Life Lately + Sales I’m Shopping This Weekend

Greetings from Philadelphia! I’ve been in town since Thursday to film live on-air beauty segments for Manucurist Paris at the QVC and return to LA this evening. I’ve been visiting monthly since last year and I’m grateful that the city has become familiar to me. I have my favorite places to stay, eat and shop (content for another blog post!) and love creating a routine while in town, even for my relatively short visits.

Like many of us, I’m currently in a liminal space between spring and summer, between turning in semester grades and thinking about vacation, between working at fever pitch and knowing I need to force myself to relax!

Reflective of this diverse array of elements, today’s post includes some behind-the-scenes from the QVC set (including some of the makeup I wore), swatches of ALL shades of the new Westman Atelier lip liners and some suggestions for the abundance of sales occurring today.

This & That: QVC Behind the Scenes, Spring Beauty Favorites Video, Swatches in the Wild + Sales I’m Shopping This Weekend

 

//QVC Behind the Scenes //

A plethora of things have been going on as of late and I’ll do my best to detail the highlights! I am almost finished wrapping 7 college classes (graduation is next Thursday!) and then I’ll be preparing to teach just two sections of online public speaking for the summer; I’m excited to meet some new students and help them continue to develop their authentic voices.

I just spent another 48 hours in Philadelphia for my 5th and 6th shows for Manucurist Paris at QVC …the first show can be seen HERE and the second can be seen HERE. It’s such a joy to work with a brand that I wholly believe in (the only way I’ll partner with anyone!) and I have used nothing but Manucurist Paris for a year. Here are some behind the scenes moments and I always make sure to document the experience on my Instagram page.

Here’s a quick look at some of the makeup I wore in my segments: 

• Maxine’s Revenge French Face in Light-Medium Sand and Medium Sand (also get on the site and use Rachel10 for a discount)
• Sisley bronzer
• Armani liquid blush in Bold Pink
• Dior Highlighter Palette 001
• Dolce & Gabbana Lip liner in Brownie Nude
• Armani Lip Power Lip Color in 503 Eccentrico
• Le Metier de Beaute Gloss Supreme in Beauty Professor (use BP20 at checkout)
• Givenchy Pressed Powder in 05
• Kosas Setting Spray
• Hair was my new Académie Hair formula (launching soon) and trusty T3 Hot Rollers

While I was in Philadelphia, I made sure to stop in at the Rescue Spa, which has one of the best selections of luxury skincare and makeup in the country! Serendipitously, they had the new Westman Atelier Lip Liners in stock so, true to traditional BP style, I swatched all 8 shades (see above) and went home with Cou Cou. The formula is creamy, pigmented, hydrating and surprisingly long lasting for a clean product. Love it!

Westman Atelier Lip Liner Shade Breakdown:

• Coucou (neutral pinky taupe—I bought this one)
• Biscuit (beige coffee)
• Je Reve (blush nude)
• Lou Lou (deep wine)
• Sable (warm rich beige)
• Minou (mulled peach),
• Petal (dusty nude rose)
• Mink (espresso)

UPDATE! Stock for my Le Metier de Beaute Gloss Supreme in Beauty Professor (full details HERE) was recently replenished (it even sold out on Amazon but is back now) and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all the positive feedback you’ve shared with me. Thank you…it’s a modern classic that works well on all skin tones, all year round. Have you tried it yet?

// 9 Sales I’m Shopping //

Abercrombie

25% off almost everything…I own and love these tees, these shorts and have this cashmere cardigan on my list.

Agent Nateur

Use code RACHEL25 25% off most items and the best discount of the year. I recommend the Holi Mane, Holi Body Balm, Holi Body Wash, Holi Oil (the product that started me on the line years ago) and THIS new Holi Stick .

Bloomingdales

25%-65% off hundreds of styles to wear now…this cashmere sweater is a gorgeous color and on major sale!

Jillian Dempsey

20% off site wide…I use the Gold Bar, Deep Burgundy Eye Liner and Delux Mauve Lip Gloss several times a week. See them in action on my YouTube HERE and HERE.

Nordstrom

Up to 60% off for the Half Yearly Sale including these favorite R13 jeans, also this pair and this shirt.

Rag and Bone

30% off site wide…check out the Miramar Jeans for the softest luxe experience with denim. 

Revolve

Up to 65% off…I am loving this shirt, these PJs and this sweatshirt.

Saks Off 5th

Take 20% off $150 or more. Also, I found the cashmere deal of the lifetime with this crewnecks, of which I bought two. You won’t regret them!

Shopbop

Up to 50% off designer sale…I suggest this bikini, this dress and these relaxed jeans.

–Shop the Post–

Bottom Line:

I hope you enjoyed this post and found the behind the scenes, swatches and musings helpful. Let me know what caught your eye!

Good things ahead, including a bevy of beauty launches, some foundations for summer and a host of new product procurements…cannot wait to share. In the meanwhile, there is daily new content on my Instagram  and YouTube channel and a multitude of style and beauty discoveries in my LTK shop.

Stay strong, seek wisdom, much love and more soon,

xx

–The Beauty Professor

 

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