Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Lillian Eve {{Giveaway}}

Happy Friday beauties!
I'm so excited to have teamed up with Lillian Eve to bring you this awesome giveaway just in time for the holidays! I absolutely LOVE their polishes and I know that you will too!
 
So with that being said, {1} lucky winner will be selected on
December 15th to win a $50 store credit to Lillian Eve!


 To enter, simply complete {both} of the entry requirements listed below!

 
  • Leave a comment below and tell me what your favorite color is to wear on your nails during the Spring!
  • Subscribe to Lillian Eve's newsletter by clicking {here}
 
 
 
Once again, I'm so excited to be able to offer this amazing giveaway
to all of you and I can't wait to see who wins!
Good luck beauties!
 
 
xoxo, karabears

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Are you a Goddess, a Mere Mortal, or Divinity itself?

Are you a Goddess, a Mere Mortal, or Divinity itself?
If you answered 'yes', then do I have a treat for you!

Please allow me to introduce you to the new Goddess Collection from Lillian Eve! (which btw...is currently on sale for just $29.99 right now...eeek!)



This gorgeous trio of rich colors will be to sure to flow in perfect harmony with your winter wardrobe! Mere Mortals and Divinty both share an opaque, shimmery finish while Goddess rules with a more opaque, glossy finish. Just 1-2 coats of each of these beauties though, will get you to bottle color!

What is my favorite thing about these polishes you ask? Besides the colors being fabulously in-sync with the universe's 2015 winter color trends, my {favorite} thing about these polishes is that they are
100% vegan, cruelty-free, non-toxic, and 5-free!


Mere Mortals ($12)
is a deep blue shimmering polish that goes on smooth and steak free!



Divinity ($12)
is a nail polish that's simply divine! A little bit gold, a little bit bronze, and a lot of decadent.



Goddess ($12)
is a medium purple with silver micro-glitters. It has
just enough richness to make it chic and just enough glitter to be sassy!


 
 
So which one are you?
Leave me a comment below and tell me...
Are you a Goddess, a Mere Mortal, or Divinity itself?
 
 
 
xoxo, karabears

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Let's Get {{Oreganic}}

I was lucky enough to get the chance to test out these wonderful products from Urban Oreganics and wanted to share with you beauties because I thought that maybe...just mayyyybe...you might love them as much as I do :)
 
Urban Oreganics is a small business based out of Portland, OR and manned by the beautiful Emily Silverstein. Each product is handcrafted in her overly clean and organized home kitchen, not a factory. Urban Oreganics specializes in handcrafted, high quality bath & beauty products and their products are made only from natural, sustainable, organic, and vegan ingredients. They also package all orders in repurposed, recyclable, and reusable materials in order to help reduce Urban Oreganics carbon footprint! You like that huh? Well...keep reading!
 
 
You Can Earn Urban Oreganics Products for FREE!
 
1. Refer a friend and get 10% towards your next purchase! Have them
enter your full name in the 'note to seller' section at checkout!
 
2. Host a Facebook shopping party and receive 15% in hostess rewards!
Contact Emily at Urban Oreganics at emily@urbanoreganics.com
  
FABULOUS right?!
 

I had the chance to test out UO's Simply Coconut Cleansing Bar, Citrus & Basil Lip Scrub, and Vanilla & Coffee Sugar Scrub/Cellulite Fighting/Skin Polish!
 
 
{{Lip Scrub}} Citrus & Basil Lip Scrub - $10

 
My lips are constantly chapped so it's no surprise that this was the first product I jumped at the chance to try! Urban Oreganics whipped sugar scrub was just what my lips needed! It perfectly exfoliated and moisturized these dry, chapped lips and the best part was how easy it was to use! I've been using it nearly every morning for a week and couldn't be happier with the results! I tested out the Citrus/Basil scent (it's my fav.) but UO also carries a Java scent for all you coffee lovers too :)
 
What's in it?

Basic Formula:
✧ organic turbinado sugar: exfoliates, balances skin's natural
oils, protects skin against toxins
✧ organic raw shea butter: retains moisture, anti inflammatory,
anti aging, soothes irritated skin
✧ organic pure virgin coconut oil: hydrates and conditions
skin, retains moisture, anti bacterial
 
Citrus & Basil:
✧ lemon essential oil: brighter and flawless looking
skin, reduces the appearance of scars
✧ grapefruit essential oil: treats skin pigmentation,
protects against sun damage, anti aging
✧ organic [homegrown] basil: treats skin impurities



How to Use?

Gently scrub small amount onto lips. Rinse thoroughly with
warm water. Pat dry. Don't be afraid to get it all over your lips either and
if you get it in your mouth...no problem!! It tastes just like sugar! YUM!
 
