Alexandra Pink

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Alexandra Pink
Exhibitions Printed Publics: Contemporary Art and Design Publishing in the Bay Area , SFMOMA (Dec 7, 2019 - Aug 31, 2020) San Francisco Art Book Fair , Minnesota Street Projects (July 2019) Printed Matter LA Art Book Fair , The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (April 2019)




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PINK’S PLACE: PARIS!!!!


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Pink’s Picks: Facial Lounge Pore Clarifying Cleanser


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HI! Happy Pink’s Pick Day! I am SOOOO excited to share with you all my new FAVORITE hair tool, the best blowdryer brush I have ever used – the Luxx Air Pro ! So I have seen such a hype around the Dyson Airwrap but I truly could not wrap my head around the price (pun intended). I have used it before and thought it was GREAT but I could never justify spending over $400 on it. But airwraps and blowdryer brushes are all the hype so I knew I wanted one. I love the idea of having one tool with multiple functions. So I am STOKED I discovered the Luxx Air Pro. This hair dryer and volumizer all wrapped in one is SO GOOD and at an incredible price!! Here are the deets:
As I have mentioned before, I am SUPER low maintenance when it comes to hair so I truly wouldn’t recommend a hair product/tool unless I thought the hype was REAL and it’s easy to use. I was looking for a legit blowdryer brush that would both act as a blow dryer and volumizer. With the Luxx Hair Dryer, you get all the options. It comes with 5 separate pieces that easily click into the main hub so you can achieve any hairstyle with one tool . There is the round volumizer brush, the smoothing brush, pre-styling dryer and 2 separate curling barrels. Here is a look at the box and what it comes with:
Plus I love how the case it comes in is super chic. The whole aesthetic is a 10/10- I LOVE NEUTRALS!
The technology behind the Luxx Air Pro 2 is also second to none. They use a hypersonic technology on the curling barrels so there is no tug to your hair and the barrel seamlessly curls the hair automatically . Plus, the no static electricity means NO frizzy hair with any of the piecea. All the tools create a softness and smoothness to the hair so there is seriously no crazy-looking static (no one wants that). Plus, the easy to use settings make this whole system simple. You can adjust the temperature and speed with the easy buttons on the main motor piece.
I love all the options with the settings. There are 3 airflow settings, 3 heat settings and a cold shot setting to help set your curls (deactivates the heat). Each attachment is removed by pressing white button. It’s SO easy to add each attachment too. Ease of use is essential to me! And that is why I fell in love with this tool. You have the luxx hair dryer, blowdryer brush and volumizer all in one. 
Each of the pieces with the Luxx Air Pro are designed for different steps/results depending on how you want to style your hair. Here is when you would use each piece:
The luxx hair dryer is INSANELY good. This simple and sleek dryer piece is probably my favorite. It’s perfect to use pre-styling as it dries the hair SOOO fast and is also pretty quiet compared to any other dryers I used. The luxx air pro also makes my hair incredibly SOFT! I love to use this to get my hair a little dry before using the barrels or to dry all my hair, quickly, if I am not styling it. Plus, the l uxx hair dryer is so cute and works just as well as any other hypersonic dryer I have tried! But I also love the colors #neurtalsforlife
This piece is a hair dryer and volumizer in one. The soft bristles on the brush are the perfect thickness to help air directly dry your roots to achieve the perfect, volume look. I love using this one when I want to wear my hair straight with extra body OR to round out segmented pieces to achieve a loose curl/wave. You can take the brush up to your scalp and round the hair out or wrap a piece around the brush like a curling iron. I use this on a medium heat setting for the perfect volume. It it a hair dryer and volumizer all in one.
I also love the blowdryer brush – especially this one with smaller bristles to help you achieve more of a sleek, blow out look. I love using this for a quick, straight hair or if I want to dry out my hair and make it look super smooth. It dries the hair SO fast without frizz. It is easy to use- you just brush it out as if you are brushing your hair! You then have dry, sleek hair with this one simple tool- the best blowdryer brush I have yet to use.
