A Little Hervé

Beauties,

My past, current and future favorite brand of dresses will forever be Hervé Leger (that is, after Dior). For any occasion from a dinner date, to the opera, to formal events, one of these bandage dresses will always be appropriate and stylish. The slimming and sleek dresses will never fail to make my figure (and yours too!) looking in shape. It accentuates the best body parts and will keep you all looking younger.

Hervé's are unique for their eclectic patterns and colors. You can find any color and any design in the classic bandage dress and they are timeless. Check them out here!

Have fun shopping!

Xo,

Lu

P.S. Hervé Leger is 40% off on its website right now!

Bella with La Bella Donna

In the last 20 years, I have used about 100 different foundations to cover up everything from red spots to acne to discoloration.

My mother is an organic enthusiast and always pushed me to use organic foundations, like Jane Iredale. My sister was a teen health advocate for Teens for Safe Cosmetics, where she campaigned for companies to ban parabens and use non-cancer causing chemicals. Thus, I was greatly accompanied by health activists. However, the organic deodorants, make-up products and hair products that my mother and sister urged me to use never worked.

For the last few years, my favorite foundation has been Benefit's Hello Flawless, which I reviewed months ago. However, I was at a beauty salon opening and was introduced to La Bella Donna. At first I was skeptical about this natural, mineral-based company and was reluctant to try the company's products. Somehow, my mother managed to convince me to try it and I have never been so happy.

This is my new favorite foundation and product alone. I must say if you put too much on, your face will feel a little sticky, but with just the right amount it leaves my face soft and silky, just the way my favorite Benefit one did.

I cannot recommend this product enough. It is simply lightweight and this mineral-based product even helps clear your skin; mineral make-up has been proven to help acne. So if you're struggling with acne or you just want to get rid of chemical-filled foundations, try La Bella Donna's liquid foundation!

Maybe natural make-up companies have figured their ingredient combinations out after all!

Xo,
Lu

Because Matching P.J.'s Are In

Did you ever think pajamas would go in or out of style? Neither did I.

When I was little, my mom bought me matching pajama sets. When I entered middle school, I tried to convince myself that these were something you outgrow, and so out they went in the giveaway pile and I graduated to sweatpants that I collected from college visits with my sister, and t-shirts that were momentums and a way of showing off what I had participated in.

When I got to college, I realized that not only did pajama sets never go out of fashion, but they were more and more in fashion. Insert P.J. Salvage. My new favorite brand of pajamas. They come in tons of different patterns and styles, and the second I found them in Nordstrom I became a collector. Why are pajamas the new thing? Who doesn't want to look cute while trying to stay comfy at night? P.J. Salvage makes matching pajama sets in every pattern from leopard, to flying sheep, to cupcakes. Floral designs are perfect for your mom, while little French Bulldogs and doughnuts will perfectly suit you or your little sis.

Trust me. Buy your first pair of P.J. Salvage pajamas and you will not be sorry. They even make for the best present you could give someone. Everyone can always use a new set of pjs. You can thank me later.

Kisses,
Lulu

Why Valentine's Day is More Fun For Single Girls

Normally, I am reminded of Valentine's day the entire week leading up to it. However, this year was different. I texted my ex-boyfriend last night, "Hi! Just wanted to say hi and that I am thinking about you!" I got a reply this morning, "Awe you too. Happy Valentine's Day." I was immediately so embarrassed. I had not even remembered it was Valentine's day because I was planning on spending this Friday like I do every weekend: curled up in my bed with my best girlfriends, stuffing our faces with chocolate, drinking a bottle of white and watching movies. Hearing that and thinking that I do that every weekend, you are probably thinking to yourself, "She's probably fat." Well, news flash readers. Sue me for wanting to have some down time with my girlfriends to forget the fact that I am single. In fact, single girls have it better on Valentine's day, and here's why:

1. We have more support. When girls are in relationships, the only people that think about them on this special day are their boyfriends. We single girls have all of our girlfriends, and even guy friends who are single, sending us good thoughts.

2. We still get chocolate and wine. And if we are lucky, we won't have to buy it; our parents, sisters and loved ones will send us goodies knowing that we will need to be medicated to get us through this day.

3. We still get presents, we just buy them ourselves. And quite frankly, this way is better because there is nothing worse than being given a gift by your boyfriend and absolutely hating it and immediately thinking about what you could exchange it for.

4. We get to pick how we want to celebrate. We don't have to worry about compromising on what movie to watch or what restaurant we get to go to. It's all on our terms, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

5. We get to flirt. With the delivery men, with the liquor store clerks, with anyone and everyone.

Happy Valentine's day, beauties. We're better off single.

Kisses,
Lulu

Dior: It's Like Ecstasy

Dearest beauties,

I was recently on vacation in Florida, and did not want to wear any make-up. The sun was hot and gross; it made me sweat and I did not want a sunburn or suntan around my make-up. I went with the just-mascara look.

Dior's Extase is the best mascara in the world. I mean it. It never clumps, never gets sticky, and never wears off. It makes your lashes look longer and darker, and gives them a curl that looks magnificently natural.

I always keep it in my bag wherever I go. It is the perfect touch to an otherwise make-up free look, or to add on to make a look even more fabulous. It's amazing, perfection, totally worth buying.

You never have to add more; its dark, sensual look lasts all day, especially in the water and sun!

Trust me ladies, if there's anything I know, this is the mascara to be using. You won't be sorry, and you will look like a million bucks, all the time.

This is the only mascara that people ask me, "What mascara do you use?" and "Oh my gosh are your lashes real?".

It's absolutely incredible. Positively worth it.

Kisses,
Lulu

Stay, All Day

Dearest beauties,

I have been using Benefit's Stay, Don't Stray, eye concealer for a while now. It makes my face look so fresh, and without any dark under-eye circles or little blemishes and discolorations.

You rub a few dots on your eyelid, and below your eye, and it creates the most glowing, clear look. Your eyes will look very open and vivid. It even works as an eye shadow base.

I love wearing just this with some mascara. It is a perfected look, as it makes my eyes look awake and makes my eye area look flawless.

It's fabulous. It's the perfect shade, very light-feeling on your skin, and stays all day.

Kisses,
Lulu

NAKED: You'll never be naked again

Dearest ladies,

My life feels complete ever since I purchased Naked 2 Palette.

I can have a light, casual look, or a dramatic, bold look depending on my mood.

This rectangular, skinny eyeshadow palette is equipped with both matte and shiny, sparkly colors. You can look flashy and matte all at once. There are twelve colors of all kinds of shades and groups.

With this palette there are seriously dozens of different looks you can pull off. I use the palette everyday, whether I'm going to class, work, an interview, a party, a club, the beach.... Yes, even the beach. THAT is how universal this palette is.

I totally recommend it! Let me know what you think!

Kisses,
Lulu