Beauty Musings | Backstage Belles: Gucci F/W 2014

In lieu of the serious sexiness the Gucci woman typically oozes from her pores, on the 2014 fall winter runway she opted for something on the sweeter, sixties side.  Marianne Faithfull immediately comes to mind, with the models' perfectly messy and kept hair. The touch of whimsy played out with lots of liner, falsies on the top and bottom lashes and opened eyes, thanks to the beige liner on the waterline, this lush look is wonderfully accomplished for the runway.



The dramatic, doll like eyes has me wanting to try on a pair of lashes, though I've never been successful, am thinking that now is the time to try again.

Visual Vignette: Shortcuts

Have longed to go a little shorter for the past few years, but have never been brave enough. Luckily, the ends of my strands have been dryer than ever from a dye job two years ago, and with that and enough courage mustered up, have now gone short and am surprisingly liking it.

Though it will take some time to truly be fond of a shorter cut, for having long, luscious locks has always been my go-to, I don't think I mind a little less hair now.

Style Musings: Super Sweet or Super Sexy?

Can be so unsure, sometimes, of how to approach the very foundation of my outfits. There are days when blush is suitable for that nearly naked, but immediately romantic prose, but then sometimes, my deeper, darker desire resides in black French leavers lace. So the question is, super sweet...or super sexy? The intended result, ultimately, is heart palpitations. 





Super Sweet: Fleur of England Blush Guipure Set | FRESH Sugar Rose | Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin | Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil



Super Sexy: Samantha Chang French Leavers Lace Set | Benefit Pin Up Lashes | Diorshow Mascara | MAC Cosmetics Brave Lipstick

Eternally,
Rosie

Style Musings: Pre-Valentine's Pampering Essentials

For those who want to look their very best when prepping to look their very best for a
romantic dinner - XOXO.



Use the Branche Belle De Nuit Silk Eye Mask for 15 more minutes of beauty sleep and for a fresh face and smooth skin, use the Josie Maran Argan Balm and Jo Malone Red Roses Body Cream while resting. Slip on something sweet from Mimi Holliday's Bisou Bisou Blush Set and lounge around in Eberjey's Mabel Robe. Dab on a little of Naked's Ultra Moisturizing Lip Gloss and set the mood right for pampering with Diptyque's Rosa Mundi Candle.

Eternally,
Rosie

DIY To Try: Rose & Coconut Sugar Scrub

As previously mentioned in the original DIY, substitutions can be made for some, and even all ingredients to make scrubs into your own - to your taste, your preference. So as to not confuse others with my added substitutes in the original recipe, here is an updated one for something a little similar, a little sweeter.

RECIPE
* White cane sugar
* Rose essential oil
* Coconut Oil
* Dried rose petals
* Jar (glass or plastic)

Mix together the sugar with the coconut oil and add drops of the rose oil to your desired scent. You want a consistency that’s the perfect middle between wet and dry – not too oily, not too crumbly. Break apart rose petals into bits and pieces then add to mixture. 

Can always purchase scrubs here and here.

Images: @soulcallove

Eternally,
Rosie

DIY To Try: Rose Salt Body Scrub

Body scrubs have long been a favorite of mine so the prospect of infusing roses (one of my favorite flowers) into bath time has quite an appeal to it. The smell of roses, the aftermath of new, smooth skin and pure relaxation...what's not to love about recreating this rose salt body scrub for your own?



RECIPE
* Fine sea salt
* Coarse sea salt [Himalayan] (optional*)
* Rose essential oil
* Jojoba oil (can be substituted with coconut oil or any other oil of your choice*)
* Glass (or plastic*) jar/bottle 
* Clear inkjet labels (full sheet) + body scrub labels | Download

Mix together the fine and coarse sea salt (if you like pink as I do, Himalayan salt gives off a pink color) with the jojoba oil (many substitutes can be used, I personally like coconut oil) and add drops of the rose oil to your desired scent. You want a consistency that’s the perfect middle between wet and dry – not too oily, not too crumbly. Downloadable labels (two sizes) are provided if you'd like to label your jar.

Images + DIY: Oh So Pretty
*Substitutes provided by soulcallove

Eternally,
Rosie