gml approved: oscar blandi {2}.

Earlier in the year my friend Gina who works as Oscar Blandi sent me some of their great products to try out, and I’ve been using them ever since! That’s why I was so excited when Oscar Blandi offered to send me some more to give a try, and these turned out to be just as life hair-changing.

1. Oscar Blandi Dry Conditioner Spray
I had heard of and used dry shampoo before, but never a dry conditioner. I wasn’t sure to expect, but this is definitely going to be one of my new go-to hair products. First of all, it smells amazing (which, for me, is one of the first things I look for in a hair product). Secondly, it gives the perfect “freshen up” your hair needs – especially this time of year with the cold weather. It’s weightless, renews shine, detangles, and nourishes your hair with a mist of oils and vitamins.

2. Oscar Blandi Olio Di Jasmine Hair Serum
I’m a huge fan of this serum. Just a few tiny drops made my hair look and feel shiny, soft, and so much healthier. Apply a few drops to hair as needed – on dry hair to finish a look or on damp hair before blow-dry to protect from heat. This is definitely a new hair secret weapon of mine.

3. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo
I’ve mentioned before how much I love OB’s spray version of dry shampoo. Well this one is their powdered version, and I love it just as much. It has the same great scent, is lightweight, and leaves my hair feeling fresh with an extra bump of volume. I’ve tried just about every dry shampoo one on the market, and Oscar Blandi’s is hands down my favorite.

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Which of these products would you want to try most? What’s your “hair secret weapon?”

girl meets: 12.19.13.

fun.

Why don’t I go to more concerts? I always have SO much fun! On Tuesday I saw John Mayer at Barclays Center, and it was awesome.

And yes, Katy Perry made an appearance :) Have I mentioned how much I love her?

food.

Wednesday turned out to be an unexpected great-food-fest day. I’ll take it.

First up was lunch at Penelope. I can’t go there and not get some version of their amazing chicken meatballs, so I went with it in salad form.

Later that day my parents arrived for a short visit, so I met them for dinner at Nizza. I usually get their socca, but I switched it up and got Pasta Al Pesto - fettucce with a touch of cream, crescenza cheese & pesto (and gluten free!).

For dessert we went next door to Crepe Café Joli. I only had a few bites of this bad boy because it was rich. In the best possible way, clearly.

face.

I was recently sent some new makeup products from Cargo Cosmetics to try out, and I must say it’s joining the ranks of my other favorite makeup brands.

First was their eye shadows, which came in adorable little tin containers. I also loved the shades – they were very natural and lightweight.

My favorite, though, was their TexasLiner Liquid Eye Liner. The tip was like a marker, which made for the easiest cat-eye application.

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What was the last concert you went to?
Try any good new makeup products lately?

holiday gift guide {for your bff}.

I’ve gotten a handful of requests recently to do a holiday gift guide, but I didn’t know where to begin because there are so many different people to get gifts for! So I figured I’d start with the easiest one – gifts for your best girl friend(s).

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1. faux leather leggings from Necessary Clothing – $21.99
2. circles high/low necklace from Urban Outfitters – $18
3. “around the world” leather watch from Urban Outfitters – $34
4. limited edition golden monogram mug from Anthropologie – $10
5. Benefit little love potions makeup set – $36
6. Kate Spade “eat cake for breakfast” journal – $28
7. mixed jeweled bangle set from Free People – $28
8. RocksBox Membership or Purchase Credit
9. FRESH sugar and seaberry sanctuary – $48
10. Archipelago global bazaar jar candle – $29.50

FYI: I have not been compensated in any way for this post, these are just some of my favorite products/brands!

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Which of these gifts do you think your bff would like most?
Have you gotten started on your holiday shopping yet?