February was all about the beauty products. I’m not a big makeup girl. At all. A little light lip color, some mascara, and I’m mostly good to go. That’s both the blessing and the curse of a “rosy” complexion. But I am all about the pampering and enjoying good products. So this month I’m listing a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

1. Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
   This is the most amazing lip color.  It seems to morph and look utterly perfect on anyone.  And it makes my lips feel moist without the gloppy, overly shiny look of most glosses.  I usually have 2 or 3 of these in my possession at any one time – one in my purse, one in my camera bag, and one at the office.  They’re only $14 – worth every penny.
2. Neutrogena Body Oil, Light Sesame Formula
   I use this every single day right out of the shower. (Hopefully that’s not TMI!) It works best when your skin is still damp to help hold all that moisture in.
3. Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil
   I really like the whole Bare Escentuals line and when I must wear makeup base, BE is what I use.  But for everyday, I just buff on the BE version of face powder – their Mineral Veil.  It removes shine and helps me look finished w/out looking “made up”.  Rockin’ stuff this BE.
4. Kiehl’s Leave In Hair Conditioner
   I never thought I’d ever use a leave-in hair conditioner.  I”m one of those people who has to wash her hair every day or I feel icky.  So the idea of putting conditioner in my hair and leaving it, made me visualize oily, stringy hair.  But this stuff is amazing.  I don’t use it every day and not as often during the summer when it’s more humid in the South – but in the winter it’s a staple.
5. Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment
   As long as I”m raving about Kiehl’s, let me add the creamy eye treatment to the list.

The building across the street from my office is being repainted this month.  As I was walking to lunch today I was really struck by the contrast of the unpainted side, the painted white beams, and the blue blue blue winter sky.  Just for fun.