I am OBSESSED with the curling barrels- I can’t get over how they curl the hair automatically! Each of these barrels are 1.5 inches. You can achieve curls from either direction, helping to create that flawless, effortless bouncy curl look. That why there are two- one for curls in each different direction. One is clockwise and the other is counter clockwise. You simply add on these attachments and select a heat setting (I use the highest one since I have fine hair). You want to start with DAMP HAIR! You grab the piece of hair you want to curl, and bring the bottom end of the hair close to the start of barrel tip and the hair will simply wrap around the barrel with the airflow. This takes a bit of practice to be honest but once you get it down, it’s SO easy . I can use this piece and achieve curls in less than 5 minutes (I do have shorter hair though!) It creates a really nice, bouncy look. I will sometimes even curl over the luxx air pro curls for a more refined look. But the ease of these tools makes it hard for me to want to use anything else. Did I mention I am OBSESSED?!
You can find the Luxx Air Pro directly on their website! It sold out SO fast last time so get your hands on it soon. Under $300!!! (The Dyson Airwrap is over $400….). I am telling you this is the perfect gift for yourself or ANYONE! So so so good.
Because this product is simple to use and has SO many options, I give it a solid 4/5 stars. I really wish it came with instructions on how to use each piece but it will be on their website soon (they’re avoiding paper instructions to help the environment- #win). I hope this post can provide you more insights. It is it SO worth it and compared to the Dyson airwrap and others on the market, you can’t go wrong. It’s essentially the same thing but much more budget friendly Let me know if you give it a try!!
HAPPY PINK’S PICKS! I am stoked to share a highly requested post- my current top 3 Facial Lounge Products ! As many of you know, I am a loyal Facial Lounge fan and if you’re not familiar with Facial Lounge, they’re a vegan skincare line and beauty spa located in Corona Del Mar and LA. All of their products are made in CA and they’re the brand that truly transformed my skin. Their products have NO nasty additives or harmful ingredients and are fully vegan and toxic free . I think why I fell in love with Facial Lounge over 5 years ago is because of their commitment to looking at the skin holistically- they’ll ask about your diet, lifestyle and other factors to get a better understanding of your skin beyond just what products you use. I am SO obsessed because of the combination of their approach during facials and their nutrient rich products . I have a membership to their spa so I get facial here monthly and have been using their products daily the past 5 years. So trust me- I love their stuff. Here are top 3 favorite products everyone needs NOW from Facial Lounge!!
This stuff is my JAM- best face wash EVER. Read my full review here but for cliff notes, this cleanser is a game changer. It gets makeup and dirt off the skin and is full of tea tree oils to help keep the pores clear without causing dryness or redness. If you want to try one product, this one is it!! Plus, it’s under $30. 
Adding a serum to my night routine is what truly transformed my skin. The Facial in a Bottle- Night Treatment was the game changer . The key ingredient in this serum is glycolic acid- a type of AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) that is actually made from sugar cane. This is the smallest molecular form of AHA’s and is able to penetrate deep into your skin and acts as an exfoliant to shed dead skin cells and helps stimulate collagen (more collagen=firmer, tighter, skin). You probably know a lot of products that use glycolic or other AHA’s but what I love about Facial In a Bottle- Night Treatment is that it doesn’t burn the skin. This serum also contains white tea, sea whip and other plant ingredients that help reduce irritation often associated with straight acids. Sometimes my skin will tingle a little bit with this, but not much. It is safe enough to use daily and even mix with their retinol product! I use the Facial in a Bottle Night Treatment to keep my skin tone even, prevent breakouts and minimize lines and large pores. It’s a staple in my skincare routine.
This is a recent new fav for me because I love nothing more than a good moisturizer and especially one that doesn’t clog my pores. Facial Lounge’s Luxe Calming Face Crème is the dreamiest moisturizer. It is SO luxurious, and is definitely made for someone with dryer skin so my skin LOVES this whenever I travel or is craving more moisture. The Luxe Calming Face Crème contains green tea, jojoba seed oil and sea whip to help soothe the skin and other antioxidants to help keep your face looking youthful and soft. I also love using this on my décolletage- it’s thick enough to keep lines at bay on my neck . This is my recent must have product for all my travels to keep my skin soft and calm and refreshed! It works within seconds of putting in on your skin! Highly recommend.
