Keli Rabon

Tag: beauty

  • Something for Everyone You Love

    Something for Everyone You Love

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while the day is about celebrating love, finding the right way to show it shouldn’t be a source of stress. Whether you are shopping for a long-time partner, your favorite “Galentines,” or even treating yourself to a little something special, the perfect gift is out there. To help you navigate the sea of options, I’ve curated a list of thoughtful, stylish, and practical products—ranging from sentimental keepsakes to cozy essentials—that are sure to make anyone feel appreciated.

    Gift Recommendations

    Thoughtful Gifts for Her

    Show her how much you care with these elegant and personalized choices:

    Classic Gifts for Him

    These selections combine style and functionality for the man in your life:

    Budget-Friendly Finds (Under $50)

    Great gifts don’t have to break the bank. These options are all under $50:

    Perfect for Galentine’s Day

    Celebrate your besties with these fun and self-care-focused items:

    No matter how you choose to celebrate, the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. I hope this guide helps you find that perfect item to put a smile on your loved ones’ faces this Valentine’s Day. Did any of these catch your eye, or do you have a go-to gift I missed? Let me know in the comments below! Happy shopping and Happy Valentine’s Day!

  • GIFTS FOR BEAUTY LOVERS

    GIFTS FOR BEAUTY LOVERS

    Everyone loves a little something special — these top beauty picks will leave your recipient with a little extra sparkle, shinier hair, and a new signature scent that will undoubtedly leave them smiling all year long!

    MY TOP PICK

    Good Company: How Hair Care Startup Prose 'Makes Beauty Better' | Barron's

    Prose Custom Haircare Line – Prose has revolutionized the way I care for my hair and is helping me go longer between washes while still maintaining shiny, healthy hair. After answering a few short questions and plugging in your location, Prose crafts customized haircare that can help you combat hair problems, tackle environmental challenges (humidity/pollution/and more!) and achieve your hair goals. You can even pick your favorite scents! The line includes everything from shampoo to conditioner, dry shampoo, hair oil and more! Currently Prose is offering an extra $10 off + 15% off subscriptions when you sign up via this link.

    BEAUTY GIFT IDEAS

    Have more beauty gift ideas to try? Email me and share any other suggestions you have!

    XOX,

    Keli

  • Cracked Heels? My New At-Home Secret to Pretty Feet

    Cracked Heels? My New At-Home Secret to Pretty Feet

    This is a blog post I’ve always wanted to do, about a topic I’d rather keep under wraps: my dry, cracked heels. Case in point: this next photo (I’m cringing right now, but look closely if you really wanna see!)

    • Yikes! My feel look rough (literally) but I want you to see the difference!
    • The cream is super moisturizing & thick, without feeling greasy.

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve been self-conscious of my feet. Despite monthly pedicures, special socks, and countless scrubs, those rough patches and white cracks always seem to make a reappearance. But I’ve *finally* found something that’s made an immediate difference — Dermatonics Heel Balm!

    • The goods! I love that it contains Manuka Honey, which is known for its healing properties!

    This balm is super affordable (under $15), uses all clean and safe ingredients, and goes on so easily without feeling greasy. Most importantly, I was beyond impressed with how QUICKLY I could see results: the next day!

    I rubbed the cream into my feet and put my socks on right before bed. If you’re planning on wearing sneakers for the day, you could easily do this first thing in the morning too. The results in these photos are after *JUST 2 DAYS* of using the product — and for the record, it’s been 6 MONTHS since I’ve had a pedicure (gee thanks, COVID!) I can only imagine that using this cream after a fresh pedicure would yield even more dramatic results.

    • WOW! So proud to show off these heels!

    Bottom line: you’ve gotta try Dermatonics Heel Balm. It has officially become a staple in my nightstand, and I’m thrilled to monitor the results over time. Grab some today & I promise you’ll thank me later!

    XOXO,

    Keli

    This post was sponsored by Dermatonics. All opinions expressed here are honest, and 100% my own.

  • Lash Lift : Great Lashes, Easy Process

    Lash Lift : Great Lashes, Easy Process

    An AFTER Lash Lift photo — one side I’m wearing strip lashes, and on the other side just mascara. You can barely tell a difference!! Videos are in my IG Highlights.

    I have a love/hate relationship with my lashes — I love when they’re big and bold, and I hate when they’re practically invisible. Before figuring out how to apply lash extensions (literally learned this year — another blog post soon to come on this!) I religiously used a an eyelash curler everyday, and was always in pursuit of the latest mascara from the drugstore or beauty counter to give me length, volume, and curl.

    I heard about “Lash Lifts” over a year ago before I was pregnant with Brock, but didn’t take the time to go get one and then once I was pregnant I felt like I should wait. So when Cru Day Spa invited me in to give it a try, I didn’t hesitate for a minute!

    Cru Day Spa is easy to access in Sugarland.

    Cru is located in Sugarland in an easily accessible shopping center with plenty of parking. I was greeted by friendly staff when I arrived, and shown to their waiting room while I sipped a mimosa and completed pre-treatment paperwork.

    Once inside the treatment room, my technician KJ briefly explained the process, which has four main elements: Lifting Solution, Curling Solution, Tint, and then Moisturize. They all start to blend together, so you really won’t know a difference. I should have done a better job cleaning my lashes beforehand because I had lash glue stuck in a few spots (sorry, KJ!) but once she cleaned them up we were ready to start.

    The process reminded me of getting lash extensions because you’re laying on a table with your eyes closed and feel a sensation of someone moving your lashes. I believe this was when she was essentially putting them on a silicone pad that was on my eyelid. It did not hurt and there was not a chemical odor — just a faint smell like perm solution. I was anticipating a stronger chemical smell because I have the nose of a bloodhound, but it didn’t bother me at all.

    Not a flattering pic, but I wanted you to see what “halfway through” looks like.

    I think my eyes were closed in total for about 30-45 minutes. Had I not been trying to pay close attention to the process, I could have easily fallen asleep.

    When we were finished, I was thrilled to see the results! You don’t realize how much potential your stick-straight lashes until trying a lash lift, because even if you’re a wiz with an eyelash curler, that curl only lasts so long. Coupled with the lash tint, your lashes look instantly bolder without the help of mascara (though that will definitely enhance your results even more!) and it definitely opens your eyes. I think this process is perfect for anyone who wants better looking lashes without the cost, upkeep, and side effects of lash extensions or the daily maintenance of strip lashes. Waking up with curled lashes really does make a difference! 

    • BEFORE
    • AFTER

    The results should last somewhere between 4-8 weeks.

    Cru is offering a special discount for my readers and followers and the deal is truly incredible: a lash lift and lash tint for $49!!

    If you’d like to give it a try, sign up here: bit.ly/KeliLashLift ! I can’t wait to hear about your experience!

    XOXO,

    Keli