Darphynia's Diary

Happy summer!  We are doing a summer zero-waste giveaway with our friends at Ethique Beauty .  They are based in New Zealand and make wonderful, effective, natural, beauty products that are packaged plastic-free.  The boxes are compostable, which means they are truly zero-waste products!  In case you are wondering, yes, they have vegan products but not all are vegan.  Now, about the giveaway. Last time we did a giveaway it was for our Instagram followers.  This one is for all of you who follow us via Facebook .  This giveaway is focused on spreading awareness through zero-waste, eco-friendly, reusable products.  It also happens to be #plasticfreeJuly!  In light of that, we will be running this giveaway until July 31st @ 11:59pm PST.  The winner will be announced on August 5th. Items in this giveaway: 1.  Mason Jar 2.  Reusable Glass Straw (color will vary) 3.  Straw Cleaner Brush 4.  Ethique Solid Sunless...

Starbucks announced last week that they will be removing plastic straws from their stores, completely, by 2020.  It is a small step to help reduce waste and (hopefully) help save the oceans.  If you have had any of their Nitro or Cold Foam beverages, you will have already experienced the new lid.  That lid, which has been labeled as a "sippy cup for adults" by the online community, is set to take the place of all plastic straw-using iced drinks with the exception of the Frappuccino.  Frapp purchasers will be given a straw made of sustainable material.  What sustainable material?  That remains to be seen.  And, for those of you wondering, you may request a sustainable straw no matter which iced drink you get.  They have also invested in working to create a "fully recyclable and compostable hot cup".  Hopefully the material they find is durable and won't take ages to full break down once it is tossed.  While we were incredibly happy to he...

As the title reads, our spring giveaway has ended, and the winner has been announced on Instagram.  Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our winner!  If you didn't win this time around, there will be more giveaways in the no-so-distant future.  Plus, stay tuned because we have an amazing collaboration coming up. 

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over, and it's already September.  Where did the summer go?  Where I am, it still feels like summer, which means we can still hit the beach.  At some point I will have a "What's in My Beach Bag" post, and depending on where you are, you can prepare for the upcoming beach (or lake) weather. I love the fall (or autumn).  While the trees don't really change much (where I am) until around November/December, the weather cools off, and fun fall decor is in stock.  Recently, I went to Disneyland, and they had several Halloween-themed items. Once the weather beings to cool down, we can break out the warmer clothes.  I also love the colors.  There are also fun color palettes that are released, and while I think that pretty much anything can be worn regardless of the season, there is something about a plum lip that looks extra special during the season.  Neutrals, oranges, greens, plums, etc. takes...

It's nearly time for summer vacation, and what better way to protect yourself than with the Sun Safety Kit from Sephora?  The 16 pieces of SPF fun are encased in a hot pink and clear train case, perfect for traveling.  Find your new favorite SPF product with the deluxe samples in the kit.  Because of their size, each product fits perfectly in any bag, whether you are driving or flying.  The best part is that $20.00 of the purchase price has gone to benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation !  One of my all-time favorites products is in the kit-- fresh  sugar lip treatment, because your lips need protection, too!  Questions?  Leave them in the comments below, or shoot me an e-mail .    How to Enter: 1.  Like the blog page. And that's it!  An easy step for one great gift, and of course, shipping is included.  The winner will be chosen at random and announced on June 22nd.  Good luck! Side 1. Image courtesy of seph...

This time, the giveaway makes everyone a winner!  I have teamed up with Harvey Prince , and all of you will get the opportunity to have your own, FREE, mini roller of their eau de parfum, Ageless ($21.00).  It is fast becoming one of my favorite scents.  The perfume is like a walk through a grapefruit orchard, with the slightest hint of pomegranate and mango, floral undertones.  It is fresh, uplifting, and will leave you feeling ageless.  All you are responsible for is the shipping/handling.  Here are the steps: 1.  Head to the Harvey Prince website. 2.  Add the Ageless mini roller EDP to your basket. 3.  Enter the code "agelessbeauty". 4.  Continue the checkout process. I hope you all enjoy the fragrance as much as I do. Stay beautiful! **Limit 1 Ageless Mini Roller per customer. Offer valid while supplies last.**