What. A. Week. Sam and I adopted a standard poodle puppy on Sunday and have been figuring out our lives with Nikolai ever since. Thank God I live and breathe Google search and schedules. We are so excited to raise a crazy little poodle puppy together with @anyathesiamesecat - let the adventure begin! Oh, and of course, this little guy is being pampered with as many green grooming products as possible. So, tell me - what tips do you have for taking care of a very good boy?! #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlesofinstagram #spoopuppy #rescuepoodle #rescuedpoodlesofinstagram #puppymom #dogmom #petlady #doglady #goodboy (at Quality Hill, Kansas City) https://www.instagram.com/p/By_mS1fHGqP/?igshid=1iss2fmhnf1rf
When it’s freezing cold outside and all you can do is sit inside and moisturize 🥶🥶🥶 and think warm thoughts! ☀️☀️☀️ Using all the @rachelsplanbee things to keep my skin soft from head (hello, lip balm) to toe (not pictured: body wash, body butter, bee cream!) #nomoredryskin #rachelsplanbee #greenbeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #cleanbeauty #healthybeauty #organicbeauty #greenbbloggers (at Quality Hill, Kansas City) https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyloc/p/Bt6I4T-nAh8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cangpn9odzol
Not quite ready for a bold red lipstick? Try a sheer, pretty red gloss. @janeiredale’s PureGloss Lip Gloss in Cherries Jubilee delivers a wash of red without the “is my red lipstick feathering / smearing / acting a fool” on me feeling. Plus, the juicy formula doubles as a lip nourished thanks to lotus flower extract, moringa oil, candellia wax and vitamin E. I like this shade for days when I want a subtle, just-ate-a-cherry-popsicle look 👀 #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #cleanbeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #healthybeauty #healthycosmetics #cleancosmetics #janeiredale #redlips https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCaFo8nTiv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ck6huqheji5p
Added to the list of favorite eye creams: @drunkelephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream. It’s cushiony and thick while feeling light and simple on the skin. It’s denser than my typical morning / daytime eye cream, but for colder-weather months, the skin around my eyes likes the cocoon-like comfort of a serious eye cream. C-Tango is made with a variety of oils, extracts and peptides as well as a shot of vitamin C to brighten the skin. I can use a half pump of this to cover both eyes, and as with all DE packaging, it’s airtight and pleasant to look at 👀 Find a full list of my favorite eye creams at kimberlyloc.com (ultimate guide to eye creams!) #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #cleanbeauty #healthybeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #drunkelephant #ctangoeyecream #drunkelephantskincare #bbloggers #eyecream https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjBdIfHD_D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pry3lrmvscg5
All the Skin Food, all winter long. @weleda_usa now has Skin Food Light, Skin Food Lip Butter and Skin Food Body Butter in addition to the OG Skin Food. This multitasking product can be used from head to toe - but now, you can choose between heavy duty and lightweight versions depending on your skin’s needs. And, if you want an amped up, delicious all-over-body, Creamsicle-like treat, the body butter is delicious! I like the light version for constant reapplication on my hands while at work as well as for a quick flyaway treatment on my hair. And the Lip Butter is just convenient! Skin Food Original is made with sunflower seed oil, lanolin, sweet almond oil, beeswax, glycerin (and more); Skin Food Light is made with the same ingredients but in different strengths (for example, the lanolin is lower on the ingredients list and the glycerin is higher) plus cocoa seed butter and shea butter. I’m loving the options! Have you given the new Skin Food family a try? #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #cleanbeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #weledaskinfood #skinfoodlight #healthybeauty #bbloggers #addictedtobeauty #skincarediary https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZVncYn27a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p98wpbhbihkx
I first reviewed @tatcha’s Luminous Dewy Skin Mist in September 2013. It was deemed a repurchase back then, and I stand by that 5 years later as I just had to pick it up on my @sephora run yesterday. This is one of those mists that’s really more than a mist. It’s a makeup setter, a makeup refresher, a glow potion. The dainty, delicate mist provides an even coating of moisture to your skin and just enough dewiness. There’s never a big glob of liquid or large droplets on your face; just a lot-from-within look and comforting, silky hydration. 💯 #cleanbeauty #jbeauty #tatcha #tatchadewyskinmist #addictedtoskincare #skincareaddiction #skincareroutine #japanesebeauty #madeinjapan (at Tatcha) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5dVg_HYR0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fgt3zhd6bxl0
