Target Introduces More Natural Beauty Products to Fall in Love With!

Red Earth Pink Coconut Clay Cleansing Mask

Beauty fans are jumping up and down in excitement over Target's latest additions to their natural beauty products line.  What do Instagram-worthy face masks, innovative bath products and bubbling cleaners have in common? They’re all new, natural beauty products now available in Target’s beauty aisles and on Target.com—at amazing Target prices!

I recently began using skincare products from Red Earth's Pink Coconut beauty line available at Target.  This collection is all natural made with coconut oil and pomegranate extract.  I like to use products that make me feel good about what I'm putting on my skin, body and hair.  Target's commitment to continuously bring in the latest natural beauty products that I can add to my daily beauty regimen, all at an incredible value, is something I'm really passionate and excited about. 

Red Earth Pink Coconut Face Mist, Nourishing Lotion, & Clay Cleansing Mask

After cleansing my face, I use the Pink Coconut Face Mist. This is a hydrating mist that instantly provides lasting moisture to the skin to help soothe skin. The coconut oil hydrates my skin and acts as an antibacterial shield to protect skin and prevent acne.  The pomegranate extract is a powerful antioxidant that promotes collagen production and helps fight free radicals to prevent signs of aging.  Finally, calendula flower extract has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties   The Pink Coconut Spray Mist is perfect to spray before applying skincare products to improve absorption, or throughout the day for a quick skin refresh!

I then follow up with the Pink Coconut Nourishing Lotion which is a light-weight, fast absorbing, non-greasy formula that provides instant relief and long-term hydration for my skin.  In addition to coconut oil and pomegranate extract, it contains jojoba oil which moisturizes the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe irritated skin and aloe, an anti-inflammatory ingredient that soothes irritated skin and prevents redness.  Most recently, I have been experiencing some small acne breakouts on my chin and around my nose and redness.  Since I started using Red Earth, I've noticed these inflammations diminish and my skin tone looks even on smooth.  

I always follow up with sunscreen for my daytime routine and I also love to treat myself once or twice a week with the Red Earth Pink Coconut Clay Cleansing Mask.  It's a detoxifying leave-on clay mask formulated to gently yet effectively remove everyday impurities without over-drying or irritation. The highly moisturizing formula helps clean pores and keeps my skin smooth and hydrated. 

Red Earth has a number of other great beauty products available at Target with fantastic prices up to $30 max!  I want to try the Pink Coconut Lip Scrub and the Green Rush Bubble Cleanser pictured below! 

Photo Credit: Red Earth

Photo Credit: Red Earth

You may remember last summer when Target added a ton of new products to their natural beauty assortment. Well, customers such as myself and many others just couldn’t get enough. So Target set out to expand that assortment again with even more brands I really love and I know you will too!  The best part? Many of the new brands are cruelty-free and never use unnecessary chemicals so you can look and feel your best. Adding natural products like these is just one way Target is working towards a strategy to eliminate certain chemicals from all of their beauty products by 2020!

So get ready to meet your new must-have products from Red Earth (their Pink Coconut and Green Rush collections are exclusive to Target!) Yuni, Tenoverten, Cocokind and Grace + Tonic, plus new items from natural beauty brands Native and Hello. 

You can shop all of the Red Earth beauty products I've been using and many others in the shop links below, in stores, and online at Target.com.

xoxoxo,

Hayley

Orange Scallops, Ruffles, and a Bow

I was doing my typical Target run at lunch last week.  I needed to pick up a few items I was out of.  I approached the check out line when all of a sudden out of the corner of my eye, I saw the most beautiful bright orange and hot pink scallops, bows, and ruffles.  It was the Victoria Beckham x Target collection... and I immediately turned around to go take a peek!     

I was running a little late and didn't have time to try anything on, so I grabbed a medium in this gorgeous orange scallop one shoulder mini-dress and out the door I flew!  By the way, I got it on sale for $28!  Can you believe that? A Victoria Beckham dress for under $30?  That's just unheard of!  I was excited to get home that evening and try it on...hoping the medium would fit ok!  

