Isn't Pinterest an endless world of inspiration? I could spend hours looking for color, texture, recipes and all things beautiful.
If you aren't on Pinterest yet, what are you waiting for? Let's inspire each other!You can follow me HERE.
Have a wonderful weekend. I'll be nursing a cold and pinning.
Greetings from Asia! It's been a wonderful experience exploring Singapore and Malaysia and with good reason—my cosmetics will soon be in Sephora here! I also shot for the cover of Elle Singapore and me and my baby bump got to wear this cute drummer-girl inspired outfit. I'll let you know when the issue is out.
But speaking of travel, one of the questions I get asked frequently is:
What are your travel essentials?
Well, here you go. I never leave home without 100% Pure Argan Oil, Argan Bear Naked Wipes, Argan Cleansing Oil and the Argan Moisturizing Stick. Even when you're on a plane, take a moment to go to the bathroom to cleanse and moisturize your skin. Plane travel can be rough on your face and by keeping your skin hydrated, drinking plenty of water and avoiding salty foods, you'll land and look like a true Argan beauty.
Sending you love across the miles,
What do you get when you cross organic clothing, unusual toys and eco-friendly furniture? Oeuf. It's a charming and playful online shop that is perfect for your own little oeuf or to find a good gift for someone else's. I'm in love with these little Squeeze-me mittens! How adorable is it that they were designed for you to hold your little one's hand? And with all of their creations equally as clever, it's a sure bet that you're kiddo will be cozy and feel fun since it's like playing dress up every time they wear it!
Babies, Eco Fashion, Eco Style, Kids, Oeuf 
Happy Love Day! Whether you're celebrating with a night out this evening or simply staying in to cozy up with your sweetie, it's always fun to get a little dolled up in the spirit of this fabulous day of pinks and reds. But no need to go overboard! We pulled four looks that will inspire you to highlight your features while still looking elegant and sweet, then we made them eco and added our spin. We're confident you'll look amazing!
Prime Face: After washing your face with Argan Cleansing Oil, moisturize with our Daily Moisturizer with SPF 40+, followed by the Argan Primer Mist. Once absorbed, finish with Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation for a flawless canvas.
1. Mauve: To get this look, lightly dab our Argan Cream Blush in Sunset on the outer apples of the cheeks. Then, cover the lid in Argan REM Pen Eyeshadow in Dusty Rose, followed by Argan Eye Shadow in Maple in the crease of the eye to highlight the depth of your lid . Finish with two coats of GOGO Mascara and apply our Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain Cha Cha for a final touch of mauve.
2. Poppy: First, define the brows with the Argan Magic Brows. Coat the top lid of your eye with Argan Eye Shadow in Vintage to show off your peepers and draw attention to your brows. Follow with coat of GOGO Mascara. Finally, cover your bottom lip in Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in Waltz, dab your lips together and blend with your finger for a popsicle-stained pout.
3. Coral: Softly sweep Argan Eye Shadow in Valentine over your lid extending to the inner corners. On the apples of your cheeks, apply our Argan Color Stick in Petal Pink, then curl your lashes and apply a coat of GOGO Mascara. Finish with our Argan Lip Treatment to make your lips soft and smooch-ready.
4. Rose: Make a winged line on your eyes with our Argan Magic Marker Liquid Eye Liner. Follow with two coats of GOGO Mascara. Then apply our Argan Color Stick in Rosey and finish with Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in Tango.
Happy Valentine's Day!
It has been a BUSY week to say the least! We shot our first ever national ad campaign, a magazine shoot and I'm going to Asia tomorrow. Whew!
I just wanted to check in and say make sure to Share the Love by shopping our 15% off sale (code: sharelove) or entering our giveaway and also give you a little peek at the Redbook shoot. Isn't Rumi the cutest? The whole family is going to be in the May issue of Redbook so stay tuned!
Like many of you, I snuggle up with Rumi, read books, and play outside, but nothing beats dancing around the house (or even the yard)! Kelly, I'm with you. Spending time with your kids by exercising and having a great time is a blast.Plus, it's so great to see them learn their own moves and find confidence through dance.
Congrats on winning our Mama Essentials Giveaway! And to the rest of you, thanks for sharing your special moments with us.
At Josie Maran Cosmetics, LOVE is the inspiration for what we do. My first child, Rumi Joon, inspired me to start Josie Maran Cosmetics and make it safe and eco-friendly. My husband is my business partner. My mother works with the company. And through Josie Maran Cosmetics I have grown my family to include the people who work with me. They are all equally passionate about beauty, health, the environment, what they do, and their own families.
During the month of February, we would like to invite you to share your love story on Facebook with us. It can be the love you have for your mom, your partner, your child, or your pet...however you express and define the love in your life, we want to hear about it! At the end of the month we will chose one story that inspires us the most and it will be featured here on Chicological! Plus, the winner gets a SHARE THE LOVE one-of-a-kind gift.
And not to fear, if you are shy about posting your story, you can still share in the love on our website with 15% off your order (*excludes Good Buys) with code: sharelove
Tell us your story and enter to win here.
Facebook, Giveaway, Share the Love 
I have many mantras, but one of the most important is one that sticks with me in every part of my life: "Doing Good is a Beautiful Thing."
And it is a beautiful thing. In 2012, I wanted to share more with you about how you can do good in the world and for the world. Today is World Wetlands Day and though you may not have celebrated it last year, I hope you take a moment to consider how important this ecosystem is. The planet's wetlands not only hold an abundance of plant and animal life, but it's estimated that three million people die a year when wetland destruction prohibits access to clean drinking water!
DO GOOD
Donate, volunteer and follow America's Wetland Foundation, which protects and preserves coastal areas threatened by environmental damage.
Explore the EPA's site about Wetlands Protection to educate yourself on the issue.
Outside of the U.S.? Ramsar is a great resource for wetlands preservation globally.
Sunday is fast approaching and what does this mean? I'll be traveling back from a week in New York and looking forward to some rest. But perhaps you will be gathering for the biggest football game of the year with mountains of snacks. I can't blame you. It's a fun celebration! That being said, I thought I'd get in the spirit and find a yummy recipe for you that is hearty, great for a crowd, but healthy and fresh, too. Hey, if you're going to eat like this, at least get a some nutrition in there, right? This recipe, from Real Simple, packs a punch of cruelty-free protein, iron, and beta carotene from the vibrant sweet potatoes. Serve yourself a bowl, pour a good beer and have a great time! May the best team win.
Photo by Con Poulos.
It's here! This lovely month where you can't help but see shades of blush, fuchsia and rose popping up everywhere to celebrate love. Isn't it great? But before you think you have to sacrifice your favorite shade of lip color to kiss your sweetheart, may I remind you that your perfect Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in Waltz is waiting for you? It's perfectly pink, an easy on-the-go marker and it won't budge. If ever there were a made-for-Valentine's-Day smoochin' product, this would be it. Here's a few tips:
-Going from work to a fun date? Use a little on your lips in the morning and come evening, carefully apply like a liner, fill in your lips and apply a dab to your cheeks. Then blend and go!
-Not going to kiss anyone, but want to look fabulous anyway? First apply the marker and then top with Argan Natural Volume Lip Gloss in Voluptuous for a stare-worthy pout.
-Keep it subtly sexy by applying gently and blending with finger, then applying more color in the middle of your lips for a popsicle-stain-meets-natural color.
