Case of the Mondays - 5 Beauty Products To Help Start The Week

Hello friends! It's a winter wonderland outside but even Storm Jonas can’t stop Monday from coming! We have a cold week ahead, so let's start it right with this week's Case of the Mondays.

Kiss Gel Fantasy Nails, $7.99

Need a quick mani on-the-go? With Kiss Gel Fantasy, I can have a fabulous manicure in only 20 minutes. With many different cute options to choose from, this product gives a whole new reputation to press-on nails. Say goodbye to damaging nail glue and start your Monday off with a fancy at home manicure.

WHEN Glamour Mask, $35

Have you ever heard of a sheet mask that gives your face a healthy glow, revives your skin, and also primes skin for makeup? WHEN Glamour Mask is a soft jelly mask made up of coconut juice, comforting serum collagen, etc. These properties are used to improve skin elasticity, keep skin healthy, and prime skin for makeup application. The best part about this mask is that it doesn't contain parabens or sulfates. Plus, you can see a difference in your skin just in time to tackle a wintry Monday.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm, $56

This weather has been making my skin pretty dry and the only thing keeping my face hydrated and moisturized is this moisture balm. It's formulated with Edelweiss flower to lock in hydration, antarcticin to replenish skin with moisture, and glycerine to help draw moisture into skin for lasting hydration.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Misery Lip Tar, $15

The liquid lipstick trend is still at an all time high. OCC’s newest shade Misery screams determination with its shockingly red shade. For a pop of color in a city covered in white, try this shade this Monday! Leave it matte or add a layer of gloss for a truly beautiful finish.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, $18

A face wash is not only the first thing used in every skincare routine, but it can be the most essential. With Glossier’s Milky Jelly cleanser, you not only get an amazing cleanse but it also works as a makeup remover. If you would like to use as a makeup remover, apply 2-3 pumps of the cleanser on dry skin and massage into face. Try this product in the morning to refresh or in the evening to deep cleanse.

This is a guest post written by Imani Wood-Rodriguez.

Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts For The Skincare Obsessed

Looking for the perfect gift? Take a peek at Beauty in New York City's 2015 Holiday Gift Guides.

We all have those family and friends that are obsessed with their skin. They're always trying the newest products and constantly looking for the next best thing. Christmas is only two days away, but here are 12 last minute skincare gifts that would be perfect for them.

Philosophy Glowing Days Ahead Set, $89

Get ready to have glowing skin for the New Year! This set from Philosophy includes many of their best-sellers and is an excellent value.

L'Occitane La Crème De La Crème Divine Gift, $375

I live for L'Occitane's Divine Youth Oil (seriously, it's that good) and the entire Divine line is a must-have for anyone who is concerned with anti-aging. This set comes with the full Divine collection, including oil, toner, eye cream, serum, and best-selling Divine Cream. The perfect gift for any skincare maven.

Eve Lom The Perfectors Gift Set, $125

Cleanse, hydrate and smooth skin with this luxurious set from Eve Lom. It even comes with a  Muslin Cloth!

Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders + Cleanse, $72

A morning and evening daily system developed for an effective, easy, and healthy skincare routine to treat all major skin concerns.

Nordstrom's 2015 Anniversary Sale: Beauty Exclusives

It's that time again for Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale! The best time of the year to shop all their beauty exclusives before the prices go up on Sunday, August 2nd. The annual event features unbeatable values on exclusive, limited-edition offerings from your favorite beauty brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel, MAC Cosmetics, Clarisonic, GlamGlow, Kate Somerville, Kiehl's, La Mer, NARS, Hourglass Cosmetics, YSL Beauty and more. Shop my top must-haves below!

NYC #PolarVortex Essentials | Battle The Cold With These Top Skin Products

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Hello lovelies. I hope you're somewhere warm and toasty on this frigid day in NYC. I've been daydreaming about a tropical vacation all morning. Speaking of, I just booked a vacation to Vegas in April and it'll be my first time visiting. The weather will be around 80 degrees and gorgeous. Until then I'm stuck battling the snow in New York. To help, here are my favorite #PolarVortex skin essentials.

1. A Killer Exfoliator: Your skin is taking a beating during this cold weather and it's important to exfoliate once a week to rid your face (and body) of dry skin. My current favorite facial exfoliator is First Aid Beauty's Facial Radiance Polish. For body, use DERMAdoctor's KP Duty Body Scrub. It gets rid of everything, including "chicken skin." 

2. Heavy Moisturizer: I keep telling my friends you must moisturize, moisturize, and moisturize. Skin is naturally much drier in the winter then in the summer, so you must up the power on your cream this season. I switch up my moisturizers daily, but this week I'm using Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Cream and Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant.

Men's Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping for the men in your life can be difficult, but these brands above make it easy. From skincare gift sets to delicious smelling fragrances, you'll have the perfect gift in no time.