Secrets to Keeping Your Color

Coloring my hair has been practically a hobby of mine for awhile now. My sister, Nicole, and I joke that we never know what color each of us will have when we see each other! (We tend to stick to brunette shades, but there's a lot of variety there!) And there is nothing more frustrating than … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Clarisonic

You’ve probably heard of sonic technology (such as the Sonicare toothbrush). If you’ve ever used one, you know how much cleaner your teeth feel than when you use a regular toothbrush. Now sonic technology can help you have smoother, cleaner skin too. The Clarisonic Skin Care System is the first … [Read more...]

Say Good-bye to Sugar and Hello to Healthy Skin!

Did you know that sugar, particularly refined sugars and simple carbs that rapidly turn to sugar in your body, such as pasta, potatoes, and bread, can adversely affect your skin? Read more at the Therapon Skin Health blog. … [Read more...]

EnvyDerm – Amazing Lashes for Everyone!

This spring and summer, it’s no secret that big lashes are in.  Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Penelope Cruz set the bar high when it comes to thick and luscious lashes.  Helping us mortal women achieve the trend is EnvyDerm. EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum is a gentle, … [Read more...]

FREE Bottle of Suave Professionals

It's no secret I'm a fan of the Suave Professionals line. I've blogged about their products here, here, here, and here. Quality haircare at bargain prices - it just doesn't get any better! ...except of course when it's free. Free is always better! ;-) Ladies, mark your calendars for … [Read more...]

Femme de Cirque by OPI

I am very partial to soft colors of polish on my nails. Mainly because my nails seem to chip within minutes, thanks to changing diapers, doing dishes and other glamorous parts of motherhood. I adore the SoftShades collection by OPI and wear them constantly. So I'm obviously excited about Femme de … [Read more...]

Clinique Redness Relief Powder

For me, spring is the time of the year when I start itching to change up my makeup and skin care routines.  Though it's still a frosty 38 degrees outside, I am ready for spring. One thing that plagues me year-round, regardless of season, is red skin.  I don't have any specific skin condition - … [Read more...]

How to Choose the Right Foundation

Foundation -- A Primer Bad pun aside, I'm hoping this post will shed some light on foundation. When I worked with women in the makeup industry, my clients'  biggest struggle was always  how to choose a foundation. Women are either: A) scared of it or B) love it so much they haven't … [Read more...]

New Suave Rosemary Mint Shampoo & Conditioner

Recently I ran out of my Suave humectant shampoo/conditioner and had to make a beeline to the grocery store. There I was pleasantly surprised to find a bevy of scents and haircare solutions in the shampoo aisle... color protection, damage care, moisturizing, volumizing, and then, … [Read more...]