Rachel's Beauty Blog

When I think about New Years Eve a few things come to mind - Times Square, champagne, snowflakes, streamers, glitter and so on and so forth.  What do all of these things have in common? They all sparkle! That's why my go to accessories and cosmetics for New Years are anything that glistens and catches the light. Some of my favorite products we carry at R.J. WEST that help me create a stunning party look are: -Trish McEvoy Eye Brightener Shell  $22 : This little "pink" pencil is so versitle for any eye look you are trying to create, Use it to "lift" the brow bone, use it in the "danger zone" (the dark area int he inner most corner of the eye) or use it for subtle highlight for different areas of the face / lips/ cheeks. You cannot go wrong having this beauty in your cosmetic arsenal. - Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour $24 : Use them dry for a soft touch of shimmering color or wet for an intense foiled look. You can even wet them and use it as a...

I can't believe its December already - I feel like I was just starting to enjoy my pumpkin spice lattes! I was driving around this morning listening to Christmas carols on the radio and it hit me - The Holidays are here and we are running out of time to get our friends and family the things they need or so desperately want! It's time to get down to business with the shopping (if you haven't already) because before you know it the gift exchanging will begin and you don't want to be that person who waited 'till the last minute and had to buy someone a sweater with Santa hat wearing cats on it because all of the good gifts we're gone already. Whether you get your shopping done now, which is on the verge of late, or actually late - you can rest assured that we at your local R.J. WEST will have what you need to make someone in your life very happy. Fragrance, skincare and spa services for both men and women, and luxury cosmetics that you'd normally have to...

I'm so excited - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is coming! "But why is Small Business Saturday such a big deal?" you might be asking. Here's why: Small businesses are the foundation on which our local economy stands. We employ your friends and family members. We take pride in our goods and services because they are a part of what makes our community so special. We are more consumer oriented on a direct person-to-person level than most big business which allows us to respond promptly to meet the needs of our customers. We are here for you, our clients, and we appreciate you showing your support by keeping us up and running. So now we have Small Business Saturday , a chance for us (with the help of American Express) to show how much we love our community and how much our community loves us back. When you shop at a S.B.S. registered store on Saturday November 29th 2014  and spend $10 or more in a single in store transaction you can earn $10 back on your AMEX stat...

One of the newest additions to our ever growing fragrance collection at R.J. WEST - Eight & Bob is my top choice right now for men (or women). A warm citrus scent with a woodsy vanilla dry down, Eight & Bob comes packaged beautifully in a carved out book rather than a box. The book tells the story of how Eight & Bob came to be and includes several blank pages that can be used to inscribe a personal message if someone is lucky enough to receive this delectable scent as a gift. Come in to R.J. WEST and pick up a sample or spritz it on and try it out right on the spot - see why some of the R.J. WEST girls love it for themselves! The story of Eight & Bob: Albert Fouquet, the son of a Parisian aristocrat, was part of elite French society in the early twentieth century and a perfume connoisseur. In a room on the upper floor of the family chateau, Fouquet created and perfected various essences for his own personal use – aided by Philippe, the family butler. At s...

The Perfect Holiday Gift from NEST ...but NEST Holiday scents are already in store at R.J. West! Whether you're looking for a holiday gift or a special scent for your own home nothing evokes the sense of the season like a NEST Holiday candle. A delicious blend of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves and cinnamon (with a hint of vanilla and amber) dance through the air creating a welcoming environment in any space. Looking  for something to take you not only through holiday but to lift your spirits during the cold winter months as well? NEST Birchwood Pine is the aroma of a true majestic winter forest. Created by blending white pine, fir balsam and birchwood over a base of rich musk and amber - Birchwood Pine leaves you feeling cozy and content, bringing out the beauty of winter that is often overlooked. And with prices ranging from $14 - $225 (depending on size) there's a candle for everyone! NEST Birchwood Pine Collection NEST Holiday Col...

Get ready everyone - #SmallBusinessSaturday is coming! Shop small, support your community. #rjwest #shopsmall pic.twitter.com/62S4dsBKQK — R. J. WEST (@rjwestny) November 10, 2014

It’s fall and you know what that means – NEST Pumpkin Chai is back in store! A cozy blend of wild pumpkin, spicy chai, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon all working together to create the most autumnal of fine home fragrance. The blush orange wax housed in an amber-brown glass is simply stunning on a tablescape, sitting on a mantle or in an entryway. You don’t know how delicious fall can be until you experience this candle. Hurry in for yours because these beauties sell out fast! Hold on to your tan as the summer fades. If you haven’t already tried Vita Liberata self tanners you are absolutely missing out. This is the easiest to apply, longest lasting, most natural looking self tanner I have EVER used. You will be amazed by the results and by how many people will ask if you were away on vacation.  No odor, no orange color – just a beautiful warm glow that fades as naturally as a real tan. Rachel Finnegan CEO R. J. West