Herbal Steam Facial

Stress. 

I get it so easily and carry most of it in my shoulders. Because of this, I have a headache all day long! I saw Free People's botanical facial steam and ordered it hoping it would help me relax. 

Not only is it beautiful and full of organic flowers, it has a delicious smell. Directions say to pour hot water into a bowl, put a small scoop of the blend into the hot water and put a towel over your head to create a "tent" for the steam to hover. Breathe it in for 5-15 minutes and you're sure to feel relaxed and stress free!

Hooray for herbs!  

This Weeks Photoshoot Makeup

I've had several of you ask what lipstick I've been wearing for this weeks photo shoot, and out of all the tubes of MAC lipstick I own, this is by far my favorite (by a landslide). If you haven't been following any makeup info up until this point, listen to this - it's TOO good!

My makeup artist, Heather, gave me a day time smoky eye but completed the look with a bold lip liner, lipstick and lip glass. Sometimes after a photo shoot, I leave with a lipstick OR a lip glass, but this time I left with all 3 because they all play such a special part in creating the perfect lip color.

I don't have the perfect picture to show you my lip color but believe me when I say it's SO summery and I cannot imagine this looking bad on ANYONE. Wear the gloss by itself for a simple lip or sport the high energy lip pencil to add a bright red. The pink lipstick makes it the perfect coral color. It's fantastic.

This is the closest pic I have that can slightly resemble the fantastic color that it is!

Ps. visit http://blog.wearwillow.com to read a short but sweet interview I had with the Willow team!

Nail Wraps

One of the reasons I began blogging was because of how fascinating I found it to be to follow peoples lives. In college, I would have rather stayed in bed and scrolled hundreds of my favorite bloggers than headed out to the bar on a Saturday night. I truly found it addicting.

During that time, I came across a blog (and one of my favorite blogs to date - Justina Blakeney) I die for this girls blog. She is so creative, has the best eye for design and color, and I really feel like she is my twin. It's amazing to find that person you truly relate to and love all of the same things with (I want her home, her wardrobe, and I'll take her brain, too).

I sound like I know this girl - I totally don't. But I feel like I do! And If that wasn't enough, she's the most humble person and takes time to get to know every single reader and commenter. A true role model.

With that being said, she just released a nail wrap collection at Museum Nails called The Jungalow Collection. It took me 10 seconds to add the item in my cart and checkout. I am smitten with these!

A total lover of all things bohemian and a complete beach gal, these floral styled nail wraps are completely up my alley for summertime! Think palm trees, jungles and tropics. See what I mean?

Don't miss out. You know you want them, too!

Happy Friday - Pink Hair

Y'all. 

I finally pulled the plug and got PINK HAIR! Well, pink "tips" that is. I love it! I've been wanting to do this for years and years now (not to mention that it's been on my bucket list), and I'm so glad I did. If you're not following my instagram (@kaylynweir), my resolution this year is to complete one thing off of my bucket list each month. I have NO idea what February will be. I better start brainstorming!

Oh, and this will not be the end of pink hair. I plan for it to be fully pink this spring! 

2014 is gonna be awesome. I can feel it. 

Happy Friday!

DIY Face Mask

So I tried out something new today. And it was gooey, and icky and weird. But I kinda liked it.

For a year now, my face has been breaking out like that of a 13 year old boy which I find very ironic because I've never had this issue before (yes, I eat my veggies and drink loads of water), and i'm getting married this year. Lucky me.

I was looking up face tips, and I'm totally down when I see stuff using natural ingredients you can find in your fridge. All those harsh department store chemicals really dry out my face!

If you're looking for glowing, clear skin (think Emma Stone or Gwyneth Paltrow) read below for the perfect trick! This recipe is from Joanna Vargas, an esthetician for celebrities.

What you'll need:
1/2 cup plain yogurt: anti inflammatory, contains lactic acids. Use it on its own and it still exfoliates you!
1/2 cup Corn meal: helps scrub your face.
Grapefruit juice: contains salicylic acid which cleans and tightens your pores.

