1. Ocean Sea Salt by LUSH Like bathing in the ocean in the dead of winter!  This scrub leaves your skin soft and vibrant.  

2.  Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder "Silky, luxurious, natural, and shine-free."  I have been using this bronzer for years.  This will transform you into a bronzed goddess any time of the year!  Available in three different tones. 

3. Playa Del Platinum by Essie I go through phases with nail polish.  One minute I am into metallics, the next I am loving vagrant pinks and oranges.  Right now I am all about neutrals.  Try Playa Del Platinum for a chic and polished look in 2015.  

4. Color Burst Lip Butter by Revlon Unlike many lipsticks that leave your lips feeling dry or over colored, this lip butter provides the perfect amount of color and moisture.  I wear it day and night, and at any time of year.  My go to is Peach Parfait, but I also frequently use Pink Lemonade.  

5. My Burberry by Burberry As a long-time fan of Mark Jacobs Daisy, I find it hard to say that I have a new favorite perfume.  Complete with a tortoise (my favorite!) top!  
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MARSALA: GET THE LOOK

Here are a few ways to add marsala to your holiday look.  

Animal Print Scarf in Damson Pink, Burberry http://us.burberry.com

Faux-Fur Stole in Wine, Anthropologie www.anthroplogie.com
Collarless Faux-Fur Jacket, Forever 21 www.forever21.com

Dog Crest Novelty Sleeping Slipper in Sugar Plum, CWonder www.cwonder.com
The Shoulder Bag in Burgandy, Cuyana www.cuyana.com

And don't forget the final touch, marsala polish!  

"Swept Off My Feet", "Brownie Points", and "In Stitches" by Essie www.essie.com

TICKLED PINK: SELECTING THE PERFECT POLISH

A fresh coat of nail polish is sure to brighten my day.  I often run to a nearby pharmacy for a quick shopping trip, but get lost in the cosmetics section.  I could spend hours looking at nail polish.  When selecting a nail polish I consider two things; the color and the name.  The name is very important, it must be clever and reflect the character of the hue.  One of my go to nail polish brands is Essie. Over the years, a few of my favorites have included Berry Naughty, a fabulous deep red for fall and winter, Imported Bubbly, a feminine silver metallic perfect for a party, and Mod Square, a favorite summertime pink.  As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, it is the perfect time for a fresh pink or red shade.  Here are a few of my top Essie Valentine's Day picks, with names to inspire your day.  

1.) Pink Diamond 

2.) Lovie Dovie 

3.) My Better Half 

1.) Knockout Pout 

2.) Forget Me Not

3.) The Lace Is On

1.) Long Stem Roses

2.) First Dance 

3.) Swept Off My Feet 

Find all of these colors and many more at www.essie.com
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