The Smart Girl's Guide to Bath and Body (Sample post for SheFinds)

There's nothing quite like pampering yourself after a long day of work or school than to kick off your shoes and indulge in some bath and body products. There are so many bath and body brands out there on the market, and unfortunately, though some may boast colorful packaging and sweet scents, a lot of the ingredients in these bath and body products are less than healthy for the body. Go ahead, try reading the ingredients label on your favorite body lotion or on your shampoo bottle. It can be frustrating to put these products on our body and not know just WHAT "Sodium Lauryl Sulfate" is. So what's a girl to do? Get your facts and make some smart choices, girl! Your body will thank you. Check out some of these body friends items that will pamper you without poisoning you with icky chemicals and pesky preservatives.



LUSH - Big Blue Bath Bomb
LUSH has to be one of the most popular bath brands on the market right now, and for good reason. Their products are cute and their scents are fantastic. Their products are vegan, LUSH never tests on animals, and they use yummy organic oils and butters in their products. However, LUSH does use Parabens and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (studies show that the former can mess with hormones, and the latter can harm hair follicles and cause other sorts of health issues) in some of their products, so you do want to check the ingredients list. Luckily, LUSH knows that a smart girly is a shopping savvy girly, so they list the ingredients right on the product pages. By the way, their bath bombs are free of these additions! So grab a bath bomb or two and get to soakin', sister!



Ivi Scents - iSmell Soap
Iviv Scents has their priorities in order. This bath and body brand makes sugar scrubs, soaps, and otehr bath and body items that are free of SLS, GMO's, Parabens, and other icky add-ins. Most companies use those add-ins because they're cheap to buy, therefor more product can be made and sold at a higher price. Ivi Scents firmly believe in selling healthy products that you can enjoy, and their slogan is "Non-toxic bath and body". Their soap comes in yummy scents like Razzberry Lemonade and Birthday Cake!



100% Pure - Dark Chocolate Shower Gel
Chocolate in the shower? Yes please! 100% Pure makes fabulous bath and body items that are made of the purist of ingredients. Their shower gels are made of organic oils and butters, fruits, and even chocolate! There are no synthetic scents or preservatives in their products, and their packaging is cute to boot! Check out their line of cosmetics too, they use natural fruit juices to pigment their cosmetic colors!



Pangea Organics - French Chamomile w/ Sweet Orange & Lavender Body Lotion
Pangea's products are made using organic materials. Their body lotions and soap use natural scents that are both rich and soothing to the skin. In 2008, Pangea even won the Natural Soltuions Magazine Beauty with a Conscience Award. They even have a Skincare Discovery Kit that comes with a 3 pack of some of their best selling body products...did I mention that it comes boxed in a biodegradable box? You can actually plant the box into the earth rather than throwing it out! Good for the body, and the earth, which gives me peace of mind.

All of these brands and products prove that just because you want healthy products doesn't mean you have to give up fun or good fragrance. Smart girls all over the world are choosing green products and organic items that work with their bodies, not against them. Just because toxic products are readily available, doesn't mean we have to use them. We've got a choice, and really ladies, why should we settle for less?

A Midsummer Night-ies Dream (Sample blog post for SheFinds)

With Spring finally here, and Summer right around the corner...what better way to inspire one's bedroom attire than with a little Shakepeare-ian inspired lingerie. Kiss Me Deadly, a deliciously sexy lingerie brand from the UK has just released it's new collection of girly underthings. Pretty panties and bras, unique and dainty underskirt's, gorgeous garter belts, cute camisole nighties and more. Each piece of the appropriately titled "A Midsummer Night's Dream" collection boasts pretty silks and lace that are hand made one by one to create a truly remarkable piece of lingerie that will even make your very own Romeo blush. The Delacroix Blue and Peach collection offers a camisole, garter belt, and panties that are sure to please even the pickiest of lingerie fans. The dreamy blue color of the piece will fall across your body like an undulating waterfall of curves. The soft cup bra adds a little bit of flirty mystique to your bustline and garter belt offers waist-cinching and can be dressed up (or down) with stockings.




The Jolie in Peach offers a bit of a vintage appeal that does a fantastic job at mixing a couture look with a retro feel. The underwire bra offers support and feminine detail to the chest, while the panties and the suspender belt offer structure with it's delicate boning detail. The peach satin of this piece reminds me of a 1940's vixen who knows how to have fun in and outside of the bedroom, but it's also as pretty and petite as the magical little faeries in Shakespeare's masterpiece.



The Deville in Black really stands out and makes a statement with it's padded bra that offers shape, support, and silicone grips that help keep the bra from moving around while frolicking around in it. The suspender skirt has a wrapping effect that make it perfect for wearing under any dress that tickles your fancy. These pieces will put their spell on you like Puck and Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and make some heads turn for sure. Check out the entire collection at KissMeDeadly.co.uk