FEEL THE GIFT OF GIVING!

                     

          FEEL THE GIFT OF GIVING

This season we’re reminded how important it is to give.

So for all orders of simplebeautebydedra Foundation Stick placed from now until Christmas we’re giving 5% of everypurchase to The Autism Society of America.

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 Be Beautiful!!

                         

HAPPY HANNUKAH!

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LOOK SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL FOR THE HOLIDAYS-25% OFF

I want you to look simply beautiful for the holidays and to help you take the "mystery out of makeup" I'm offering my simplebeautebydedra foundation for 25% off! My foundation is so easy to use you could virtually do your makeup it in the car-although we don't advise that.  If you have 1 minute you can protect, conceal and even out your skintone with this one little stick. So give yourself more time for shopping and look beautiful with simplebeautebydedra!

CYBER MONDAY 25% OFF SIMPLEBEAUTEBYDEDRA FOUNDATION!

With the influx of holidays coming it's very easy to forget about ourselves but remember giving thanks for ourselves and our health is as important as thanking our loved ones.  Take 5 minutes out a day and take some deep breaths and relax your body.  Take a short walk thru the park and enjoy nature.  If you can, create a sacred time a day and do a beauty treatment like a mask to treat yourself.  These little steps will promote a happy and healthy you!
And I want to honor you as well.  Today only  I am giving 25% off  my already low price Simplebeautebydedra foundation.  It works great for day and evening.  Is super lightweight but can act as a concealer. And best of all it contains broad spectrum spf 15 to protect your skin.

Look your best this holiday season!!

BECAUSE I'M THANKFUL OF YOU...

Because I'm thankful of you, while supplies last, I am offering my top selling Simplebeautebydedra Foundation Stick for 20% off!!  Also, for a limited time I am giving away the amazing beauty blender with every purchase.  That's a $49.95 value for $23.95!!  Look great for the Holidays!!

Hurry, this offer won't last for long!  Just click the link on my blog. Discounts will be taken at the checkout.

ARMANI DOES IT AGAIN!!

You know I am always loving me some Luminous Silk Foundation and now for Fall, Armani has done it again! Amazing 16 hour waterproof eyeliner.  Eyes to Kill Chic eyeliner pencil is dual ended so it's silky smooth on one end and has smudging capabilities on the other.  Comes in Earthen or Black and lasts all day.

Secondly, you also know I love anything that does more than one thing. It creates simplicity in your life and your makeup drawer and Armani succeeds again with this Easy Chic Face and Eye Palette.  It has all the fall colors that you want in one little case and the quality is unsurpassed using super satiny formulation.

And finally to finish the look, Armani has released 3 beautiful shades of luxurious lipstick which is not only long wearing, try 8 hours, but it comes in this falls hottest colors, plum, rouge and beige.

The only 3 things you need to update your beauty look for fall 2012! Simply and Beautifully.


*beauty tip; putting your eyeliner on first then applying shadow over it will give your look a softer finish and makes your application easier to pull off because the lines don't need to be absolutely perfect.

LOVE ALL NATURAL!!

I love all natural things.  There's nothing more satisfying about creating beauty recipes using simple ingredients.  I recently found a great foot scrub recipe from  Skin Care Recipes and Remedies to remove dry skin.  We spend so much time on our feet they deserve a lot of TLC.  This recipe contains lavender oil which I also use on my body when I get out of the shower and at night on my temples to help me sleep.  Hope this helps your poor peds!!

Salt scrub
Ingredients

1 cup of sea salt or Epsom salt
1/2 cup of cold water
2 drops of lavender essential oil
Preparation

Start off by gradually adding water to salt and lavender oil
As you are adding it, you want to make sure the mix starts looking like a paste. It has to be not too liquid and not too solid, it should be like soft though otherwise it will run between your fingers
Rub your feet and soles in circular motion
Rinse off with warm water



That's it! Super simple.

Beauty tip: Put Vaseline on your feet and wear socks to bed when they are really dry. You'll wake up to soft, hydrated heels.

Do you have any favorite natural beauty recipes that you use?  I'd love to hear about them!

THE ONLY THREE MAKEUP PRODUCTS YOU NEED!