I will be back to share more of my fav products because it honestly evolves as my skin evolves and I love how all their products are made to work together!
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Ya’ll….I just spent a week in Paris and HOLY smokes.. ..it was a DREAM! I have been before but there was something magical about traveling abroad post pandemic that made the city extra alive and special to me! I actually went for work but took advantage of every waking moment being in the city ….so didn’t get a lot of sleep LOL but NO REGRETS! Plus. Robb had European work travels so we got to take advantage of being together in our favorite city. It felt completely normal there (no masks!!) and I felt safe the entire time. Here is a QUICK list of some of my FAV spots this time around. ADD PARIS TO YOUR TRAVEL LIST ASAP
Harry’s Bar for cocktails (go downstairs for live music!)
River cruise on the Seine (best views on the Bateaux Mouches!)
Mozza Pizza for lunch (right by the Eiffel tower!)
Shopping in St. Germain or on Rue Saint Honoré
Le Deux Magots for an aperol spritz
La Maison d’Isabelle for a CROSSIANT
Musée d’Orsay for impressionist art
HAPPY FREAKIN’ FRIDAY! Almost the weekend- we made it. Today I am reviewing Electric Picks Jewelry – have you heard of it?! After seeing SOO many influencers post about this brand, I decided to order necklaces and earrings and I am excited to say I get the hype . I love jewelry that is great quality, looks good and can be mixed and stacked and Electric Picks nails ALL of this. Started by two best friends, Electric Picks offers both vintage and new collections. I love that they scour flea markets and shops to bring cool pieces to life while also offering new, fun items that reflect their styles/craftsmanship. Plus, a lot of the pieces are crafted in the US! Here’s the deets:
I love gold jewelry – it’s just my thing. I knew I wanted a gold band for my wedding ring even. When it comes to jewelry though, I want good quality at a good price point and Electric Picks gets it. Each of their products lists exactly what it’s made of (Gold Plated, Gold vermeil, Gold filled or Solid gold) so you know you’re getting legit pieces that aren’t made of fake metals. Even if you just look at their website, you can tell their pieces are high quality and I will confirm they feel that way in real person. They also offer a lifetime guaranteed program – if anything breaks, they will repair it for free! I love a company committed to quality , Speaking of quality, their items feel SO SO luxurious but at such an amazing price point. I have the Harper Necklace- which is a 14K gold filled chain and it is not only SO cute, but feels sturdy and lays nicely with so many other pieces on the neck. (I have the 14″). It’s one of my most worn pieces because it can be dressed up or down and looks super chic on it’s own. Plus, it’s sturdy, doesn’t tarnish and is the best staple piece.
My other favorite versatile necklace is the Big Spender Necklace . Featuring a cast vintage coin, this necklace falls a little bit longer and I personally love the vintage feel. I stack this with the harper necklace almost daily and often wear it on it’s own. It’s such a unique piece and again is super high quality !
And finally, my favorite earrings are the Presley Hoops. They’re the perfect size, not too heavy and can elevate any outfit. (Plus they’re under $70!!) I love how they’re chunky but still small so it doesn’t overwhelm your ear or outfit. Plus, they’re sooo sturdy- never fall out of my ear and I wear them running, to Pilates and swimming!
What I love about Electric Picks is that their pieces are made for everyday wear – the office, dinner dates, or just out on the town. I wear my earrings and necklaces from Electric Picks almost daily- they can be stacked together, dressed up or dressed down and have lasted despite the showers and pools I wear them in (seriously- there is NO tarnishing). I just love how versatile all their items are and there is truly something for everyone.
You can buy ALL Electric Picks jewelry on their website. They also do a lot of fun collaborations with celebs/influencers and brand campaigns so they always have super unique and fun pieces all year around! I just love how you can truly mix and match them all. I already have a cart full to order….
Because of the quality and variety of pieces, Electric Picks is 4/5 stars for me- I just wish they had a storefront lol. Any of their pieces make such a great gift for yourself or anyone! But the price and quality are unmatched. Enter your email on their site for a special discount!
