Rockin' Robin Dot Me

Boot Storage – Problem Solved!

I am here to make your day! No more need to stifle your urge to buy MORE boots! No more looking for the matching boot when you are hoping around on one foot looking for the other. No more watching your favorite boots droop and fall over. Your boot storage problem is forever solved and at no extra cost or labor involved!!

Step One     Collect all of your skirt hangers you have hanging around.

Step Two     Clip your boots onto the hanger.

Step Three    Hang them in your closet!!

 

Now when you look in your closet your boots are neatly arranged and are a snap to find. Voila!

It is so simple, why didn’t we think of this sooner? NO need to beat ourselves up, just check out the photo below, hang your boots and get out there shopping for more!

Here are some of my favorites from this season;

 

OZ NATURALS ULTRA AGELESS Eye Creme

For the past week I have used OZ Naturals eye crème two times a day, 1x am and 1x pm. It is a white, odorless creme, which I really like as I am very sensitive to many fragrances. At first contact with skin there is a cooling almost tingling feeling (in a good way!) It quickly is absorbed into skin leaving it smooth and dry. There is no need to wait any length of time to apply make up over it which is great for my crazy busy life style!

In the past week I have experienced  my under eye skin becoming noticeable brighter and a bit firmer. I am looking forward to seeing how the results progress. I did try using it on my entire face (as suggested as an option) but still felt I needed to use my usual face creme in addition to Oz’s to achieve the moisture level I desired. This is a very dry time of year in the north-east so that came as no surprise to me.

You should give it a try, it is available here on Amazon for under $20 for 1 fl oz. –  very reasonable!

Here is what the brand has to say…

OZ Naturals eye crème is packed with ingredients that are proven effective for many eye and facial area concerns.

THE INCLUSION OF A POTENT PEPTIDE, Matrixyl®synthe’6®, evens skin and smoothes wrinkles from the inside out, predominantly on the forehead and crow’s feet around the eyes.

OZ Naturals ULTRA AGELESS EYE CRÈME also contains botanical Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects that defends skin cells from free radicals. Sometimes known as “Super Vitamin E,” it has an antioxidant action up to 500 times that of Vitamin E.

ALGAE EXTRACT NOURISHES, protects and hydrates skin with vitamins and minerals, and provides wrinkle preventing properties. Carrot Root Extract also contains many effective anti-aging properties, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and has also been known to help reduce wrinkles, scarring and stretch marks.

THE DELICATE EYE AREA is further supported by caffeine and Paullinia Cupana Extract, which helps reduce puffiness and create a smoothing effect around the entire eye area.

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Billion Dollar Brows Best Sellers and Giveaway!

I tried two of Billion Dollar Brows best-selling products. One is the *complete best sellers kit. This kit really allows you to get the feeling and look of professional brows like are being seen all over social media these days. I had fun playing with it! Even though brows are not my forte I was impressed with myself that I was able to pull off the look by following the simple instructions and how to videos. I never would have thought to put all of the products together to get this look so the fact that it comes packed that way is awesome! Just putting all of the steps together to get “the look” made me feel like a Kardashian!! Pictured below is the full kit and the completed look I achieved using it.
Billion Dollar Brows

For my lack of time lifestyle I found the 2 piece kit, 60 Seconds To Brows, a great everyday, quick and easy to use product. The color blends really well and the spoolie brush gives your brows a natural look instead of a solid drawn on-line. No instructions really needed to use! This set is going in my makeup bag and becoming an everyday part of my routine.

ENTER TO WIN YOUR KIT HERE!

*Included in kit:

Universal Brow Pencil: Formulated to work beautifully with most skin tones and hair colors, this amazing eyebrow pencil goes on smooth and natural. Plus, the Universal Brow Pencil is automatic—it never needs sharpening and it comes complete with a spoolie brush on the opposite end for effortless blending and a perfect finish.

Brow Duo Pencil: Highlights your brow bone to add gorgeous definition and warmth while providing instant visual “lift.” Our highlighter works with every skin tone. Plus, for on-the-go touchups, we added a handy universal concealer on the opposite end of the pencil. It’s effortless flawlessness!