So my goal is always to create simplicity in my life-and beauty. Well, simplicity IS beautiful in of itself for sure.  One area to create simplicity is in your makeup bag. Do you need all 15 of those eyeshadows and lipsticks? I say "No!" Here are my three fav makeup products that you need to make yourself beautiful in about 5 minutes or less.  First of course I have to tout my foundation, simplebeautebydedra. It works as a foundation AND a concealer.  It has spf 15 in it and the finish is cream to powder so it sets nicely on the skin and you don't need powder.  My second must have is Smashbox's Cream Cheek Trio. Don't let the name fool you though. This 3 in 1 can also be used on your eyes and lips!  To finish off the list I love my L'oreal False Fiber mascara.  It doesn't flake and is incredibly buildable to really pop the eyes.  Only three products to create true beauty simply!!

SIMPLE BEAUTE-GRAMICCI STYLE!!

So thrilled with my new product, Simple Beaute by Dedra Foundation Stick! It works so well and the finish is so natural.  I recently used it on a shoot for a company I work for, Gramicci.  They are an outdoor, organic clothing company so natural is key.  The goal is to make the models look that they haven't been done.  I think I pulled it off pretty good.  What do you think?  If you want to purchase my amazing foundation you can find it here on my blog or go to my website http://www.simplebeautebydedra.com.

 Beauty Tip: Remember when applying your foundation start in the center of the face and blend outward. That will leave the bulk of the product where you need it most and keep you from having that dreaded line of demarkation!!

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL!!

The Jurlique special I mentioned from the Today Show is here!! This deal will only last til tomorrow and it is Simply Sensational.  These products will change your skin.  I promise!!

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JURLIQUE, SO SUPER SIMPLE!!

Looking at my skin lately it didn't seem as if I was getting enough moisture.  I was using my moiturizer but it wasn't working.  Then I had an aha! moment.  Jurlique, so super simple!  I pulled out my Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator and bam! In 5 minutes my skin was bright, glowing and ready for action.   As with all of Jurlique's products it contains natural ingredients to promote healing of the skin.  No harsh chemicals like other lines.  So you get all the benefits of a peel without the pain and sting of stripping your skin. It also has Sodium Hyaluronate to balance and maintain skins moisture level.  All this in one 2012 Award winning bottle!  If you have five minutes you can change the look and feel of your skin.  Simply and beautifully!

DARK NAILS FOR FALL!!

Last week we saw Michelle Obama looking truly radiant with her hair, makeup and wardrobe done to perfection.  What she also had that was going on was  on her nails.  A very popular color for fall, a blue grey color called "greige."  But not only Michelle has it going on.  Last week the runways were teeming with girls and their trendy nail colors. The thing I love about nail color is that for the most part they're inexpensive so you can get the latest colors and feel hip without breaking the bank.  Essie has some fun colors shown here

And so does Nicole and OPI.  All of these can be found at Target with prices from $7-$8.50.

The key to wearing a dark shade is to keep your nails on the shorter side and shaped nicely.  Try and keep them all the same length as well.  It will add a cleanness thats super chic and cool.

If you're unsure about a color try it on your toes first before you dive into the finger nails.

It's fun to be daring though so don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and go bold. After all, it's only nails!

Are there colors you'd like to try for Fall but are too afraid to try?  I'd love to hear about them in the comment section below!

KIM KARDASHIAN- UM, NOT SO SIMPLE

With Fashion Week kicking off last night in NY we have been inundated with photos of fab people.  These shots of Kim Kardashian looking not so simple struck me.   They were taken as she headed to the "Du Jour" Magazine party and I'm sure heads were turned.  I personally think she looks beautiful.  I always love the color combo of black and white and she's been working it a lot lately.  I love how her body fills this dress and I love the cut-outs creating the "art deco" style.  I like how she did keep her makeup clean and simple and her hair pulled back.  Letting her figure do all the talking.

What do you think about Kim's look? I'd love to know!!


Beauty tip:  To keep your makeup looking even and fresh try my new foundation "Simplebeautebydedra Foundation Stick." It works as a foundation AND a concealer.
 Find it here or on my website http://www.simplebeautebydedra.com

MICHELLE OBAMA-SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!

