Summer is a great time to make and try some natural DIY beauty products.  The best way to stay away from all the harsh chemicals in a lot of your common over the counter beauty products is to make your own.  This way you are able to see and know exactly what you are putting on your skin.  It is imperative to take care of our skin to keep it looking the best it can.  Making your own beauty products puts you in control of how you want them made.  This is the exciting part for me because I love how you can customize them for your skin needs and add your personal fragrance to them as well.

Homemade Lip Gloss

Taking care of your lips is a must in the summer heat.  We all need to have lip gloss on hand at all times.  Making your own is an affordable way to make sure you have them with you at all times.  Keeping separate ones for your purse, gym bag, beach bag, car and all rooms of your home.  This way it is effortless to remember your lip gloss.

Here is a great and fun recipe that has only 4 ingredients and is super simple.

Ingredients:

¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Organic)

3 Tablespoons Beeswax (Grated or Pellets)

1 Capsule Vitamin E oil (1000 I.U.)

25 to 40 Drops of Candy Flavor Oil

You’ll also need:

1 ounce jars or tins

Labels (Optional)

In a microwave-safe glass container add your coconut oil, beeswax and the contents of the Vitamin E capsule.  Heat on high in 30 second intervals; make sure to stir after each.   When all ingredients have melted and combined, you can add your favorite candy oil flavors to the whole batch or you can separate your batch into separate containers and add different oils to make different flavors.  After you have added your desired flavors, pour into 1 ounce containers and let cool.  You can add cute labels to add your personal touch to the containers.

Sugar Scrubs

There are so many fabulous recipes for amazing sugar scrubs.  Sugar scrubs are a great and natural way to exfoliate your skin from head to toe.  The combinations and varieties of these scrubs are endless and usually effortless to make.

One of my favorites is only three simple ingredients – Sugar, Olive Oil and Lemon.  All you have to do is mix your sugar and oil together until smooth and add a teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice. This is a great one for your face but can be used for your entire body.

Here are a few more links to some of our favorite ones!

Rose Petal Spa Sugar Scrub

Pomegranate Sugar Scrub; Vanilla Sugar Scrub with Orange Essential Oil

Homemade Bubble Bath and Bath Bombs

We all are in need of those relaxing bubble baths – if you are like me, I seldom get!  We are all so busy in our day to day lives that it is hard to remember that we need to take some time for ourselves.  A luxurious bubble bath is the best way to relax and calm ourselves after a very stressful day.  Being able to customize your bubble bath to your favorite scents is the best!

The Simple Scented Milk Bath is a great way to rehydrate your skin and give you a silky relaxing bath.  Here is the easy recipe:

2 cups Whole Powdered Milk

½ cup Cornstarch

½ cup Baking Soda

Essential Oil (5 to 10 drops)

Combine the powdered milk, cornstarch and baking soda in a jar.  Put the lid on the jar and shake until all the ingredients are combined.  Open the jar and add your essential oil.  Replace lid and shake again.  Let it stand for at least 24 hours for the oil to absorb.  Add 1 cup to your bath under running hot water.

Simple Scented Milk Bath

Bath Fizzies

Natural Rose, Lavendar and Oatmeal Bath Bombs

Homemade Body Lotions

Summer is the month that we have to keep our skin hydrated.  With all our outside summer activities our skin usually gets dry and damaged.  Keeping our skin moisturized is a must!  Why not take a little extra time and customize a great homemade lotion.  One of our favorites has just 3 simple ingredients and you can use your favorite fragrance to personalize it.  All you need is shea butter, coconut oil and your favorite essential oil!

1 cup Pure Shea Butter (Softened)

1 cup Pure Coconut Oil

50-75 drops Favorite Essential Oil (Lavendar is our favorite)

Combine all ingredients and mix with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.  Then transfer to small glass jars or containers.

Best Homemade Lotion

Check out our Beauty Tips and Tricks board on our for more great DIY beauty products!

Show off your new glowing skin with a fabulous Lily Boutique Dress!

Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time to break out some cute new Fall dresses!  Some of our favorite Fall trends this year include: 1970s, fringe, and florals–and Lily Boutique has a little of every must-have trend! Whether you’re attending a family dinner or going out on the town, we have options for you.

The 70′s were a free-spirited time full of fun wardrobe staples like maxi dresses, fringe, chevron, crop tops, bold floral prints, and bell bottoms.  Lily Boutique offers on-trend styles whether you’re a Bohemian Goddess, Hippie Chick, or Glamour Girl.

Bohemian Goddess

Your natural beauty will shine through in this selection of dresses.  We have short and flirty or long and trendy maxi dresses to bring out your inner goddess.  Which of these cute boho dresses speaks to you?

From Left to Right: Throwing Copper Longsleeve Sequin Dress $45; Ren Faire Maiden Metallic Embroidered High Low Dress in Mocha $54; Stop Short Embellished Crop Top in Black $28; Stop Short Embellished Crop Top in Beige $28; A-Line For Effort Metallic Embroidered Skirt in Beige $34

Wanting a warm Fall tone dress with a dramatic longer length cut?  Be sure to check out this beautiful selection of maxi dresses below:

From Top Left to Right: Crochet Lace Flutter Top Maxi Dress in Burnt Coral $36; In The Center Lace and Chiffon Dress in Peach/Cream $48; Rare Gemstones Embellished Maxi Dress in Coral Red $56; Abundance of Embroidery Strapless Maxi Dress in Magenta $58; Pleated Chiffon Colorblock Hem Maxi Dress in Pale Pink/Dusty Coral $48; Perfect Trimmings Maxi Dress in Taupe $44

