Recipe: Chocolate Hamantaschens

Happy (belated) Purim! Hamantaschens are the quintessential Purim dessert, and chocolate happens to be my favorite flavor. Please not that I didn't take a lot of photos because my cell phone decided to somehow not save the photos taken of the dough and cookies pre-baked. I would like to note that for the recipe, once you use a cup to get a good circle, roll the dough a little more to make the circle bigger so you can fit more chocolate inside! 

Beauty Sales: Week of February 24th

Hautelook:

• LashFood & DermaFood, Mario Badescu (Sale begins 8am PT 2/25)
• Orly Gel Nails, Pur Minerals (Sale begins 8am PT 2/26)
• BH Cosmetics, Freeze 24-7, ProSonic Cleansing Brush System (Sale begins 8am PT 2/27)
• Caroline Chu Hair and Body Care (Sale begins 8am PT 2/28)
• Blend Mineral Cosmetics, FLOCKED Cosmetic Holding Spray (Sale begins 8am PT 3/1)
• Epilady (Sale begins 8am PT 3/2)

MYHABIT:

• Actifirm, Up to 75% Off: Makeup Essentials (Sale begins 9am PT 2/25)
• Dead Sea Spa Care, Up to 60% Off: Hairstyling Essentials (Sale begins 9am PT 2/26)

All Things Pretty: Emerald City

PANTONE Emerald iPhone Case // Michael Kors Gia Ostritch-Effect Leather Clutch // Illamasqua Elope Nail Varnish // stila Moss Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner // blue nile Emerald 18k Gold Stud Earrings // Hanky Panky Malachite Green Low-Rise Thong // Topshop Skater Skirt // Mara Hoffman Feather Cami Bikini // Illume Cactus Verde Candle 

PANTONE declared Emerald the color of 2013 as 'A lively, radiant, lush green. A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.' 

Review: February 2013 Birchbox

This month's box includes:

Jouer Matte Moisture Tint- This SPF 15 oil-free tinted moisturizer blends in beautifully to even out skin and control shine. 

Juicy Couture Couture La La- Roll out the red carpet for this new scent, a stunning mix of mandarin, red currant, lily, and orange blossom.  

TIGI Catwalk Session Series Transforming Dry Shampoo- Master stylists always have this oil-busting dry shampoo in their kit. It leaves behind a tousled, piecey finish.

Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator- This exfoliating cleanser uses professional-grade (read: effective) microderm crystals and papaya enzymes to brighten skin. 

Extra Treat: Ghiradelli Milk & Caramel Square- You deserve a little sweetness. Try Ghiradelli's Milk & Caramel Square solo or experiment - s'mores or baked into a cookie. Who says you can't riff on decadence? 

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Beauty Sales: Week of February 17th

Hautelook:

• Eva NYC Galaxy Ionic Dryer & Titanium Flatiron Duo, Evis (Sale begins 8am PT 2/17)
• Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase, GO SMiLE (Sale begins 8am PT 2/18)
• Crown Brush, TanTowel (Sale begins 8am PT 2/19)
• Orico London Skincare (Sale begins 8am PT 2/20)
• Alterna, KareCo Shears & Tools (Sale begins 8am PT 2/21)
• LORAC, TEI Spa (Sale begins 8am PT 2/22)
• La Fresh, Pro Liss (Sale begins 8am PT 2/23)

MYHABIT:

• $25 & Under: Luxury Bath & Body (Sale begins 9am PT 2/18)
• Myhabit Introduces: Nail Polish from Polish & Co. (Sale begins 9am PT 2/20)
• Tanda Skincare (Sale begins 9am PT 2/21)
• Clear Complexion: Luxury Skincare Picks (Sale begins 9am PT 2/22)

Link Love: February 10-16

Shape Shift: On the Street With Bill Cunningham - Fashion Week 2013 [TheNewYorkTimes]


Ask Liz: On Gaining Readership [Sequins & Stripes]

How To Love Yourself [already pretty]

Jo Malone London's Latest Scents Are Literally Good Enough to Eat [Refinery29]

Victoria's Secret's Customers Keep Getting Younger [Business Insider]

Wine Education and Tasting 101 [the Everygirl]

All Things Pretty: Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope your day is spent with your Valentine, and if you don't have one- spend the day doing things YOU love and love yourself! 

