currently loving...

happy monday and valentine's day, beauties! how was your weekend?

my weekend was gorgeous, and i enjoyed it so much. walking the dog, dancing, sipping tea, doing ballet (as a slower-paced-but-oh-so-challenging workout, it's fabulous-- haven't tried it? you should!), cooking yummy meals, running, reading (one book i'm reading is about Marie Antoinette-- wow), going to the park to play basketball with my family, and enjoying absolute perfect weather (73 degrees with a cool breeze)-- it was fabulous, and i admit i'm sad that's now over.

thankfully, i have some things that i'm currently loving that aren't gone with the weekend! take a peek...

for fun picture sharing Instagram is my new love. i'm having so much fun editing pics on my iPhone with fun effects, like these you see in throughout this post (look forward to more in the future).

to encourage my resolution for saving more money in 2011, i've been using coupons.com. download the software to your computer to print out great coupons each week (i've even had a few for magazines)! target.com also has this great feature, and since i'm there a lot, i'm always printing, LOL!

L'Oreal Youth Code is hello, fab-u-lous. seriously, they've created an amazing skincare collection that i can't get enough of. it includes a serum, eye cream, day/night cream and a day cream with spf. for me, it's improved the look and texture of my skin. though i hate to admit it, i had very fine lines appearing a few months back and sometimes a, a-hem, "expression" line across my forehead when my skin is dehydrated. those have diminished since i've been using these products. merci!

because the weather has been cool and dry, and i'm already a total hand-washing diva, my hands crave nourishment and moisture. Aquaphor Healing Ointment to the rescue! i also use this on my kids' parched skin as well. at night i slather it all over my hands and feet for perfectly supple skin come morning.

what are you currently loving? do tell me in the comments! :)

Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness: Sonia Kashuk Shop Pink Do More Collection

perusing my favorite hangout (LOL!), Target, i spotted the new limited-edition Sonia Kashuk Shop Pink Do More collection. this is the 4th year the beauty maven has teamed up with the bulls-eye brand, and is definitely not one to pass up, beauties! with the sale of each product, 15% of the purchase price will be donated to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

take a look...



the Primping For a Cause Curler & Tweezer Set will give those eyes a perfect, finished look. i love that the tweezers are "accessorized" with the BCRF pink ribbon-- too cute!




"Brighten You Day" Cosmetic Sponges-- two of Sonia's fabulous makeup foundation sponges in a cheerful shade of pink.




j'dore this pink case (it also doubles as a clutch)! the Circle Around a Cause Travel Brush Set comes with six long, silver-handled, pro-quality travel brushes and brightly-colored pink bristles.




for all you nail polish fanatics, you'll love the Lend a Hand Nail Trio. these polishes include shades of mauvey pink, metallic plum and deep violet. perfect for the fall season!




help out a fab cause and make your powder application a luxurious experience with the Circle of Hope Kabuki Brush. plush pink bristles applies powder beautifully to give skin a natural-looking finish.




if you're looking for a 4-piece set, the Seeing Pink Purse Brush Set comes in a shimmering pink foldover case with smaller sized brushes-- fab for touch-ups on-the-go!




oh-so-girly! the Pretty in Pink Eye Palette is nothing short of sweet with its trio of eye shadows. shades include shimmering pale pink, petal and lilac shades, all in a mirrored compact.




the Brush Up on Pink 4-pc. Purse Set features metallic handled brushes in an uber-girly floral pink case.


think pink and be sure to get these while you can at your local Target and on target.com!


xo
info and images courtesy of Target.

Zac Posen for Target

Target's collaboration with Zac Posen launched in nyc last night, but will become available to the rest of us next week! as usual, i'm excited to see these pieces in person-- i love the dress pictured above and plan on trying it on first.

i admit, the past few GO International collections haven't thrilled me, especially so after seeing them in person, but let's hope this one is different (especially since most of the items sold out very quickly last night)!

watch this video of Zac showing off the limited edition collection:



ranging in price from $16.99-$199.00, the Zac Posen for Target line includes a variety of party-ready frocks and day-to-day wear in graffiti prints and bold, spring-appropriate colors-- click here to see the collection.

Zac Posen for Target launches april 25th - may 30, 2010 at most Target stores nationwide.

are you excited for this new collection??

xo
source: Target via The Cut

Holiday Gift Idea: Sonia Kashuk Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag

if you have a friend or family member who loves makeup, but you don't want to risk buying her something she already has, gift her with this fabulous (and affordable) Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag from Sonia Kashuk.



this super-cute cosmetic bag looks like a shimmery oversized clutch and opens up to have removable compartments that will keep her must-have products within reach. be warned that this bag is so incredibly fab, you might be tempted to keep it. don't be selfish. just buy two! :)

Sonia Kashuk Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag can be found in Target stores nationwide and online at target.com for a limited time.

xo

L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray

L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin is a hairspray used by hairstylists around the world and, until now, hasn't been available in the states. now that it has made its u.s. debut nationwide, there is an excitement from both those who have experienced its fabulousness overseas and those who have only heard about it.

i recently started using Elnett, and have to say i now understand why it is so loved and obsessed over!

"hairstylists around the world have been using Elnett Satin for years. it is truly the hairspray of choice for on-set styles, red carpet looks, or anytime you need your hair to hold without looking stiff. it's also very gentle on color-treated hair," says Christophe Robin, renowned hair expert and consultant to L'Oreal Paris.

Elnett Satin hairspray provides amazing hold yet manages to disappear when hair is brushed. hair is left clean, shiny looking and soft to the touch. micro-diffusion technology allows for even application to set any style, while humidity protection lets it stand up to the elements.

if you haven't already used Elnett, this is one you must try a-s-a-p!

find Elnett Satin Hairspray wherever L'Oreal products are sold and online at target.com

xo