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Personally I would choose Star Bright ! Previously known as Champagne , Star Bright is a gorgeous pale yellow gold, perfect for all skin tones.  Did you know that these pressed eyeshadow singles are pigmented from dried fruit powder and they are vegan and gluten free?! Originally  $20, the Pressed Eye Shadow collection is 25% off bringing each recyclable compact to $15. Sign up for Purist Perks to save even more!

I am always a holdout for accessories that make my life easier.  I tend to be skeptical about 'add-ons' but the eQua Hand Towel isn't a way for Manduka Yoga  to garner more money - it actually makes my time on and off the mat easier. Called a Hand Towel , once unrolled this Seafoam delight was larger than expected.  I use this to sop up sweat whether I'm in practice or at a reggae concert, plus, it's my go-to when drying off after a camp shower.

While I have become less consumerist as I have aged, I still look forward to Black Friday every year. The reason is simple: It is the one time of year I openly shop - and stock up - for the following year.

I'm " getting back into yoga ". Like blogging, it slips in and out of my life for no true reason other than poor time management on my personal side. I'm looking for less fuss. Less clutter and less chaos. I'll save the rest of this story for another blog post...  Wanting everything during Manduka's Fall clearance sale happening Black Friday weekend, I restrained myself by choosing only 2 amazing +Manduka Yoga items: First, I grabbed the Cropped Uni . Originally $138, I grabbed this super cool 1-piece for $33.12!

Continuing my love/hate relationship with +LUSH , #Karma perfume is a must-have for any sexy raver who doesn't want to smell like a sweaty raver!! This eccentric hippy scent comes from a blend of patchouli , sweet orange and lemongrass . Mostly patchouli ! 😛 I like the solid formulation because it is easy to take on the go - the vessel is the size of a quarter - and will never leak. A little goes a long way. xoxo •Nancy-Lee

Living Pura Vida. My 1st  +Pura Vida Bracelets   haul supports  +Honey Love   +Vegan Outreach ,  +Best Friends Animal Society  ,   beach environmental awareness campaign hawaii with, of course, an anchor to ground my soul. Wait until you get a closer look at the Pineapple Clutch. Start your own collection today! Save 10% off your  +Pura Vida Bracelets  purchase with code 👉🏻NANCYLEE10👈🏻 and don't forget, shipping is free with your 25$ cart.

I am taking bougie camping next level with +Corkcicle Canteens. Perfect for picnics, this 25oz Vinnebago keeps wine cold for 24+ hours, retails for 33$ and makes a great water bottle too. ;) The extra wide mouth makes it easy to customize with fruit bits for sangria on the go! xoxo •Nancy-Lee

It is the perfect time to explore green beauty, thanks to SunKissAlba and Derma-e .  Alba's very first Favourite's Box is a collection of 10 beauty products from a variety of conscious brands, that you can easily find at Whole Foods. The Favourite's Box has a retail worth of $90US and costs only $30. All proceeds will be donated to The Special Olympics . See the beauty in this box, below.

Click the images to learn more about the juicy things I'm currently loving: This CC Cream is exactly like my skin, but better. ZERO dimethicone. I wear Desert Glow for light/ medium skin tones plus I am protected by SPF 30.

Whether your moving through a vinyasa flow or coming in to Shavasana, that funky smell? It's your mat! Think about it, when was the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? And I mean cleaned; Hot soapy water with a dry by sunlight? Probably never, right? Meet Mat Renew by  @MandukaYoga . This all-purpose yoga mat cleaner is formulated with organic essential oils to naturally clean and disinfect, leaving your mat smelling fresh. Simply spray Mat Renew on your yoga gear after your session and wipe down with a dampened cloth. Available in 3 scents: Tranquil Lavender , Soothing Citrus , and my personal favourite: Energizing Gingergrass ! Mat Renew is available in a 2oz bottle tucks easily into my yoga bag for on-the-go refreshening and retails for only $5. Trust me, your nose and the noses of those around you will be thankful.  xoxo Nancy-Lee

This is the last week you can save $25 off of your Manduka purchase.  Wondering if these yoga mats are worth the hype? Well, I own 3 of variying thickness so I have one for every occasion: travel, terrain, pro. Listen, I have purchased super cute, inexpensive yoga mats and they disintegrate. I believe in buying the best mat that you can, even if that means using your crappy one a little while longer. #BeingHonest Manduka yoga mats are durable, made from recycled materials, and ultra-sticky. No matter how hot the room or hot sweaty my body, I have never slipped off of a Manduka mat and knowing how secure I am makes me relax and focus on my practice rather than modifying moves so I do not fall.  Click any of the images to shop my personal recommendations:

My husband stepped up my workout game with Power Block Dumbbells . Each block is adjustable by 3 pounds up to 24 per hand. Lock in the weight you need and leave the rest behind; This one block saves the space of 8 separate weights! I'm ready to start round 2 of the # FBBooty workout and these PowerBlocks will power through the Fitness Blender sets. I will see massive results in my ass by Closer To The Sun 4 . Suns out, buns out, till the fun runs out. xoxo •Nancy-Lee