 




{{Sugar Scrub}} Cellulite-Fighting Coffee Whipped Skin Polish - $20

 
 
If you're a coffee lover, this product is definitely for you!! This amazing Cellulite-Fighting Coffee Whipped Skin Polishing Sugar Scrub is the bee's knees!! It smells delicious and it feels as if you're giving your skin it's own cup of Joe in the morning! This unique blend's high caffeine content increases the blood-flow and circulation to reduce the appearance of cellulite and small varicose veins. But it's also packed with minerals and oil for smooth, supple skin, and antioxidants to treat dry skin, stretch marks, scars, and acne. Perfection in a jar right?!
 
What's in it?
 
✧ organic turbinado sugar: exfoliates, balances skin's natural
oils, protects skin against toxins, fights acne
✧ organic fair trade coffee beans: reduces the appearance of
redness and cellulite, anti inflammatory
✧ organic raw Shea butter: retains moisture, anti inflammatory,
anti aging, soothes irritated skin
✧ organic pure virgin coconut oil: hydrates and conditions
skin, retains moisture, anti bacterial
✧ [handcrafted] organic vanilla extract: anti aging, treats acne,
protects skin against toxins
 
**Urban Oreganics also offers a decaffeinated version of this product if you're pregnant or just sensitive to caffeine or if you would prefer to use this scrub on your face, they make a less abrasive, brown sugar version.**  



How to Use?

Massage scrub onto wet skin. Open up nostrils and smell the delicious coffee goodness and then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
{{Cleansing Bar}} 'Simply Coconut' Shampoo & Soap Bar - $10
 


 

First things first...what sold me on Urban Oreganics Cleansing Bar is that it is a part of their BUY ONE, GIVE ONE program. For every cleansing bar UO sells, they donate one to someone in need. I love the fact that they give back to the community and help others!

This cleansing bar is mildly scented and can be used for literally all of your shower needs! The ingredients in this formula are pH balanced so that they are able to gently cleanse the hair, body, and face...the whole 9 yards! This product honestly would work for anyone! Those that are picky on smells..annnnd ALL skin and hair types! Amazing right?!
 
What's in it?

✧ organic pure virgin coconut oil: hydrates and conditions, retains
moisture, anti bacterial, controls frizz
✧ non-GMO vitamin e oil: protects and repairs, controls frizz
✧ organic castor oil: treats sunburn, treats acne, reduces the appearance of stretch marks and scars, anti aging, retains moisture, controls frizz
✧ organic unsweetened coconut milk: restores brittle hair and
split ends, detangles hair, retains moisture, anti aging
✧ organic unsweetened coconut flakes: anti aging
✧ organic soap nuts: naturally cleanses
✧ [handcrafted] organic soap base (organic pure virgin coconut oil, organic extra virgin olive oil, distilled water, organic fair trade hemp oil,
organic jojoba oil, sea salt): gently cleanses and moisturizes
 



How to Use?

Lather bar directly onto skin and hair, rinse with warm water. For best results, wash hair twice and follow with an occasional vinegar rinse (1 tbsp. white vinegar per pint of water).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I hope you all enjoyed checking out just a couple of the wonderful products that Urban Oreganics has to offer! Annnnd now do I have a special treat for you!!
 
 
Receive 20% off your purchase - now through May 31st!!
 
Just Use Code - KARAB20
 
 
 
 
 
Be sure you follow Urban Oreganics for sales,
giveaways, and sneak peeks!!
 
Facebook // Pinterest: /urbanoreganics
Instagram: @urbanoreganics
 
 
 
 
 
xoxo, karabears


Monday, March 16, 2015

Trend Spin Linkup - Shine On

 
I’m SO excited to team up with Laura of Walking in Memphis in High Heels and Erin of The Fashion Canvas for this week's Trend Spin Linkup! Today's theme is Shine On and I immediately thought of the "Tin Man Top" I wore during the Heylee B. photo shoot last summer! Annnd let me tell you...iridescent fabrics are the stuff that dreams are made of! There's no way that you can look at them without being mesmerized! They are such a fabulously bold statement piece to wear and below you can see that I paired this top with just a simple pair of skinnies and a neutral heel. You have to remember that when styling such a bold statement piece, that's exactly what it is, a bold statement piece and so you want to style it minimally so as not to take the focus away from it.   
 

"Tin Man Top" from Heylee B // "Front Row Fashionista High Rise Skinny Jeans" from Roe Boulevard // "Madden Nonstp Chunky Heels" from Steve Madden //



Now it's your turn to show us how you wear your sparkly, shiny, and metallic outfits! So...get your {Shine On} and be sure to Link it up with us! I'm so excited to see all of the different bright and shiny #ootd's :) And don't forget to stop by Walking in Memphis in High Heels and The Fashion Canvas to see how they wore the trend today!  


xoxo, karabears