When you get a new camera lens for Christmas but still opt to take an iPhone selfie 😂 @bareminerals One Fine Line eyeliner // @kjaerweis “Green Depth” + @bareminerals “Queen Phyllis” eye shadow // @janeiredale Brow Powder // @thelashloungeoverlandpark eyelash extensions // @luneandaster “Sunset” bronzer + blush // @bareminerals “Tantalize” lip gloss // clear skin by @curology, @glossier, @bentoncosmetic, @cerave, @biossance and water 😊 #cleanbeauty #greenbbloggers #greenbeauty #addictedtoskincare #ididnotwakeuplikethis #thelashlounge #curology (at Quality Hill, Kansas City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br2vdfXHY_h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1smyyczhi0pgl
@bareminerals, you are too much! The Supernova Space Glossary gift set is 💯 The 12-piece collection includes four glosses (3 Gen Nudes and 1 Moxie), a slick eyeliner, loose shadow in Queen Phyllis, loose blush in Beauty, loose highlight and finishing powder plus mascara, primer and a double-sided brush. I’m digging the glosses - Bo$$, Tantalize, Can’t Even and Daredevil - and am interested in eyeliner again thanks to One Fine Line Micro Liner. (When you wear eyelash extensions, you don’t really need eyeliner, plus it’s a bit of a pain to remove!) This is such a lovely gift set and a fabulous introduction to bareMinerals. #bareminerals #cleanbeauty #mineralmakeup #addictedtomakeup #supernovaspaceglossary #bbloggers https://www.instagram.com/p/Brx1KEjHU8_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q1mi38trpuce
Friendship in Bloom 🌸 Three years ago, I collaborated with @rachelsplanbee to create this gorgeous jasmine body oil. Made with two types of jasmine and a touch of vanilla, our jasmine body oil bathes your skin in a floral bouquet of moisture without feeling sticky or greasy. This was my moisturizer and scent of choice for my wedding day, and I was so thankful to have Rachel herself in Kansas City on the big day. 👰🏻🤵🏻 Of all the people I’ve connected with in the world of green beauty, Rachel is my No. 1; she’s building real relationships with her customers and has a genuine desire to make beautiful, effective skincare products 🌿 #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #cleanbeauty #healthybeauty #organicbeauty #indiebeauty #addictedtoskincare #jasminebodyoil #jasmineoil #jasmineduo #rachelsplanbee #latinaentrepreneur #madeintexas #madeinusa #womenentrepreneurs #skincareenthusiast https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpuelAnwLW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tla46od19r0o
Good morning, glycolic! @dermae’s new Radiance Toner gives your skin a shot of alcohol-free exfoliation to brighten and pep. Glycolic acid is one of my favorite ingredients thanks to its gentle nature and immediate, radiant results. You’ll feel a bit of a zing with it, but it’s nothing compared to other acids. When my skin is slightly peeling or just looks dull, glycolic acid encourages the exfoliation process (and is an inexpensive treat for your skin!). Derma E’s is cruelty-free, GMO-free and made in the USA. Just remember - as with any acid - use SPF after applying if you are going outside! #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #dermae #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #cleanbeauty #healthybeauty #glycolicacid #addictedtoskincare #crueltyfree #madeinusa (at DERMA E) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-FuDnnfnE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iab9tx9u6voi
#ad Now THIS is the kind of coal I welcome in my stocking. @nowfoodsofficial Charcoal Detox Gel Cleanser and Facial Mask is the perfect duo for some pore-blasting fun. The cleanser is a cool coal-gray color and offers a gentle lather without drying your skin. The mask gives my skin a much-needed deep cleanse, loosening up the stress-induced gunk and delivering a clean glow once the charcoal comes off. I love that the mask is packaged up in a simple squeeze tube for those nights when I want some "me time" but can't be bothered with a lot of mixing for my masking. How are you masking this month? #ad #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #healthybeauty #nowsolutions #activatedcharcoal #nowwellness https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8YEaJnOA5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17cvq1y2o1kmt