Brow Gel: Our clear brow gel locks in your look, giving your eyebrows a long-lasting, radiant glow while keeping them perfectly in place all day.
Smudge Brush: This flat, synthetic brush is the ideal mate for applying creamy cosmetics like our Brow Duo Pencil.

This Fashionista’s train has left the station. Goodbye and good riddance 2015. The 2016 train is entering the station!

I miss my dad. While he was alive he was there for me, did everything for me and he always had my back. He actually called me “the baby” until the day he died. A day that came far too soon. He used to call me his TRAIN WRECK. Well little Miss Train Wreck is gonna enter 2016 with a bang, watch out!

Resolutions for 2016

Lose Weight

Stress Less

Save Money

Care What Other’s Think

NO NO NO! Why would anyone ever have to even write those down. They are not at all  new year’s resolutions, they are a daily dialogue that runs through most people’s heads every damn day. We set ourselves up for failure every damn day. NO MORE!

Let’s try that again, in an honest and sincere way. In a way where my growth will be tangible. Changes that you can see and feel. Real change.

Real Resolutions For 2016

1. Nurture relationships
2. Be more girlie
3. Be carefree

1. First and foremost is I Am Going To nurture relationships that are good for ME. I have for far too long, (well,yes,always), put relationships with my real friends on hold. I have always had an excuse not to meet a friend for a drink, not to have a day at the beach with my bestie nor go to the wineries on a sunny afternoon with my nieces.

2. When I was young I was a true “girlie” girl. I lived with all brothers and I was the youngest, “the baby”. From before I can remember my mom tells me that I would cry if she did not put me in a “pretty” for the day. No slacks for this girl! (Pretty=dress) I loved shoes from the time I knew what they were. I would always be clunking around in my mom’s heels. And I remember in third grade I got “in trouble” because black was my favorite color. I mean c’mon, everyone knows black is the best! Mom and I shopped every Saturday. I had tons of clothes, shoes and makeup. I remember I had a little notebook that I would plan out what color makeup I would wear each day. No, I never bought into makeup having to match clothes, thank God! Then life just got too REAL for me, Too overwhelming, too many dreaded phone calls and I really LOST all of my “girlie”. I live my life in a state of fear and panic. What color makeup I wore no longer mattered at all. I never even watched Sex in The City until this year. Me, no one could believe it! Now I want to live for me.

3. I just have not let myself feel carefree in so many years that I definitely have forgotten how to.  I have dragged so much along with me and I am in so deep I can barely breathe. I cannot make the entire world’s problems mine to solve. I can not cry for 2 days when a stranger’s son dies of an unknown rare brain disease, nor when a son collapses and dies on a field from a heart condition, nor  when one overdoses and dies alone somewhere. I need to stop feeling as if all of the bad is actually happening to me. Need to stop fearing it will happen to me. Scary part is I know at any moment things like these can happen to me. I have received “that dreaded phone call” too many times to believe I won’t again. My life has not been anywhere near carefree at all. But I guess I have to try to live for the moment, to enjoy who, what, and when, while I actually have a chance to. Before it is too late. And remember all of the time that my crew are surrounded by a strong and large troop of angels that have kept them all here on earth with us when we were told it was barely a possibility. Many Blessings.

And who am I? Who will I be?

I am the girl who shops pretty much daily, usually virtually.

I am the girl who hoards shoes. Nothing is better!

I am the girl who tries new make-up before it is distributed!

I am the girl who is truly carefree when the music is LOUD and I get lost in the dance!

I am the girl who is going to say YES to spending afternoons with her girlfriends!

I am a daughter, wife, mother, aunt and the Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Director of Stony Brook Medicine who also happens to be Chairman and Professor of Radiation Oncology at Stony Brook Medicine.

I have earned enough street cred to be a Brand Ambassador and shop owner of a Zindigo On-line Boutique.

