Newport Flower Show June 22-24th 2018

Start Summer off correctly with Newport, Rhode Island marked on the calendar. Time to get your tickets for the 23rd Annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff from June 22-24th. We are excited to be invited for our 3rd year now, and it is always impressive. This years feature will be themed cottages. Smart & small tiny homes, which are smart in both technology and style; their adjacent gardens are equally thoughtful, livable spaces, both functional and beautiful. It's a great way to spend a day at Rosecliff mansion with a majestic ocean view, see some incredible floral creations, and do some shopping on the lawn.

Show highlights will include the Opening Night Cocktail Party, Dinner & A Movie, Afternoon Tea, Champagne Jazz Lunch, Display Gardens, plus special guest Martha Stewart will be making appearances during the weekend and doing a book-signing on Saturday. Additionally, award-winning botanical artist Sarah Boynton will exhibit 25 of her pieces in the dining room of Rosecliff throughout the weekend, featuring jewelry, accessories, and beyond - all made entirely of plant material to create a stunning display.

For more details and event times, pricing information, and the purchase tickets for the Newport Flower Show and the special events and featured lectures throughout the weekend, visit: http://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show

Thanks Preservation Society of Newport for having us back!

Morgan Taylor Nails - Royal Temptations Spring 2018 Collection

Let them eat cake, and have some great nails while doing it. The Spring 2018 Collection was inspired by the lavish life of Marie Antoinette. The collection includes 7 delicious shades to pick from: opulent pastels of sea foam green, teal, purple, pink and coral to help convey the romantic fantasy associated with being a queen.

Great color set to pick from. I tried the Ruffle Those Feathers which is a Teal Crème color. I love anything turquoise color which is a blue/green. Turquoise is said to help open the lines of communication between the heart and the spoken word, and it's a bringer of good fortune. It reminds me of ocean water & blue skies on dreary rainy May days that we are currently experiencing.

Ruffle Those Feathers

• My Other Wig Is A Tiara - Sea Foam Metallic
• Ruffle Those Feathers - Teal Crème
• All The Queen's Bling - Purple Pearl
• All My Hearts Desires - Hot Pink Crème
• Beauty Marks The Spot - Coral Crème
• Curls & Pearls - Pale Pink Crème
• Over-The-Top Pop - Multi-Glitter Special Effect 

Curls & Pearls and All The Queen's Bling

These colors go for around $9 each and they are available for a limited time only. To find out more, please go to: http://www.morgantaylorlacquer.com/

Thanks Morgan Taylor for sending these over!

Rimmel London

Here are a few Rimmel London picks to keep on hand for a quick fix up and run out the door. Rimmel London has been making affordably priced cosmetics in London since 1834. They have some great items if you have a tight budget and still want some quality items. I was really impressed with all of the items.

Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation (goes for around $5) is a feather light, oil free fluffy mousse that leaves a great matte finish and minimizes the appearance of pores. Multiple shades available to pick from whether your white as ivory or a dark brown goddess. Don't let the name foul you! I was thinking mousse, fluffy and light. It was not fluffy at all. A surprisingly thick mousse but evens out and leaves a great look. GREAT foundation for $5.

Magnif'eyes Eye Shadow NUDE Palette (goes for around $10) and has 12-shades of shadows to pick from including high shimmer, ultra-smooth, and blendable combos. They don't name the shades on their palettes, but 2nd one in from bottom is the bomb! It's a creamy neutral with a little sparkle. Lasts all day with no creasing. Looking forward to trying some of the other colors here and blending them up.

Lastly, the Stay Liquid Lip Color (goes for around $5 ea) offers high intensity colour with velvety matte finish. Rimmel London offers 14 bold colors to pick from that can stay on up to 12 hours long. I would go more with 3 hours based on my experience, and use a lip liner because it will bleed a little. But overall, nice feel to it and it does last longer than the average stick. I tried Plum This Show which is a deep color but looks really nice. Does not come off easily on my water bottle/coffee cup = bonus.

Rimmel London can be found at a number of stores like Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, Ulta, and Rite Aid to name a few.

To find out more about Rimmel London, please go to: https://www.rimmellondon.com/en_us/

Thanks Rimmel London for sending these treats over!

Dolce & Gabbana - Dolce Garden

If your looking for a new floral scent, Dolce & Gabbana recently launched Garden and it's said to capture the essence of Sicily in springtime. It's a great refreshing scent of citrus and cream and Dolce Garden is perfect for this time of year and on into summer. It uses exotic frangipani blossom which is a tropical flower. Top notes of juicy mandarin, bright neroli, and airy magnolia. Coconut essence, almond milk, vanilla absolute & sandalwood.

It's in a beautiful uniquely designed bottle that has an elegant black bow and topped with a delicate pastel pink blossoming flower.

Free your mind, have some fun, experience something new, have deep attachments to your family and traditions....that's a Dolce girls mindset.

The Eau de parfum is available in three different sizes:
30ml/1.0 oz - $76.00
50ml/1.6 oz - $94.00
75ml/2.5 oz - $118.00

To find out more about Dolce Garden and where you can purchase it, please go to: http://www.dolcegabbana.com/beauty/perfumes/women/dolce-garden-eau-de-parfum/

Thanks Dolce & Gabbana for sending this over!