Spring around the corner.

This past week was nothing but an everlasting search of all things spring related.  Despite all the snowy mush we have been treading in all weekend, I decided to look for things that screamed sunshine and flowers just to keep me in hopeful spirits.

I decided this week to check out the local Marshall's for some deals.  For those who are not aware, Marshall's is a department store that carries name brand products for cheap prices.  If you are looking for new shoes, spring gear, or even a new fragrance I strongly suggest to check Marshall's (or T.J Maxx; similar dept. store) for steals first before going to a name brand store.

This brings me to my awesome find for this week. In honor of spring I decided to look for a new, fresh, floral fragrance (say that 10 times fast!) to start off the new season.  I was browsing around when I came across a Lola by Marc Jacobs gift set, which was marked down to $30! Whenever I went to pay the sticker marked was incorrect.  I thought at that time it might be too good to be true but then she said it was ringing up to be $10!  I got an originally $90 gift set for $10; the ultimate steal!


So for the guys I have been looking for some good deals for you. I found some great slim fit- dark wash jeans for only $17.99. For more deals check out forever21.com.  I also found at Forever 21 some great tanks for the spring for $5.00! Don't worry, if you don't like tanks there are great deals on the website on basic tees too.

So now for Beauty Tip of the week: Shortcuts to glowing skin without all the harmful rays.

1. Products.  Now a days, there are many products you can use to enhance your bronze without ever stepping foot inside a tanning bed.  One of my favorites is Lorac's TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer.  It's more for an extra boost for a special event, because it is daily use.  Another good product to add a bit of glow is Jergens' Natural Glow Moisturizers. There are a series of moisturizers from mousse based, to lotions and for all different actions such as skin firming.


2. Spray tanning.  Although spray tans have previously got a bad rep for coming out uneven and orange, professionals have kept close eye in correcting and perfecting their sunless formulas to make the tan look as realistic as possible.  My favorite place for spray tans in Sundown Tan, which is located in Huber Heights and also one in Troy.  Sundown uses the Mystic HD sunless tan booth which sprays evenly and dries you before you come out.

It takes 24 hours to completely set, so make sure to shower right before and not shower again for the first 24 hours.  For more information go to sundowntanohio.com/sunless-tanning.  Sunless tans lasts about 7-12 days.  L.A Tan also offers spray tans; on Mondays they're offered for $10! For more information about spray tans at L.A Tan, visit latan.com/spray-tanning/

Important Tip: For best results for spray tans, make sure to exfoliate and shave prior to your visit.  To enhance the tan for optimal results, add a water based lotion.  Also after, do not swim or shower for at least 4-8 hours; although 24 is ideal.