I don'r really own much of anything in orange but this bright tangerine color really is the most gorgeous vibrant shade!  There were several VBxTarget items to choose from but I really fell in love with this particular dress...I mean who doesn't love scallops, ruffles, and bows?  I thought it would be the perfect dress to bring on my Caribbean cruise summer vacation which I am counting down the days until our bon voyage!  By the way, I finally tried it on when I got home that night and it fit perfectly!  

This is my new favorite color for the season!  Have you seen the VBxTarget collection?  Some of my favorite fashion bloggers are wearing pieces from the collection that I just adore!  Explore the VBxTarget hashtag to check it out!  Also, if you haven't been to Target lately, you may want to swing by and snag one before they are all sold out!  I promise you will be thrilled you did!  

Here are some of my favorites from the collection!  Enjoy Shopping!

Orange Drop Waist Scallop Trim Dress

Blush Collared Dress

Black Daisy Drop Waist Scallop Trim Dress

Black Twill Skirt with Scallop Trim Pocket

 Black One Shoulder Dress with Bow and Scallop Trim - what I'm wearing in black! 

Black Pleated Culottes

Fuchsia Jacquard Drop Waist Dress

xoxoxo,

Hayley

Inhale Exhale Love

The best thing about living in California is the winters are mild and you really can enjoy being outdoors all year long!  I've been spending a lot of time recently exploring, hiking, and taking in the fresh air and beautiful scenery that surrounds the San Francisco Bay Area.  It's fun to just go for a Sunday drive, pull over at a trail head, and take a hike.

Featured Piece: Inhale, Exhale, Love Sweatshirt found here

I recently picked up a few cozy sweatshirts from Target that are perfect for outdoor adventures.  This black "Inhale, Exhale, Love" sweatshirt is one of my favorites and it's super cozy and warm!  It's perfect for a short hike when it's a little cooler out or something to throw on when you're looking to cozy up in sweats and slippers at home!  Here are a few others I recently picked up that you might love as well!

1.  After The Rain Cowl Neck Pull Over

2. California Graphic Cowl Neck Pull Over    

3.  Need More Coffee Cowl Neck Sweatshirt   

4.  Weekend Wanderer Blue Sweatshirt (recently worn in this post here)

I don't know exactly where this trail head started an stopped.  I just sort of stumbled upon it without taking note of exactly where it was or how I got there!  I do know the trail is called "Loon Trail" and it was somewhere off the grid near Camp Jones Gulch in La Honda, CA.  There are a ton of fabulous hiking trails in San Mateo County.  You can find a list with maps and trail descriptions here.   

By the way, I started a blog newsletter recently and would love for you to subscribe!  It's a great way to connect with all of you about new posts, great sales you don't want to miss, Q&A on various fashion, beauty, home decor, and travel topics, and so much more!  You can subscribe here...don't worry, I won't overcrowd your inbox!  Also, don't forget you can shop all of the looks from my blog on my shop page!   

Adventure is out there!  Opt outside and enjoy it!  

xoxoxoxo,

Hayley

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Weekend Wanderer

I love being outdoors and in to nature as much as possible.  This coming year, we hope to spend more time camping, boating, hiking, fishing, and just enjoying all the beautiful landscape that surrounds us!  Luckily for me, living in California I don't need to travel too far to spend some time in the mountains, on the coast at the beach, or in the wilderness.

Outfit Details:

Featured Piece:  Weekend Wanderer Sweatshirt found here  (similar options here, here, and here)

Faux fur lined snow boots (similar here and here)

Black skinny jeans (similar found here and here)

Plaid flannel button-up shirt (similar here and here)

Faux Fur pom pom Beanie (similar here, here, and here)

This past weekend, we spent some time hiking and taking in the fresh air under the redwood trees. There's a humbling feeling when you're in the presence of these gentle old giants.  A calming peace envelops you like the coastal fog that drifts in.  In honor of California's magnificent redwoods, the Save the Redwoods League has created the infographic below to show some of the ways that redwoods support people and wildlife. Feel free to share it, and visit the Save the Redwoods League blog for more information.

