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Enjoy the scent of spring with the Bath & Body Works White Barn Candle Collection. They teamed up with celebrity event designer, Matthew Robbins and created a series of seasonal décor ideas as well as provide a few tips and tricks. Here are a few ideas for setting your table for a Sunday Brunch; hosting a casual get together with friends, and more.

I have been loving the scent of this candle - it makes my house smell fresh and clean! Candles ($20) and accessories ($5.50-$44.50) available at BathandBodyWorks.com.]]>

Seattle favorite Gary Manuel Salon opened Gary Manuel Studio South Lake Union on April 30th, 2013. This will be the first full-service hair salon to join other neighborhood businesses. The Aveda salon comes highly anticipated, offering a convenient location for employees and neighborhood residents of the surrounding buildings.

Located between the Seattle landmark Firestone store and Serious Pie, the 3,400 square foot space was designed by Graham Baba architectural group and features floor to ceiling windows, wood-wrapped walls and ceilings, high efficiency plumbing and lighting, communal work/reception tables and access to USB power and Wifi at every station. Sounds like a lovely place to get your next cut and color.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit GaryManuelStudio.com.]]>

With 2 kiddos and a full-time job, these days, even a quick workout is a luxury. I used to throw on an old t-shirt and sweats for a walk around the neighborhood loop. But recently I learned about Ellie. Ellie Activewear is fashionable and high quality. I was able to try out a great hot pink tank top and black capri pants, and they have been my go-to workout uniform ever sense.

Ellie's collection ranges from boldly-hued tops to basic black bottoms in styles for every body. The designer's behind the collection combine their love of fashion and fitness to bring you a set of high-quality workout wear that is as beautiful as it is understated.

I was impressed by the quality of the fabrics and the style of the products - clearly some technical love was put into both pieces. The best part? Fit and function in sweat-resistant fabrics that wash easily and are ready for the next workout!

I have to admit, I also love the fact that I can wear these pieces while running errands and don't look like I am training for an athletic event. Ellie offers a variety of cuts and colors - designed to fit whatever your style or body shape. Give the site a browse and save 20% on your purchase. You can also sign up for their Fit Fashionista Club where you can choose any 2 pieces for $49.95, get free shipping and access to exclusive events. ]]>By our fashion and beauty intern Emma Hollomon

I have tried many self-tanners and Xen Tan Products are definitely at the top of my list. I received a sample of the Scent Secure Gold Tinted Moisturizer ($35.00) to try out. because on my pale skin it blends in perfectly and with just one-application gives me a natural looking glow. It’s easy to apply with no offensive smell and the color never looked fake after I kept reapplying it all week.

The secret behind Xen Tan’s natural-looking self-tan is a time-release agent. The agent controls the amount of the sunless tan ingredient released on the skin during application. When released too quickly, DHA creates the unpleasant odors and trademark orange finish. XEN-TAN's time-release process leaves flawless and natural results never streaking. This is a must try product if you want a tan that looks completely natural while allowing you to build color gradually.

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With the many products out there aimed at unclogging pores and reducing the size of pores I am usually a bit skeptical. However I can confidently say that Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips are hands down one of the most effective products on the market. I have been using them for several years now and I’m always amazed at how effective these things are at removing oil from my pores. My face always feels clean and refreshed like I had just left the spa.

Biore's Deep Cleansing pore strips aren’t messy and are incredibly easy to use. They’re cloth like strips that are applied to a wet face then left for 15 minutes until dried like paper-mache. When dry, gently peel off the strip to reveal the oil that has been removed from your pores. You can find these at any drug store or on Amazon for half the price. These are a must have for you weekly beauty routine.

What is your tried-and-true skincare product? ]]>

I'll be honest – as much as I appreciate the height boost and the appearance of longer legs, some days I wake up and just really don't feel like wearing heels of any kind. Sure, I'll take sky-high wedges over stilettos any day (at least when I actually need to walk somewhere), but sometimes I just want to lay low (ha!) and keep it casual with a semi-flat sandal with a little extra oomph. Enter the sliver wedge. Just a wee bit dressier and slightly more elevated (both literally and figuratively) than your typical flat sandal, these teeny-weeny wedges are serving to fancy up our spring and summer shoe game! Whether you're obsessed with this season's metallic trend like I am, or prefer a nice festive pop of color, I dare you not to fall in love with these sliver wedge sandals!

Pictured above: Sam Edelman Sutton Sandal, DV by Dolce Vita Fae Sandal, Marc by Marc Jacobs Sandal Wedge, Loeffler Randall Amelie Wedge Sandal, and House of Harlow 1960 Celiney Sandal.

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Looking for a gluten-free lipstick? I recently learned about a fabulous little makeup company making gluten-, paraben-, and allergen-free lipsticks and glosses. Red Apple Lipstick offers glosses and lipsticks in a multitude of shades. They glide on smooth, are longwearing, and stand up to your regular lipstick. If you have cut gluten out of your diet, these are the perfect lip colors to keep you on track.

I was able to try out a gloss and lipstick and love the lightweight formulas. They don't feel waxy or heavy at all. While the pigments are light (both colors I received are on the lighter-side), I love wearing them layered on a daily basis.

The glosses come in 14 fabulous shades so you can mix and match and layer with the many lipstick colors. Each lipstick is $17.50 and glosses range from $12.50-$18.50. Available at RedAppleLipstick.com.]]>

Unless you're a contestant on Project Runway, or you're just really crafty, chances are you don't often get the opportunity to create your own prints and textiles... and then actually get to wear them! Kate Spade's relatively more wallet-friendly collection, Saturday, has debuted a new DIY-friendly capsule collection that allows you to unleash that bottled-up creativity! Appropriately named "Color It In," the black-and-white windowpane-printed pieces are designed to be doodled on and colored in with fabric markers, letting you create your own pixelated prints or colorblocking effects. From bags and shoes to dresses, skinny jeans, and blouses – you could even create an entire head-to-toe ensemble in your own signature print. Pretty cool, right? I'll admit that I'm probably not ambitious, creative, or confident enough to channel my childhood coloring book queen and make the results actually look wearable, it's a pretty adorable idea for all the style mavens out there anxious to show off their own print-making talents!

- Alexandra Gambardella, The Find ]]>By our fashion and beauty intern Emma Hollomon

We've all been there, you leave the house on a humid summer day looking fresh as a daisy, but within a few hours, your eyeliner starts rebelling and migrates south. The good news is that beautiful eyes and sultry days don't have to be mutually exclusive. Revitalash’s Raven 12 Hour Eyeliner ($24.00) provides high-impact color that truly doesn’t fade. It’s a crème eyeliner with highly pigmented ultra- intense, long-lasting color. I put it on around 10:00 AM and didn’t even have to re-touch up my eyes as I was getting ready to head out for the evening. The easy-to-use mechanical pencil offers the precision and impact of liquid eyeliner in the convenience of a retractable pencil. I especially love how the built-in smudge sponge blends your precise line into a sultry, smoky eye. This eyeliner is great because unlike many other brands that go on jet black with one application, RevitaLash raven allows you to layer it, ultimately choosing how dark you want to shade your eye. This is a must have product that’s worth adding to your makeup routine!

Thanks Revitalash and LuckyFABB for this gift bag sample!

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