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FRIDAY FAVES| BEST of 2017

Happy Friday Friends,

I hope you all had a great day!

Today I’m sharing Favorites in Five different Categories. I love all of these items! All the products that I’m sharing with you I own and were definite go-to staples for me in 2017.

I hope you all can find one or two of these products to try this year and add to your adore list!

 

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All three of these are fresh in the game as of 2017 they all smell & work amazingly!

Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield >> (here)

This has a grounding scent and holds my style well all year long but is a lifesaver in the humidity. I apply before heat styling and it just does a great job of locking in the moisture.

Tigi Catwalk Haute Iron Spray >>  (here)

I was recently running low on this and thought I’d try CHI again – as it’s been years but I ended up returning the CHI and grabbing another Tigi Catwalk Haute Iron Spray in exchange as it really did not compare at all in scent or in value.

Chi made me feel as though I was just going thru the motion of protecting my hair but it wasn’t really where as TIGI not only feels as though it’s protecting but it’s also nourishing and adding shine after the style so it’s only a bonus that it smells so – so good!

Batiste Dry Shampoo – Wild >> (here)

I bought this about 3 months ago for the first time and it smells delectable. I have black hair so I notice when I spray closely you see a lot of white residue so I truly have to uphold to the directions of spraying so many inches away. But it not only refreshes my hair and allows me to prolong washes but it adds volume and feels refreshing! Love this.

 

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Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme >> (here)

This is my newest favorite! Got it as a sample actually with one of my Nordstrom beauty purchases and fell in LOVE with the Orange Oil, Gingery, Rose, Indian Kulfi, Madagascar Vanilla & Amber hues! It’s legit perfection to me and I’m in love!

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle >> (here)

Staple since 2003

Alien By Mugler Parfum >> (here)

Discovered this scent about three years ago, My husband Will keeps this stocked for me as the bottles of perfume are refillable. He also has bought me the travel size bottles as stocking stuffers the last two years and I keep them in my purse. This smells so alluring and scrumptious! Will be a forever favorite and staple in my scents 😉

 

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Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream Moisturizer  >> (here) 

Worth it – every bit of it in the colder months. I have yet to indulge in all of Charlotte Tilbury’s goodness but I’ve only heard rave reviews about all of her products – truly!

This moisturizer is rich in goodness and does not leave your skin feeling oily but rather deeply moisturized and nourished. It’s almost as if you can feel your skin soaking up the rejuvenational awesomeness – it just leaves your skin feeling – oh so good about it! 😉

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel >> (here)

This is worth every single penny. I have never used anything that has made my skin feel and appear cleaner and more pure. This is a WOW item. It did take some time for my skin to adjust so this is another product that just a dab will do. I apply a dime size to the palm of my hand rub and apply. Hands down the best facial cleanser that I have ever used!

Retin-A >> (prescription – not sold in stores)

This is subscribed by my doctor but is definitely the most powerful product I use for my face. It comes in multiple doses however I use a smaller percentage as it’s rather drying and just a dab will do! Ask your dermatologist about this.  (not sold in stores)

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum >> (here)

I typically use this in the winter as the benefits are pretty amazing and it seems to really nourish and revitalize my skin when applied. I also have Mario’s facial sprays & masks. Great Brand!

 

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Sacred Mountain >> (here)

I love this one as I love deeper scents. It’s known for promoting feelings of strength, empowerment, grounding & protection and I truly feel all of that with this oil. It’s typically found on my nightstand. I apply it most often at night prior to bed on to my temples as well as to the back line of my neck and perhaps the tip of my nose. It’s a beautiful oil to use as a fragrance also as it’s just so grounding and calming.

Peppermint >> (here)

I use this most to relieve sinus pressure. I apply a small amount to my upper gum-line and sinus pressure is instantly released. I also use it to clear a stuffy nose by just applying a small dab in the center of my palm rubbing my hands together – cupping and inhaling for about 30 seconds.

It’s also great in our diffuser paired with eucalyptus!

Lavender >> (here)

I use this to apply to any minor cuts/scrapes for myself and the family. My favorite personal use however is to help relieve dry eyes. I work in an office so I’m on the computer many hours of my day and I tend to get really dry eyes at times. When I tap a touch of the Lavender around the under part of my eye, they are instantly relieved.

I also use this to calm the kids and our puppy baby Sofia prior to bed at times as well as before we go to the vet. This is my son’s numbero uno oil!

