#Oops I did it again!

The #Sephora #VIB #Rouge sale got me! With 15% off it was time to re-stock on some necessities (House of Lashes lash glue and beauty blender solid cleanser) try some new products, (#CoverFX Illuminating Setting Spray), and splurge on pricier products  I wouldn't have tried without the discount (#KevynAucoin sculpting powder in the shade medium). At last year's Spring sale, I purchased the #Hourglass trio of powders, and have hit pan on my fave shade #dimlight that I finally purchased it as a single. I love wearing #BareMinerals on the weekend and have gone through countless containers of their Original Foundation, so it was time get a fresh one in my possession. Something new to my collection (but quite delayed) is the #Makeupforever foundation, and I can't wait to finally see what the hype is all about!  PS SUMMER IS COMING! Stock up on #SPF like the #SuperGoop Everyday Sunscreen! 

Ok, I think I'm done now...or am I? 

Keep smiling,

#KimberlyMalka #MakeupHaul #makeupaddict #blogger #beautyblogger #makeuplover 

#Keys

Good morning world, today is a new day. Time to rise and shine and #unlock your potential on your path to #success. Before you read further into this blog post - disclaimer - I just wanted to say that success can mean many things, it's all relative. Success doesn't necessarily mean monetary wealth, it can be studying for your degree, making new friends, finding your soul mate, or getting hired for your dream job (and that's all relative too).

There are many attributes needed to become successful just like the ingredients in challah.

Warm #water - not too hot, not too cold - to create a #warm home where the understanding of #Torah is present.

#Yeast - it rises and can sometimes #flop if not done correctly, however, when you keep #trying you will #grow  and unlock your potential. 

#Sugar - the #sweetness - find the sweetness in your #soul using #kind #words and #generous actions to #love yourself and people as their unique selves.

#Flour - #substance - give meaning to your life by defining it with #good #deeds (#mitzvot). 

 

#Oil - #nobility - think back to ancient times and realize the #worth (and shocking #prices today too) of oil. Oil has a connotation of #honor, remember that! Honor and value yourself!

#Salt - [in my opinion] the most important ingredient. Salt slows down the #OVER #INFLATION OF YEAST! Be aware of your #ego so you do not over inflate! With appropriate measure, share your #talents with the world - not too boastful, but not too #humble. 

May you unlock your potential and bake your #challot with much success AND PASS ON THESE KEYS TO SUCCESS TO THE NEXT GENERATION!

Keep smiling,

#KimberlyMalka #Blogger #challahbakingenthusiast #challahArtist #keystosuccess #schlissel 

^*This blog post was #INSPIRED BY #THE KOSHERCHANNEL.COM WATER CHALLAH #RECIPE^*

#Manolo #Blahnik's #Lessons for #Life

Some people may argue that fashion is not an art form. Well, I'm here to convince that it is indeed.

This past Thursday I had the honor of attending Manolo Blahnik's The Art of Shoes" Exhibit in Milan at the Museo di Milano. [In case you were wondering, yes, I did wear my own Manolo's to the museum - the experience wouldn't be the same if I didn't!] On this shoe journey I gained so much insight on the brains and preparation it takes to create such unique shoes. The time, and attention to detail is incredible! (YT Vlog coming soon with more!)

Along with learning about the artistic process in designing and executing the creation of a pair of Blahnik's I gained a new perspective on life via Blahnik's rules to live by. So here live from Milan I forward these unforgettable life lessons to you. Enjoy!

1. Always Look #Impeccable (no matter what.)

2. Always #Check Everything, At Least Twice! Double check! Triple check!

3. Remember to Have Fun! Don't take things too seriously. 

4. Be #Curious 

5. Keep Going! Even if you make some mistakes, learn from them and keep moving forward.

6. Be #True to your #Style, be true to yourself. 

*Content was on Exhibit at Museo Di Milano, originally filmed for CNN Style.*

#Manolo #Blahnik's #Lessons for #Life

Some people may argue that fashion is not an art form. Well, I'm here to convince that it is indeed.

This past Thursday I had the honor of attending Manolo Blahnik's The Art of Shoes" Exhibit in Milan at the Museo di Milano. [In case you were wondering, yes, I did wear my own Manolo's to the museum - the experience wouldn't be the same if I didn't!] On this shoe journey I gained so much insight on the brains and preparation it takes to create such unique shoes. The time, and attention to detail is incredible! (YT Vlog coming soon with more!)

Along with learning about the artistic process in designing and executing the creation of a pair of Blahnik's I gained a new perspective on life via Blahnik's rules to live by. So here live from Milan I forward these unforgettable life lessons to you. Enjoy!

1. Always Look #Impeccable (no matter what.)

2. Always #Check Everything, At Least Twice! Double check! Triple check!

3. Remember to Have Fun! Don't take things too seriously. 

4. Be #Curious 

5. Keep Going! Even if you make some mistakes, learn from them and keep moving forward.

6. Be #True to your #Style, be true to yourself. 

*Content was on Exhibit at Museo Di Milano, originally filmed for CNN Style.*

#MakeupHaul

25% off! 30% off! 

Does anyone else salivate/go weak in the knees when there's a makeup #sale?! 

Over the past few weeks I've been getting bombarded with "Friends & Family" emails and bit the bullet [majorly] when it came to 25% off for #Mac, and 30% off for #Tarte. #March being my #birthday month, I also treated myself at #Sephora/restocked on some necessities. 

Soooooo, what did I buy? 

First...

#Mac: I thought I was just going to stick to the necessities but, I ended up with a 3 digit number as my total at checkout 🙈. I replenished my #makeup #collection with a bottle of Fix+, and a new 217 blending brush...but then...I got 2 #eyeliners (Eye Kohl in Fascinating, and Chromographic Pencil in NC15/NW20), 4 #lipsticks (Twig, Whirl, Yash, and Rebel) and 22 #eyeshadows - had to get a refill insert for my pro #palette. 

Then... 

I celebrated my birthday by going to see #GustavKlimt's work at the Neue Galerie (owned by Ronald Lauder) in Manhattan, and couldn't resist buying the #AERIN lipstick in the color "Liebling" which mimicked the color of Adele Bloch-Bauer's kiss in her portrait, the Woman in Gold.

After that...

Sephora: I needed to restock on my #beautyblender solid cleanser to clean my brushes and I got a silicone brush cleansing pad too from #SephoraCollection. I think I was still on a high from being in Ronald Lauder's gallery/buying an AERIN lipstick that I ended up purchasing an #EsteeEdit The Barest Contour Lip Liner in the shade 03 #Exposed just for fun.  

And lastly...

Tarte: 30% Friends and Family! It was my moment to finally grab the renowned #ShapeTape concealer and #Tartelette in Bloom palette, and I did! 

#winning

Keep smiling,

#KimberlyMalka #makeup #beautyblogger #makeupaddict

PS STAY TUNED FOR A YOUTUBE VIDEO GOING THROUGH EACH PRODUCT COMING SOON!

#LIUB

Dear #World,

Today is Autism Awareness Day. Please wear #blue to spread awareness and acceptance of people with autism today and throughout the month of April. As a special education teacher, this is a cause very near to my heart. Please remember people aren't "autistic," people have autism. There's a difference - please use identity-first language. Words hold more power than you think. 

Keep smiling,

Kimberly Malka

#LightItUpBlue #AutismAwareness #LIUB #50shadesofBlue #wearblue