Believe it or not--summer is ALMOST here! Here are some of my very favorite beauty products, tips, and tricks to help you look and feel your best. 1. Urban Decay De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray 2.Bliss Products: FatGirlSlim 3. Urban Decay Urbanglow Cream Highlight: … [Read more...]
Tips for Looking Ten Years Younger
May 18, 2011
From shapewear to hairstyles to shoes, there are many “tricks” and secrets to look slimmer and younger without plastic surgery or losing a lot of weight. Professional makeup artist Susmta Patel and a graduate of the legendary Joe Blasco School of Makeup Artistry, shares her simple and quick makeup … [Read more...]
Hope (for real) in a Jar
May 17, 2011
I worked in the skin care industry for a while so I’m pretty skeptical about products that promise change. Yes, you can prevent a lot of things from happening fast, but it is hard to turn back time, no matter how many chemicals or “natural ingredients” you apply. Then as a bonus gift to … [Read more...]
Can You Get Hooked On Lip Balm?
May 11, 2011
In this day and age when we are growing more concerned about the chemicals going into our bodies, we often question our skincare products. How can we know if they are safe or not? How do we know if they work or not? There is so much confusing and misleading information out there. If you're … [Read more...]
Shellac=Super Power Manicure
May 9, 2011
As green and natural as I try to be, I have one weakness; my nails. My natural nails are and have always been awful. Please don’t tell me I should change my diet or eat gelatin or try this polish or that strengthener. I have done it all and none of it works. Even pregnancy didn’t help the thin, … [Read more...]
Review: Remington Ceramic Hair Setters
May 6, 2011
I recently got to try out Remington's T|Studio Pearl Ceramic Heated Clip Hair Setters... in pink. It's no secret I love pink, and there's just something so cute and feminine about these lovely curlers. They work fast - heating up in 90 seconds, and each curler only needs about 5 minutes to work its … [Read more...]
Olay Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir
May 5, 2011
One of the keys to younger looking skin is exfoliation. If you have dry skin, exfoliation will make your skin look less dull by removing excess flakiness. It benefits oily skin by clearing out the pores to prevent breakouts. And it benefits all all skin by improving skin texture! So everyone … [Read more...]
Gluten and Dermatitis Herpetiformis
April 28, 2011
I recently went gluten-free for digestive reasons. I’ve shared at length on my personal blog about my journey into the gluten-free lifestyle and the few hiccups along the way. I’m doing a lot better, but the more I read, the more amazed I am at the amount of issues gluten can cause. It isn’t only … [Read more...]
Ace of Face: Smashbox Primer
April 26, 2011
As I'm sure many of us know, Sephora held its 15% off Beauty Insider sale a couple of weeks ago. I went in just to get a new foundation, I swear, but I walked out with... a lot more than I'd originally planned. I have semi-oily skin that's prone to breakouts. I use bareMinerals Matte foundation, … [Read more...]
