Shop the SHOPBOP SALE!!!

So a couple of days ago, i got an email alerting me that SHOPBOP was having a major sale! Since I'm one to never pass up a good sale, i quickly began to browse through the countless items in the sale section!  I thought it'd be fun to highlight a few of my favorites because i just know that many of you share my enthusiasm for fashion, shopping and of course, a great deal!

I fell instantly in love with this green flowy BB Dakota dress.  I'm envisioning myself wearing this beauty for an evening stroll on the beach!  It's absolute perfection!  How cute is this Marc Jacobs IPhone Case?!  I seriously need this in my life!  These Rebecca Minkoff wedges make a major statement!  I can pair them with jeans or a great dress for a fun look!  I'm loving these Tory Burch sneakers so much!  I can totally see me wearing these while running errands or to keep comfy during my summer travels!  I'm totally getting this Tory Burch scarf because I've been eyeing it for like... ever and now it's on sale!!! Yay... go me!  Lastly, i love love love this Tory Burch bikini so I'll be adding this beauty to my shopping cart!  The Navy is also super chic too!

There are way too many options to list at the SHOPBOP sale but these are just a few that truly caught my eye!  Check out the sale before all the good stuff is gone!

Thank you so much for reading! XOXO, Carla - FMM

ECRU Acacia Protein BB Cream for Hair

So a couple of weeks ago, at Cosmoprof, i had a wonderful chat with a PR girl for the ECRU NY brand.  Side note, here hair was gorgeous!  She raved about ECRU's Acacia Protein BB Cream for hair and i swear, i was instantly intrigued!  Particularly because on this specific day, it was drizzling and muggy and my hair was not having it!  Seriously, it looked awful!  Hearing her speak wonders about this product, made me want to run to the nearest store, pick this beauty up and apply an entire bottle's content on my cray cray hair!  But i contained myself as best as i could and decided i needed this ECRU beauty in my life!  When it arrived at my doorstep, i promptly hopped in the shower to prep my hair for this product.  Once i towel dried it, i proceeded to apply a small portion from the roots to the ends leaving my hair feeling incredibly hydrated and soft.  I was instantly smitten with the texture of my hair! It left my hair feeling so soft and easy to comb through.  I couldn't wait to dry it and see the whole effect! Well, needless to say I'm officially a fan!  This is a product i will absolutely replenish because it was the perfect match for my thick, unruly hair!  I immediately took notice of how much more manageable my hair felt. I've been a fan of ECRU NY products for quite a while now, but this may very well be my absolute favorite! 

ECRU Acacia Protein BB Cream for hair is an all in one styling cream that is amazingly light, incredibly versatile and harnesses the moisturizing and protective power of Acacia Collagen for ultimate repair.  It seriously could not have arrived at a better time! Oh and it's paraben free and color safe!  Phew!

BTW be sure to check out my fun GIVEAWAY here!

Thank you SO MUCH for reading! XO, Carla -FMM

PR Sample - All opinions are mine based on my experience with this product.

A Peek Inside My Ipsy Glam Bag - June Edition

Ipsy never ceases to amaze me every month!  I was thrilled to learn that June's delivery featured a collab bag designed by Rebecca Minkoff!  I'm such a huge fan of hers and couldn't be happier that Ipsy teamed up with such a fun, hip designer!  My RM for Ipsy bag came equipped with some great beauties this month!  Here's what's inside:


NYX Butter Gloss
Kicka K NY Shimmer Eye Liner
Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray
Be a Bombshell Lash Out Mascara - full size
DERMAdoctor DD Cream

My bonus this month was a stunning full size Jouer Lip Gloss in the prettiest pink ever!

This month's theme - Pretty In Paradise

I'd say my favorites from this month's bag were the RM bag (obviously), the MA Dream Waves Beach Spray which smells AMAZING, the NYX Butter Gloss, the Be a Bombshell Lash Out Mascara and of course my Jouer Gloss which i redeemed my points for!  Honestly, i paid $10 for this bag and I'd say the value is way more than that!   Definitely got my money's worth this month and every single month in fact!

Wanna sign up for Ipsy?  Simply take a short quiz to determine which products best fit your profile. The subscription costs $10 per month (shipping included) and you'll get an average of 4-5 products to try. There's usually a full size product in the mix.  Also, refer friends and you'll accumulate points. Once you've collected 1000 points, you can redeem them for a bonus from the bonus shop.  Seriously, even when there's a product in the mix that I'm not crazy about it, the rest usually make up for it.  I don't think I've every been disappointed with this service and highly recommend it!

