Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo

I was super excited to receive Bumble & Bumble's Sunday Shampoo in my recent Sephora order during the Spring VIB Sale. I had never used a clarifying shampoo before at home, and had only heard amazing things about the Sunday Shampoo. I knew I needed a little extra oomph about once a week to remove excess build up on my scalp and revive my hair by cleaning it beyond ordinary shampoo.

After washing my hair with the Sunday Shampoo, I was amazed at how clean my hair and my scalp felt. My hair looked and felt the way it does after getting my hair done, and who doesn't love that feeling?! All I was missing was the complimentary scalp massage! For the next few days, my hair was softer and my highlights were more vibrant. I plan on using this shampoo once a week in place of my regular shampoo to deep clean my hair and scalp and bring back the vibrance of my color treatments.

What's your favorite clarifying shampoo?

 

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I'd also like to announce the winner of the $200 Lululemon Giveaway - Vicki! I hope you enjoy your spring training shopping spree!

 

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Favorite Mail Week

Fridays seriously are the best days! 

My favorite mail days are when my new Rocksbox arrives with pretty new baubles.

If you've never heard of the amazingness that is Rocksbox, it's like Netflix for jewelry. They send you 3 beautiful pieces at a time, and you wear them for as long as you want. When you're done, ship them back, and they'll ship you a new set. You can also choose to keep pieces at a discount if you fall in love with a certain beautiful necklace like I did. It's only $19 a month, but your first month is free if you sign up using this code - katebff27

My other favorite mail days, are when my black and white striped box arrives from Sephora. My goodies came in from the Spring VIB Sale, and I'm super excited to try out Bumble & Bumble's Sunday Shampoo and the Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Primer recommended by Deborah. I also picked up a replacement brush for my Clarisonic Mia, as it had been embarrassingly too long since the last time I changed it out. 

Thursday was my 1 year anniversary at work, and my boss surprised me with tropical themed cupcakes which was too sweet of her. They were of course delish!

I'm super excited to head down to West Palm Beach for SunFest, some of my favorite bands and DJ's will be performing and I've heard nothing but great things about this music festival. I may have to steal Pamela's festival fringe look for the occasion. 

My favorite boys in pinstripes started making their much needed come back this week, by beating the Tigers 3 games in a row. CC still can't seem to pull out a win, but we are starting to pull it together finally.

*Brrrr it still looks super cold up there*

Loving some of my favorite finds on Pinterest:

Linking up today with Rebecca for That Friday Blog Hop, Christina for 5 on Friday, Tif for High Five for Friday, and Amanda for Friday Favorites. Hop on over and join us! Happy Friday!

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Sephora Spring VIB Sale Wish List

I love stocking up during the various VIB sales throughout the year, as a lot of the items I'm usually lusting after are not exactly cheap. Saving 15-20% is a nice way that Sephora says thank you to their "very important beauty insiders" that they know will continue spending money in their beautiful store.

I've had a lot of items sitting in my online loves list for a while that I'm hoping to pull the trigger on with my 15% off this week:

1. Smashbox Step-by-Step Contour Kit - I've been intrigued lately by the art of contouring, and this palette is beautiful.
2. Smashbox Step-by-Step Contour Sticks - Ever since Katie mentioned how she was able to perfect the art of contouring with these handy little sticks, I've been thinking that maybe this is the way to go instead of the palette.
3. Sephora Collection Contouring Brush - of course one will need a contouring brush if springing for the palette as well. A painter can't paint without a paint brush...
4. Urban Decay Naked on the Run Palette - I've heard nothing but amazing things about this all-in-one travel palette. I've been a huge fan of all three Naked Palettes, so I'm sure I'd love having everything I need all in one place.
5. NARS Dual Intensity Blush - such a beautiful two-in-one blush palette that will give you a soft beautiful glow.
6. Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo - I've been on the hunt for a good clarifying shampoo, and I've heard this one works wonderfully and smells great.
7. Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil - just what I need for healthier and shinier hair that'll stand up to the Florida heat and humidity this summer. Plus you know it's great when it's on Allure's Best of Beauty List for 2014.
8. Clarisonic Mia Replacement Head - I can always use a replacement brush, as I use mine every day.
9. Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer - I've been so let down by so many primers in the past few years, so when the fabulous Deborah recommended this one to withstand the Florida heat I knew I had to add it to my wish list. *fingers crossed*.

What do you plan on buying during the spring VIB sale?

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My Hair Product Must Haves

It's amazing how many products it takes to do one's hair, and I don't even do anything fancy with mine. I'm pretty simple... it's usually blow dried straight, scrunched into beachy waves, or pulled back in a bun or ponytail. Below are my favorite products to keep my locks healthy and shiny.

1. Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray - I have such fine hair, and this little spray does wonders on thickening my hair. I just spray it on damp hair before blow drying.

2. Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray - On days where I don't feel like have time to blow dry my hair, this spray gives me a simple fix. I just spray and scrunch my damp hair and I'm left with beachy waves after my hair air dries. You can find my review from last summer here.

3. Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Hairspray - I pick this up at Target, and I love that it keeps my hair in place (also helps de-frizz) when pulled back without feeling hard and crispy. I'm able to still run my fingers through my hair when I take my hair down.

4. Pretty Hair Ties - In women's gym bags everywhere.

5. DryBar Triple Sec Dry Shampoo - This has been the best smelling/working dry shampoo I've tried out, but the price tag is a little steep. Considering I don't use it regularly, it'll last me a while.

6. Suave Keratin Shampoo - Smells great and helps my hair to look smoother and shinier after blowing it out.

7. Bed Head Curlipops Curling Wand - perfect for curling my hair without the dreaded curling iron clamp mark.

8. Sephora Pop-Up Travel Brush - perfect for carrying in my purse for touch ups throughout the day to keep my hair looking fresh.

9. HanaAir Blow Dryer - I still can't believe I won this fabulous blow dryer in Chelsea's giveaway. My hair has never been softer and healthier looking.

10. Sephora Detangling Comb - perfect for combing out wet hair after showering without getting knotted up.

11. DryBar Lemon Drop Daily Detangler - this brush has helped my hair experience less breakage which in turn helps it look healthier. Couldn't be happier with it!

12. DryBar Medium Round Brush - great for at-home blow outs.

What are some of your hair product must-haves?

Bumble & Bumble Dry Shampoo DryBar Hair Herbal Essences Suave

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Effortless Summer Hair

Nothing is more of a buzzkill in the summer than spending lots of time on doing your hair for it to only frizz up Mia Thermopolis style pre-makeover. So, instead sometimes I'd rather just let my hair air-dry naturally with the help of some Bumble and Bumble surf spray.

It also works great after a long day at the beach or the pool when you just want to go out and don't have time to deal with blowing out your hair.

After a long day on the beach and on a friend's boat, it was nice to shower quickly and head right out the door for some dinner and drinks without having to fuss with my hair. 

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Fresh Face for Summer

It's that time of year where you can find me either by the pool or at the beach on the weekends. I try to minimize my look on these days by wearing less makeup and my hair in effortless waves.

~ BB Cream with SPF as a base

~ Dust a little powder on top

~ Add a little blush for some color

~ Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray for effortless wavy hair *that also smells great*

~ Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen for touch ups 

~ Up & Up Sport Sunscreen for the rest of my body *don't forget to re-apply!*

What's your go-to look for the beach and pool days?

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