My new favorite beauty emporium!

A LIFE filled with wonder is a WONDERFUL life

Sometimes you luck up and meet your social media friends in person and they turn out to be really cool individuals (and then of course there are times you are thankful for the 'block' button). This is the lead in to my introduction to my now friend Carmen Blakely of LipstickFashionMascara who I met at an event a few months ago. That chance meeting led to a joint day off from our jobs and a full day of hanging out doing what we called #AlloftheThings. I had so much fun that day and owe it mostly to her.

The day culminated with a visit to the Rituals Cosmetic and Beauty store or Europe's #1 beauty emporium as it says in their window. I'm not going to go on and on here but if there is one luxe beauty shop you want to add to your repertoire, this is it. From the packaging and scents, to the customer service and the gift with purchase bonuses I promise you, you won't be disappointmented.

Since this visit, I have already been back again to refill (what can I say, I'm a loyalist). It seems my 8 year old also loves the products and luxuriates in the shower with my body scrub more than I would prefer. I should make her buy the next round.

In case your are wondering the price points vary with the full size scrubs and creams around $29 and the smaller sizes from about $6-$15. Below are my favorites from the TAO line (clean fresh scent with White Lotus & Yi Yi Ren extract), and if you go now you can get the free candle that is being offered (I got one yesterday).  with a purchase of $60 or more. Trust me you will want this all over your body.

Enjoy!

xoxo

 

May is for Mother's Box in conjunction with Cocotique

Hey folks, I'm super excited to share the following news with you-so much so I think I might burst! Late last year I began conversations with Dana Hill creator and founder of COCOTIQUE about doing a box together around Mother's Day. if you don't already know, COCOTIQUE is a deluxe beauty box subscription service for women of color. Each month delivered right to their door, subscribers receive some of the best beauty and lifestyle products specifically targeted to their unique needs and desires. I know its true because I've seen the box and tried the products :-)

Dana and I began talking about creating this box that would celebrate all the moms in our lives. A box that would help her kick back and take a load and relax and finally a box that would handle her gently just like she deserves. 

We both began the journey of sourcing great products just for her and I'm so happy to share with you our labor of love. Below are the final products for our upcoming May is for Mother's Box brought to you by Cocotique and Chicbusymom. This is my first commerce project yall'!!!! Clap for your girl. Check it out:

Badger Foot Balm 

Curls Defining Movement Curl Release Serum  

Natural Style By Fubu 

Curl Defining Gel

Deep Conditioner & Co-Wash

Curl Elongator

Men’s 3-in-1 Wash

Harvey Prince Hello Fragrance 

Naked Bar Pit Cream Natural Deodorant

You can pre-order or signup for your box  here: Discover Your Ultimate Beauty Arsenal. Get 10% off your first deluxe beauty box subscription from COCOTIQUE.com! Use code BOX10.  You can also click the Cocotique banner on the right side of this page this way they know Chicbusymom sent ya!

Thanks again to everyone for your support!