BTW have you entered my GIVEAWAY?!!!  Click here for all the deets!

Thank you so much for reading! xo, Carla - FMM

One Necklace - 24K Gold Monogram Necklace Plus GIVEAWAY

I love statement necklaces!  But statement pieces don't necessarily have to be super sized... sometimes, the greatest statements come from the simplicity of a beautifully stated monogram necklace. This oNecklace 24K Gold Monogram Necklace stunner does just that!  I find myself reaching for it more and more because sometimes, this beauty speaks louder than the loudest accessory!  This modern take on a classic accentuates any outfit on any occasion!  I love the versatility of this piece!  I was thrilled to learn that oNecklace now has an Etsy shop making it even easier to purchase one of their amazingly gorgeous pieces.  Remember the super chic name plated necklace channeling Carrie Bradshaw i wrote about a few months back?  Check it out here!

Well, now for the best part!  One Necklace is giving away a $20 gift card towards any purchase in their Etsy shop!  Be sure to use the Rafflecopter widget to enter.  US entries only.  All entries will be verified so be sure you follow the entry requirements.  Good luck to all participants! Xo, Carla - FMM

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Bronzed Beauty Featuring Jane Iredale

I love this time of year!  There's just something so fun, flirty and easy about the warmer weather days... you know, sun kissed skin, gorgeous glow, minimal makeup!  I'll admit, when i have a bit of color on my skin, i love to use products that bring out my new natural glow.  Jane Iredale's Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion is quite possibly one of the prettiest yet.  This beauty creates a subtle veil of shimmer designed to warm and smooth the complexion.  You can wear it alone or over your favorite makeup.  Pair this baby over Tantasia self tanner and you'll be glowing all over town!  The shimmer is subtle but so on point!  Best part, while it's gentle enough to use on your face, you can use this beauty all over your body for the perfect summer glow!  Now listen... this beauty is limited edition so act fast! 

Jane Iredale's Lip Fixation Gloss and Stain in Compulsion tops off your golden Goddess look by adding just the right amount of color without overpowering the look. This beauty provides a two for one situation!  On one side, you have lip stain that applies like a matte lipstick. The stay power is amazing! Worried about dry lips?  Well worry not because built into this stunner is a gloss that you apply over the stain once it's had a chance to dry.  Its formula is packed with botanicals that soothe and pamper, preventing feathering and drying for a picture perfect look!

Seriously, you do not want to be without these two summer essentials!  Check out these beauties and more here!  Thank you so much for reading! Xo, Carla - FMM

*press sample

Benefit - They're Real! Push-Up Liner

Anytime a new, innovative beauty product arrives on the market, i simply have to get my hands on it! Benefit's They're Real! Push-Up Liner has created quite the buzz even before it's had a chance to hit store shelves!  I was able to purchase mine early via Benefit's website and am excited to show you all that you need to know before you go out and purchase this baby!

This innovative push up liner is a waterproof lash-hugging gel liner pen that may look a bit intimidating at first, but when you get the hang of it, you'll fall instantly in love with its intensity, stay power and ease of use.  When it first arrived, i swore that there was no way this product was meant for beginners! This liner has a soft AccuFlex tip that is angled where the gel product comes out of.  Now this can get tricky.  When you turn the dial a few times, the product begins to come out of the flex tip.  What i do is i swipe it on a tissue to ensure that I'm not applying too much at a time avoiding major cat eye catastrophes!  Once this is done, I'm able to apply the liner with greater ease.  It applies smoothly and the color is very intense which i love!  It creates a sleek, buildable line that will stay forever you let it! The first time i applied, i attempted to remove it with my regular makeup wipes and it was not budging! This can be a good thing really because with the heat of the summer, you know this baby won't be going anywhere!  Use a waterproof makeup remover and it will come off with ease.  Another thing i loved about this liner is that it doesn't dry out or crack with wear.  I was very impressed by this because with the intensity of the color, i simply assumed that this might be an issue... thankfully it was not!  Overall I'm very impressed with this pen!  Actually, I'm way more impressed than i initially thought i would be. I was quite skeptical upon trying it but assure you, it's very easy to use!  Well, at least from my experience with it.  This pen will be available in stores on June 27th so get your wallets ready!  You can purchase it here.

