Monday, June 23, 2014

best supplements for glowing skin







Evening Primrose OilEvening primrose oil contains Linolenic Acid and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) which are both Omega 6 fatty acids. By working to dilute sebum, a thick oily substance that is oversecreted in some people with acne, the essential fatty acids in evening primrose oil may reduce the risk of pores becoming clogged and lesions developing. The oil's EFAs help treat rosacea by reducing inflammation, controlling cells' use of nutrients and by producing prostaglandins, which stimulate the contraction of blood vessels.

Omega-3 Fish Oil: Omega-3s support a healthy skin inflammatory response which is greatly a positive aspect for clearer skin. These are just one reason, among many, why we love Omega-3 and the wonderful benefits it has on our skin. Fatty acids can act as natural moisturizers that revitalize dry skin from the inside out.


Vitamin Code RAW Women: Antioxidant vitamins A, B complex, C, and E all work to create your skin's "safety net" -- helping to reduce environmental assaults that can damage a skin cell's membrane. This, in turn, affects everything from how much fluid your skin can retain, to how effectively waste products are shuffled in and out of cells. This multi-vitamin also contains probiotics which help your gut. The skin is very closely connected to the gut through the ‘gut-skin axis'. Just as inflammation in the gut can cause inflammation in the brain, it can also lead to inflammation in the skin. This inflammation can manifest as acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, or other skin conditions.


These 3 supplements have helped create dewy, glowing skin from the inside out.

 (The Clear Skin Diet: Alan C. Logan) (herbwisdom.com/herb-evening-primrose.html) (webmd.com/beauty/skin/want-healthy-skin-feed-well)


Tuesday, June 17, 2014

rosie colored rays






Photographed by Abby Oliver
Models: Hannah Black, Carissa Thomas
Location: Wilmington, NC

This was such an amazing shoot and the light was perfect! It was a warm rosie glow with the  temperature in the mid 70's. We always seem to have a blast anytime we 3 have a shoot..laughing and carrying on.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

lazy sunday













Lazy Sundays are full of sleeping in, fresh laundry, and sending letters...

photography by Abby Oliver
modeled by Hannah Black & Carissa Thomas

We had the best time with this shoot. It was in our photographer Abby's own home :) Thanks to her for opening her home and for Hannah for doing yoga for this shoot!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

key west travels










It was so nice to finally escape the frigid temperatures of the carolinas and head down south to key west. These are a couple of snapshots from our tuscboutique instagram.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

new beginnings lookbook


taken: jesialex photography models: merritt hunt + kristin garaventa 
assistant: megan o'brien stylist: carissa thomas









Friday, November 22, 2013

holiday trunk show



Come check out our sweet deals and have a great time christmas shopping!

Featuring:
Tusc
CastlesCouture
Reborn Designs
Lungo
Carleigh Sion Art
Noon Designs

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

where the wild things are


Taken & Edited by: Abby Oliver
Models: Hannah Black, Sarah Sullivan, Carissa Thomas
Location: Castle Hayne, NC

This shoot was SO much fun! Being in the country surrounded by horses made our day. The fall air was setting in and it was crisp and lovely weather. The eye makeup we went for gem tones and a soft palette, and the hair was effortless waves. Come check out our new arrivals from the shoot!