Scrub-A-Dub Ives…

By Christabelle… @CBellesCloset (*Pure Editorial, Non-Paid Post*Sample provided for review)

#ScrubOff – November 1 is National Scrub Off Day

Halloween is sadly over – do you hear me sniffing through your computer?! Trust me, I am sitting in a post-Halloween blues tears, stuffing my face with candy corn and trying to get the fake blood off my neck and the faux stitches from my cheeks (not to mention the fake lashes that were part stuck to my eyeballs, part stuck to my pillow case this morning).

This girl needs a good SCRUB DOWN and lucky me –  St. Ives declared  the day after Halloween, November 1st, National Scrub Off Day to help take us all back to “natural” or in my case – take me from Chuckie back to CC.

Try any of the St. Ives scrubs with 100% natural exfoliants for a deep clean that can even penetrate through fake flesh wounds.

• Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub – helps to invigorate dull skin
• Blemish Control Apricot Scrub – fights unwanted blemishes
• Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub – helps address unwanted blemishes and rednessSt. Ives scrub products are available at mass retailers, drugstores and supermarkets nationwide for $0.99 – $4.99.

And though this girl needs a shower in the worst way, I don’t want my oh-so-memorable costume to go down the drain forever! Now I can always remember (as can you) by sharing your Halloween look on @StIvesSkin Instagram using the hashtag #ScrubOff! Five lucky winners will be selected to win* a #ScrubOff prize pack including St. Ives facial scrubs and a $250 gift card. Not too shabby…

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. The St. Ives ScrubOff Contest is sponsored by Conopco, Inc., d/b/a Unilever. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. & D.C., 18 or older who own a web enabled mobile device as of 10/30/13. Begins 10/31/13 at 12:01 a.m. ET & ends 11/1/13 at 11:59 p.m. ET. For official rules, click here.

@StIvesSkin #ScrubOff #StIves #ScrubOffDay #Beauty #CleanItUP

Cocktail of ‘Ween Week: Pumpkin drinks are EFFEN® good

By Christabelle… @CBellesCloset (*Pure Editorial, Non-Paid Post*

It is finally here – Halloween! Let us all raise a glass in honor of our favorite witches, demons, goblins, ghosts, ghouls and ax murderers.

A big EFFEN cheers to Jason, Chucky, Freddy Kreuger, Carrie, Damien, Jigsaw, Norman, Stripe, Jack Torrance and Michael Meyers.

EFFEN® Spiced Pumpkin Cocktail

EFFEN® Vodka Spiced Pumpkin
Created by David Nepove – National President, U.S. Bartender’s Guild

Ingredients:
1½ parts EFFEN® Vodka
2 parts Pumpkin Mix (see recipe below)
¾ parts Pasteurized Egg White

Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker over ice and shake thoroughly.
Strain and pour into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with floating cream with grated vanilla and nutmeg.

Pumpkin Mix
8 parts Canned Pumpkin
8 parts Freshly Pressed Apple Juice
4 tablespoons of Pumpkin Spice
8 parts Spiced Syrup (recipe below)

Method: Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix together.

Spiced Syrup
8 parts Water
8 parts White Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
4 Whole Cloves
1 Star Anise
1/8 tsp Ground Allspice or 5 Whole Allspice Pods

Method:
Combine all ingredients, except sugar, in stove-top pan and bring to a boil.  Turn
off heat, add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.  Strain all particles and
refrigerate.  Spiced Syrup will last up to two weeks.

EFFEN® Pumpkin Patch Fizz cocktail

EFFEN® Pumpkin Patch Fizz
Created by David Nepove – National President, U.S. Bartender’s Guild

Ingredients:
2 parts EFFEN® Vodka
1 part Lemon Juice
1 part Cinnamon Syrup
2 parts Club Soda

Method: Add all ingredients, except soda, to a cocktail shaker over ice and shake.
Strain and pour into a tall glass with ice.
Top with club soda and garnish with orange wheel in the glass.

 

(21+ – please drink responsibly)

#CocktailoftheWeek
#Halloween #Ween2013 #EFFEN #EFFENVodka #nomnomnom #cocktails #HappyHour

Believe in Magic Makeup…

By Christabelle… @CBellesCloset (*Pure Editorial, Non-Paid Post,, Sample Provided*)

In one of my former lives, I was a publicist for Victoria’s Secret Beauty – which included working the most famous fashion show of all time. It was behind the scenes at this very show,  that I had the pleasure to meet Naomi Lowde-Priestley (yes, she is Brandon Walsh’s real life wife).  Her work was flawless, her artistry unique and her personality stunning.  I listened, watched and took notes as she created magic behind the scenes. I recall knowing this woman had a gift that went far beyond that of classes and practice.  She loved makeup – adored her work…and that made her one of my TOP experts.

Brooke Burke-Charvet and celebrity makeup artist Naomi Priestley love the remarkable new Sheer Cover Studio.

So it was no surprise, when I was sent a Sheer Cover kit to review that I discovered, she not only backs this mineral makeup, but is currently featured in the Sheer Cover Studio campaign (nationally) with Brooke Burke-Charvet and a host of other gorgeous women like Eva La Rue, Ali Fedotowsky, Nicky Whelan and Michelle Stafford.

