by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Fashion, Green Beauty, Health, Product Reviews, Skincare, TARA Collection, Tara Perfume
These last few weeks, I’ve been following a particularly adorable ( & informative!) beauty tag. Yes, I’m talking about the swanky #WhatsInMyMakeupBag hashtag.
I think these posts are so fun and I’ve had a blast checking out everyone’s posts on instagram and their blogs! I was absolutely swamped the last few weeks working on my book edits, but finally I can respond to all the posts tagging and asking me…
So, what exactly IS in my makeup bag?
All of my makeup, oils, balms and brushes are natural, vegan and/or organic! I am so happy to share this with you today!
Do you recognize any favorites? Want to know more about any brand? Let me know in the comments below. I’m looking forward to your thoughts! 🙂
With love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Give Back, Green Beauty, Skincare, TARA Collection, Tara Perfume
I am SO excited to finally share The TARA Collection by Delizioso Skincare with you today! You can head over here to see what we’ve been working so hard on! Save $25 off the full collection!
You can catch my interview about the TARA Glow Collection on The Vibrant Kitchen today. Michelle asked me some awesome, fun questions about the line, my book and some tips about health and beauty.
So, what’s the TARA Glow Collection all about?
Delizioso Skincare’s Tara perfume is a mystical and sexy holy grail. The altitude of organic spirit within this perfume is deep, radiant and inspiring. With an inviting, delicious and invigorating blend of 100% natural plant essences, this exotic aroma is truly the finest standard of pure Madagascar Vanilla and a perfect self-love ritual.
The TARA Adorned Blushing Mousse formula blends into skin, adding a truly natural and gorgeous flush of color. Flattering for all complexions, the mousse is weightless and can be worn over or under powder to add a pop of georgous rosiness to cheeks.
The TARA California Bronzing Mousse is perfect for every complexion and shade, this mousse adds a natural hint of California bronze to skin. With a super smooth and creamy application, the mousse can be used to add a sun-kissed tan to contour.
The TARA Glow Creme Luminizer adds a natural glow to skin. With a super smooth and creamy application, the creme adds a mezmerizing highlight factor for any complexion and shade.
The TARA Radiant Glow Body Oil is a luxurious skin quenching oil with added bronzing shimmer to add a natural glowing and radiant sun-kissed effect to skin. Scented with the glamorous aroma of TARA and made with raw and organic ingredients, the oil hydrates skin and keeps it nourished while maintaining a light, non-greasy texture. I absolutely love the way it looks on the skin.
And, of course, the TARA Botanical Atomizer Perfume (a crowd favorite!) Delizioso Skincare’s Tara perfume is a mystical and sexy holy grail. The altitude of organic spirit within this perfume is deep, radiant and inspiring. With an inviting, delicious and invigorating blend of 100% natural plant essences, this exotic aroma is truly the finest standard of pure Madagascar Vanilla and a perfect self-love ritual.
Each product is made with 100% love and Organic Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil and Tara Signature Blend (Natural Essential Oil & Absolutes).
5% of your purchase goes towards The Cancer Research Institute, in honor of my late Father.
Thank you all for your unending love and support. I am so happy to share this day with you!
With Love,
Tara
Product Photos: Delizioso Skincare
Lifestyle Photographer: BPM Photo
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Fashion, Green Beauty, Modeling, Product Reviews, Travel
It finally rained!! Not just for a few minutes, either! For days and days! If you’re not aware, Southern California’s been in the middle of very severe drought pretty much since I moved here. We’ve been begging, praying, dancing and hoping for rain for months and months!
I missed the rain. Although I do have to combat gloomy days with natural remedies because I suffer from a severe and very real case of SAD (a post on this soon to come!), I adore the rain. It means new life, new adventure, and that beautiful, calming sound that rocked me to sleep oh-so-many nights that I lived in New York. Rain is refreshing, cooling and renewing. It’s awakening.
