Chanel – PINEAPPLES AND SWEET TEA

Luxury Skincare Review

May 24, 2021 No Comments

I can’t believe Memorial Day is this weekend. The year is flying by. We will probably enjoy the weekend working in the yard and enjoying a barbeque. I love this time of year, everything just tastes better on the grill. My herb pots are taking off, and I enjoy picking herbs for my cooking from right outside my kitchen door. I have already had to replant my strawberries. They were outgrowing their pot. Summer decorating has begun, and I will share that in a future blog and vlog on my YouTube channel as well. I have changed up a few areas in the house. I added a console table to the landing and styled it with pieces I already had. The table was an Amazon find, and I am so happy with it. Little changes can make a big difference. I plan to get out with friends and family and enjoy everything that summer has to offer.

Luxury skincare. It is something that I treat myself to. If your skin is healthy, there really is no need for makeup. I have become so used to not wearing any, and I really like the natural look. A few products and a few minutes are just what I need.

Colleen Rothschild products are products that I have been using for a couple of years. I use the Balancing Gel Cleanser and Micro Mineral Toner combination every night. They leave your skin feeling clean and not stripped. The toner is so soothing to the skin. I also use Facial Oil No. 9 at night mixed with my current moisturizer. Recently, the hair collection was launched. I love this line as well. The scent is amazing too. I suggest trying the Discovery Kit. It has a little of everything and a perfect way to try the line. Once you try it, you will be hooked.

Colleen Rothschild Skincare

ByTerry is a line new to me. Lydia Elise Millen recommended it, and I am so glad I listened. Pure luxury. I have been using the Baume de Rose collection. Sometimes rose scented products can be overpowering and chemical-like. These are the exact opposite. The fragrance is light and luxurious. If I have any makeup on, I use the Baume de Rose Bi-Phase Makeup Remover before my Colleen Rothschild cleanser. I use the Baume de Rose Micellar Water every morning followed by Baume de Tose Beauty Toner. The toner has actual rose petals in it. Baume de Rose Face Cream mixed with a small amount of the CC Brightening cream is my last step. The Baume de Rose Glowing Mask is amazing. Your skin looks lit from within. I am really impressed with all of these products and appreciate that even the makeup is infused with skincare. This line has become my new go-to.

ByTerry Skincare

ByTerry Baume de Rose Face Cream

ByTerry CC Brightening Serum

ByTerry Glowing Mask

Chanel skincare is always a classic. When my skin is feeling stressed, which it tends to do in the warmer months, I reach for La Solution 10 de Chanel. A sensitive skin cream that calms and soothes my skin. Also great after treatments or Microderm. Sunscreen is a must, and I use the UV Essentiel every day. It’s an anti-pollution broad-spectrum SPF 50. Many times I will mix this in with my moisturizer and CC cream. The Lip Balm came with this set, and it is luxurious.

Chanel Skincare

These are the go-to products that I use daily. A few good products are really all you need. I don’t want to have to do 10 steps every morning and evening for a great skincare routine. What products are you loving? I am always looking for new skincare products to try. Visit my YouTube channel for a Luxury Skincare Video.

Until next week,

Carrie

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Senior Outfitter with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

Contact Carrie at: pineapplesandmonograms@gmail.com

Beauty

Favorite Summer Scents

August 3, 2020 No Comments

I love to switch out my perfumes and scents each season. Heavier, woodsy scents are great for fall and winter but spring and summer call for lighter scents. These are my top picks for summer.

Beach by Bobbi Brown is my absolute favorite. It is exactly what it says, beach. The scent is a mixture of suntan lotion and sand and really does make you feel like you are at the beach. Beach is my go-to scent for most of the summer.

A go-to summer scent

Aerin Lauder’s Hibiscus Palm is my next favorite. I love the light fresh scents of summer and Hibiscus Palm transports you to a lush, tropical garden without being heavy and overpowering. Aerin Lauder has a wonderful collection of perfumes and I have a few of her other scents as well. They are unique and I always am complimented on these scents when I’m wearing them.

The scent of summer

Jo Malone London is always on trend with its collection of perfumes. Tuberose Angelica is one of their intense cologne scents. It is close to their Vintage Gardenia which was my favorite scent but has now been discontinued. It’s a beautiful, fresh, floral scent that is perfect for summer. The intense collection is a little stronger and I love how you can combine the Jo Malone scents to create a unique scent. It makes your scent a very personal creation.

The perfect summer floral

Chanel is always a perfect, classic choice. L’eau No.5 is a much lighter version of the classic No.5. It’s a very fresh scent that is perfect for everyday wear.

Chanel leau no 5

Kate Spade In Full Bloom is another floral that I love for spring and summer. The Kate Spade collection is always on-trend. I find their scents to be very long-lasting and that is a real bonus during the heat of the summer.

A field of flowers

Bath and Body Works was a surprise favorite of mine. the Saltwater Breeze scent is so unique and I had never smelled anything like it before. It really is the scent of saltwater on the ocean. It is also a very affordable price point. I purchased the collection of perfume, body wash, body lotion, and even the candle. The candle fills the entire house with a wonderful fragrance.

If you are looking for a new summer scent, I hope you will check out one of my favorites. Let me know if you do.

Until next week,

Carrie

Everyday Life

Five Things I’m Loving Right Now

June 15, 2020 No Comments

This week I thought I would do something a little different. I always enjoy hearing about everyone’s favorite products and recommendations. These are five things that I am loving right now. This list is always changing and seasonal.

The Nest Bamboo fragrance. I first found this on my trip to Charleston last year. The resort featured this scent in their bath products. I immediately fell in love with it and knew Bamboo would become one of my signature scents. The soap lotion combo sits by my kitchen sink. This candle will fragrance your entire house and I always love a beautiful reed diffuser. The presentation is simple and elegant. Bath and Body Works Suntan scent is exactly that, suntan lotion. It literally transports you to the beach. I burn this all summer and when they have a sale I make sure to stock up.

Acrylic necklaces are my favorite summertime accessory. I love the look of one with a cute sundress. These are a fresh modern take on a popular trend. With so many color options these are an easy way to update your wardrobe without spending a fortune. I love switching the charms I wear. These can be found at www.initialoutfitters.net/ckelly

This favorite is not just mine but Finn’s as well. He loves his Barkbox and Chewy. He knows when we get that Barkbox and gets so excited to open it. We get a laugh watching him have fun with all of his new toys. Chewy is something we just started. Their service was so quick and I signed up for auto-ship as well. Why not make things a little easier? Our box arrived in two days.

I am a lipgloss girl. It is probably my favorite makeup product. My go-to glosses are from Chanel and Limelife. Chanel glosses are just beautiful with no stickiness. The packaging is also beautiful and what Chanel is known for. Limelife is fairly new to me, but their glosses rival the high-end brands. A blingy case also will get me every time. The color choices are phenomenal and they also are not sticky at all. Nobody likes a sticky gloss.

For summer decorating I’m having fun with flamingos. I will do a post later on all of my summer decor. It’s fun to not be so formal with the summer decor and have some fun. What says summer better than flamingos? Summer is a time to lighten up and enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather.

Let me know what you are loving right now.

Carrie Kelly is an Independent Consultant with Initial Outfitters. She is available to assist you in creating a beautiful, personalized, and welcoming home, bridal planning, personalized jewelry, and accessories for yourself and to help you select the perfect gift for every occasion. She is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle Blog.

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