Monday, March 27, 2017

Mitch Stone Lustre Hair Care Products Review




Today sharing my review on Mitch Stone hair care. I was sent this amazing package with the Lustre Shampoo, Conditioner (the hair lustre martini, or cocktail I have been calling it) because the lustre drops and Luxury Repair & Style leave in treatment, are a match made in heaven for shiny healthy hair. 

I obviously color my hair often, I started as a teen with playing with fun colors or styles as a way to express my creative and fun side. I have always loved being different and unique, having my own unique look or style to set me apart from everyone else. I have been blonde most of my life and always love being blonde proud of my blonde roots. Sometimes I get bored and want to experiment. I have been black with blonde, then added some purple to that next thing was purple ombré, then going for rainbow hair, silver, metallic and basically trying every fashion fun color and regular everyday colors also. After many years my hair has taken a lot of damage, I love long hair and lost 10-12 inches of my hair last year after going from red to silver. My hair had to be stripped several times and toned to get that white base for silver and pastels. Not long after achieving the look and having it for summer along with a metallic pastel rainbow look, I went to purple again. Purple always fades best and just looks best on me, I feel it lasts longest and needs the least amount of maintenance to stay looking nice without looking green or off. 

My hair was really lacking luster, shine, manageability and all over healthy look when I was sent the Mitch Stone products. I always like to really be able to test out the products and since I don't wash my hair daily usually going 3-6 days between washings if not longer because I don't want to have to use stripping shampoos, and heat styling products on my hair often. The Mitch Stone products are all sulfate free so I love that, it doesn't strip my hair of its natural oils, at the same time not damaging my color. 

Mitch stone Lustre conditioner is amazing, a little goes a long way for a good coverage to really work it the hair and condition it deep. I leave my conditioner in my hair 10-15 minutes. When I shower I always wet my hair with cold water, scrub shampoo into scalp mostly making sure to really work into my scalp to remove any build up or dirt around that area. I add a little extra cold water and work the shampoo into the ends then rinse. I then will squeeze all remaining water from my hair, starting at my scalp and working my way down I apply the conditioner, then work it in combing with my wide tooth comb or my fingers. 

I will then clip it up and change the water to warm for my shower. I use cold water because this helps with the fading of the color, hot water opens the hair cuticle and more color rinses out each wash, but cold water will help keep the color locked in and allows it to fade slower. Once I am done with my shower I rinse my conditioner using cold water with one last warm splash before towel drying.  I always make sure to dry my hair with the towel even after combing it out or brushing it with my wet brush that is great for detangling hair without breakage or added damage. 



My next step is to mix a few drops of the Lustre drops with the Repair and style leave in cream and apply to my hair, I usually focus on the ends and try to stay clear of my roots so they don't get greasy faster. After making sure to work the product into my hair and using my wide tooth comb to make sure it is evenly applied I will either allow my hair to air dry or some days I will wait an hour for air drying then I will blow dry for a straight look. I try to avoid long term heat styling or exposure to avoid additional damage. I'm trying to grow my hair out and get it back to a healthy condition. Mitch stone products have helped me so much. My hair was breaking, splitting. I would blow dry it and little hairs would be blowing all over now my brush has less hair in it when I clean it, less hair on the counter and when I blow dry no little hairs breaking off blowing all over. 

After I blow dry or if I run the curling iron it flat iron over some areas I use the Mitch stone Lustre drops for that added shine as well as to control any fly always or smooth any areas with more slip ends or damage. I have really loved using these products. I truly can see the transformation in the health and over all look of my hair. It has more shine, Lustre and feels super soft to touch. 

If you are looking for a new product to sample for color treated, dry, and damaged hair or even split ends this is perfect for all of the above. I really recommend the use of the Lustre drops with the styling treatment. The leave in made my hair feel so good, shine and protected it against any additional damage my blow dryer or flat iron may add, but I was really not using these styling products often. 