I am incredibly lucky to be a Brand Ambassador to Shoe Dazzle and Just Fab shoe clubs.

I pride myself on being a Brand Ambassador for Mi Bella Reina cruelty free vegan makeup and beauty line.

Oh yeah, and I am the owner and publisher of Rockin Robin Dot Me! This year I will share with you every new trend in fashion and beauty that I find and love. (click on links for #giftcards and #discounts.)

I love my resolutions! I believe I can live up to my expectations! I want to be ME!

Whew! I sure do keep myself busy! I vow to continue to be busy but no longer with a heavy heart. It’s gonna be a sweet year 😉 My mother in law used to say “I am me. I am Avidor!”

HAPPY FREAKIN’ NEW YEAR! Peace on Earth xo Robin xo

please leave your resolutions below in comments 🙂

JULIAN CHANG AVAILABLE IN MY SHOP NOW!

I feel like a kid in a candy shop, well not really, more like a fashionista who just discovered a new designer! Nothing better!! And to add to the excitement, Julian Chang  is available in my @Zindigo shop for you to explore too. YAY!

 

This paisley print must be added to my closet. I love the vibrant pink in it. The cut of the tunic looks like it would be flattering on any one’s body. And everything looks so comfortable, which I have to admit rates really high in my opinion. There is much more to the collection for you to view in my shop. I want to share the love with all of my readers too. Use code Z70 at check out for $70 off! You have to check it out and let me know if you are swooning too!

What do you HAVE to have? Let me know below.

BIO:

“Known for his bold prints and signature silhouettes, Julian Chang has become one of fashion’s most celebrated designers to emerge from Miami. Born and raised in Lima, Peru he moved to America and graduated from the Miami International University of Art and Design with a BA in Fashion Design. During school he underwent internships illustrating for magazines and free-lancing design for women’s and men’s fashions, and swimwear. After graduating he became assistant designer for a large manufacturer, and within eight months was named Head Designer. This rapid advancement allowed him to launch his own label. Inspired by Miami’s lifestyle and travel, Julian’s designs have been worn by Britney Spears and Gloria Estefan, and featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Lucky, Vogue, and Vanidades. Esteemed accolades include Miami International Fashion Week Pret-a-Porter Designer of the Year, Ebenzer Award of Honor World Fashion in Korea, and The Key to The City of Miami Beach. Women’s Wear Daily selected Chang as the “Up and Coming Ready-to-Wear Designer to Watch”. Today Julian Chang has grown into an international brand that offers in-demand women’s apparel and is highlighted in over 600 high-end boutiques across the United States as well as internationally.”

So click on over and treat yourself to something new and awesome! I really am so excited about it! There is more to fashion than the few that are over publicized. I will keep you abreast of them. (get it, like a Robin, robin red breast, you know I just love bird references!)

Lipgloss Facts You Didn’t Know / guest post by Kareen Malet

Our favorite celebrity/imaginary girlfriend Jennifer Lawrence spouts in her latest Dior commercial “Don’t be shy- Shine”.  There is one cosmetic item that both young girls and women love to use: lipgloss.  Partly because it’s fun and shiny and also it doesn’t feel like commitment, such as a lipstick.

Few facts you didn’t know:

• Max Factor invented lipgloss in 1930 to make lips shiny for films
• The first lipgloss was named “X-rated” back in 1932. It was sold until it was discontinued in 2003.
• Lip Smackers was the first flavored lipgloss in the early ’70s.

So how to perfect the perfect pout?

Bella J. lip glosses indulge all our high-school nostalgia.  The hydrating formula moisturize your pout while adding a brilliant shining finish.

Featured Products:
Bella J Lip Gloss Triple Treat
Bella J Pink Petunia Lip Gloss and Pocket Mirror Set
Bella J Perfectly Lip Gloss Set
Bella J Lip Gloss Pink Poser

Bella J has the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Besides lip gloss she makes the most awesome scented candles with a surprise in everyone. The surprise starts at $10 and goes to $10,000! They are a win-win!!

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