petrapersonally — Holidays

If you're looking for some luxe gifts without breaking the bank, I highly recommend taking a look at the products below. I'm sure everyone can remember the Missoni collection that flew out of stores last year - nothing beats Target's designer collaborations!   Stylish & a classic – I bet this bag will sell for 4x the price online soon!!! Find Oscar de la Renta tote at: http://www.target.com/p/oscar-de-la-renta-tote/-/A-14210331#prodSlot=medium_1_3   I can’t choose a colour - I want all 3 of the below! Find Marc Jacobs pouch at: http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=Marc+Jacobs+Pouch&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all+categories   Who said yoga mats had to be boring!?! Find Dian von...

We all know how easy it is to get into a makeup rut, and the new year is an excellent time to try something fresh & new! Here are some of my favorite eye looks lately - hope you find them inspirational Find Shade Quartette in Shades of Taupeat: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/shade-quartette Find Lid Last Shadow Pen in Graphite Glint at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lid-last-shadow-pen Find Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Black at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lash-booster-mascara How to create this eye: Use eye primer from lashes to brow, dotting on with fingertip. Use a palette of taupe shades and apply from lash line to crease in a...

The countdown to the party season is starting this week, so now is the perfect time to do some self-maintenance! Here are some of my favorites tips and personal "must-do's" in the run up to the holidays:   1.  NAIL GLITZ! Get a treatment pedicure (and closer to the holidays, get a manicure as well); for now, get your feet ready for dancing and heels & put on a fun glimmery nail colour. Find Pixi Nail Colour Trio at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/kits/nail-colour-trio These 3 super glam nail colours are my favorites right now - wear alone or add as a glimmery top...

Everybody I talk to has lots to say about their mothers and/or motherhood!...Sooooooo I decided to ignore all that and talk about what it means to me I think the below pretty much sums it up:   SOME MORE THOUGHTS ON MOTHERHOOD... "If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" - Milton Berle "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn the operation of the DVD, yet are unable to understand the vacuum cleaner." - Etienne Marchal "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice,...

As the holidays are approaching fast, I have started the daunting task of shopping for gifts. I consider myself very lucky to have family & friends that love the same things I do - needless to say, I think they have very good taste I wanted to share some of the goodies I found at Target & Target.com. It's my favorite place to shop since it's so convenient and I can get everything I need in one place - talk about a time saver for busy moms! Here are some of the things that I'll be looking to gift for...

Happy Valentine's Day! Hopefully you have a date this week to celebrate - but if you don't, not to worry, neither do I! It's okay to sit at home and have a fun mani & pedi spa night OR try a new makeup look (whether or not anyone besides you will see it)!   SEEING RED Matte or satin red lips go a long way if you're looking to perfect that classic beauty elegance! Use a stay-put stain for a no-maintenance red - bonus for the matching nails that always make me smile For a tooth-whitening effect, choose a blue-based...

    With Thanksgiving tomorrow and lots of holiday celebrations coming up in the next few weeks, I wanted to focus on some practical, prettifying tips – keeping it natural-looking & keeping it on with minimum touch-ups is the name of the game!   PREP WORK   Before you can achieve your perfect holiday look, you need to make sure that your makeup will stay in place by creating the perfect canvas.   My dream holiday scene involves relaxing by the fire and chatting with family, but reality usually seems to be me hovering over the stove, running around with...

  In 2013, metallics were everywhere - and what better time to add some reflective glimmer to your look than New Year's Eve?!   The ladies below show how stunning this look can be.     Luckily, getting the perfect New Year's Eve metallic eye is easy!   After applying foundation & concealer, make sure that you have a good base for your eye shadow to adhere to.   Find Crayon Combo at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/crayon-combo   I like to use the matte side of our Crayon Combo in Wide Awake for this - by applying all over the lid, it covers...

    With holiday shopping days slipping away, today I thought I would share with you some great gift ideas - all of which you can buy at your neighborhood Target!   First off, I know firsthand how tiring the holidays can be - that's why it's so great to give someone a little perk-me-up!   Find Crayon Combo in Wide Awake at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/crayon-combo Find Nespresso Pixie Espresso Machine Bundle at:http://tgt.biz/1cs7Q8z   For that hard-worker on your list, give them the gift of energy with this adorable but efficient espresso machine that makes delicious drinks in an instant!   And...

  Today, I want to share with you my perfect stocking stuffers for the season!     First off is an adorable eye palette with essential shades for any occasion. With icy white, golden tan, and smoky brown & charcoal hues, this colour combo provides polish for work or a subtle smoke for play. The mineral-rich formula gives a stunning glow that is amazing for holiday celebrations!   Find Icy Eye Palette at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/icy-eye-palette   Icy Eye Palette in Buff Blizzard is perfect for: The girl who loves a minimal but gorgeous look. The suit-all shades bring out the best...