I love how green it makes everything around here. There are so many wonderful little lush, peppermint coloured spots where I am used to brown, sandy landscapes. Raelie loves it too! You know I’m a travel junkie, and the rain gives us both a great space to escape to gorgeous free spaces that are normally crowded. Rainy days are when people around here stay in: but not us! We love this opportunity to explore the diverse and wonderful parks, trails and beaches along the Pacific coast.
We took this opportunity to shoot for I AM U Collective, Free Endearment as well as Synergy, Serei Clothing + some of my favorite companies for accessories + shoes. I’ve been carrying my Diana Dreamer with me everywhere, capturing my experiences on my favorite: 120 film! I’ve adored using film since I was a little girl, and I’m not giving it up any time soon. Everything from the little raindrops to the big, swaying palm trees were all a treat to capture this stormy weekend!
Good Vibes Only Sign: Sea Gypsy California
Bag: Free Endearment
Temporary Tattoos: I AM U
Kimono: Serei Clothing
Dress: Synergy
Galaxy Necklace: Livin Freely
Mala Necklace: Padma Design
Boho Necklace: Sweet Freedom Jewelry
Ring/Earrings: Leslie Francesca
Scarf: Tiny Devotions
Headpiece: Shashi NYC
Shoes: Koolaburra
Lipstick: Axiology Beauty
Photographer: Alex Grey
With Love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Cancer, Discounts, Give Back, Green Beauty, Product Reviews, Tara Perfume
Hey bubs!!
I’m super excited to announce that the TARA Perfume is available at Lux & Eco in full pre-order or straight-to-your-door sample size for only $8!!
Lux & Eco represents the finest in conscious living and I am so thrilled and proud about this partnership!
Get yours while supplies last!
Once again, 5% of ALL proceeds go directly to The Cancer Research Institute, in honor of my Daddy, who passed from brain cancer this time last year.
Click here to learn more about the natural, organic ingredients and the story behind this holy grail perfume.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support and love.
With Love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Fashion, Fitness, Green Beauty, Green Makeup, Happiness, Health, Modeling, Product Reviews, Travel
California continues to astound me. She has such beautiful, magical landscapes. I get a true sense of delight and wonder from exploring the mountains. as well as the sea scape. Exploration has such an incredibly dear place in my heart because there just are no limits. After being sick for so, so long, the ability to adventure anywhere and see just about anything in this gorgeous state makes my heart burst. It tickles my soul, opens my eyes. I always feel like the paths I take choose me, instead of me choosing them. I feel healthy, free, fresh, and child-like. I feel empowered and wonderful.
In my suburban childhood backyard, I often pretended that I was in the middle of huge fields, atop gigantic mountains, with nature as far as the eye could see. I had a particularly vivid flashback during this particular shoot for Treacherous Minx and Pastel Mint, which reminded me of a game I used to play with my neighbor when I was younger than six. We explored the jungle (aka our backyards – which collectively actually gave us some space!) until we “came by a snake” – which always either ended or derailed the game. “ Snake! Snake!” my little neighbor would scream, then hurriedly suggest we play jumprope or tag.
On this particular hike for the shoot, we did come across a snake! A rattlesnake greeted us on our trial, and though he found shelter not long after spotting us, we turned around post-haste (because not being able to see him was kinda scarier than seeing him!)
It brought me right back to being a kid again; a feeling I had been missing a lot lately. It was then I remembered that the landscape, the weather, the beautiful scenery in front of me was something I had imagined again and again and again in my play as a kid: and here it was in front of me! It really made me smile. I felt an immense self of fulfillment, accomplishment and empowerment. I’ve carried this feeling with me throughout the last few days.
How do you feel about coincidences? Or fate? Do you think what we think of as a child tends to manifest, or is it all up to us?
I’d love to hear your thought in the comments!
The Empress T-Shirt: Treacherous Minx
McKenzie Beanie / Aria Poncho : Pastel Mint
Bohemian Necklace: Sweet Freedom Jewelry
Galaxy Key Necklace: Livin’ Freely
Bull Ring & Bracelet: Victory Jewelry
Photographer: Alex Grey
