2020 New Years Eve Survival Guide

by on Friday, December 20th, 2019 with

Your best asset throughout your New Year’s Eve celebration? Your handbag!!! Think of it as Wonder Woman does her lasso and wrist cuffs = It’s total protection from a beauty or energy meltdown. So what are 6 key essentials to bring with you, so you’ll look fabulous all evening long? Have a read below, so we maximize your glam, your comfort and your happiness as 2019 transports us straight into a brand new decade. Wishing you and your tribe a very happy, healthy and safe New Year. xoxoxo

N.Y.E. SURVIVAL GUIDE

1. IT BEGINS WITH THE BAG…

PROBLEM: Pick pockets see this night as full of opportunities. SOLUTION: So, leave your Gucci and Louis Vuitton handbags at home on NYE. Opt for a more affordable, fun velvet backpack or sparkly blinged out shoulder or crossbody bag from… Marshalls, Victoria’s Secret or Macys. Make this bag is comfortable and it’s something your can wear all evening long (on you) so you aren’t inclined to put it down and walk away from to dance or socialize. That’s when thieves take advantage of your complacency! And it changes the happy vibe of your evening.
PRICES RANGE: $22.99 to $69

2. ONE-STOP-SHOP MAKEUP TOUCH UPS

PHYSICIANS FORMULA NATURAL DEFENSE TRIPLE DEFENSE MULTICOLOR STICK + FINISHING POWDER THIS new makeup collection just arrived at drugstores this month & delivers an interesting layer of protection & “defense” against the latest “attacker” to speed up the aging process… blue light from constant use of cell phones and computers. The Triple Defense part of this collections translates into protections from… the sun, blue light, like I just mentioned, and environmental pollutants. Plankton Extract helps improve the signs of aging and protect skin from constant blue light. And China Wood and Rapeseed Oil (not to be confused with grapeseed oil – they’re different) shield and protect skin from pollutants and the environmental attackers.

PROBLEM: You can’t cart your whole makeup arsenal with you for touchups. SOLUTION: This new 3-In-1 makeup stick does it all: Cheeks Lips & Eyes. Plus the Setting The Tone Finishing Powder blurs and perfects for a flawless looking complexion. So these 2 makeup essentials cover all your bases and take up barely any space in your handbag!

NOTE: This PF collection is more than just these 2 products! You can also shop concealer, foundation and this really cool Protect Your Prime Oil SPF 15 – it’s a primer that goes on before foundation to prepare skin for a flawless application ($15.99).

SHOP: physiciansformula.com and select drugstores

NATURAL DEFENSE TRIPLE DEFENSE MULTICOLOR STICK Easy-to-use, blendable cream formula for a natural wash of color

– Available in 4 wearable shades

– Can be used as blush, lip color or even on eyes = a beauty one-stop-touchup makeup essential!

– Provides triple defense from the big 3: Sun with SPF 20, Blue Light and Environmental Pollutants

PRICE: $11:49

NATURAL DEFENSE SETTING THE TONE FINISHING POWDER I love this compact with a built-in mirror and one the best powder brushes I’ve ever road tested. It’s crazy soft!

– Lightweight, translucent setting powder

– Available in 4 shades: Fair, Light, Medium and Medium/Deep

– Blurs, perfects and smooths the complexion by minimizing appearance of pores & fine lines

– Provides triple defense from sun with SPF 20, blue light and environmental pollutants

– PRICE: $14.99

DON’T BE A HAIR RAISER… I MEAN HELL RAISER

ALOXXI’S 3 AWESOME MINI CANISTERS WORK FOR ALL YOUR FUN HAIRSTYLES PROBLEM: You can’t pack your hairstylist in your purse. So hit the pause button and ask yourself: “What’s my N.Y.E. hair personality? SOLUTION: Aloxxi has 3 mini styling aids that speak to all kinds on N.Y.E. hairstyles. What will you be rocking???

What’s your N.Y.E. hair personality? Is it…

Tossed & Teezed?
Sleek & Smooth?