Thank you so much for reading! xo, Carla - FMM

IT's All About You! ITCosmetics Today's Special Value QVC

IT's truly all about you with this amazing IT Cosmetics 5 PC Collection of Customer Choice Beauty Award winning products plus two innovative new launches. Available for one day only, this limited edition IT Cosmetics set exclusive to QVC is valid from midnight ET June 21st, 1014 until 2:59 AM ET June 22nd for an exceptionally low price, while supplies last.

This gorgeous set includes some of my everyday go-to products plus, a palette that i fell instantly in love with on my first use!  It's All About You! 5 PC Customer Favorites Collection includes Celebration Foundation, Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil, Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Dual Ended Complexion Perfection Brush as well as IT's brand new worldwide launches of CC+ Radiance Palette and Waterproof Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer (omg yes you read that correctly, waterproof!).


Just when you thought a product could not get any better, IT Cosmetics proves me wrong! Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer is the product that started my love affair with this amazing brand.  You see, as a mommy of twin girls, I'm often sleep deprived and just plain exhausted (hey, you try chasing after twinados... fun yes, but certainly not easy at times).  Truth is, the dark circles under my eyes prove to be a challenge for most concealers that I've tried.  That is... until this beauty walked into my life.  Wow!  I have no words!  This powerhouse erases any trace of exhaustion from my eyes and instantly makes me look awake and refreshed.  Now that this baby is waterproof, my summer is going to get a whole lot better! Seriously! (Read my review of the original Bye Bye Under Eye here)

Celebration Foundation is perhaps the best powder foundation I've tried.  This beauty leaves my skin with an airbrushed effect and has quite the stay power.  It's long lasting, evens out my skin tone and makes my skin look beautiful... thank you IT Cosmetics for making such wonderful skin-loving products! (You can read my full review here)

The Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil is my new favorite brow situation!  No really... i am absolutely smitten with the shape of this pencil because i feel as though it facilitates the application process.  The pencil is angled making it a cinch to create the most gorgeous brows.  Sadly, i have barely there brows so this beauty makes mine look gorge!  It's my new BFF!  Oh and it comes in one universal color that you can build up by applying more pressure or simply keep it lighter by simply applying less pressure.  Easy!

You guys!!!  The new CC+Radiance Palette is amazing!  This palette includes three new color correcting innovations!  The CC+ Brightening Finish Powder, CC+ Matte Bronzer, and the CC+ Flush Blush, each anti-aging talc-free powders include color correcting pigments that enhance and even out the appearance of your natural skin tone, while boosting the warmth and radiance of your skin! I've been using this palette every single day since the day it arrived.  The CC+ Brightening Finish Powder is so good that I'm hoping IT makes it as a 'stand alone' product because honestly, i'm gonna go through that one way faster than the others!  Don't get me wrong, the blush and bronzer are gorgeous, but i only use a little whereas i aply the brightening finish powder all over my skin therefore using more product.  It's perfect for setting in your makeup.  I find that it creates a smooth finish and makes my skin look flawless!  The blush is a very pretty, ultra feminine pink that will add the most gorgeous flush to your pretty cheeks!  The bronzer is matte which i love making it perfect for contouring or for simply swiping across your face for a sun kissed look.

I love that IT always includes one of their amazing brushes in their TSV collections.  The Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Dual Ended Complexion Perfection Brush is perfection at its best!  I was so excited that this one was included because although i already have one, i actually needed a second. I reach for this brush every single day!  As with all of IT brushes, this beauty is luxurious, plush and works beautifully!  I have to say, their brushes are quite possibly the best in the business.  I've tried many brands and even consider myself to be a bit of a brush snob at times (oops) but these brushes are just so well crafted.  There's never any fall out and the application is seriously flawless!  If you have yet to try IT brushes, don't walk, run to the store... or better yet, sit back and order them online!  I promise you'll be just as obsessed as i am!

So there you have it! IT's All About You 5 PC Collection will be a Today's Special Value offered at the exceptionally low price of $59.96 while supplies last, for ONE DAY ONLY on QVC apps and QVC.com on June 21st, 2014 from midnight to 2:59 AM ET the following day!  Don't miss out on this gorgeous deal!

Thank you SO MUCH for reading! XO, Carla - FMM

*press sample

Ready... Set.... TRAVEL!

