Top 10 gloMinerals Products

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Summer 2012 Beach Must-Haves

I'm sad to say that my vacation is coming to an end.  I have had a wonderful family vacation.  Work has been the furthest thing from my mind.  However, I do love blogging, and I love linking up my favorite things, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite must-haves for summer, especially trips to the beach. It's a little late, considering most people have already had their vacations, but these products are really great year-round.

Sunscreen

All right, you all know that I'm very passionate about sunscreen, especially natural sunscreens that don't contain oxybenzone.  I have included some new favorites:  Surf-vival Sunblock and Banana Boat Natural Reflect, which were recommended when I did a google search for "best all-natural sunscreens."  And, some old favorites:  Eminence Tropical Vanilla is always a splurge, and you'll understand why when you've compared it to other organic, all-natural sunscreens..it's like butter, I tell ya.  I've also been really happy with Neutrogena pure & free, which is a line marketed towards babies.  Sunscreen is serious business when you're protecting a family of four.

Makeup

As for makeup, I have to admit, that I still usually do put makeup on to go out.  I definitely don't bother with it around the water, but come time to shop, stroll, and dine, I do try some "beachy" looks that focus on cheeks and lips.  I always start the day with a tinted moisturizer SPF 25, and I love to use lots of bronzer, a bright pink lip, metallic brown shadow, a pop of bright pink blush, and mascara to finish it off.

Fragrance

I go through spells where I am lucky to leave the house with makeup on, but this summer, I'm trying to get out of the house with makeup, jewelry, and fragrance.  Crazy, I know.  I have two favorites for the beach:  a new body butter from Victoria's Secret and Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue Eau de Toilette.  Check out the links below.

Jewelry

For jewelry, I did pack a couple of options, but it wasn't necessary.  Everyday, I put on my trusty starfish jewelry from J. Crew.  The earrings came from the Factory site, and the necklace came from the regular site.  I am so loving these pieces!

Reading

Last but not least, summer reading.  I recently acquired a Kindle.  I consider myself a purist, so I stayed away from e-readers for as long as I could, but now I'm hooked.  The first book I purchased came highly recommended, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is definitely a psychological thriller, one that I eagerly read every spare minute I could find.  And, I'm a big fan of having a Kindle at the beach...it takes splashes pretty well, and it remembers its place when you have to put it down a million times to watch your kids cannonball in the pool...again and again ;)

Summer 2012 Beach Must-Haves by riversongspa featuring a crystal necklace

Hope you're having a wonderful summer.  To celebrate, I have another giveaway up my sleeve.  I have a pair of my favorite starfish earrings to giveaway (as seen above).  One of the reasons for the giveaways is to thank loyal readers.  Another reason is to acquire new readers.  I'm hoping that the transition to my new blog will be easy.  It's not quite ready yet, and I didn't want to hold onto these earrings for much longer, so I'm going to go ahead and do it.  Please share this blog with any friends you have that might be interested.  Help spread the word.  

• To be entered to win the earrings, please leave a comment on this post about your favorite outing or trip this summer.  You can also share your summer must-haves as I love word-of-mouth recommendations.

• You can share this giveaway on your own blog.  Just link up and spread the word (and comment here that you've done so).

• You can also share on your Facebook wall.  When I share the blog post on Riversong Spa's facebook page, just click the Share link (to the right of the Like button).  Please comment to original post that you shared so I can track shares.

• If you haven't done so already, like Riversong Spa's facebook page.

THAT'S 4 CHANCES TO WIN!!!

I may keep this giveaway open for a while since it's such a good one.  I will keep you posted as to when I will announce the winner.  Thanks for reading!

Giveaway

In the spirit of getting ready for my new website to be launched (where I will be doing a lot more giveaways!), I thought I'd throw a giveaway out there today.

Because color has been inspiring me so much lately, I thought that I'd giveaway one of these limited edition lipsticks from J. Crew.

I also came across this article that talks a little bit more about how to pull off a bright lip for the summer.  Check it out!

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OK, here are the ways to be entered to win this giveaway...

1) Comment on this blog post about how you're feeling about bright lips this summer...is it a do or a don't for you?

2) From my Facebook page, share my blog post when I post it there (I can see who shares, and you'll be entered in the giveaway)

So, that's two chances to win, and opportunities for your friends to win as well if you share on FB and help spread the word :)

And, because I'm trying to get a wide readership to the blog, anyone is eligible to enter the giveaway, even if you're an international reader.  


And one more thing, this giveaway will be open for a week, until next Wednesday, then I'll draw a winner and post it.  Once the winner is posted, please contact me with shipping information, if necessary. 

And, last but not least, here is some red lip inspiration...

red lip inspiration by riversongspa on polyvore.com

Five on Friday 5.25.12

Five on Friday 5.25.12 by riversongspa featuring stella & dot jewelry

Happy Friday! Today’s Five on Friday features more bright colors. Are you tired of them yet? I’m definitely not. One of my favorites things about fashion trends right now is that everything goes. I think you can pull off any trend, look, or style you want. And, that is fun. I also put up one of my favorite tv shows, Lipstick Jungle. This show isn’t made anymore, but I rediscovered it on Netflix. It has a great energy, and I like to have it on in the background when I’m burning the midnight oil and working on creative projects. It’s really motivating, and those ladies have some good makeup!

Five on Friday

Five on Friday by riversongspa featuring j crew jewelry

Here's my 5 on Friday this week:
First of all, like I said in this week's Makeover Monday post, I am obssessed with bright red lipstick, and here is the shade that I'm trying out. I love all of my own shop's products, but I thought I would try out this shade that is a sheer orange-red. I do love it!
I am also loving this gold starfish necklace & earrings-it feels beachy.
This month, my book club is reading The Elegance of the Hedgehog. I have started it, but it hasn't really grabbed me yet. I'm going to keep trying.
I'm loving all of my new doTerra essential oils. Citrus Bliss is one of my favorites because of its uplifting, fresh scent. Hopefully, I'll be carrying some of these in my shop soon.
And, lastly, I am coveting these yellow peep-toe wedge shoes from Cole Haan. I have a question for you: adorable or impractical? I can't decide if I could really pull them off or not. I'd sure like to try ;)