Beauty, Fitness, and A Trip to NYC, Oh My!

I know this is a little last minute, but I wanted to pass on this invite in case you're interested. Who doesn't want to be pampered, get healthy, and possibly win a trip to NYC to boot?

WHAT: Benefit Cosmetics, Physique 57, Intermix and Thompson Hotels have joined forces to kick off summer. They're sending one lucky winner and her BFF off to NYC for a weekend getaway. Swanky hotel accommodations, a $1000 shopping spree, free fitness classes and makeovers will have our gals feeling fab for summer.

WHEN & WHERE: They will also be giving fans a little pampering on Monday, May 20th in Los Angeles and Tuesday, May 21st in NYC. Guests are invited to participate in a free class at Physique 57 and follow it up with some bubbly and mini-makeovers at Benefit.

RSVP below:

http://girlsnightoutbenefitla.eventbrite.com
http://girlsnightoutbenefitnyc.eventbrite.com

The Life of the Arm Party

If you have been hibernating in a cave somewhere for the past couple years, there's a huge party going on in the fashion world. It's called the "arm party." Well, actually, there are a ton of “parties” going on, and you are invited too. Just do a search for #armparty on Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr and you’ll discover a whole lot of partying going on!

Throw on a few bracelets and voila - you've just created a party on your arm. You can mix it up with one more thing, which I consider the life of the party: A stylish watch.

Inner Beauty Inspiration For the Week

Treat yourself! Inner classic beauty isn't about total indulgence; rather, it's about finding joy at every opportunity.

— Fashion and Style (@FashionAndStyle) April 25, 2013

Here's another great reminder that when you're happy, you're beautiful.

Recommended Mother's Day Gift: Spa Sonic Skin Care System

If you haven't purchased a Mother's Day gift yet, you may want to consider giving her the Spa Sonic Skin Care System. Every woman washes her face, right? I'm all for practical gift-giving, and the Spa Sonic is something I think every woman should own. Seriously, if you care about your skin (or obsessed with skincare like I am), then get this product.

Sarah Jessica Parker at the MET Gala: A Reminder That Fashion Should Be Fun

If you're attending the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala where they're celebrating its newest exhibit, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, it's only right to come in your own version of Punk fashion. Sarah Jessica Parker did just that.

5 Cute and Stylish Dresses Every Woman Should Own

Well, ok, not everyone woman should have these dresses in their wardrobe because there are some of us who just don’t like to wear dresses. I used to be one of them. I was very much a tomboy back in the day. It was just only a few years ago that I set the intention to wear more dresses, and now I love them because it’s so much easier to just throw on a dress versus mixing and matching tops and pants.

If you love dresses, here are five to consider adding to your style arsenal when the occasion calls for them:

Why You Should Read the Instructions on Beauty Products

Awhile back I received Davines Authentic Moisturizing Balm to review, so I'm thinking it's your typical moisturizing lotion. It comes in a unique tube and pretty artwork on the packaging with a woman and various elements from nature, and because I'm an artistic, visual person, I paid more attention to that than to the directions on the back.

Then one day I decided to read the directions: