Currently in the sixth month of my pregnancy, I'm experiencing some of the best hair I've ever had. But I know once the kid is out, a lot of this lustrous thickness is going to go with her, so I started doing some research on the best solutions. We all know that as we age, our hair tends to loose … [Read more...]
Nail It: The Best Colors for Summer-into-Fall
September 1, 2014
I was so tempted to opt for dark gray when getting a manicure last week, but I refrained as we are still a few weeks away from Labor Day. Shouldn't we still be feeling sunny and bright and pink? In the end, I went with a bold, nearly fluorescent coral on my toes, but couldn't bring myself to do pure … [Read more...]
Beauty Tips & Simple Skincare with Gita Bass
August 29, 2014
We love hearing the latest and greatest from beauty gurus, and when the opportunity came up to interview celebrity makeup artist Gita Bass, we jumped at it. Bass is behind some of your favorite red carpet beauty looks on Katie Holmes, Elizabeth Olsen, Selena Gomez, Ashley Greene, Debra Messing, and … [Read more...]
Food for Sleep: Natural Answer to Sleepless Nights
August 28, 2014
Sleep has never come easy for me. I used to be a heavy sleeper - I could fall asleep anywhere and sleep through anything. I was a night owl and could get by on such little sleep it could not possibly have been healthy. I would go through bouts of insomnia, but overall, I got great sleep. Not … [Read more...]
Find the perfect fall 2014 makeup trend for your style
August 27, 2014
Whether you are the natural makeup kind of lady or the never go out without your fake eyelashes fashionista, I bet you are as eager as I am to discover what colors and styles will rule the beauty world this coming fall. Yes, the lovely autumn season is upon us and will bring us these 4 marvelous … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Skin Solutions: Direct from the Trenches
August 25, 2014
My college roomie-turned-sister-in-law and I have a running joke about our fated skin. First, we suffered from adolescent acne (8th-10th grades, you still haunt me). We combatted that and later found ourselves college freshman with anxiety-induced acne. This was followed by the glorious exercise … [Read more...]
CC Yourself with Glowing Skin — We’ll Tell You How
August 20, 2014
There's been a lot of buzz in the past couple years about BB and CC creams, and many wonder if these so-called miracle solutions will help them achieve the glowing skin we all desire. I have to admit I too approached the concept with a degree of skepticism, especially as I tend to favor more … [Read more...]
Summer-Friendly Smoky Eye
August 5, 2014
Sometimes you just want to jazz it up for date night, a wedding, or whatever else your warm-weather plans have in store. I've found that an all-black or dark gray smoky eye can be a bit too heavy in summer months, but you can still achieve the same punch from color cousins brown or purple. The trick … [Read more...]
Best of the Beauty Aisle
August 4, 2014
This summer, I'm pregnant and all about saving time and money. But a girl needs her beauty staples, after all. A trip to Target with (or without!) your kids can provide cheap fun for all, and have Mama headed home with some amazing products sans the major price tag. We all love our luxe … [Read more...]