  Camila Alves wore all Pixi makeup to the Critics' Choice Awards last month!     A natural beauty, she always turns heads and keeps it very classy.     Here are the Pixi products that makeup artist Matin used to create the look:   Find products at: http://pixibeauty.com/ Find more about Matin at: http://www.abtp.com/make-up/matin   Here's the step-by-step on how Matin did Camila's makeup: Step 1: Apply Tinted Brilliance Balm in Nearly Naked to lips, allowing the balm to soak in and hydrate lips Step 2: Apply Flawless & Poreless Primer to entire face, prepping skin and creating an...

    I can't believe it, but Easter is already upon us!     I love this holiday and the bright, cheery decorations that are involved - this usually includes lots of YELLOW! I love yellow - it's so uplifting and fresh     What better way to keep the mood upbeat than with a yellow nail colour?     Find Nail Colour in Sizzling Sunshine at: http://bit.ly/1mkcwop     Or you can try a hint of yellow on the eyes - I know, I know, sounds crazy, but in the right hue it is surprisingly flattering!      ...

    Happy Mother's Day to America!!!   My 2 strong Viking boys are my pride & joy! There is nothing I would rather do than spend time with them.         My seven year old is all action! He's practically never walked in his whole life – he crawled, then went straight to running...a soccer superstar in the making I think! Trying to keep up is keeping me fit     He loves Legos - I've been known to make some complex Lego creations myself . I keep him cool & hydrated with homemade fresh fruit juice...

  I can't believe it, but it's officially May, and next week is already Cinco de Mayo!   Since moving to the US, Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that I've been really enjoying - warm weather, delicious food, and glamorous decorations bursting with colour...what's not to love?!     Photos via: http://bit.ly/1oba04p & http://bit.ly/1ob9X8E   I love the culture that is celebrated on this holiday and the lovely Latina style in general - see below for the stunning Salma Hayek showing how to rock strong brows, brightened eyes, and glowing skin!     Find Natural Brow Duo in Deep Brunette...

I am so excited to introduce the #12DaysofPixiCheer Giveaway! Consider this our gift to you, our Pixi lovelies. For the next 12 days, we will be giving away some of my favourite Skintreats and makeup must-haves, as well as the #PixiPerfect gifts to complement them! Every day, we’ll reveal a new prize, so don’t forget to enter daily. With these essentials, you will be glowing all the way into the new year! 12 Days of Pixi Perfect Prizes This blog post will be updated every day at 9:00am PST to reveal the prize of the day, as well as the...

Earlier this month, we introduced a very special contest for you all: the #GlowTonicChallenge. I have loved seeing all of your Pixi perfect glows & hearing about how Glow Tonic has changed your lives. You have made my Glowtober that much brighter, so thank you all for taking part in this challenge! Let’s take a look at some of my favourite glowing entries. Also, read on until the very end, as we have an exciting announcement to share! Why We Love Glow Tonic Reading the stories about how Glow Tonic has transformed your skin made me think back to when...

To celebrate winter, we invited a few of our Pixi lovelies to spend the day ice skating, making holiday decorations, and learning how to keep a #PixiGlow throughout the cold-weather season!   We started off the day decorating personalised Pixi cookies, complete with glittery icing and sparkly sprinkles. I had a great time seeing how creative everyone was and taking bites out of my own cookies. Our ornament station was sooo busy! Lovelies filled their Pixi-perfect ornaments with cold-weather essentials like the Shea Butter Lip Balm, mini Glow Tonics and travel size Glow Mud Masks. Our minis are just perfect for winter...

‘Tis the season to treat yourself to our Holiday beauty essentials! Our travel-size favourites will help you effortlessly enhance your radiance, just in time for the holiday season. Or, give the #GiftOfGlow to your lovelies with these must-haves! Our radiance-enhancing Skintreats are here to help you achieve glowing skin for all of your upcoming festivities! Glow Mud Cleanser Featured in our Best of Bright Kit, our Glow Mud Cleanser is a deep pore cleanser that gently exfoliates while purifying your complexion to help you achieve Pixi perfect skin. I love this cleanser because not only does it deep clean, but...

With the season of giving just around the corner, our Holiday Kits make for Pixi perfect gifts! From Skintreats to makeup must-haves, we have favourites for every type of lovely in your life! So, let’s take a look at some of my go-to gifts for this holiday season. For the Glow-Getter Give your glow-getting friends a travel-friendly gift with our Best of Bright Kit! This trio of essentials will help your lovely achieve clearer, brighter skin in 3 fuss-free steps! It includes the pore-purifying Glow Mud Cleanser, our miracle working Glow Tonic and our signature 15 minute facial, also known...