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Archives for August 2014

Best Fake Tanning Products


Most of you know Brooke and I love a great faux glow. Our favorite is usually a personalized spray tan, but those can be pricey so we save them for special occasions. With all of Brooke’s wedding festivities happening (wedding showers, engagement photos, etc.) we wanted to find something she could use at home whenever she needed. We finally found three products that have great results and great SMELLS without the high price!
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BRONZE GLOW TINTED SUNLESS CONTINUOUS SPRAY $9.99

This is literally a spray tan in a can, but you can use it dozens of times instead of just once. The light liquid spray easily rubs into skin and stays on SO well! Even if you shower, it will stay on your skin for 3-4 days. We loved the warm color it added and most importantly, the lack of smell it has. At less than ten bucks, it is definitely a must have!

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MARACUJA RAINFOREST GLOW INSTANT MATTE WATERPROOF BODY PERFECTOR $39

This is for those mornings when you forgot to put on sunless tanner the night before and you need INSTANT results. It is like a nice warm bronze concealer for your arms and legs. It does go on matte, but you can easily see where you are applying it because of the dark, instant color. I’m a huge fan and even used this on my face and loved the results. It is a little more on the pricey side, but a little bit goes a long way and this should last you dozens of uses. The best part of this one is the scent, it is so subtle and does not even smell like a fake tanner.

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HONEY BRONZE SHIMMERING DRY OIL $22

This stuff is unlike anything we had ever seen before. It goes on your skin in a shiny liquid form and then dries in about two seconds. If you’re wondering how celebrities get those tan, shiny legs, this is how! This stuff is very easy to apply because you can see exactly where you are putting it. It also is very moisturizing because of all of the natural oils in it, but it does not end up looking greasy. We loved the scent of this one, it is really natural and light.

So there you have it! How to get a fake tan three different ways. We got all three of these products from Ulta. You can click on any of them for a direct link to buy them on www.ulta.com. Have you tried them? What is your favorite fake tanner?

August 21, 2014 2 Comments

Parker & Brooke Engagements!

Our engagement pictures are here and I wanted to share a few! Parker and I had such a fun time during the shoot at Albion Basin above Snowbird. The wildflowers were in bloom and the setting was beautiful. I think you can tell how crazy I am about Parker. He is just the best guy in the world and I am so excited for September 19th! Thanks to Travis for the pictures!

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August 18, 2014 2 Comments

Twin Tested: Laser Hair Removal

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Like all girls, we hate shaving our legs. Britt and I decided to put laser hair removal to the test to see if it actually works. Britt tried the low end version while I went to a cosmetic surgeon for treatments. My results are AMAZING! Britt, not so much.

She picked up the “As Seen on TV” laser tool for $10 at Walmart. It is actually quite comical when you open it up. It looks more like a laser pointer than a hair removal tool and it is just about as effective as a laser pointer. She did not see any hair loss and therefore said it is 0% effective.

I went to Portica, owned by Dr. Jennifer Allen. First off, she is the most stunning, sweet, and personable doctor on the planet. You can tell she wants to deliver great results. I met her after coaching her adorable daughter on a running team. I went in for 6 treatments on my lower legs and am so happy with the result. I shave about once a week now and the hair is very fine and soft. You can always get more treatments depending on the result you are after. As you can see in the video Dr. Allen knows her stuff and explains why it is important to get laser hair removal at a professional office instead of at home. I would highly recommend her to everyone!

 

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photo 4 Now to answer some common questions:
-Does it hurt? Not if you go to someone licensed that knows what they are doing. They use cooling gel or air to keep pain at bay.
-Who is eligible? Anyone can get laser hair removal. It is most effective on people that have darker hair and lighter skin.
-Is it expensive? When you add together the cost of all those shavers and shaving cream over the years (plus the headache of shaving in the shower) it really balances out.

Portica is located in Foothill Village.

1400 S. Foothill Dr., Ste 101
Salt Lake City, Utah

801.438.4892

August 7, 2014 1 Comment

Bridal Hair and Makeup

vivian Yesterday I was able to take a break from my usual wedding errands for some fun with hair and makeup extraordinaire Vivian Johnson. We have crossed paths a number of times at different events and I was so excited to finally work with her! She is hands down the best, one stop shop for everything! Vivian studied professional makeup in Los Angeles and then returned to Utah with her talents. The thing I love about her is that she can really give you any look that you are going for. I should not admit this but I went to the bridal consultation with really dirty hair (as in I went swimming the night before and didn’t wash it…oops) and she somehow turned it into soft, gorgeous waves! She also just started an awesome blog where she takes you step-by-step through different looks. Free makeup lessons! I also want to give a shout out to the adorable Jessa Kaye that took a quick AFTER snap. She is an amazing fashion photographer here in Utah.

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I’m now on my way to go buy all of the awesome products she used on my face. If you want details click HERE.

Jessa Instagram: @jessakaephoto

Vivian Instagram: @vivianmakeupartist

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