Today I am sharing my new favorite MAGIC product- OSEA Anti-Aging Body Balm . It’s a body lotion and a serum in one aka what your body NEEDS! You all know I love skincare and everyone always focuses on the face but the body is SO important too. That is why I love OSEA Body Balm. Read on for the deets:
Ya’ll know I love clean products…and that is what OSEA is all about. California made, OSEA is a skincare line and all of their products are derived from nature so no synthetic dyes, fragrances or artificial non-sense. Their Anti-Aging Body Balm is one of the examples- it’s vegan, organic and WORKS. The body balm is pure hydration in a (glass) bottle with the benefits of a serum. It includes coconut oil, seaweed (which improves elasticity of the skin) and also passion fruit seed oil (improves hydration/appearance of the skin). The silky, smooth balm goes on the skin perfectly – with no residue or sticky feeling and is an instant boost of hydration but truly better than any other body lotions I have ever used. It feels SO luxurious ….it’s like the perfect blend of lotion and an oil so your skin is not only hydrated but also very glowy. It also is the perfect fragrance- reminds me of a spa but subtle enough to not overwhelm your senses. I love that this product is like two-in-one- giving my body a glow and also helping to keep my skin firm and hydrated. I loveeee efficiency so I am OBSESSED – plus the glass bottle is my favorite part.
After every single shower, I am using OSEA’s body balm. I love the natural glow it gives me- especially on my chest and neck area because the serum almost seems to sculpt the skin. Another great thing about this product is that you can layer more products over it- so another oil or lotion. It won’t feel too heavy or thick. The only thing I would note is that you should shake up your bottle if you notice any separation! This brings all the products back together for the perfect, smooth balm your skin will love. 
You can buy ALL OSEA products on their website . I bought mine through Revolve but I also see a lot of OSEA at spas too , which is how I first got hooked on the brand!!
Because this product is a two-in-one and actually WORKS, I give OSEA a 4/5 . I will for sure buy it again and the glass bottle?! SO CHIC and makes a great gift
I am BACKKKK and better than ever!! Today I am so excited to share one of my HOLY GRAIL/GRAND LIST products . I have been using this for the past 5 years and it is the one product I buy over and over again- without fail! It is the Facial Lounge Pore Clarifying Cleanser (aka the brown wash) . First off, you might be wondering “what is facial lounge?”. Facial Lounge is a skin treatment center and brand based in Corona Del Mar, CA. The owner, Amber, created the brand after her own struggle with acne and began studying esthetics and ingredients to bring a vegan skincare line to life. I stumbled upon Facial Lounge right when I moved to Orange County when I was looking for a place to get facials (they used to be out of a gym!). After my first visit, I immediately joined their monthly facial program…and that was almost 5 years ago so it’s safe to say I have invested a lot of money into this place because I am OBSESSED . They now have a beautiful location in CDM so if you’re local, this place is a must visit for a great facial. BUT their cleanser is the reason I got hooked! Here’s the deets:
If you know me by know, you know I am a freak about ingredients- from the food I eat to the things I put on my skin. Facial Lounge’s pore clarifying cleanser was one of the only face cleaners I found 5 years ago that was not only vegan and cruelty free, but contained no parabens, fragrances or silicones. Plus, it works to not only get make up completely off my face (I don’t use makeup remover..) but makes my skin feel soft, fresh and clean without stripping away the natural oils. One of the star ingredients is the patented blend of tea tree oils – which is why my skin is never feels overly dry or tight after using this and these oils help naturally fight off blemishes without irritating the skin. The wash smells like a blend of peppermint and tea tree from the essential oils in the wash- there are NO artificial fragrances which is HUGE. Also, a great thing about this product is that it would work for any skin type- acne prone, sensitive, combination, dry and so on. I have never found another face wash on the market that is not only affordable, but WORKS and has legit real ingredients in it. Plus, I rarely break out now (just hormonal) and I truly believe this wash helps keep my blemishes almost non existent. Also, a little goes a long way so this lasts me forever but I always have more than one bottle- one in the shower, one for travel and an extra- it’s THAT GOOD (they even have a mini bottle made just for travelling!)
I only use face cleanser at night so I use the brown wash every evening and I like to do a double wash if I am wearing make up because this gets my make up off bet
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