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MAC Flat Out Fabulous Lippie  >> (here)

This is my all time favorite lippie. If I had to choose one lippie in the world, this is it!

Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer >> (here)

I bought this last year for the 1st time, it’s a game changer in my makeup routine!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade >> (here)

Staple

Tarte Double Duty Shape Tape Concealer >> (here)

Also bought this for the first time last year (2017) and loved it.

I used Maybelline FIT concealer for my under eye area prior to this but honestly Maybelline no longer compared as the quality of Tarte just blew Maybelline out of the water!

The other awesome fact is that although the shape tape is perhaps double the price it lasts four times as long. So it’s financially also a no brainer as you end up spending less annually

Urban Decay Eyeshadow – Thunderbird >> (here)

This color is beautiful for brown eyes – just absolutely strikingly beautiful.

I’m obsessed. 😉

Well that’s all for now My Beautiful Friends!

I hope you enjoyed this post all about my favorite products from 2017.

Have a great weekend.

XOXO

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MOROCCANOIL® BEAUTY

Hello My Beautiful Loves,

Happy Winter! It’s snowing here today and it’s so beautiful outside. So today’s post I’m featuring one of my Favorite Brands I use for Healthy Hair Treatments!

I have rather Coarse Hair naturally and with the Wonders of Winter Weather well it can really play havoc on my Hair and make it slightly unmanageable if I don’t stay on top of keeping it Moisturized. The winter air is so drying which can make my hair a bit brittle so moisture is a must!

I’ve learned over the years the importance of keeping a healthy hair regimen throughout the year rather than simply reacting to Winter. It’s all about consistency with Beauty in general Ladies and preventative treatment trumps reactive repair!

I notice also that when we are merely ‘reactive’ we have a higher expectation of the products we buy. We want them to work ‘immediately’ rather than giving them the right amount of time to do what they were designed to do.

So today I’m featuring MOROCCANOIL® as it’s been a tried and true product go-to of mine since 2008. A gal at church came up to me and commented on how beautiful and thick my hair was and asked what I used. I shared and she said oh I am going to bring you this Oil, Moroccan Oil – have you heard of it? I was like no I haven’t and she brought me a little bottle the next Sunday. It was heavenly! Like the best smelling liquid gold -ever made for hair, ha! It smells amazing and I think that’s what made me a fan initially as I am totally a ‘smells’ person. But as I consistently used it, I could see the benefits it provided. My hair seemed more manageable, sleeker, smoother and, felt healthier.  I used it to condition my hair before bed and prior to styling.

Here are My Four Favorites,

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TO FINISH

I use the Glimmer Shine Spray (here) for final touches as it, literally has gold shimmer in it! I spray it on my legs for an extra glow in the spring/summer also – so random, I know! 😉

(Tip: Sign up (here) for free to become a Beauty Circle Member and you’ll get free shipping You know I love my free shipping!)

TO TREAT

I use the Intense Hydrating Mask (here). I typically purchase travel size products when it comes to my masks as I find that I waste less product this way.

TO NOURISH & FOR BRAID DAYS

I use the Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (here) It conditions, hydrates and fights frizz, especially for coarser hair like mine. It’s like a nourishing soft-hold cream if I had to put it into my own words. It also is great with taming flyaways!

TO MOISTURIZE

I use the Moroccanoil Treatment (here). This was the first MoroccanOil product that I ever used, tried and true since 2008 as I previously mentioned and I love it! It’s the best, also a stylist favorite. It comes in three sizes I believe. I prefer the Pump but I’ve had them all. I use this to moisturize as well as to shine. I use it before bed and I use it prior to styling. It’s every bit of amazing and perhaps also my favorite product mentioned today!

Thankful for products like this that are made from goodness and you reap great results!

XOXO,

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Fun Fact: Moroccanoil Pure Argan Oil is 100% Pure Argan Oil, which is known for its nourishing and conditioning properties for the skin, nails and hair. It may be applied as a moisturizer over areas that need pampering, and/or as a richly hydrating hand, nail and cuticle treatment.

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FRIDAY FAVES| Jan 5

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Hello & Happy New Year My Beautiful Friends,

It’s been a while and oh how I’ve missed you. I’ve been a little consumed with work, enjoying time with my husband, raising our  little loves, managing home, preparing for & enjoying the holidays, along with every moment of our time with family and I’ve somewhat neglected my blog yet I took some time to plan out 2018 and let’s just say I’m uber excited about it!