If you want more info on Mitch Stone Hair care you can follow them on IG @mitchstonehair and on the internet at http://www.mitchstonehair.com/. Thank you to BXX Media for sending me these amazing products from Mitch Stone Hair. I know not only myself but both my girls, one is 9 the other 17, both enjoyed using these products also in their hair. My youngest has curly ringlet hair and I used the hair Lustre martini mix on her hair after showering and it was all she needed to keep her curls shiny and frizz free. 

Can't wait to order more products and continue to use Mitch Stone in my hair to continue the road the rebuilding and strengthening my color treated damaged hair. It is finally growing back shiny, healthy and stronger. Summer will be mostly growing out my purple and going lighter blonde to return to my roots for my 40 birthday. It's always fun to share my hair color journeys and share reviews on amazing products. 

Thanks for reading my review and be sure to check out these amazing products by Mitch Stone. Sulfate free, vitamin infused and amazing Lustre. Peace love and light always xoxo. 





Sunday, March 26, 2017

The American Alchemy and Punkalicious Rocks Jewelry NEW Boutique...

The American Alchemy 
BOUTIQUE LOCATED IN WI
ONLINE/PHONE ORDERS & FACETIME STYLE CONSULT AVAILABLE FOR OUT OF STATE CLIENTS 




GRAPHIC TEE:  SugarHighLoveStoned
SKIRT: Amuse Society
JEWELRY: Handmade by Punkalicious Rocks
Use code WANDERLUST for 20% off at 


I was Southwestern graphic tee from @Ponyshownashville on IG 

Skirt:  Amuse Society from @theamericanalchemy on IG

Crescent moon custom stamped Gypsy necklace @punkaliciousrocks on IG 

You can visit their website above and below as well as in my side bar fave shops using code WANDERLUST to save 20% off your purchase.




Both the shell and skull bangles are also part of the collection of handmade jewelry by 
WANDERLUST for 20% off all orders.

I recently have become a brand ambassador for The American Alchemy and Punkalicious Rocks.  Be sure if you shop American Alchemy to tell them Melissa, aka Cr8tive wanderlust sent you and then Punkalicious Rocks just use my promo code at checkout for your 20% off.

Thank you and shop small, help support small business owners.

Peace, Love and Light always xoxo


House of Skye

House Of Skye



Package from @wanderwithmesa on IG 
Lovely packaging and amazing customer service.  Owner went above and beyond to send me sizing details, product information and photos of the styles on, up close , etc.

Shipping was very fast for international shipping and all items arrived wrapped beautifully and in perfect condition.


I have been a long time lover of Spell Design, or Spell and the Gypsy collective from Australia so I have been keeping an eye out on some other brands like Auguste the Label and Arnhem, when this amazing brand House of Skye caught my attention. 

I fell in love with their Flamenco skirt and then once I visited their website only to see they also have fun, vintage vibe graphic tops I was hooked.  The skirts were sold out on the House of Skye website but after commenting on one of her photos on IG she directed me to @WanderwithMesa and they had this color in my size in stock, Thank you Natasha from HOS for that helpful hint because Wander with Mesa was amazing to work with going totally above all expectations.  Then also had the graphic tank in white with Stardust Soul and then other styles/colors that I have recently purchased.

I made my first purchase from the House of Skye website, grabbing the Wild as West graphic tank in rustic, along with pre ordering the Jipsee Days Flamenco skirt in Sunset Sky.  This collection has feathers, cattle skulls, and cactus very Arizona desert inspired with awesome graphic tanks to go with, and of course matching blouses.  You can get the Desert Rose red or Sunset Sky orange in the fabric for the skirt and blouses. The graphic tanks currently are sold out but come in rustic brown and dark washed grey, there are more coming soon in new colors possibly.  They go so amazing together with the color and fabric design, matching the graphic tank designs, total match made in the desert. Has a very earthy desert tone and style to it, she nailed it perfectly calling the collection Lost in Arizona.  These patterns and colors are totally my style because I love everything southwestern with cattle skulls, cactus, feathers and more.  Can't wait for my new pieces to arrive, should be here when I return from Spring break.



