Sparkle and Slippers

booties

Burgundy and Stripes

Thursday, September 19, 2019 3:30 AM

cork sandals

September Wedding

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 3:30 AM

clean skincare

ROVECTIN

Thursday, September 5, 2019 3:30 AM

Hooray for the short work week!

I feel like it is over before it even started, which I am not mad about.

School is in full swing, as are all extra curricular activities, sports, dance, etc.

As much as I love our lax Summer schedule, it is so lovely to get back to a schedule.

One of my favorite things about blogging is the relationships that I have developed with other bloggers and brands. I consider myself very fortunate to have this little outlet where I have the opportunity to work with amazing people and I have been able to try new brands, clothing, accessories and products. One thing I have stated before is, if I am given a product to try and I am not a fan or it doesn't deliver in the way promised, you will not see it on S&S.

I mean isn't that why we turn to reviews and blogs? I want an honest opinion, and that is what I strive to deliver to you.

In my son's almost 13 years on the planet, he has never gone in the sun without full coverage sun block, UV rash guards and hats. When I was a child, not only did I not use sunblock, I used accelerator on my ruddy Irish skin because, scarlet is such a lovely Summer hue! I am going to be 43 at the end of the month (Don't worry, I don't fee a day over 23), and I did not even consider my skin until my mid 30s. Is it because we didn't quite know the effects of sun or that I was young and stupid? Whatever the reason I have been left with lasting sun damage which has made me neurotic about my skin.

I used to get sucked in by anything that promised fewer lines, smaller pores, and an over all plumper appearance. But after many appointments with dermatologists and estheticians I now know the active and effective ingredients. ROVECTIN checked all of this boxes for me for al things I look for in my skincare!

ROVECTIN was originally created for cancer patients suffering from dermatologic side effects caused by anticancer treatment and radiation therapy.
- Activating Treatment Lotion contains only clean, ethical ingredients – free of oil, alcohol, paraben, carcinogen, animal-derived ingredients, artificial fragrance, mineral oil, and steroid
- Activating Treatment Lotion is pH-balanced (5.2) and suitable for all skin types including sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin
- Activating Treatment Lotion contains 7 different types of Hyaluronic Acids, each with different particle sizes, meaning that they will penetrate the deepest layer of skin while creating moisture barrier at the outer layer.
- Ingredients like caffeine and vasoconstrictor de puff and soothe, while Vitamin E and other enzymes work as a natural exfoliant, sloughing off dead skin cells to promote beautiful skin.

This multitasking essence lotion hydrates, firms, exfoliates and soothes skin in just one step.

The formula features a hydrating barrier repair complex to boost the skin’s natural barrier. Other key ingredients are seven different types of hyaluronic acid, natural enzyme exfoliants to speed up cell turnover and caffeine extract to depuff.

By creating a smooth canvas, the essence lotion preps skin to better absorb the rest of the products in your routine.

As if these aren't all fabulous reasons to love ROVECTIN, this product is free of artificial fragrances, parabens, sulphates, artificial colors, animal products, alcohol, mineral oil, essential oils, and silicone. Vegan and cruelty free.

ROVECTIN

use promo code 15ROVHBT to get 15% off your order at amazon.com

What do you look for in good skincare?

xx, Elise

animal print

Snake Skin Jumpsuit

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 3:30 AM

beauty routine

Derma Jade Roller

Friday, August 30, 2019 3:30 AM

Happy Friday!

Who's excited for Labor Day Weekend? I am, but also sad that the summer is over. Nolan goes back to school Tuesday and as you read this I am helping move my niece into her first year of college <insert crying emoji>

Let's talk about my...
Derma Jade Roller

Last week while a friend and I were discussing an absurdly expensive moisturizer that left her incredibly disappointed, I realized people still believe commercials. She was actually expecting a plastic surgery effect from a day serum.

You know I love my lotions and serums, but they don't need to be expensive and truthfully it is about the beauty ritual.

Having a good moisturizer is a great start, but it’s not enough. This is the conclusion I’ve reached after so many years of testing thousands of beauty products on my skin. Especially if you’re over 30 (or 40), just applying “a thin layer over the face and neck area” is really not enough. Why? Because with time, gravity leaves some marks that just cannot be avoided. But they can be improved!

Have you ever wondered why are the salon treatments so effective? The esthetician there massages you for an entire hour, applies products in a certain way, pampers you with some very well-thought moves. Maybe you could buy the same products and use them at home, but it’s the ritual that makes all the difference! That’s something you simply cannot buy...or can you?

I had this revelation after paying about $20 for this jade roller and gua sha facial scraping tool. I had seen a lot of Instagram posts about jade rollers and assumed they were just a new marketing fad. For me it's one of the best discoveries in years!

At first, I used it to help heavy moisturizer absorb quicker into my skin, but it quickly became part of my nightly beauty routine.

How do I use these tools?

I spread some moisturizer over my entire face, then I use the gua sha board to scrape the entire face. I just roll the jade roller from my forehead toward the neck, working in and upward motion.

After scraping with the gua sha, the jade rolling massage calms my skin and absorbs the

nourishing cream in. I sometimes keep the jade roller in the refrigerator for five minutes, to appreciate even more the extra coolness of the cold jade.

The cool touch of the jade gua sha and roller instantly revitalizes and energizes the skin. My face feels just like I have visited a spa. The cool roller also really helps with any puffiness.

Luxury Jade Roller for Face and Gua Sha Facial Scraping Tool + Travel Pouch by Derma Jade

I hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day!

xx, Elise