Up & Ultra Chic?

SHOP & PRICES: Aloxxi.com

- Bombshell: 2019 SHAPE BEAUTY AWARD WINNER
- For Tossed & Teezed to restore volume. Experience the ultimate blowout and achieve effortlessly chic volume with this show-stopping spray. This styler offers smooth fullness, body, texture and shine while providing hair with a flexible, medium hold. Infused with quartz dust to added shine and invisible tapioca starch to plump strands and create thicker looking hair $10
- Essential 7 Oil Dry Oil Shine Mist: For sleek styles, this dry oil mist creates a high shine finish and tames frizz & fly aways while nourishing & rejuvenating dull, dry hair. The 7 essential oils are derived from: Olive, Grape, Sunflower, Geranium, Clary Sage, Jojoba and Walnut moisturize, help to restore elasticity, strengthen and add shine. $8
- Dry Shampoo: With grapefruit, rice and yes, potato extract for your up do. This unique combo of starches works to absorb excess oil and other impurities without heavy residue! $10

IF YOU LOSE YOUR PARTY MOJO…

HUSH AND HUSH “PLANT YOUR DAY” (CHOCOLATE VEGAN, PLANT BASED PROTEIN POWDER)

PRICE: $40 for a box of 7 single packets

SHOP: hushandhush.com

PROBLEM: It’s not even midnight and I’ve lost my energy to push through the rest of the night. OR You need something healthy and grounding-you-down after all your rebel rousing the night before. SOLUTION: Plant Your Day are travel size packets of chocolate flavored plant-based protein powder for all night energy. Formulated with organic pumpkin and pea protein… all you do is add it to a little milk, almond milk or water. It’s easy – and you’re quickly refueled. OR perfect the morning after to revive your energy and launch straight into your “get healthy” New Years resolution. It’s loaded with prebiotics, probiotics, super greens, super fruits, super foods, fiber, vitamins, aloe vera. They left nothing good for you out of this equation. You can even mix it in with your coffee. This chocolate flavor isn’t good… it’s next level yummy. Hush And Hush nailed the flavor so the best part is, it’s doesn’t taste too healthy – even though it is (wink!). So it’s an easy way to acquire long lasting energy and kick start a healthier you for 2020.

110 calories, 17 grams of protein
pH balancing and alkalizing
Decadent chocolate flavor
Vegan

IF YOUR COMPLEXION RUNS OUT OF GAS

LE MIEUX ISO CELL RECOVERY SOLUTION (BUZZED ABOUT IN NEW BEAUTY MAGAZINE!)

PRICE: $10 mini, $28 full size

SHOP: lemieuxskincare.com

PROBLEM: I’ve been going nonstop all night and my complexion is starting to look and feel tired! What’s going to energize me back to life both inside an out? SOLUTION: Le Mieux’s Iso Cell Recovery Solution is perfect and pocket size, plus very budget friendly at $10. Also just won a New Beauty Magazine Award this year. Drench your skin cells in a refreshing spray shower of healing minerals to instantly soothe stressed skin, diminish inflammation, redness, rosacea… leaving a radiant, dewy glow over your face. Make it your go-to miracle spray throughout NYE over makeup or on bare skin. I love that it’s fragrance free, and loaded with all the minerals and soothing ingredients to recharge your complexion in seconds. Mist and hit-the-ground running.

Instantly hydrates & soothes
Protects against daily assault from environmental stressors & cold
Immediate relief for inflamed, dry skin
Ideal for stressed, damaged & pooped skin

AND NOW I GOTTA CUT LOOSE, ”FOOTLOOSE” (DIY)

PROBLEM: Your feet are trashed from dancing, and it’s not even midnight yet!

SOLUTION: The best essential oils for foot pain are…

Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Lavender
Ginger
Remember to use a carrier oil, such as coconut or jojoba oil
BONUS TIP: Pack a few panty liners (yep, you read this correctly) in your bag to line your heels/pumps with for instant cushion and comfort.