On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: My Current Top 8 Pink Beauty Routine and Product Favorites

It's been a long time since I did a post for On Wednesdays We Wear Pink -- and I can't believe that, honestly, since almost every product I use IS pink! I was looking around my bathroom this week and realized it's about 85 percent pink products. I shouldn't be surprised, really, since I've been such a pink fan for such a long time. So, without further adieu, here's the rundown on my current pink beauty routine and product favorites!

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My Top 6 Current Beauty Obsessions (and Miracle Workers)

I try a lot of beauty products. A LOT. At any given time, my apartment pretty much just looks like the inside of Sephora or Ulta combined. And, while I have my tried and true favorites, I definitely expand my beauty horizons fairly frequently. Right now, these are the six products I simply can't get enough of.

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Scrumptious Shea: The Best Shea Butter Shower Products

Shea butter. We've all heard if it, and we know it's supposed to do something good for us, but what is it, really? Extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, shea butter is a fat originally used in cosmetics, cooking and even as a topical painkiller because it is loaded with fatty acids, melts at body temperature and binds well to water, making it a great, fast-acting and long-lasting oil.

So it's no surprise that there are tons of beauty products loaded with this special butter. This series will cover three different categories of shea-rich beauty products. First up, hair and body products that find their way into our shower!

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Smooth as Silk: Frederic Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Shampoo and Conditioner

Want to give your tresses a treat? Frederic Fekkai Advanced Silky Straight Ironless Shampoo and Frederic Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Conditioner will bring shine, smoothness and manageability to even the coarsest of strands.

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Beauty Question: Which Discontinued Beauty Product Do You Wish Would Come Back?

Don't you hate when your favorite beauty product is discontinued all of a sudden? I can't tell you how much it hurts my heart when that happens. My all-time favorite hair product, Frederic Fekkai Straight Away, was discontinued a few years ago and it's been eating away at me ever since. Luckily, I had one tube that I used very sparingly -- but, lo and behold, it finally ran out today. Sadness! So my beauty question of the day is this: Which discontinued beauty product do you wish would come back? Let me know in the comments!

Discover the New Fekkai Advanced!

Those beloved bottles of Fekkai Advanced just got better. The people in the lab tweaked the formulas in each line, just a bit, to bring even better results. The most noticeable change is the now delicious citrus vanilla scent in the Full Blown Volume line. Warning, it will make you crave a dreamsicle with every wash! The packaging also had a makeover and now all the bottles are gorgeously chic. The best part is, even with all the new changes, the prices remain the same as before! I had the chance to meet Frederic Fekkai in person and talk to him about his new collection launch and tips for utilizing all his great products. Keep reading for my two favorite pieces of advice from the Hair God himself.

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Lusts of the Week

Well, fellow beauty chicks ... huge news. After three and a half years as the Copywriter for Ralph Lauren, I am taking on a new job next week as the Copywriter for Bergdorf Goodman! I'm movin' on up -- literally -- as it's, coincidentally, in the same building as my current position but on a higher floor. (At least I won't have to give up walking to work!) So this week is filled with tearful goodbyes, lots of packing (who knew you could cram so much into a tiny office?) and, of course, a few Lusts of the Week along the way!

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Glazing Over It: Frederic Fekkai Salon Glaze

One of my all-time favorite things to do at the salon? It's not the head massage that comes with my shampoo -- though it is amazingly relaxing -- or the coma-inducing hand massage that I get while my hair is being blown out. Those perks are great, but I'd give them up just to get a glaze every time I step into the salon. The sleek, shiny results leave me feeling happy every time I catch a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror. So when I heard about Frederic Fekkai Salon Glaze, I just knew I had to check it out. The glossy finish from a salon glaze right in your own home? Sign me up immediately, I thought to myself.

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Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays: Frederic Fekkai Glossing To Go

If you're like me, your summer is booking up pretty fast. When I last glanced at my calendar, I discovered that I only have about four free weekends from now until August! But one thing's for certain -- I will definitely not travel anywhere without my trusty Frederic Fekkai Glossing To Go products.

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Must-Have Mondays: Frederic Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Travel Faves Kit

Were you born with shiny, silky tresses? Then I am seriously jealous of you ... because unfortunately, I was not blessed with the genetic lottery when it comes to my hair! It takes a lot of work to make it sleek, shiny and Pantene-worthy. But thanks to the Frederic Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Travel Faves Kit, it's definitely a lot easier ... and now there's a fantastic Travel Faves set with all the products guaranteed to make my locks shine with the best of them.

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Luxury in a Tub: Frederic Fekkai Creme Luxueuse

You look down at your arms and legs, willing them to be soft and supple, but all you see is scaly patches and irritated red spots. Let's face it -- dry skin is such a nuisance. And as soon as the temperatures drop, this beauty chick fights against them to maintain some sort of smoothness in her limbs! But no matter how many creams and lotions I've tried, I can never seem to find one that really and truly gets rid of the dryness for good. That is, until I tried Frederic Fekkai Creme Luxueuse!

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"Shea" It Isn't So: Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Hair Mask

How to restore shine, smoothness and life to otherwise lusterless locks? Masks are the key. And for a long time now, this beauty chick has kept her favorite product to herself, worrying that it would fly off the shelves before she had a chance to restock! But the time has come to let you in on the secret. What is this wonder of wonders? Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Hair Mask!

The slender tube contains some of the creamiest, richest, most moisturizing treatments around. Formulated with shea butter -- good for softening everything from knobbly knees to scaly elbows -- this conditioning mask is aided by the addition of macadamia nut oil to really pull out all the stops. And the longer you leave it on, the softer and more gorgeous your tresses will look and feel! (This beauty chick recommends applying at the beginning of your shower and leaving it on for at least 20 minutes.)

Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Hair Mask retails for $23 at drugstore.com.

Love of My Life: Frederic Fekkai Coiff Perfecteur Anti-Frizz Silkening Creme

I'm in love. No, not with a boy ... with a hair product. Come on, would you expect anything less from this beauty chick? And my latest flight of fancy is none other than Frederic Fekkai's Coiff Perfecteur Anti-Frizz Silkening Creme.

The groovy-looking tube is light blue in color, with a neat little twisting top that ensures none will spill out unexpectedly (thank goodness). And what does this magical product do, you might ask? Why, make sure your hair remains silky and frizz-free, of course!

Now, my hair is not known for behaving, even on humidity-free days. But in the past week, I think I've received more compliments on the sleekness and shininess of my tresses, and it's all thanks to Frederic Fekkai. A mere dime-sized amount emulsified within my palms and rubbed into my damp locks, and after blowdrying my hair looks absolutely amazing. And the slight melony-cucumbery scent doesn't hurt, either.

See for yourself -- it's only $25 and available on Sephora's website. While I have to admit I was bummed when I recently discovered that my all-time favorite product -- the line's Smooth Hair -- was being discontinued, this baby is bigger and better than ever. At least it keeps my hair anything but big.

Straight Up Now Tell Me: Frederic Fekkai Straight Away

Summer, winter, rain, sunshine ... whatever the weather, this beauty chick's hair seems to suffer! That is, until I discovered the wonder that is Frederic Fekkai Straight Away.

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