food choices at the time. I needed something to work on my skin and fast. I was hearing rave reviews about this clarifying oil along with the Martian Mattifying Melting Water-Gel toner and I decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did, after using both products I saw immediate results. My acne cleared up, and my skin was back to normal. These two used in conjunction with my other skincare product did the trick. These two together (Clarifying oil and Mattifying Melt Water Gel toner) proved to be quite powerful– the results were impressive.
U.F.O. Ultra Clarifying Facial Oil Benefits: For oily to mild acne prone skin, dry treatment, promotes clearer, smoother and even tone skin. The end result: clear, smooth radiant skin. Since it’s a dry oil it seeps into your skin and targets the acne head on to clear and diminish any inflammation. It contains beneficial plant oils that soothe and calm the skin. If your looking for maximum results use it in conjunction with the Martian Melt Mattifying Water-gel toner.
Martian Melt Mattifying Water-Gel Toner Benefits: This toner, clarifies the skin, removes excess oil build up, visibly tightens your pores–giving you clear, mattifed skin. It’s also an excellent primer for your makeup, since its proven to smooth, tighten and mattify. This product soaks up excess oil and tightens your pores; The marshmallow extract calms redness; Manuka honey ingredients serves as a natural antibacterial agent (to help ward off acne); Cucumber, green tea and witch hazel extracts are antioxidants that tone and protect skin. It’s a multi-pronged strategy for fighting breakouts, pore hugeness, redness, oiliness and inflammation. My experiences with this product, were positive and effective. Definitely worth spending the extra dollars for the results you’ll get. It’s best to use it with the U.F.O. clarifying oil –both are powerful treatments that are fast acting remedies. Definitely a MUST in my book!
Luna Sleeping Oil: This is another product that comes with a steep price tag, but before you knock it, hear me out. It contains retinol, which helps fight the appearance of wrinkles, avocado-seed oil, which is rich in vitamins A through E, and blue tansy, which is known for its anti-irritant abilities. After my toner I apply 2-3 drops on my dry skin and slightly press it into my skin so it can really sink in. The tansy ingredient is said to help reduce stress and tension. The oil is blue and it seeps into my skin and by morning I wake up with super hydrated, glowing skin. It should come to no surprise why this is a MUST-HAVE product thats won a spot on my vanity. It’s become a huge part of my nighttime skincare routine.
{I’m a firm believer in facial oils and it’s benefits –use Sunday Riley’s Luna oil as part of your nighttime routine. You can use the UFO oil in the morning or evening, if you want to layer up on the oils which I do recommend use UFO in the morning and Luna in the evening. After cleansing, follow with your toner (Martian Matte Melt Water-Gel) and follow your skincare routine and incorporate your facial treatment oils. }
Luna is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, radiance, and skin smoothness in as little as four weeks, while advanced retinol ester mixed with potent botanicals makes this product the ultimate transformational, soothing, sleeping night oil. (Sephora)
My absolute favorite facial oil is Juno. It’s a facial oils that give you that dewy, “lit from within” complexion, with it’s blend of omegas, natural retinol and essential fatty acids formulated into a unique non-greasy oil that gives you glowing skin.
Juno Facial oil benefits: Radiants, anti-aging benefits, hydrates, clarifies, rich antioxidants and superfoods. It quickly absorbs into your skin giving you a healthy glow. It leaves your skin, moisturized, hydrated and luminous. Overall, I love how it’s lightweight, very rich with antioxidants and it works well makeup application. I use this every morning in conjunction with my serum, and my skin feels luxurious, hydrated and looks radiant.
Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment: is a brightening, multitasking radiance treatment and mask. Everyone wants the unmistakable look of having “good genes”. This amazing treatment is formulated with key ingredients which will plump fine lines, reveal brighter, newer skin, and improve circulation for a smooth, vibrant complexion. Long term use will help restore damaged skin, reduce hyperpigmentation and scars, reduce the depth and number of line and wrinkles, even out skin tone, and increase epidermal thickness and firmness. Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment is formulated with high potency, purified grade lactic acid that immediately exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, revealing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin. Fine lines appear visually plumped while the skin looks more radiant. With continued use, the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation and the visible signs of aging are reduced for a healthier-looking complexion. Perfect for all skin types and all ages, this treatment is enhanced with licorice for brightening, Good Genes clarifies, smooths, and retexturizes for instant radiance. (Sephora) I fully trust Sunday Riley products, I’ve seen results first hand and now I’m beyond OBSESSED! Lol! I’ve a transformation in my skin and complexion and I couldn’t be happier. I use Good Genes in the morning, and my skin looks smooth, bright and youthful.
Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream: is a moisturizer that is an advanced brightening and refining treatment, infused into a next-generation water cream. I used this moisturizer as part of my nighttime skincare routine. As it works into my skin while I sleep, I’ve seen my dark circles and any hyper pigmentation diminish, leaving my skin looking hydrated, youthful, plump and bright. After the first few days of using this product, I noticed a change in the texture of my skin in a very good way of course. I wake looking rejuvenated and refreshed, this product works great with Luna Sleeping oil.
C.E.O. C+E Antioxidant Protect + Repair Moisturizer : Although this product contains anti-aging agents and I tend to use my anti-aging products for the night time this can protect my skin in the day time. In addition to protecting my skin during the day, it also has long lasting anti-aging effects that can be beneficial for my skin overall. C.E.O. C + E Protect and Repair Moisturizer infuses five percent advanced, oxygen-stable tetrahexydecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate) into the skin—the gold standard form of vitamin C. THD ascorbate is the newer, clinically-proven, oil-soluble derivative of vitamin C, which penetrates better into the skin while being exceptionally stable against oxygenation. With 5 percent THD ascorbate, this moisturizer is powerful at fighting the first visible signs of aging and restoring vital skin radiance, while being uniquely suitable for those with sensitive skin, as THD ascorbate is significantly less irritating than other forms of vitamin C. Once in the skin, it helps boost youthful-looking skin texture and volume, in addition to providing photostable, antioxidant support. Blended with protective, anti-pollution expopolysaccharides and refining lime pearl extract, this formula visibly repairs the effects of aging, environmental stress, and pollution-induced damage. It is rich yet never greasy, providing hydration and antioxidant protection to the skin for a visibly younger, softer, and healthier-looking complexion. (Sephora) After using this moisturizer, I can visible see that my skin is healthy, hydrated, softer and youthful. I’m so happy I decided to try this out. I love that I’m also giving my skin some T.L.C. but a good healthy dose of Vitamin C daily!
All of these Sunday Riley products can be use in the day or night. This is how I’ve used these specific products and how they’ve worked for me. Listen to your skin, and do what’s best for you. This is just my honest review and opinion on the brand, it’s products and what it’s done for my skin. If you have combination skin like me, try out Sunday Riley and see for yourself. You can purchase Sunday Riley products at: Sephora, Nordstroms and Space N.K. Apothecary,
” I started formulating skin care because I’m curious to listen to consumers and satisfy their unmet needs. How can I create something entirely new that changes the playing field? I create breakthrough, high-performance products that work- and work fast.” My grandmother spent summers teaching me how to apply certain Native American botanicals to her skin for healing, regeneration, detoxification, and glowing agelessness. I firmly believe that the key to true agelessness is a simple formula: Detoxification+Varied Arsenal of Ant-Aging actives=Glowing skin.” – Sunday Riley
I would say Sunday Riley has definitely change the game in skincare. With her background, strong beliefs and months spent in the lab creating her products, she’s redefined and revolutionized modern skincare. She’s definitely made a believer out of me, because I’ve seen the results, and I can’t stop raving about Sunday Riley. I continue to share my skincare experiences and what her products have done for me with everything and now you. My husband, family and friends have notice the remarkable results and I myself couldn’t be happier. It just goes to show that the effectiveness of her products, her brand and how rapid the results are. Try Sunday Riley products out and let me know what you think.
Shop my Products
Juno Facial Oil $90| Luna Sleeping Oil $105| U.F.O. Ultra Clarifying Facial Oil $80| Good Genes $158 |C.E.O. C+E Antioxidant Protect +Repair Moisturizer $65| Martian Mattifying Melting Water-Gel Toner $55|Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream $65
What are some of your staples for skincare products?
If you do decide to try out Sunday Riley products please do share your experiences with me by commenting below or using the hashtag: #SFBBeauty
As always, thanks for reading, following along and supporting me in my journey!