We've all polished our nails and accidentally "went outside the lines". Especially as a beginner, it was hard for me to not polish my cuticles while painting my nails. I've gotten a million times better since then, but I still make mistakes from time to time. So I was excited to try out Liquid … [Read more...]
Meaningful Beauty
February 13, 2012
I'm approaching a meaningful birthday. One where you have to check the next box on the survey... I have moved up an age group, folks. When did this happen? I was 22 like 5 minutes ago! Sadly, though, when I look in the mirror, there is no longer a 22-year-old looking back at me. I see the crow's … [Read more...]
Fairy Tales Hair Care Curly-Q for Girls
February 8, 2012
My little girl has been blessed with gorgeous wavy locks. I, on the other hand, have stick-straight tresses. I've never had to deal with curly hair until I became a mom. After lots of trial and error, I have discovered what works best on her curls. Detangler is key. Without massive amounts of … [Read more...]
Julep’s Oscar-themed Polishes
February 7, 2012
Julep is one of my favorite polish brands as of late. I introduced you to them in December but if you missed it you can get the scoop here. When I got my customized box for February I couldn't wait to share this special Oscar-themed month with you. Here's the full line … [Read more...]
Nail Brushes – Surprisingly Powerful
February 2, 2012
Growing up in South Florida, I never understood why hang nails were such a big deal - dry cuticles are just not an issue when you're drowning in humidity. But it is surprising that it's taken me nine frigid,dry winters to discover nail … [Read more...]
Vaseline Lip Therapy and Q-Tips
February 1, 2012
A few weeks ago, I was approached by a PR firm representing Vaseline and Q-Tips to review both a trusty stand-by products and a couple of new ones. I was provided a jar of good old Vaseline, plus two new products: Vaseline Lip Therapy and Q-Tips Precision Tips. Everybody uses Vaseline and … [Read more...]
Beauty With A Purpose: Radiant Cosmetics
January 25, 2012
There are over 27 million slaves in the world today. That number is absolutely astounding to me. And while many people and non-profit organizations are fighting to end human trafficking, I was amazed to find one for-profit beauty company with such a mission. Radiant Cosmetics was founded on the … [Read more...]
Beauty Trends to Try
January 24, 2012
Typically the trends we see on the red carpets hardly contrast to everyday life. But there have been a few beauty trends that would look fabulous everywhere from date night to the preschool pickup line! 1. Voluminous Ponytails: Very retro and such a great everyday look! Just use a little dry … [Read more...]
Beauty in Five Minutes or Less
January 24, 2012
Even though I'm a SAHM, I try really hard to plan my day so that I shower, dress, and put my "face" on. Sometimes, my plan is thwarted and I'm alloted only a short time to put on said face. So I was forced to get back to basics - find out what I can make work in 5 minutes or less. You know what? I … [Read more...]
