Hot right now: Green nail polishes! Green nail polish might at first sound kind of, well … eww-ish. But we’re not talking split pea soup here. We’re talking fresh mints, vibrant limes and calming shades of jade and seafoam. Okay, so maybe green nails aren't for everyone, but as a highly respected local salon mogul told me recently, after […]
Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Contest
Are you a nail art junkie? Us too! Nail art is hot, hot, hot and your evolving talent for painting your fingertips with bold stripes, cheeky polka dots and eclectic looks galore shall not go unnoticed thanks to Sally Hansen! Already in full swing, the Sally Hansen "I Heart Nail Art" Contest rewards one talented home nail artist per month with […]
Jennifer Aniston Keeps it Real on the Red Carpet with Living Proof
Her dress? Valentino Couture. The bling? Fred Leighton. And that hair? Living Proof. The always gorgeous Jennifer Aniston graced the Academy Awards red carpet in a stunning crimson gown and a coif that spoke of her tendency to keep it real. While many stars opted for sweeping updo's and sculpted curls (and a few really short, short […]
Positively Presidential Beauty Faves
Revel in the spirit of President's Day with these presidential beauty finds! Did you know that birthday boy George Washington's favorite scent was Caswell-Massey Number Six Colongne? Or that the Eisenhowers were also fans of the line and chose Caswell-Massey Almond Cold Cream Hand Soap for the official White House hand cleanser? Or that First Lady Eisenhower loved the color pink […]
Power Play: Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
I love the idea of BB creams. Who doesn’t want a skin cream that does it? But I have yet to find one of these miracle beauty balms that works for me. Either the color is off or the finish is too matte. Now, tinted moisturizers, that’s a different story. I’ve hit on a couple that […]
All I Want for Valentine’s Day
5 Valentine's Day gifts of beauty. I want chocolate. I was roses. I want a lavish bubble bath with way too many bubbles. Oooh I know, I want to eat chocolate while soaking in a giant sea of bubbles sprinkled with red rose petals. Yeaaaah. But truly, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, I love […]
Practical Magic: Immunocologie Treatment Masque
There are masks. And then there are masques. I’ve never quite understood the difference other than the latter is harder to spell. Then I met a sleek, black glass jar with the simple words Immunocologie Treatment Masque across the front. This, my Spa Girl friends, is a masque. Formulated with a “bio-fermented” marine complex and […]
BeautySage Advice: Shop Proven Beauty Finds
Yippee! We’ve discovered yet another beauty site we love. Hard to believe but it’s true. BeautySage is a new website that sells only the cream of the top beauty brands that actually deliver on their promises. If a product claims to smooth wrinkles, well, it better, or it gets removed from the site. The chemistry […]
Carol’s Daughter Freebie Weekend
Have we mentioned that we love Carol's Daughter hair, skin and body line? Well if we haven't, we do. The entire product line has a fresh-out-of-the-oven hominess mixed with tried-and-true effectiveness that's spiked with ingenuity and love. And this weekend only, they're sending the love back our way with a free gift with purchase Dream Weekend! This […]
The Perfect Winter Foil: Ciate Very Colorfoil Manicure
Just when you thought nail art had hit the creativity ceiling, Ciaté does it again! This time, the creators of the Caviar Manicure and Velvet Manicure, Ciaté has outdone themselves with Very Colorfoil Manicure Kits that create a raw foil finish with a mirror-like shine. Each of the three Colorfoil mani kits were designed by Ciaté creative director Charlotte Knight to go […]
British Beauty Brands Invasion
The British are coming! Or at least the positively addictive drama, Downton Abby, is coming to a PBS station near you on Jan. 6. And along with their tea, crumpets and spotted dick (what is that stuff anyway?), the U.K. has also brought a bevy of cult beauty faves along with them to spoil us stateside. […]
Hangover Helpers: 4 Steps to a Pretty Morning After
Painted the town a little too red on New Year’s Eve? Ah heck, it only comes once a year – might as well live it up! But once New Year’s day rolls around, you don’t want spend the day hiding under the covers. Rise and shine sleepyhead … We’ve got you covered! Read on for […]