This Winter calls for an added layer of protection. With one snowstorm after another followed by days and days of rain, everyone can benefit from Treatment Oil . Am  antioxidant-rich cocktail of sunflower, olive and jojoba oils which will soothe the driest of skins. For a limited time,  + Juice Beauty  is offering you a full size Treatment Oil , worth $39, for FREE with your $125 purchase. Click here to get started and make sure you use code ByeWinterSkin at checkout to receive your FREE bottle of Treatment Oil . xoxo •Nancy-Lee

Catch me Sarurday at  +Soul Pose   in San Mateo! From the creators of  +The Color Run   comes the first UV reflective / blacklight yoga experience. Visit  www.SoulPose.com for details and make sure you use code SPfashionCHIC5 to save $5 off of your ticket. Each ticket includes: •Soul Pose yoga mat •Embroidered Yoga towel •Glow bracelet •Namaste bracelet •Confetti for the afterparty! Tickets for the 8:30am, 11:30am and 2:30pm sessions are still available. Sign up as a group and save an additional $5 per ticket! xoxo •Nancy-Lee

Today was the day where it all went wrong and I was not making it to class.... but I pushed through, adjusted my attitude - which was more important them adjusting my schedule. I couldn't find my pass.... couldn't find the garage door opener..... Made 2 wrong turns. I started to come home and got pretty close when the  + CorePower Yoga  app saved the day. I logged on real quick and found another class starting only 30 minutes later.  Since I missed CorePower 1 I grabbed another day of Yoga Sculpt , new instructor, new moves. I never recommend doubling down on back to back classes but I am determined to make the most of my 30 day pass. Am I ever glad that I did. It was divine.

I won a super cool giveaway with  + LATHER  and  + Core Power Yoga  that included 1 month of unlimited CPY classes.  Challenge accepted. Today I jumped in head first and went with Yoga Sculpt.  Turns out you should do a few other Core Power Yoga classes, first, to prepare yourself for this class.  When muscle meets yoga, Sculpt is born. Boost metabolism and build lean muscle mass as you move to upbeat tracks. You’ll combine free weights with CorePower Yoga 2 (C2) sequencing and cardio to intensify each pose while mixing in strength-training moves like squats, lunges and bicep curls. It is recommended that you take at least one CorePower level 1 or 2 (C1 or C2) class before a Yoga Sculpt class. Missed that part.

You know I love my diffuser. Here is a great chance to see why I incorporate oils into both my yoga routine and daily life. On Saturday September 24 , starting at 8:30am sharp,  + Athleta Valley Fair is hosting an interactive workshop featuring a fabulous distributer from   + Young Living Essential Oils . This special class will begin with an overview of oils  and how they can be incorporated into your yoga practice and beyond. After, we'll move into  a 30-minute vinyasa flow which will give us the chance to experience a deepened practice. Questions? Call the Santa Clara  +Athleta  team at  408-246-6273. See you Saturday!! xoxo •Nancy-Lee

I am trying something new this month: An + Orangetheory Fitness Workout! This free class is taught by South Bay Regional Head Coach Daniel Williams . Join me at + Santana Row Park , in front of Starbucks , class begins at 9am on the following Sundays: •September: 25th •October: 2nd & 23rd Have you experienced an Orange Effects workout? Focusing on body weight and interval training, I am a huge fan of HIIT , so I am stoked to give this training a go! Hosted by + lululemon athletica , click here to learn more. xoxo •Nancy-Lee

🕉   #DidItForTheTowel  How much do I love  +Sand Cloud Towels ? Boho Mandala makes 4 and Wanderlust *coming soon* makes 5.  ☯ Super versatile, Sand Cloud 's bohemian inspired good vibes are felt through 100% Turkish cotton. Soft, not flimsy, this is the Boho Mandala in Orchid.   💜   I use these towels as my beach towel, concert / picnic blanket, or even light throw when the sun begins to set, and now I am adding tapestry to the list!  #StayTuned .  ♒️ Save the fishies and some cash: Save 25% off of your # sandcloud haul with promo  code 👉🏻 NancyLee25 👈🏻 and @sand_cloud will double down and donate an additional 10% to marine and oceanic charities.   xoxo •Nancy-Lee

Still haven't joined + Ebates ? Look what you're missing out on: Last month I earned $20.41 cash back, which brings my 10 month total to $238.85 , so I cashed this check and then treated myself to + Too Faced Cosmetics Unicorn Tears # lipstick while window shopping + ULTA Beauty . Such a deal, I only had to pay $1.59 OOP for the difference. Joining + Ebates is free and easy. How does it work? # Ebates splits the affiliate commission with you, that's how they are able to pay cash. If you want to join, click through my affiliate link http://bit.ly/2bvNCqU and we'll each get a spiffy bonus when you make your first $25 purchase. Remember you have to shop through the Ebates website or download the browser extension to qualify for the commission share. Have any questions, leave them below. xoxo •Nancy-Lee