With kit in hand, bathroom light on, directions on sink – you ask – did I get  flawless and radiant skin like Naomi and Brooke?!?
Yes, indeed I did get JUST that and more. Now you can too…

NEW Sheer Cover Studio Kit

The new Sheer Cover Studio Perfect Shade® Mineral Foundation (available in Light, Medium, Tan and Dark) features a unique, patented color-matching Trueshade Technology® designed to give you a perfect color match in any light. It helps to conceal virtually any skin imperfection including redness, dark circles, age spots, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, tattoos, birthmarks, melasma and acne, as if the imperfections were never even there.

The NEW Sheer Cover Studio Basic Kit comes with the Perfect Shade® Mineral Foundation, Conceal & Brighten Trio, Sun-Kissed Bronzing Minerals, Lengthening Mascara and Lash Extending Fibers.

BONUS: This Kit also includes Concealer, Bronzer and Foundation Brushes as free gifts.

Perfect Shade^® Mineral Foundation: The lightweight Sheer Cover Studio Perfect Shade^® Mineral Foundation – available in Light, Medium, Tan and Dark – gives the confidence of complete coverage without a cakey or flakey look. After years of research, the exclusive patented color matching Trueshade Technology® in Perfect Shade^® Mineral Foundation allows the mineral-pigments to adjust to both red and yellow skin undertones for a virtually guaranteed color match.

Conceal & Brighten Trio: The Conceal & Brighten Trio – available in Light/Medium, Medium/Tan or Tan/Dark – is a quick and easy way to instantly cover flaws and help turn back the clock on your appearance with added skincare benefits. Each compact includes two shades of Concealer to neutralize the look of imperfections and a Brightener to illuminate desired features.

Sun-Kissed Bronzing Minerals: Highlight and contour your best features with the sun-kissed glow of light-reflecting pure minerals. The Sun-Kissed Bronzing Minerals have three distinct colors that can be used separately for contouring or custom blended to flatter every skin tone.

Lengthening Mascara & Lash Extending Fibers: Instantly get the look of long, voluminous lashes without the hassle of false lashes or prescriptions with the Lengthening Mascara and Lash Extending Fibers. The lash-lengthening technology can transform thin, brittle or short lashes into supple, sexy, dramatic and healthy-looking lashes.

Where to order Sheer Cover Studio: call 800.506.6281 or visit www.SheerCover.com

#GuthyRenker #PerfectMakeup #MineralMakeup # SheerCoverStudio
#BrookeBurkeCharvet  #NaomiLowdePriestly #AskNaomi @SheerCover

Cocktail of ‘Ween Week: Voli Vamp

By Christabelle… @CBellesCloset (*Pure Editorial, Non-Paid Post*)

It is Halloween week – as you know – my favorite holiday of all time. Let mischief night be every night this week with spook-tacular cocktail recipes (and please refrain from TP’ing my apt).

Whether you are a Voli Vamp or Wicked Mary, these cocktails from Voli Light Vodka , are sure to please every goblin, gremlin and ghost in your home.

BONUS: Voli Vodka flavors are on average 25 to 40 percent lower in calories than leading brands. Now you don’t have to get your sexy nurse costume in a bunch…

Voli Vamp featuring
Voli Raspberry Cocoa Fusion

VOLI VAMP

2 oz Voli Raspberry Cocoa Fusion
½ oz raspberry liqueur
Splash of regular or diet cranberry juice
Build ingredients over ice and stir

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Fresh raspberry and lime twist

Voli Vamp featuring
Voli Lemon

VOLI WICKED MARY

2oz Voli Lemon
2 oz tomato juice
1 tsp horseradish
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2-4 dashes hot sauce
Pinch of salt & pepper

Glass: Rock

Garnish: Celery stalk, olives, lime wedge

(21+ – please drink responsibly)

Where to buy: Voli Vodka

#CocktailoftheWeek
#Halloween #Ween2013 #Voli #VoliVodka #nomnomnom #cocktails #HappyHour

It’s Not Just Your Closet That Needs a Fall Makeover…

Turn your table into a Halloween haven with spook-tacular prints like Tapestry Licorice from Hen House Linens

By Karabelle… @CBellesCloset (*Pure Editorial, Non-Paid Post*)

If there is one thing this New Yorker truly appreciates it is great home décor. Big Apple living often leaves us longing for more space, which forces us style conscious girls to put forth a great deal of energy finding the perfect pieces that make our homes pop. Well search no more because Hen House Linens has exactly what you need to warm up your home this season.

Decorate with a variety of playful prints that are sure to get you and your guests in a crisp-air-ready state of mind. Add a whimsical touch to your seasonal décor…with Hen House Linens, where there are home delights to dress up every room in your apartment for the holidays.

Transform your living room into an autumn retreat with pillows in geometric patterns, chevron prints and Moroccan-esque shapes.

Turn your table into a Halloween haven with spook-tacular prints like Tapestry Licorice and Fern Orange.

Accessorize with dinner napkins and rings. Alternate themes and patterns as a cost-efficient and oh-so-pretty way to add variety to your dinner parties (especially if you are like me and have one weekly).

The perfect gift for the perfect hostess this  holiday season!

WHERE TO FIND THEM:  Hen House Linens; select retailers