Calling all Bronzed Beauties!  You are sure to be a Bohemian Goddess in any of these delicate looks below. Choose from cute lace dresses, dresses with embroidery, or beaded and embellished dresses:

From Top Left to Bottom Left: Gunmetal and Ivory Embellished Lace Dress $44; Sweet Cream Three Quarter Sleeve Dress $50; Bridal Shower Beauty Beige Lace Dress $58. Center: Natural Beauty Beaded and Embroidered Maxi Dress in Nude $60; Flutter Of Blossoms Embellished Neckline Maxi Dress in Cream $54. From Top Right to Bottom: Starlight Shine A-Line Dress in Mocha $50; Edelweiss Embroidered Dress in Mocha $43; Cream Flourish Waistband Designer Dress $52

Hippie Chic

Run wild and free with this selection of Hippie Chic dresses.  The classic bell sleeve or intricate embroidery on these looks are definitely “Far Out!”  Your free spirit will soar when you wear these chic hippie dresses during the Fall or throughout the rest of the year.

From Left to Right: Hippie Chic Off Shoulder Beige Embroidered Dress $50; Caftan Cute Black and Beige Embroidered Dress $54; Bell Sleeve Studded Dress in Cream $34; Angelic Hippie Embroidered Bell Sleeve Dress in Cream $42; Cloudwalker Ivory and Beige Lace Bell Sleeve Dress $50

From Left to Right: Merry Maiden Off Shoulder Dress in Sage $34; Open Shoulder Tie Front Lace Dress in Blush $32; Flower Child Embroidered Bell Sleeve Pink and Ivory Dress $45; Free-Spirited Glamour Sequin and Embroidered Dress in Navy $32; Merry Maiden Off Shoulder Dress in Cream Blush $34; Delicate and Dreamy Crochet Embroidered Dress in Coral $40; Heavy Metal Stud Embellished Dress in Black $40; Free-Spirited Glamour Sequin and Embroidered Dress in Beige $32

The perfect maxi skirt for the Hippie Chic girl is the Leatherette Banded Gauzy Lace Panel Maxi Skirt!  It comes in three colors and looks perfect paired with a fitted tank or tee.  A denim vest or jacket would add a polished touch to this skirt and create a fashion forward look.  At just $30, it can’t be beat! Choose hippie-inspired accessories to complete the outfit as well:

From Left to Right: Leatherette Banded Gauzy Lace Panel Maxi Skirt in Cream $30; Leatherette Banded Gauzy Lace Panel Maxi Skirt in Black $30; Leatherette Banded Gauzy Lace Panel Maxi Skirt in Mocha $30; Flower Power Multi Colored Embroidered Bag $65; Flower Power Black and Silver Beaded Bracelet Set $15; Southwestern Neutrals Embellished Tote Bag $62

Glamour Girl

Calling all fashionistas!  This group of party dresses screams glamour and sophistication.  Whether attending a formal family dinner, going out for a girl’s night, or out on the town with your date, these dresses will make you feel like a million dollars.  So many of these sequin party dresses are perfect for the holidays or New Years:

Left: Bronze Mocha Metal Capsleeve Sequin Party Dress $65; All Aglow Gold Sequin V Dip Dress $46; Gilded Onyx Metallic Embroidered A-Line Dress $40 Center: Go For Gold Sequin and Chiffon Dress in Cream $42; Go For Gold Sequin and Chiffon Dress in Navy $42; Golden Twenties Beaded and Sequin Dress $90; Bold As Brass Sequin Party Dress $44 Right: Ivory Sequin Party Dress $60; Creme Brulee Sequin Embellished Dress in Mocha $48; Fleur De Lily Black and Gold Pencil Skirt $28

If you are wanting a rich wine or burgundy tone; look no further than these dresses!  You’ll be lovely in lace or sleek and sexy in these cute red dresses:

From Left: Alythea Metallic Lace Overlay Fitted Dress in Burgundy $62; Ginger Fizz Mulberry Moment Longsleeve Lace Dress $90; Have A Heart Textured Sweetheart Pencil Dress in Maroon $35; Bittersweet Lace Dress in Burgundy $46; Textured Capsleeve Sheath Dress in Burgundy- Plus Size $38

Chevron, Prints, and Florals

Are you wanting to add some prints and patterns to your wardrobe? Are you tired of drab neutral colors?  The 70s were full of florals and bold chevron inspired prints.  This group of cute dresses is just for you!  These bright and fun patterns will brighten any gloomy Fall day and pair well with a shrug or cardigan for chilly Fall evenings.  You will be sure to stand out at any function you attend with one of these gems!

From Left to Right: Zig and Zag Chevron Halter Maxi Dress $66; Overcast Floral Print Chiffon Belted Designer Maxi Dress $94; 90s Child Floral Maxi Dress $66; Aztec Print Belted Sheath Dress $40; Stripes of Lace Sheath Dress in Orange $42

From Left to Right: Double Vision Chevron Print Dress $38; Scarlet Swoon Bow Belt Red Lace Dress $38; Bow Back Cutout Black and Ivory Polka Dot Dress $60; Casting Shadows Black and Taupe Capsleeve A-Line Dress $45; Fun and Function Surplice Polka Dot Dress $42

Complete Your Look

Fringe is in–not just for boho dresses, but in footwear as well!  We have the perfect heels to complete all your 1970′s-inspired outfits.  The Fringe Benefits Embellished Taupe Heels are made of a faux suede material and feature bold pewter bead and sequin embellishments at the front. The best part of these heels has to be the flirty ankle strap with faux suede fringe hanging down. This heel is perfect for glamour girls and free-spirited bohemians alike.

Fringe Benefits Embellished Taupe Heels $38