 

It was pretty chilly this past Saturday and I don't like to be cold!  I wore layers that could be put on or peeled off depending on the weather.  The ground on the forest floor was still very damp from recent rain storms.  However, we still had a great time hiking, identifying the various plants along the trails, bird watching, and keeping our eyes out for wildlife. Some of the plants we found were huckleberry, ferns, redwood sorrel, and horsetail.  We also saw a few western grey squirrels, Steller's jays, and acorn woodpeckers.  Some other common wildlife you may encounter are skunks, raccoons, and banana slugs.  

Did you know that giant redwood trees can live up to 2,000 years old?  It amazes me when I stop, look up, and wonder what the world was like when this old living tree was just a seedling?  I hope you all take some time to get out and explore more this year!  Nature has such a calming and soothing effect on your attitude and it's fun to get out with your kids and enjoy the great outdoors!  

Happy New Year,

xoxoxo,

Hayley

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Target Beauty Concierge: Lip Colors

Have you guys ever tried the Target Beauty Concierge service?  I honestly had no idea this fantastic service was even available at my local Target store.  However, this past weekend I decided to stop by and browse the make-up department in search of some new lipstick colors.  I was getting tired of the same old two lip colors I have been wearing since summertime.  My goal was to update and refresh  my lip color pallet for winter and spring and try something different and new.       

After browsing and searching through aisles of different brands and hundreds of colors, I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with so much to choose from.  That's when I met Sarah and she asked if I needed some help! At this point, I was thrilled to seek some advice and consultation!   I sat down and we discussed my beauty needs.  She asked me a number of questions to help narrow down her recommendations.    

We finally landed on the L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Collection Exclusive.  Each lipstick in this carefully curated collection is custom made for every skin tone. My skin is fairly light to medium depending on the season, so Sarah suggested two colors from the Nude pallet and one color from the Red pallet.  I was a little hesitant when she suggested nude lip color.  I haven't had much luck in the past with wearing nude lipsticks.  However, she assured me there are many colors in this spectrum and all you need to do is select the correct hue to complement your skin tone. She recommended Doutzen's Nude 600 which is a light pink shade intended for fair to light skin tones, J Lo's nude 370 which is a bit more of a mauve color intended for medium skin tones, and Julianne's red 401 which is a bold and iconic red lip color. 

I was so thankful for Sarah's help and expert advice.  She was extremely personable, helpful, and knowledgeable about all of Target's beauty products!  We even chatted about the hottest trends in nail colors for spring and I "may" have picked up a few of her product suggestions there as well that I will share in a future post!

I headed home excited to try my new lip colors!  Here's a few pictures of the colors Sarah picked out!  Let me know which one is your favorite!    

Getting ready to try the first lip color: J Lo's Nude 370

I think this one was my favorite of all three!  Surprise!  As I mentioned, I never have luck with selecting a perfect nude color but this one is exceptional!  It looks completely natural without making me look washed out (which generally has been my problem with selecting a nude lip color in the past).  

Next up is: Doutzen's Nude 600 

I have to admit, I really wanted to try some new colors that take me out of my comfort zone...colors that I never wear but always want to try.  I have seen pictures of women who wear a light pink matte lipstick with a smoky eye and I have always wanted to achieve this look!  I really think Sarah nailed it when she recommended Doutzen's nude (shown in the pictures above).  What do you think of this color?

The last color to try on is Julianne's red 401.  Every woman needs a bold and bright red lip color in her beauty bag!  Red is a classic, timeless, and iconic color that will always be in style!  I really love this shade of red.  It matches my skin tone perfectly as Sarah said it would and I love the pure matte color and velvet finish!   

So which color is your favorite?  Have you tried the L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive lip colors?  If you are unsure about which colors to choose, I would highly recommend the Target Beauty concierge service.  You can find them at your local Target store, or if  you're like me (wandering aimlessly around the beauty aisle confused and overwhelmed) they may come find you and offer some much needed help and expert advice!  

Thanks so much Sarah!  I'm looking forward to trying your suggested spring nail colors and manicure tips and will see you soon! 

#targetstyle  

xoxoxo,

Hayley

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