Mix together to get nice and creamy. Stick it in the fridge for 10 minutes to thicken. Put it on your face for 10 minutes and rinse off. You'll have tight, smooth skin!

What are your favorite beauty tricks?

Glitter Ponytail

As I was browsing Pinterest (which is pretty often) I came across this ponytail. This silver glitter ponytail was seen on the runway at Markus Lupfer's spring/summer '13 show using Bumble and bumble products. If any of you know me well enough, I'll put glitter in my hair any chance I get! It's a pretty simple tutorial and only requires two products. Here's what you'll need to recreate this look: 

A vintage top I found at a thrift store. Perfect for sparkly hair!

End result - I combed through it and my hair looked like tinsel!

Rules of thumb: 

• Don't use coarse glitter. Use thin/fine glitter. It blends into the hair better!
• Be prepared to make a mess - glitter sink, glitter floor, glitter SLR!
• Practice makes perfect. We tried several different ways to see how the glitter would hold and it still didn't turn out exactly how I wanted. I've learned, so next time I know what to do differently - spray the hairspray from the bottom up (hold the tip of your pony tail and spray the hair spray UP the ponytail.) Also, I would have used spray that already had glitter in it, like star gazer glitter hair spray.
• Play it up: change colors, french braid your hair and add glitter - the sky's the limit!

In My Makeup Bag

1) Bella Bamba Blush - truly the best blush I've ever used, and it looks great on any skin tone. My second recommendation for blush is Chanel #55 In Love.

2) OPI bubble bath, kiss me on my tulips - OPI is a classic! You can't beat their playful nail polish names like My Chihuahua bites or Not So Bora Bora-ing Pink. A second runner up for nail polish is Essie. They aren't too far behind!

3) Nars Jungle Red Lipstick - because every girl needs a fierce red tube of confidence. Rule of thumb: when wearing red lipstick, keep your eyes nude. When wearing nude lipstick, play your eyes up with a smokey eye...but never do both at once. You'll look like a clown!

4) Bobbi Brown foundation in natural tan. I love this foundation, but I wouldn't mind something a little less oily. Any recommendations?

5) Tarina Tarantino mascara - Ok. I admit. I bought the product for the tube, but it turns out that I just happen to love the mascara! Damn you, Tarina! You know how to win me over every time!

Not shown - Stila liquid eyeliner and Bobbi Brown Velvet Plum eye palette.

What makeup do you wear? I'd love to know!

A Beauty Secret: Apple Cider Vinegar

Hello there, folks. Today I wanted to share with you something I found out recently. Did you know consuming Apple Cider Vinegar is good for your health and well being?

My mom has always used it in the kitchen for cooking, but I did not know that drinking it would prove to be so beneficial.

Gala Darling says, "Apple cider vinegar contains malic acide which makes ACV anti-viral, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal; potassium which prevents hair loss, brittle teeth & runny noses; calcium which is good for strong bones & teeth; pectin which helps to regulate blood pressure & reduce bad cholesterol; & acetic acid which slows the digestion of starch, that in turn lowers the risk of glucose after eating."

After reading about it, I ran to my mom and said, "Did you know drinking apple cider vinegar is good for you!?" She told me her doctor drinks a tablespoon a day. If a doctor can do it, so can I!

So I decided to try this stuff.  It doesn't look too shabby. After all, I like apples. But here's the thing: it doesn't taste like apples at all. At all. It is the most bitter, pungent taste and it burned all the way down. But I suppose if it's for my health, why not make it a routine?

How should you take it? Try taking a tablespoon of vinegar and diluting it in a tablespoon of water. That way, it doesn't damage your teeth.

For now, I plan on taking it every day. I am hoping it improves my skin and cleans out my system. I'll keep you guys updated if I notice a change. Do you plan on trying it? Here are other ways it can help you: 

If you decide to give it a go, let me know what you think!