Not Just a Hot-Oil Treatment

Coming from the harsh winter weather, some ultimate hair repair is definitely needed! I don't know if any of you notice, but sometimes the transition from winter to spring/summer can make your scalp a bit dry and even flaky. The texture of your hair may be rough or brittle. It's basically telling you....I need HELP. Not to worry, I have found help. Here are a few of my favorite products to restore the moisture not only in my hair, but also in my scalp.

I know that not everyone has time or perhaps patience to do a hot-oil treatment. So, I have the next best thing which is ELC Esuchen Pure Olive Shampoo and Conditioner. This is honestly the best duo I have come across thus far since it too acts as a conditioning agent on the scalp without having to take an extra step in my daily regime. The products lock in moisture from the olive oil and you can immediately feel them nourishing and thickening your hair. I have used Paul Mitchell, Matrix, Head & Shoulders, Nioxin, etc. and I have not felt as much moisture as I felt with ELC products. Also, they don't leave your hair oily. This shampoo and conditioner are perfect for those like me who are constantly under the influence of a hair dryer, flat iron and curly iron.



Like I mentioned, my hair is always under the heat. So, in order to protect my hair and keep it from being damaged, I apply the Garnier Fructis anti-frizz serum Sleek and Shine before I flat iron my hair. Flat ironing will basically suck all of the moisture out of your hair and can make it brittle which can cause split ends. Putting on this product will prevent that and keep the hair nice and healthy.



This next product, G2B Smooth Operator, is what I apply after flat ironing my hair. It locks in the moisture from the Garnier Fructis serum and smooths all the fly-aways leaving the hair looking silky and shiny.



If sleek and straight is not your thing and big and sexy is, try this root booster Catwalk from TIGI. Spray it on damp hair only along the roots, work it into your scalp with your fingers and then blow dry with a round brush. For some extra volume, you may want to tease the roots and use hair spray after to support the hold. This product is great for both fine and coarse hair.

What I Want: Citrus Colors

I am so in love with citrus colors for this Spring and Summer! I know how much I've mentioned my obsession with color, but I especially like bright greens, oranges and yellows. Here are some of my must have items for the season.

1. Lela Rose 2. Derek Lam 3. Tracey Reese
4. Vena Cava 5. Tibi 6. Tracey Reese 7. Cynthia Vincent

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traceyreese.com

Spring is Almost in the Air!

Helloooo Brights! I am absolutely in LOVE with color and I've always incorporated it to my style, especially makeup. Here are some of my favorite beauty products for March.

MAC's Liberty of London collection is fun, flirty and playful. The packaging alone screams Spring with its colorfully drawn flowers and the makeup comes in the most vibrant hues. Currently, this is my favorite shade, Petals & Peacocks, of pink for this season. It packs so much pigment and is the perfect pop of color.



Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes waterproof eyeliner pencil in Blue with Green Highlights 12L is a great complimentary color to bring out those brown eyes. It stays on your eyelid forever and does NOT smear at all which is great for those who have oily skin.



LoLLIA's scent in Imagine is a light and pretty fragrance that has the perfect balance of citrus, floral and powder together.



In the midst of all these bright products, I've also thrown in a neutral eye shadow, MAC's Quarry, which works well with the Make Up For Ever eyeliner and other colored eyeliners. It's a taupey purple color that blends naturally with my skin color, but still gives a hint of color.



Looking for a new nail polish? This Sally Hansen one in The Real Teal is awesome for Spring and has a hint of gold sheen mixed into the teal.

Good Bye Wool Coats

Hello Spring! I was so excited that this past weekend mother nature decided to listen to me and granted such nice sunny weather. In celebration of this momentous occasion, a few of my friends and I went thrift store shopping. There was a huge selection and couldn't help but pick up a few things after rummaging through the endless racks. Also,it was an extra 50% off that day and pretty much got everything almost for free. Gotta love deals!

Today was just to pretty to be couped up inside doing work so here I am frolicking and enjoying the sun as I make my way to Starbucks. I also tried to stopped by Fish with Braids gallery right before, but it was closed. Boooo!

Faux Leather Jacket (Urban Outfitters)
Orange Button Down (Prada)
Tank / Jeans (Forever 21)
Blue Bag (Random thrift store)
Shoes (Rachel Comey)
Necklace (Banana Republic)
Sunglasses (Chloe)

Pretty in Pink

I am so tired of this cold, gloomy and snowy weather and just completely ready for the Spring! In preparation for the upcoming season, I have been going on a Spring makeup blush binge. It's time to slowly start putting away those neutral taupey colors and start bringing out the vibrant pinks! Nothing says like Spring than bright pinks. My current obsession is Nars' blush in Orgasm. I absolutely love this because it's a great shade of a pinky-peach color with a gold sheen. It brightens up my face without looking like a clown or that grandmother everyone has that cakes on the heavy makeup. Although Nars's Orgasm is a great investment to have, it can be a bit on the platinum side. So, I found a similar gold and silver option as well. My next fav is Bare Essential's, Vintage Peach which has a more soft matte finish than shimmery. This is perfect for those who opt for more of a peachier color than pink. And finally for my fellow recessionistas, there's Maybelline's Mineral Power Illuminating in Pink WF214. It gives a soft silky pink color to the cheeks without being obnoxiously bright. This is an awesome product because not only can you use this on your cheeks, but you can apply it to the entire face for a healthy glow.