It's that time of year where we happily pack up and head on to a much needed vacation. We are getting ready for ours next month and I'm already thinking of the packing situation. Here are a few things I'm planning to take with me on vacay... hoping these will be helpful to you!

So this year, we are taking a late flight back from our vacation which means we will be checking out but still playing in the pool until it's time to make our way to the airport. This means wet bathing suits and sandy flip flops that i will have to make room for in my suitcase... yuck!  Well, i found the perfect solutions!  These Flight 001 pouches are ideal for tossing wet suits and sandals onto the zip compartment of your carry on without ruining any of your precious cargo!

You know airport security takes their job seriously and you will be stopped if you decide to carry on any liquids larger than the alotted amounts.  Well, lucky for all of us, Flight 001 also makes these standard size bottles that are airport approved and super convenient.  Simply pour your favorite beauty/hair products in, and you are set to go!

I'm very particular about my shoes! I mean, what girl isn't really?!  These Flight 001 shoe bags are so perfect!  They'll ensure that even your most treasured pair will arrive perfectly safe and sound!  Check out all the other useful varieties of pouches they have available.  They're so genius!

OK, i couldn't pass up these cheeky and super fun luggage tags.  You'll be able to spot your bag a mile away if you add one of these on.  Plus, you can rest assured that no one will mess with your pretty luggage if they properly follow directions!  They're pretty clear and direct... no?

I've been on the lookout for the perfect carry on.  This Lipault Paris Foldable 22" carry on bag is so perfect for my needs.  Aside from our annual family vacation, I'm going to travel to LA for a very exciting beauty venture (will chat about that a little later on), and i seriously think this may be the big winner.  It has everything i need and  comes in this gorgeous pink!  Who could resist that right?

I've heard so much about the Spacepack Travel Set!  This set has all the essentials to ensure that your garments arrive wrinkle free while saving you a ton of space.  Yes, they're a little bit of an investment, but if you're a regular traveler, they'll be your best friend! You have to check them out!

Lastly, if you're a mommy like me, you're always on the lookout for little things to carry with you on the airplane to keep the little ones busy!  This MiniMergency Pouch (mommy edition) is so perfect!  I love that it has all the essentials to help mommy keep her sanity on the trip!  Now if only it came with an adult beverage!  Haha... kidding! Or am i?!  Hey, I've got TWINS you know!

I hope you found this post helpful.  I will be doing a few more of these before my trips and hope that my suggestions help you keep organized during your summer travels. Be sure to check out SHOPBOP for some awesome options for travel! Thank you SO MUCH for reading! XO, Carla - FMM

COSMOPROF Fall Preview Event in NYC

I was invited to attend the COSMOPROF Fall Preview Event in NYC this past Thursday and the night was a complete whirlwind!  I brought along my wonderful blogger friend Nicole from Hello Miss Niki and together we had a blast!  We took the ferry into the city on this dreary and super muggy NYC evening (hello bad hair day over here).  Well, crazy hair and all... we made our way to the ever so stunning Glass House at the Chelsea Arts Tower.  Wow, i don't think that i can quite put into words the beauty of this venue.  It has the most picturesque NY skyline views and was simply dreamy!

Once we arrived, i finally met Colleen... the wonderful friend who invited me to this amazing event! Oh and (fun fact), her wedding which took place this past April, was filmed for tv and will air sometime in July!!! How fun is that?! After a great chat, i quickly learned that some of my favorite brands were already there!  You guys know how much i gush about IT Cosmetics right?  BTW stay tuned for some major news in that department which i promise to share as soon as I'm able! We had a wonderful chat with IT girls Jacqueline and Amanda.  After swooning over all of our favorite IT products, and lets face it, they're ALL our favorite, we headed on over to the Briogio booth where i finally had the pleasure of meeting their team whom I've been fortunate enough to work with before. Check out my post here.  I'm so excited for them because they're launching their amazing hair care line at Sephora and have some amazing new products that I'm dying to try! There were many other brands there including GLOSSYBOX!  Wait 'til you see their collab box with COSMOPROF launching in August!  I got my hands on one and will show you very soon! GET EXCITED!

Overall the night was spectacular, great views, amazing networking, ridiculously great swag bag and wonderful memories made with special friends.  Thank you Colleen for the invitation.  You are amazingly supportive friend and for that, I'm forever grateful!!!!  XO, Carla - FMM