dena smolek's blog![]() What to Eat: Vic Cherikoff DownUnder Culinary Sauces
These yummy sauces helped me emerge from a cooking rut. Vic Cherikoff's delish concoctions spice up bland grilled chicken, fish and steak. Made with indigenous ingredients from Australia, these all-natural, low-fat, low-sodium sauces come in a range of incredible flavors. My husband and I are most impressed with the incredible Smoky Steak Sauce. The new sauces are available at Whole Foods nationwide and Bristol Farms. Happy grilling! What to Beauty: Sharon Bolton Scents
Sharon Bolton Scents includes soy candles, perfume, lotion and body wash, in four delicious scents. Luv is a feminine blend of rare pink gardenia, lush Hawaiian white flowers, creamy vanilla and a hint of pure white musk. Soul is a tropical concoction with papaya, pineapple, coconut and musk. Truth is a clean citrus scent coupled with a floral and airy, sheer musk. Lastly, Dream is made from fresh bergamot, white freesia, mimosa, amber, sandalwood and exotic musk. They contain no dyes, pigments, or alcohol, and are not tested on animals, and I hear that Eva Longoria Parker, Jessica Alba, and Salma Hayek are also fans of the line. What to Hair: Barbar Ceramic ECO 8000 Blow Dryer
What to Handbag: Gryson Nylon Olivia Bag I've been trying to convince myself that I can choose my "diaper bags" from my plethora of handbags. But the truth is most of my totes are luxe leathers, which means they are heavy and easily ruined by spit up. The Gyrson Nylon Olivia Bag is just what I need! The nylon facade is easy to clean and it makes the bag lightweight. There are plenty of pockets for everything baby and I need when we're on the go. And I don't have to sacrifice fabulous styling at all!What to Beauty: Everyday Minerals Cosmetic Wet Wipes I'm sure you've seen products like this before but these caught my eye because they are all natural, 100% biodegradable and flushable. With aloe, organic lavender and grapefruit essential oils, green tea, grapefruit seed and chamomile extracts, these handy wipes are great for traveling. I've been using them frequently at home. There's no denying that we all get a little lazy sometimes (late night out, pressed for time, etc.) and for some reason it's easier to swipe your face clean than lathering, rinsing and drying. Best of all, these babies are cheap! You get 80 wipes for only 4 bucks. Stock up at EverydayMinerals.com
What to Jewelry: Ippolita's New Silver Collex I've been a loyal fan of Ippolita for some time now and I love wearing the beautiful Gem Drop necklace I received last year for my birthday. I'm happy to report that the NY-based designer recently launched a stylish and affordable silver collection. The pretty panoply of bangles, rings, necklaces and earrings offers plenty of tempting baubles. But I'm most smitten with the Hammered Dome Ring and the Juliet Cuff. Oh, and the Bastille Bracelet too! OK, seriously there isn't anything in the collection that I wouldn't wear. What to Beauty: Nature-Girl Botanical Body Lotion Luxe body moisturizers are part of my daily routine and Nature-Girl's Flower Power concoction is my latest lotion obsession. The Neroli Botanical Body Lotion boasts a rich blend of herbal extracts, organic oils and organic aloe vera. I'm here to report that it feels fabulous (creamy and rich) and smells great (subtle, natural scent that fades after absorbtion so you can still spritz on your fave perfume). Nature-Girl has been high on my list of must-try beauty brands and I'm sure I'll be back to share my favorites from the rest of the line.
What to Beauty: Chanel Hydramax + Active Teinte
What to Beauty: Coola Sun Care I am a sunblock aficionado. So I was thrilled to discover Coola sun care. My favorite products in the line are the Cucumber Face cream with SPF 30 (great for everyday use) and the Plumeria Total Body SPF 30. There are also sport versions with SPF 45 for those times when you'll be enjoying the sun and playing all day. These luxe concoctions are also available in unscented formulas. But the scented varieties are worth a try since they are infused with subtle organic extracts. What to Beauty: Velana K Lipgloss
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