Protect Yourself

We only have one skin - so let's take care of it.  It's going to be a gorgeous weekend so I am going to make sure I don't get caught in the sun without protection.  I rarely, if ever leave the house without some sort of protection from the sun.  If I am out of SPF I opt for a hat and sleeves.  UV light is responsible for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging including wrinkles. 

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Eucerin & CFAT want to help you protect your skin.

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Eucerin and Cheap Frills and Thrills are giving away a full-sized bottle of Daily Protection SPF 15 Moisturizing Body Lotion and a full-sized bottle of our Daily Protection SPF 30 Moisturizing Face Lotion, UV bracelets that turn blue when exposed to the sun’s UV rays, and a $100 Gift Card.

Here's how to enter:

1.  Instagram the "win me" photo & link with the hashtag #skinfirst and tag @shannicat with your favorite summer activity.

2.  Tweet the "win me" photo & link with hashtag #skinfirst and tag @shannicat with your favorite summer activity.

3.  Share "win me" photo and link to contest on Facebook.

4.  Like Eucerin on Facebook and share how you will protect your skin this summer.

Leave a link to your tweet/instagram/share in comment section of this post when you're done!


DON'T FORGET:

Everyone is a winner when you go to Eucerin's Facebook Page and take the SKIN FIRST PLEDGE.  In doing so, you will receive a sample of an SPF product just in time for Summer!



Congrats to April's winner!

The winner of the May Eucerin Giveaway will be chosen at random. Must be a resident of the US and 18 years or older to enter. CONTEST ENDS June 17, 2013. This giveaway was made possible by Eucerin.

This post is sponsored by Eucerine.  All thoughts and comments are my own.

Just signed the lease on a NEW PLACE with my dude.  It's gorge and I cannot wait to put OUR stamp on it.  Currently lusting for gold housewares.  Check out where to get these and some other gorgeous gold doodads here!

xx

Hot as Fire Eyes

There was more than just amazing clothes walking the red carpet at the Met Gala.  Check out these two red (and pink) hot makeup looks we spotted.  Stay tuned to CFAT - More Met Makeup Breakdowns to come!

Naturally.

Something you may notice from my posts is that I am obsessed with lashes.  Unfortunately I am constantly annoyed with the color of my lashes.  They are so blonde they are almost clear.  This means I wear mascara from the moment I wake up until the second before I go to bed.  I feel like I look like a different person!  

That's why I have turned to lash-tinting to get me feeling "naturally" beautiful.  Seriously - there is nothing like waking up and already seeing black lashes.  PLUS I don't feel like I have to apply make up to get my morning coffee or to the gym (yes, I am that girl.)  Not to mention Summer is around the corner - and I love not having to wear water proof mascara for my daily lake-swim.

I get my tint done at the Benefit Boutique (along with my eyebrows).  I will be completely honest - it's not for the faint of heart!  It can be a bit uncomfortable.  Generally the worst it gets is a burning sensation around your eyelids.  Oh, and you look like this - 

The dye sets for about 10 minutes and then it is wiped and rinsed off with a saline solution.  After you are left with BLACK LASHES WITHOUT MASCARA.  I also feel like they look a bit thicker after as well.  I just give em a little curl and I'm out the door.  If you're in need of a little boost - give it a try!  It's definitely a Fave!

Cheap Frill: Drug Store Diamond

 I came across these bad-boys while doing my usual drug-store troll.  Physicians Formula is not the name that first comes to mind when thinking about long wearing great makeup but that has changed for me!  These Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip Pencils are UH-MAZING.  There are a great selection of colors all packaged to make your eye color POP.  Did I mention they boast a 24 hr wear and are water resistant? 

I loved them so much that I went back and bought a few more sets for my kit.  I have been using them on my clients (including brides) and the wear is excellent.  Plus with a brand with Physicians Formula my sensitive eyed beauties can have a little more comfort while wearing the pencils

I have been using them for tight-lining and bottom liner mostly and couldn't be happier with the way they wear.  PLUS for $11 you get 3 pencils - HELLO!

This is my favorite set of the bunch.  Although they are marketed towards brown eyed babes, the colors are flattering for all eye colors.

Getcha Some!