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SK-II Pitera Essence Set review

 in Beauty  tagged face / reviews / sk-ii / skin care by

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Pictured: c/o SK-II Pitera Essence Set

SK-II was one of the fabulous sponsors for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York earlier this month. They handled the skin care routine for several of the designers who showed their fall 2015 collections during New York Fashion Week, and they also offered demonstrations of their products inside the tents for fashion show guests, and fashion insiders.

I had heard of SK-II’s products before fashion week, but had never tested them out before. When SK-II contacted me prior to fashion week, I jumped at the chance to test out their products. After all, my skin is aging, and it needs anything it can get to combat the test of time!

The SK-II Pitera Essence Set is essentially a facial in box. One of the best ways to keep skin youthful and hydrated is through a facial! For a busy mom like me, going to a spa for a facial seems like something done in a faraway land. I simply do not have time! So, I was thrilled to receive SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set since it is a facial I can give myself at home, on my own time. Love that!

The directions in the box are easy to follow, and the products are gentle, luxurious, and easy to use. The most relaxing part of the facial is the mask. My face has never been happier, and more relaxed! I love the results on my face from SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set. My skin is smoother, softer, and more vibrant than it was before I tested out the set. I am so excited!

I loved SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set so much, I am looking forward to testing out more of their products in the future. 

You can find SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set online here. 

Escada Joyful eau de parfum review

 in Beauty / Fragrance  tagged escada / florals / fragrance reviews / reviews by
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Pictured: c/o Escada Joyful eau de parfum

Escada Joyful eau de parfum is a beautiful, sweet floral which offers a pink peony fragrance experience laced with fruit. This sweet floral is ideal for right now, and into the spring season. The floral combination lends itself well to moderate to warm weather; the perfect fragrance for spring!

Escada Joyful edp starts off with a floral zing surrounded by a slight black current scent. After about twenty minutes, Escada Joyful eau de parfum settles into a sweet floral which offers light to medium strength throughout the day. 

Top notes: Blackcurrant Sorbet, Melon, Mandarin

Middle notes: Violet Leaves, Pink Peony, Dewy Magnolia, Nectarine

Base notes: Honeycomb, Florymoss, Sandalwood

I love wearing Escada Joyful eau de parfum right now as our spring weather arrives here in the San Francisco Bay Area. The sweet floral scent is ideal with our 50-70 degree weather; and will continue to be ideal as we head toward summer. Love that!

Escada Joyful eau de parfum can be found online here.

Rocksbox review and one month free!

 in General Fashion / Jewelry / Shopping  tagged bracelets / earrings / necklaces / reviews / rings / rocksbox by

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Pictured: necklace, bracelet and earrings c/o of Rocksbox

I have always been a huge fan of jewelry. I love adding a bold necklace to an outfit, or lighting up my face with a pair of dazzling earrings. When springtime hits, I love wearing bracelets to dress up my arms when I wear short sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, and sleeveless styles. So, when Rocksbox contacted me to collaborate, I was thrilled!

Rocksbox is a fabulous jewelry subscription service which allows you the opportunity to rent on-trend baubles by today’s hottest jewelry designers. Rocksbox offers jewelry for rent, and purchase, by designers such as Margaret Elizabeth ( a Bay Area designer!), Kendra Scott, Gorjana, and more!

My first Rocksbox arrived quickly, and the packaging was so cute! Each piece of jewelry was carefully wrapped in bubble wrap; so it was able to travel safely to my home. Love that! There was an easy to use return label inside the box, and return packaging inside the original package. This will make it easy to return the box filled with jewels at the end of the month. I love things which are easy 😉

If you love the pieces sent inside your Rocksbox, you have the option to purchase them at a discounted rate. I am thrilled with this feature since I tend to get attached to baubles!

Rocksbox has an easy to use website which allows you to create a wish list filled with the jewels you are interested in testing out.. This is a great way to try different styles of jewelry before committing to buy. Love that! The necklace in my Rocksbox was on my wish list. I was excited to receive a wish list item so quickly. I cannot wait to style it with my spring wardrobe!

Stay tuned, I will be styling my Rocksbox pieces with a few of my spring outfits.

To learn more about Rocksbox, please visit rocksbox.com and use coupon code bayareafashionistaxoxo to receive your first month free of Rocksbox baubles!