Beauty on a Budget

I put together my top picks for giving yourself the Salon Treatment at home from head - toe and it all totals under $205.00 !!!!!!!!!!!

Mission - Soft Supple Skin

Dilema - Spa Body Exfoliating Treatment $ 95

Solution - Red Wine Body Scrub (VB Cosmetics /$44)

This amazing body scrub is less than half the price of a Spa visit ( I was being nice by listing that particular price - treatments sometimes start at $200). You can exfoliate in the comfort of your own home , and the best part is that you wont have to wait till you can afford the hefty bill to treat yourself again!!! I love that includes red wine extract, green tea, cranberry, grape seed oil and vitamin E - what more can you ask for!!

Mission - Flawless Complexion

Dilema - Make-Up Application $500

Solution - Per-Fekt Skin Perfection Gel To Go ( Per-Fekt Beauty/ $17.50)

This is the perfect answer to primer, foundation , even bronzer ( if you get the darker shades that have a hint of shimmer to them) . Until you can afford ( or if you just want to save) the airbrush make-up application - this Skin perfection Gel is the answer.. In this bite-size 0.25 oz , you will have no problems traveling !!!

Mission - Perfectly Arched Brows

Dilema - High-end Salon Brow Appointment $80

Solution - The Toolbox : Brow Know-How Eyebrow Kit (Tarte Cosmetics / $18!!)

This amazing set that's now HALF price at a wopping $18 bucks, includes all the essentials to perfecting the most glamorous Brows possible at-home - brow gel, brow pencil, tweezer, brow brush, brow powder, brow wax, and 3 brow stencils, plus a mini mirror (to check out your sassy brows of course!). Its available in three Universal shades - light, medium and dark.

Tips on achieving fab brows straight from the experts :

1. Prep the work zone - tweeze stray hairs.
2. Lay down the foundation - using the smooth brow wax.
3. Fill in the cracks - with either the brow powder or brow pencil.
4. Seal the deal - apply a glossy topcoat of brow gel.

Mission - Darker Hair

Dilema - Single Process Color $100

Solution : Ken Paves Healthy Hair Drops ($40)

These drops (which come in black, brown both shown , honey, platinum, beige, red) can change the hue of your hair color or for some - even add a hint of highlights. Great to maintain color between salon visits, and also aid in moisture retention and add gloss and sheen.

Mission - Longer Luxe Locks

Dilema - Professional Extension Application $800 and up

Solution - HairDo 23" Wavy Clip In Extensions (Ken Paves /$84.95)

Within a "clip-in" your hair is transformed from short - mid length to long and wavy . The best part is that at the end of the night you can remove the extensions.
HairDo comes in a variety of lenghts and styles , check out www.HairUWear.com

Holiday Party MUST HAVES ...... $30 and UNDER !!!!!

Red Root Chakra Masque - Abrioné by VB Cosmetics ($30)

"Red Chakra governs physical needs and security. Red is associated with the first chakra, Muladhara. It’s a hot color that represents our vitality, physical strength, and most importantly our life energy." According to VB Cosmetics , and why not give your Chakra a "boost" with this masque.

Eye Slices ($20 )

EyeSlices are disposable eye treatment pads that release moisture and active ingredients into the area around the eye. These are the perfect pre-party treat that you can give yourself. You will be bright eyed and refreshed all night long. The best part about this innovative product is that it doesn't have to be refrigerated, and it also can be re-used up to 10 times !!!

Tassi ($14.99)

This is like the coolest invention! it holds your hair back while applying make up / washing your face (pre / or post make up application - picture, above ) . Without leaving nasty dents in your hair (which clips and pins tend to do) - and the added bonus, is that your hair keeps its curl / or stick straight styles.. This is a MANDATORY MUST for any girl as far as I'm concerned !!!

Fashion Forms Extreme Silicone™ Cleavage Clasp Bra ($14)

This is the perfect solution to strapless , backless, and barely there holiday party dresses / tops.