Oh snap. She’s made soap. And it’s actually for sale (the woman has been making soap for years). Can’t wait to unwrap this new @rachelsplanbee Artisan Soap, handmade with love by my favorite green beauty artisan. Rachel’s products are a staple in my beauty routine (and that was even before we collaborated to make a jasmine body oil together!). She uses the best ingredients and pays attention to her customers’ feedback. So now we have soap! For real! #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #cleanbeauty #healthybeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #rachelsplanbee #handmadesoap #artisansoap #organicbeauty #madeinusa https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7hV4PnQ7m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=147m2scm0acsn
On October 21, I greeted the world (and #kcpenguin) as a married woman. 💙 Today, November 21, the mister and I will visit my family in Bentonville as husband and wife (and perhaps stop by #21cbentonville to see our other favorite penguins). 💚 Thanks for the spectacular suite with the rooftop terrace, outstanding service and fun penguin friends during our wedding weekend, @21chotels! #carlson4keeps #21chotel #21cmuseumhotel #21ckansascity #21csuite (at 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdIFI_nPRb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jno97qnze1ha
When your lash brush matches your lips (and your lashes are perfectly filled and fluffy) 😍👀🙌🏽 Lips by @pixibeauty in “Peony Pink”; lashes by Shelby at @thelashloungeoverlandpark [mention code “kimberlyloc” for 20% off your first set of lashes at the Overland Park, KS, location!) #thelashlounge #lashaddict #lashextensions #addictedtobeauty (at The Lash Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZ86P5Hbe7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t5rs9axr4mgp
Still catching up on my monthly subscription boxes - here’s the October @petitvour box filled with highlighter, eye cream, blotting sheets and a clay mask. I’m most excited to dig in to that @kanibotanicals cream highlight. You can never have too many different highlighters, and I’m still figuring out how to best use cream on my combination skin. Drier winter weather seems to be a good time to experiment! I’ve already stashed the @maicouture blotting papers in my everyday cosmetics bag. These are wonderful for when you’ve applied a little too much glow 😹 This @goldfadenmd Bright Eyes solution imparts a little glow to your undereye area and gives you the look of a few hours extra sleep. And finally, to tighten up any oily, congested skin, @formulary55’s clay mask does just the trick when it’s time to unwind and unclog. What are you looking forward to in your next beauty box? #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #greenbbloggers #crueltyfreebeauty #petitvour #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #healthybeauty #organicbeauty #kanibeauty #formulary55 #goldfadenmd #maicouture https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYuxJAHiF8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15tm6atibrlf7
How to sneak in daily exfoliation without adding time to your shower routine: use @nubianheritage African Black Soap Body Wash, which is made with jojoba beads! This is one of those black soap washes that doesn’t totally destroy your shower - it washes away easily and leaves your skin oh-so-soft and lightly scented. Nothing too frou-frou, so it’s perfect for a shared bathroom. Seal everything in with some thick but non-sticky hand cream to complete the ritual. The hand cream is 4 ounces, so it’s not travel-friendly, but it’s just fine for the bedside table (and sharing with the man). #greenbeauty #greenbbloggers #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #cleanbeauty #healthybeauty #nubianheritage #africanblacksoap https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDqkSJHGF8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=krg3ku93734n
So I’m a couple months behind with unboxing my @petitvour vegan beauty subscription boxes 😳 But there’s some delayed gratification with the September box - 3/4 favorite brands and one new-to-me brand! First, @evolvh haircare is my hands-down favorite. The ultra shine shampoo and conditioner lathers well and leaves my hair smooth, shiny and bouncy. Absolutely recommend. Next, @axiology_beauty lipstick crayons make bold color application less intimidating. I like this ruby-wine shade (“Enduring”) for fall. New to me is @olverum bath oil. It’s got a medicinal scent that would be perfect for a post-workout soak in the tub. And finally, @andalounaturals kukui cocoa body butter feels dense but leaves your skin with a non-greasy moisture. Plus, the light chocolate butter scent is 👌🏾 Anything good in your recent beauty boxes? #veganbeauty #greenbeauty #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #greenbbloggers #healthybeauty #petitvour #cleanbeauty #subscriptionbox #addictedtobeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBS_Rkndcr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12qsln4elihm9