Caviar Manicure Nail Set Giveaway !

type='html'>Two of my lucky readers will receive one caviar nail beads set. You can create amazing looks with these "caviar" beads. They really add dimension to my nail and when I wore it I had girls asking me where I had my nails done. Little did they know, I did them myself.


  It is fairly simple to do the caviar manicure :

- Make sure there are no traces of old nail polish on your nails

- Pick out a color to paint your nail

- Pick out a topcoat of your choice

- Apply beads of your choice to the nails of your choice while the topcoat is still wet 

- TIP- use bottom part of tray to catch the excess beads 

- Allow to dry and add a layer of top coat over the beads to seal them in



You can create amazing looks or similar looks, such as the images below with the kit you will be winning ! 

Here is what TWO people will be winning  ! 

This kit comes with a variety of colors to experiment with

Good Luck to everyone who enters ! 

Rules to enter :

1) Follow me on twitter HERE
2) Follow my blog Via Google Friend connect HERE
3) Tweet - I am entering @LaurenBeautyTips caviar manicure nail set GIVEAWAY & you should to. (Link me to the tweet) 
4) Follow me on Instagram (if you have it) my name on Instagram is LaurenBeautyTip 
5) Comment below on why you want to win ! L
6) Leave an email address where you can be contacted if you win ! 


7) You must follow all of the rules in order to win. ( with the exception of instgram bc, I know not everyone has it) 


Every tweet and every rule you follow counts as an entry. So , the more you tweet and participate the more likely you are to WIN !! 

The winner will be selected on November 1, 2012 via Random.org






Good Luck !!

Glam Glow Review

type='html'>I went into Sephora to pick up some goodies for my ever changing skin. I came across a product that one of the employees HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I was skeptical at first. But never in my lifetime have I EVER had anything make my skin glow the way Glam Glow has. It is a mask with granules. You apply for ten minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. I was AMAZED at how brightened my skin tone was. It made me glow, literally. 


I am thrilled with this purchase ! This is going to be a staple in my skincare routine



Glam Glow is a must try to turn dull skin luminous !

Grab it at sephora and let me know your thoughts ! 

Forever 21 Cravings

type='html'>With the holidays creeping up so fast. It leads me to thinking of going back to NYC to spend Christmas with Family. Which makes me create a shopping wish list of things to wear to be warm and stylish in New York.


Below is my Forever 21 Cravings list :

This would probably require tights for the cold

Hair Inspiration

I have not cut or colored my hair in about 7 years. So, I thought it was time to change up my look a bit and I found some hair inspiration photo's that I thought I would share with you guys. I am very happy with the way my hair turned out. I am considering lightening it a little bit. But, I did a slight ombre. I didn't want a drastic change in colors from my natural color to the highlight. I stressed that to my hairdresser and she did an AMAZING job.  I am absolutely in love with my hair and would highly recommend my hairdresser to any one in the area. (details,below)


Here are my inspirational photos for hair :

Jessica Biel

     

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

This is the hair cut and color I ended up with . I am thrilled with it. I may make it more blonde before I go back to Florida. Opinions welcomed !

Pictures of my hair ( Pardon the no makeup, only mascara)

Do you think I should stick with these ever so slight highlights, or go a bit more caramel?






The salon that I got my hair done at is :

Salon Neo 

1108 Forest Avenue  Staten Island, NY 10310

(718) 273-6800

I went to the owner Erica Delgado at Salon Neo and she did my hair so beautifully and she is very sweet !

 If you go to her mention that you found her through my blog !! It may help you out ;)



So, do you like my new hair do for the New Year ?


Happy New Year to everyone reading this ! May your wishes, hopes and dreams come true in 2013 !

Grand Central Beauty Review

type='html'>I was lucky enough to have been sent two wonderful products from, Grand Central Beauty. The line is currently available on their website HERE and is also exclusively sold in Henri Bendel NY. 


I was sent the S.M.A.R.T. Skin Perfecting Mask. 

S.M.A.R.T. stands for :

Smooths. Moisturizes. Anti-aging. Redness-Reducing. Tones


And, I was also sent a sample size of the S.M.A.R.T. skin perfecting polisher.


I LOVE the skin perfecting polisher. It left my skin with a great glow and it gently unclogs pores and dead skin cells, releasing trapped dirt with continued use. The product says that rinsing is optional. I for one had to rinse it bc I felt like dead skin cells were sitting on the surface of my skin. So, I chose to rinse. Because, I have acne prone skin. But, if you have dry or combination skin you could get away with not rinsing it.


You apply one pump (Dime Size) onto clean dry face and massage face lightly and thoroughly until clear sponge beads emerge, rolling away trapped dirt and dead skin cells.


It left such a nice sheen on my face ! And, I felt my dead skin cells peeling off ! 


I was also sent the S.M.A.R.T Skin perfecting mask.

It is a 15 Minute Peel Off Treatment with Multi-Efficient results.

If I could compare this mask to any on the market it would be the Boscia Luminizing Black Mask. Only THIS mask is more spa grade. I am just telling you that it will peel in the same way the Boscia Luminizing Black Mask does. But, The S.M.A.R.T  has so many beneficial ingredients, that the two are only comparable with how the mask peels off.


The S.M.A.R.T Skin perfecting mask can be introduced to your current skin care routine.

 * Paraben Free

* Sulfate Free

* Petro-chemicals Free

*Phthalates-free

* NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS !!! 

It is loaded with Vitamins and Minerals from fruits, botanicals and Marine Seaweeds. 


It is said that you can see results in just one use and I did ! 

Here is what the mixture looks like. This is the consistency it should be.

Mask all mixed up

  I mixed the sample together. I mixed the intensive booster vial with active mask Powder Capsules amd a small amount of water.



I have been super busy so, it was nice to have time to relax with a face mask on.


Let sit for 15 minutes and then peel of the mask.


Be careful not to get this near your eyes and lips. I made that mistake and it was not fun ! LOL

Here is me relaxing with the face mask on :

Great photo, I know ! 

Overall, I am extremely happy with the mask & the polisher


Let me know if you are interested in trying this ! It is Fabulous and leaves your skin looking brighter


Love it !


THOOUGHTS ?

Giveaway For a One Carat Diamond Bracelet

type='html'>As a thank you to my readers, I am hosting a giveaway. I will be giving away a one carat total weight Tennis Bracelet. I think it is a beautiful bracelet and I am happy to be doing this giveaway for people who follow my blog ! 


Here are some photos of the bracelet the lucky winner will be receiving :

                     

Here are the Rules to enter :

1) You must be following my blog Via Google Friend connect
2) You must Follow me on twitter HERE  www.Twitter.com/LaurenBeautytip
3) Tweet and facebook about the giveaway and leave a comment every time you put the giveaway details on any social network
4) If you have instagram, you must be following me www.instagram.com/LaurenBeautyTip
5) Leave a comment below on why you should win !


Winner will be selected out of the comments below via Random.org. I will make sure to check that the winner meets all of the criteria for following me on social networks that I posted. 



Winner will be chosen on April 5th, 2013

DIY Hair Mask , New Fave Shampoo and A Must See Hair Stylist In New York

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I did an amazing DIY hair mask last night and wanted to share with you guys because it made my hair super soft and shiny. And, it only has 3 ingredients that are likely in your refrigerator or pantry ! 


What you need :


4 tablespoons olive oil (depends on hair length, I need more because my hair is longer)
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise 
1 egg

Directions :

Crack egg and scramble in a small bowl 
Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil 
Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and whip it together until it as all one consistency

This is the consistency it should be. All ingredients mixed together thoroughly.

Leave on for a minimum of 8 hours. If you can get away with sleeping in it, do so !


This made my hair extremely crunchy while it was on, so for that you are warned. But, the after look was more than worth it. My hair was soft and silky ! 

I used a shampoo that I have never used before, it was recommended to me by Christina Oliva who does AMAZING hair check out her Instagram HAIRGODDESSOFNY (that is her instagram username) she does beautiful hair extensions and is a very positive girl, which is very refreshing !! I would definitely check her out and if you are in the New York area she is definitely a go to girl, for hair extensions and all other hair needs. She has done work with numerous celebrities as well ! 

Check out her website here as well : www.OliviaChristensen.com

The shampoo she recommended was Neutrogena The anti-residue shampoo. It made my hair feel squeaky clean ! It was definitely needed after the heavy mask I had in my hair. I just applied a small amount of conditioner to my ends when I was done and my hair looked amazing ! 

So , I recommend Christina , the DIY hair mask and , Neutrogena The anti residue shampoo !!! 

All Amazing ! 

Enjoy your luscious locks !!