Everyone is talking about Michelle Obama's speech last night at the DNC.  It was powerful, moving and resonated with so many people.  I could definitely relate to her memories of early family life with Barack when they had very little money and found it hard to make the bills.  So many of us in this country have fallen on hard times this past few years.  Without the support of friends and family I'm not sure if my husband and I would have made it.  Michelle spoke about being true to yourself and that it's ok to ask for help if you need it.  That Barack is the same person only better because of the challenges he has had to face as president.  All of us can rise to any occasion and meet it if we honor and allow ourselves to do so.  I always speak of looking in the mirror and finding something you "like" and play that up.  Not diminishing ourselves.  On the lighter side, Michelle looked flawless.  Her makeup was done to perfection.  Beautiful, clean skin and light eyes.  She glowed from the inside out.  Her hair was soft and feminine with just a bit of pizzaz in the side flip. And her dress was understated and elegant.  She exuded a confidence and inner beauty that cannot be bought.  Simple and beautiful!

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BEAUTY BALMS-LOVE EM!

So I have had this discussion with you before but I think it's a great one to revisit.  Beauty Balms-love em!  Why? Why not?  They are so easy to use.  They work really well because they are highly concentrated.  Best of all for all you jet setters, they make travel super easy!  Right now Koh Gen Do has brought their amazing balm back for fall.  It moisturizes dry, spent summer skin and revitalizes worn, brittle winter skin.  It is packed with anti-oxidents so it heals and protects.  It's versatility on dry lips, cheeks and body is what makes balms so unique.  I'm always looking for simple, beauty products to make my hectic life less strained and with this one it surely helps.

What do you look for to simplify your life? I'd love to know

KELLY RIPA SIMPLE BEAUTY

I've always thought Kelly Ripa was really beautiful.   She's like an all american girl with a great sense of humor to boot.  Recently she snapped a picture with one of her besties Anderson Cooper while on vacation in Croatia.  I thought it was so great that she posted this "au naturale" shot because so many celebs hate to be photographed without makeup.  Just shows her pure confidence and I find that to be a great message to send out to other women.  Funny that I am a makeup artist, beauty junkie and coming out with my own cosmetic line, however I never wear much makeup and I am a huge advocate for natural beauty.  You just can't bottle it!  I guess what I'm trying to say is keep it simple.  Less is more.  Highlight the positive and shine!  That kind of confidence cannot be recreated!

Any celebs you think shine naturally?  I'd love to hear from you!!

FACE OILS FOR WRINKLES!!

I am here once again speaking about the dreaded "w" word.  We all hate them but there is hope!! Face oils for wrinkles!!  The one thing that many of us try and stay away from is probably the best thing for the skin on our face.  Why? Because they maintain the integrity of the lipid barrier.  What's that? Well, lipids are fat molecules that give our skin plumpness.  Over time they dwindle.  Face oils actually feed them and are like anti-oxidents in a way.  Protecting our youthful appearance.  One of my favorite face oils is by Tarte.  It's called Maracuja oil.  It works on so many levels.  It contains essential fatty acids to repair and hydrate skin as well as Vitamin C to promote brightness.  All these ingredients in one little bottle makes simple beauty, simple!

KEEPING SUMMER SKIN SUPPLE!!

During these summer months it's hard to keep summer skin supple.  Lotion after lotion doesn't help.  Our skin still looks cracked and dry from the sun and chlorinated  pools.  Following are two tips that I have found to really work on your skin.  Firstly exfoliate!! Either with a loofah or even better if you have a Clarisonic, taking the larger body brush and working it all over your body especially the heels of your feet and elbows.  I also really like the Salux Japanese body towel. It's great for hard to reach places like your back. It lasts for months and is just the right amount of roughness for gentle exfoliation.  The second step is after bathing while your skin is still wet apply a nice body oil all over and allow to soak in before toweling off.  I love Trader Joe's Lavender Body Oil.  It has a spray cap for all over ease and the price is great at like $6.
These two tips can change your skin from scaled to silky in a short time.  Simply and beautifully.

Do you have any favorite tricks to creating supple, summer skin?  I'd love to hear about them!

LOVING YOURSELF "AS IS"!!

So I spend much of my time talking about products and tricks to enhance one's appearance. Or alter something about yourself that you feel needs to be altered.  Today I am reminded of a very simple philosophy that I try(when I remember) to live by. Loving oneself "as is."  I think this is the most challenging of all principles to follow.  We are constantly bombarded by media, social and otherwise, telling us that we aren't good enough as we are.  That we need this, that or another to be "better."    And many times it feels good to make these changes but  for today, let's look in the mirror and pick something we really like about ourself and focus on that.  Something that doesn't need changing or altering.  Make that your mantra for the day.  Every time throughout the day that you feel doubt about something, remember that one thing in your appearance that is working and focus on that.  By changing our focus, little miracles begin to happen in our life. Simply and Beautifully!