The Flamenco skirt above is a S/M and runs true to size I normally wear a S sometimes M in Spell skirts and this one fits perfectly.  The colors are super vibrant and great for spring/summer.  Fabric is light weight, soft and the pattern is really beautiful.  

My Stardust Soul white graphic tank is M/L and fits me good, I may have been able to wear a S/M but being larger busted didn't want to take any chances in case it didn't fit.  Also these items were sold out very fast and hard to come by so I wanted to make sure I secured one skirt and top.  The tank is soft cotton and the pattern is very nice.  They go perfectly together and also are versatile for styling or mixing and matching with other skirts, denim, and then lots of top options for styling with the skirt.





I only tried these on quickly as I have had a lot of stuff going on personally in my life and did not have time to style outfit or even iron.  I am already waiting for another flamenco skirt and one of the wrap style skirts from this same collection, one with purple and the other blue looking tones.  I have a grey Gypsy tank and white with blue print tank on hold waiting for my payment.  I can't wait to have more colors and styles to wear for spring and summer.  I think this skirt being light weight then shorter in the front with long maxi length back is perfect for walks on the beach as well as summer adventures.  Color makes me happy and this entire collection is filled with vibrant beautiful colors.


Be sure to check out House of Skye on their website link below, and see their latest collection Lost in Arizona.  I am working on the outage flamenco skirt and red Dallas skirt with a couple tanks that will look perfect with the skirts.  

Hope you enjoy my review on this new brand I came across, they have been around for a little while but I only first discovered them in the fall, winter of 2016.  

Have a lovely weekend and Happy Spring to all.  Hope everyone has safe and fun spring break vacations, Peace love and light always xoxo

Where to shop:


@Houseofskye on IG


WanderWithMesa

Facebook Page:


Instagram

@wanderwithmesa



Thursday, March 2, 2017

Statement Necklaces


Statement Necklaces 



Right now statement necklaces are all the rage and one of the hottest growing trends.  With so many different shops, designers and brands designing these amazing necklaces that can truly dress up and add that little something extra to any look.  Whether you're rocking a graphic tee or a little black dress, or going to a wedding or just out on the town you can add one of these necklaces to any look for that extra wow.  


It use to be that for these styles of necklaces you would be investing anywhere from 60-200 or for the designer brands some up to the thousands.  Not anymore, with eBay sellers selling them for as low as 2-10 and now stores like Walmart carrying them for $10-14 you can pretty much own a bunch of styles and I love having multiple styles, or sizes for stacking them also.  You can stack these pieces to create your own looks which makes them even more fun.  I also enjoy mixing the metals and adding a gold piece to a silver necklace for that extra pop.


All the necklaces are adjustable and can be worn as a choker, bib, collar style and then as longer length necklaces.  This makes stacking and layering them fun.  I have purchased some cute chokers from Ettika and Forever 21 that look really nice with one of these or even two or three.  It all depends on the look or style you are trying to get.  I love an edgy rocker look or a bohemian chic look so I like to stack some of the edgier pieces with a choker.


The above piece is almost identical to a style worn by Beyonce and looks amazing with the necklace above it and have also stacked with a longer necklace making this more a collar length.


This turquoise squash style vintage inspired necklace was purchased at Walmart recently for $12 back in August for my birthday I looked high and low for something almost identical and got my feather accented one seen in the top photo, but couldn't resist this one since it looks almost identical to the vintage pieces sold for hundreds of dollars.  








Above is a necklace from Ily Mix you can find their link in my favorite shops section.  Love this one for layering also and that it has mixed metals, crystals and pearls.  Goes with so many looks and styles.

Enjoy these fun looks and would love if you tagged me in some of your looks if you read this post and run out to Walmart or go onto Ebay to purchase some for yourself.  Happy shopping and styling my fashion friends, Peace love and light always xoxo