Cheese Fondue // Chocolate Valentines Cookies // Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Cocktail 

Hervé Léger Cutout-Back Bandage Dress // Stella McCartney Sam Partying Silk Blend Balconette Bra & Silk Blend Briefs // Charlotte Olympia Love Me Pumps // Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture 'Rose Aphrodite' // Julep Sienna Nail Vernis // Kate Spade Skinny Mini Bow Bangle // Ileana Makri 18-karat White Gold Diamond Earrings 

Nude Lips and Loose Curls //  Red Lips and Simple Bangs //  Smokey Eyes and an Up-do

images via: 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6

Beauty Sales: Week of February 10th

Hautelook:

• Prestige Waver (Sale begins 8am PT 2/10)
• Nia 24 Skincare (Sale begins 8am PT 2/11)
• Beauty Problem Solvers by StarMaker, Stila (Sale begins 8am PT 2/12)
• Dermedicine, Terax Hair Care (Sale begins 8am PT 2/13)
• Nature's Shea Butter (Sale begins 8am PT 2/15)
• Luminess Air (Sale begins 8am PT 2/16)

MYHABIT:

• Panier Des Sens: Olive Oil & Honey, Stephen Knoll: Hair Styling Collection (Sale begins 9am PT 2/11)
• Beaute Basics (Sale begins 9am PT 2/12)
• Skincare Essentials (Sale begins 9am PT 2/15)

Gift Guide: Valentine's Day 2013

Jonathan Adler Beaded Linen Love Pillow // Marc by Marc Jacobs Stripey Lips iPhone Case // Revlon Candy Apple Lip Butter // Phyisicians Formula Happy Booster Blush // Essie Tour De Finance Nail Polish // Diptyque Rose Duet Candle // BaubleBar Pink Heart Studs // J.Crew Heartbreaker Sweater // Cambridge Satchel Classic 11" Satchel 

It's the season of love! Here are a few gifts any woman in your life is sure to love (chocolates and flowers are a must in addition to any of these!)

What's In My Shower?

Gilette Venus & Olay Razor // Bliss Super Minty Soap'n Scrub // Clarisonic MIA // Philosophy 'Ooey Gooey Cookie' 3-in-1 // Skintimate 'Raspberry Rain' Shave Gel // Bumble & Bumble Creme de Coco Conditioner // DDF Brightening Cleanser

Here's a quick peek into the products I swear by in my shower and that I use on a regular basis. These are all tried and true, let me know if you have tried any of these or what your shower must-haves are! 

Beauty Sales: Week of February 3rd

Hautelook:

• Urban Decay (Sale begins 8am PT 2/4)
• Sibu Beauty (Sale begins 8am PT 2/5)
• T3 Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron (Sale begins 8am PT 2/6)
• Dermelect Cosmeceuticals, Electronic Facial Brushes & Beauty Tools (Sale begins 8am PT 2/7)
• Orly, Ouidad, Skinn Cosmetics (Sale begins 8am PT 2/8)

MYHABIT:

• Under $50: Beauty Gifts, Under $100: Beauty Gifts (Sale begins 9am PT 2/4)
• Amal Oils (Sale begins 9am PT 2/5)
• Panier Des Sens (Sale begins 9am PT 2/6)
• Basq Skincare, Lampe Berger (Sale begins 9am PT 2/7)

Link Love: January 27-February 2

Small Budget Organizing Solutions [HomeOrganizing]


Barneys Is Taking Its Warehouse Sale Online, Permanently [Style Bistro]

Bride Plans Wedding Day A Decade Before She Has Her Groom [ABC News]

Jawbone UP Review [College Prep]

Weekend Project: A Heavenly Coconut Lavender Body Scrub [The Frisky]

When Dream Jobs Don't Come True [Levo League]