MUST HAVES: 4 OF THE BEST SPRING POLISHES

It never fails, anytime I walk into a drugstore, I cannot leave without grabbing a nail polish. It's a total impulse buy for me...some have that with lip gloss, others with mascara, mine are nails. It's the same routine, every single time...just before check out, I make a mad dash to the beauty department, in search of a color that catches my eye.

On my most recent outing, I couldn't help but indulge in a few new Spring collection picks that will be in rotation all through the season:

Essie "Go Ginza" A pretty pastel in the perfect shade of purple (say that line 5x fast...). Everything about this makes me feel feminine and ready for Spring.

NCLA "Downtown Dollface" You'll always catch me on camera rocking white, manicured nails. Believe it or not, the color pops against any skin tone. The look is clean, flawless and very on trend. 

OPI "Cant Find My Czechbook" Last Spring was all about mint, but this season is bringing more blues into the equation, and I for one couldn't be happier with this cheery shade of aqua on my nails.

Essie "Butler Please" Blue is the new red, nails that is. This color is sure to make a statement anywhere you go. 

MUST HAVES: TURN HEADS WITH JOICO

I love the feeling of discovering a great beauty product that not only performs, but becomes a true staple in my beauty regimen. For this week's edition of "Must Have's", I'm excited to have found a line of haircare products that have made me believe in great hair again.

Now, before we get down to business, here's a little back story for you: I'm typically one to let my hair air dry and perform minimal heat styling on it (thank god messy waves are in). With my on-camera work picking up lately, it seems i'm constantly putting it through the ringer. Blowdry, flat iron and curlers have all been in regular use as of late and just when my hair began to rebel, Joico landed in my lap, saving the day.  Here's what i've been using:

Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner. A combination of bio-mimetic peptides, marine botanicals and seawater nutrients provide exceptional hydration,  prevent dehydration and reduce breakage up to 55%. After almost 6 weeks of use, i've really noticed a difference in the softness, strength and hydration. In addition to the long term results, I love the instant gratification I get from this combination of products. My hair feels ridiculously smooth, without a tangle in sight after conditioning.

If dry hair isn't your issue, check out the other amazing products Joico has to offer, it seems they've got something for everyone! I'm looking forward to trying the K-Pak line next, which combines Joico's exclusive Bio-Advanced Peptide™ and Quadramine® complexes. A powerful combination that repairs and reconstruct hair precisely where it needs it the most. How cool is that?

The shampoo & conditioner aren't the only products i've added to my arsenal recently, stay tuned as i'll be highlighting a few other picks from the line (hint hint, they're total staples for upcoming Summer heat).

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN: THE OSCARS

Jennifer Lawrence: This rising star shined bright on Sunday, pairing one of Spring's hottest trends, a messy, undone updo with a classic smokey eye/soft lip. To recreate the look at home, try products like Two Faced Smokey Eyes collection, Bobbi Brown blush in "Peony" and MAC lipstick in "Angel". For the up-do, be sure to skip the hairspray for a tousled, piecy style. Can't go without product? Spray and pull a few baby hairs and pieces free afterwords to create an undone look.

Reese Witherspoon: Channeling "Old Hollywood" glam, Reese looked absolutely gorgeous on the red carpet. Though the waves in hair may seem intimidating to pull off, it's actually quite simple to re-create. First, curl 1 inch thick pieces of hair with a 1-1 & 1/2 inch iron (I love Sultra's Bombshell Curling Rod) and wrap around with the hair going towards your face. After curls are set, simply brush out with a wide toothed comb and apply a smoothing serum like Josie Maran's Argan Hair serum to boost shine.

Naomi Watts: The "undone updo" is making an appearance yet again! This classic beauty accentuated her stunning features with a structured brow, glowing skin and the perfect flush to her cheeks and lips. To re-create the look, for brows, try Anastasia Beverly Hills Bold & Beautiful brow kit. For skin, MAC's Strobe Cream and for lips, YSL's Golden Gloss in "Golden Irreverence".

Who were your favorites from this Sunday's Academy Awards? For more beauty scoop, check out my appearance on "Winging It, Buffalo Style" this morning!

COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS

So, what kind of beauty will the red carpet bring this Sunday? I had the pleasure of meeting Celebrity Makeup Artist Jennina Robinette yesterday at Victoria's Secret to talk all things beauty and her red carpet predictions. "Coral is going to be huge this season" she stated as she swiped on one of VS's newest products (and my latest obsession) Color Lust Glossy Lip Stain in "Attraction". The product is lightweight on the lips and quite creamy, unlike many long wearing lip products that tend to dry and crack upon application.

She also stressed the importance of bronzer on the skin, as it gives quite a boost to one's complexion and add a youthful glow. I couldn't keep my hands off of the Baked Mineral Bronzing Powder, Just a few swipes across the forehead, down the bridge of nose and in the cheekbones left me feeling like a red carpet vixen. Another great bronzing product? Instant Bronzing Shimmer Powder, the perfect tool adding shine and a sheer wash of color to the body.

We finished my "Red Carpet Makeover" with a few swipes of the Limited Edition Eyeshadow Trio, which works wonders on many complexions. I was impressed by the high quality of pigment and gorgeous shimmer left on the lid. A quick spritz of Victoria's Secrect's latest floral fragrance, Fabulous Eau De Parfum and I was ready for a night out on the town! 

Tomorrow i'll be sharing a bit of wardrobe scoop from Estee Stanley, an esteemed celebrity stylist who certainly knows a thing or two about great gowns and what to wear underneath! Stay tuned.

MUST HAVES: O.R.G SKINCARE

For today's "Must Have" it's all about a product that promises to leave your skin looking bright, smooth and softer than ever before, O.R.G's Organic Mineral Peel. The enzyme based peel is loaded with lots of pure, good for you ingredients such as cucumber, grapefruit seed, jojoba oil, omega's (and more!) and has become a staple in my weekly regimen.

So, where did the inspiration to develop this product come from? The creators were inspired by ritual purification in bathhouses performed many centuries ago in the Korean Peninsula. An individual would soak themselves in infused baths made up of mineral water, ginseng, iris, peach flowers or leaves and fruits packed with skin nurturing minerals and antioxidants. Afterwards an appointed person would massage all of the dead, remaining skin cells and impurities from one's body.

O.R.G has perfected this process, bringing it to modern day with a convenient, easy to use product, boasting some big results. You simply spray the peel onto face, massage into skin and watch as those dry, dead cells fall right off of the face.

Here's a few reasons why I absolutely love the product:

• You can use it up to 3 times weekly
  
• You can apply makeup afterwards, as the peel creates the perfect canvas for your foundation. It also helps skincare absorb wonderfully into skin
  
• It's addictive, seriously. Watching all of that dead skin peel right off in a matter of minutes is fascinating to see!
  
• Worried about pigmentation? It helps to brighten the skin with grape seed and licorice root extract
• Will leave your skin baby soft. I couldn't believe how hydrated my skin had felt on it's first use
• It's great for men. My husband typically strays away from many skincare products due to fragrance and how complex many of them are to use. O.R.G's is easy to use and perfect for a man on the go
  

I had the opportunity to meet the wonderful people behind O.R.G recently at the LA IMAT'S, check out the episode here to learn more about the brand and see a live demo of the product! Also be sure to visit O.R.G's website to learn more about the brand and their entire line of products.