Fresh Face

As many of you know, Lush face masks are my absolute favorite quick and easy at-home masks. I love them because they really are great for my sensitive skin. I like to get facials every few months at the spa, but these are great for that at-home spa day. My new favorite Lush Cosmetics Face Mask is Brazened Honey. It has so many natural ingredients (turmeric, ginger, fennel, honey, ground almonds, etc.) that are great for healthy glowing skin. After washing your face, apply the mask and leave on for 15 minutes. I like to use this mask once a week.

XOXO,
Gina

Holiday Gift Wrapping

With the holidays coming up, the weekends (and most weekdays) are usually filled with long trips to the store trying to find that perfect gift. Instead of letting the mall madness and holiday rush stress you out, try taking a weekend to just relax while you gift wrap- I find it calming to drink some tea (or wine;) and watch TV while I wrap presents.
Here are some simple and cute gift wrap ideas that won’t stress you out!
Use a plain ribbon on a fun wrapping paper. To make the gift pop, I added a flower hair clip/brooch to the ribbon- an added gift as well 😉 You can usually find them pretty cheap at a craft store (Another great idea for a bridal shower gift or even baby girl gift).
If you want to ditch the wrapping paper, just put the clip/brooch on a gift bag to spice it up!
I found some great heavy duty (and shiny) tissue paper and decided to use it as wrapping paper for smaller gifts. To make it festive, I added gold ribbon (Dollar Tree) and tucked a mini Christmas tree (Hobby Lobby) in the bow.

Happy Holidays!
XOXO,
GINA 

Book Club

With all of the book suggestions I’ve been getting lately from people, and the countless “must read” book lists on Pinterest, I’ve decided to come up with my own list. 
Below is a list of some of my favorite reads from the past few months. Please feel free to share any suggestions. 
This is my top must-read. This book really uncovers loving yourself and being the strong woman you are.
I bought this book for 46 cents at Goodwill after laughing at the title (and happy I did). This is the perfect read when you need a good laugh!
This will always be one of my favorite books. All about girl power and turning you dreams into a reality. A must-read for all female entrepreneurs. 

If you are in the fashion or PR industry I highly suggest this book. Kelly Cutrone is a huge icon in the industry and hearing her back story is inspiring. 

Lena Dunham illustrates the path of self-discovery in a humorous way, as she talks about relatable life experiences for any young woman. 

I always love a good Nicholas Sparks romance because he never disappoints. This novel is about a newly divorced woman who finds love again. Definitely a tear jerker.

Happy Reading!
XOXO,
Gina Nicolette