What an amazing year we closed out in 2017! Lots and lots of hard work accomplished.

I am so happy to have gotten www.stephanieraeortiz.com off the ground, up and running. I have a lot planned for this year’s blog and I’m so excited to share the little bits of our life with you all! I’m really pumped and excited for 2018!

So in 2017 I published 28 of the 52 blogs that I set out to accomplish but I couldn’t be happier with the blogs that were published in my first year. I acknowledge the struggle I faced when it came to not being as prepared yet desiring to still publish content on the blog and quite honestly it goes back to what my Great Grandpa would say ‘ Plan your work & work your plan’ and I didn’t have a plan I just had the desire to publish 52 blogs last year yet I didn’t know what was going to be behind those 52 blogs so I got caught in the creativity trap so to speak however, I’m more well prepared for this year and looking forward to all the goodness! All of your support in 2017 is savored & appreciated and hope you enjoy all I share in the years to come!

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Now onto My First Friday Favorites of 2018!

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First Up I’m sharing My Faves from the 2017 Holiday Season

You can shop the items by clicking on the links below the pic

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SHOPPING LINKS >> Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa (here)  Pottery Barn Alphabet Mug on sale (here) Pottery Barn Oversized Faux Fur Leopard Throw (here) Programmable Crockpot (hereWilliams Sonoma Dry Brine Sold Out similar (here) Quilted Personalized Stocking on sale (here) ZAK Stainless Steel Tumbler more colors (here) Pottery Barn Buffalo Plaid Pillow Cover (here)

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Next Up I’m Sharing My Favorite Gifts Received & Given this Christmas

You can shop the items by clicking on the links below the picFAVORITEGIFTS2017SHOPPING LINKS >> Fitbit Ionic Watch my husband loves it (here1 1/5 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Set (here) Dimmable Make-Up Mirror in black (here) Faux Fur Bean Bag (hereGarmin – vivofit jr. Activity Tracker For Kids (here)

 

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TIME WITH MY HANDSOME

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Will’s Birthday is December 30th so December was his Birthday Month and we enjoyed cherishing and celebrating him all month long. He is such an amazing man, person, heart and, soul! Love me some him!

SHOPPING LINKS >>  Shop My Dress on sale (here) Earrings (here) & (here) Necklace on sale (here) Velvet Teddy Lipstick (here) topped with Saint Germaine Lipstick (here) Will Dress Shirt (here) Will’s Tie (here)

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REFLECTIONS OF THE HOLIDAY

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We soaked up an amazing amount of Family Time and I couldn’t be more blessed and My Heart couldn’t be more satisfied. It’s not about what you want, it’s about embracing all you have! So grateful, thankful, blessed! #GloryToGod

 

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 SOFIA REIGN ORTIZ

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Our Australian Golden Labradoodle Sweet, Sofia Reign Ortiz  is the BEST! She was born July 16, 2017. She is a true combination of her Mohter ‘Sailor’ and father ‘Micah (here).  We adopted her officially in early October. We actually were planning to only Puppy Sit for our friends Abby & Bryce while they were out of town for the weekend and it just so happened they were actually looking for an adoptive family and we were so excited to Puppy Sit as we were considering buying a Golden Doodle for Christmas so it was the perfect timing. We were actively looking (here) and had been in contact with a few breeders at that point. We were originally considering a male pup and planned to name him Samson Rock Ortiz however after a little research we could have went either way truly so when Sofia (formerly known as Maple) arrived we were smitten and it was love at first sight. She is just the sweetest being.

Sofia Reign is Affectionate and Oh So Cuddly like the English Cocker Spaniel. We love nose kisses, I put my nose to her cute little black snout & she just soaks in all the lovin!
She is Super Intelligent like the Poodle, Loyal and Devoted like the Labrador. Totally Sporty and Loves to do Tricks like the Irish Water Spaniel. She is Great with all People Simply the Best! Australian Labradoodles are Allergy Friendly and Non-Shedding so that’s also an added bonus and she is soooo soft!

Our Breeder Information: Website (HERE) Facebook (HERE) YouTube (HERE)

Sofia’s Litter on YouTube (HERE) and (HERE)

We are so thankful for God’s provision and His hand in all of this as we believe it was truly destined. She has been such a great addition to our family and we just love her so much!

SHOPPING LINKS >>  Sofia’s Sweater (here) Sofia’s Dog Name Tag (here)

Well, Happy First Friday & Have a great weekend!

XOXO,

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