I’m having my first head-to-toe skin screening today. After writing The Truth about Tan Lines for a local magazine, I got all freaked out and made an appointment with a dermatologist about a month ago. So the day has arrived and now I’m really freaking out. I figure it’s got to be better than going […]
Product Review: Hourglass Superficial Lash Mascara
Beauty products can be a very controversial topic. More times than not, one person’s must-have can get not-so-pretty reviews from someone else. In our Spa Girl circle, we run into the battle of the beauty products all the time but one product that recently got a unanimous seal of approval is Hourglass Superficial Lash Mascara. […]
Show Us the Love: 5 Valentine's Day Gifts We Really Want
Dear Boyfriend, Fiance, Hubby, Future Mr. Wonderful and/or Super Significant Other, This year for Valentine’s Day, I don’t want candy. Or a stuffed teddy bear with a protruding heart. And, let’s be honest, that lacy contraption with zippers in all the wrong places is a gift for you, not me. So, listen up and take […]
Get Lucky with LUSH Red Dragon Soap
Happy New Year! Happy Chinese New Year, that is. Today, January 23, heralds in the Year of the Dragon, and in celebration, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics created a limited-edition soap with their best-selling Karma fragrance. LUSH Red Dragon Soap is a spicy blend of patchouli, lavender and pine captures the passionate, creative and free-spirited nature […]
Attitude Adjustment: Choose Your Mood with Lifetherapy
I have not a single scientific bone in my body but here’s one thing I know for sure: The earth’s axis may have re-aligned and the zodiac signs may have shifted but I will always be a moody Cancer. Always. Just ask the Spa Boy, who unfortunately for him, lives and breaths my daily mood […]
Votre Vu: Tina Fey's Golden Glow Secret
What’s the secret to Funny lady Tina Fey’s luminous complexion? According to our insider sources, it all starts with a touch of French flair. Celebrity Makeup Artist Gita Bass created Tina Fey’s stunning look for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards using Votre Vu makeup and skincare. “We were inspired by Tina’s Oscar de la Renta […]
My Skincare Secret Weapons
People often ask me how I manage to try out all the wonderful skincare products that I’m privy to as a beauty writer without my skin freaking out. Trust me, my skin has its tantrums and it’s a rare day when I don’t have a blemish or two (or four). But like most gals, I […]
Quick Drugstore Beauty Fixes
Finding yourself frazzled from the busy holiday season but don’t have time to slip away to the salon? Not to worry! These affordable, quick beauty fixes are just a drugstore drive away and are perfect for travel or beauty on-the-go. Watch the Video! Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo. It’s the newest, quickest and […]
Holiday 2011: Germs, Cake Balls and Other Spa Girl Musings
Some holidays are better than others. I'm not gonna lie. This year was particularly challenging given some medical complications that occurred with a close family member. Suffice it to say, the Spa Boy and I spent a significant slice of our holidays in the hospital and while the prognosis is good, we have many more […]
Last-minute Holiday Gift Picks from the Spa Girls
We’re only a few days from Christmas but, if you’re anything like us, you’ve still got some shopping to do! For a last-minute kick of inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of the beauty finds that the Spa Girls team is craving this holiday season. Read on for a few of our favorite things to give […]
All I Want for Christmas is at QVC
Have you been to QVC.com lately? If not, you might want to hit the website before you hit the mall. After all, you can shop at QVC in PJs with a gooey green facial mask on and no one will ever know. Plus, they offer an amazing selection of beauty gift kits and collections at […]
Spa Girls Gift Picks of Bliss and Beauty
If you’re still scratchin’ your noggin for just the right gifts, think beauty and bliss! Here’s our annual picks of favorite beauty sets and spa-inspired gifts for everyone on your list! Gifts of Practical Beauty Got a beauty hound on your list? Give her a gift that appeals to her feminine side but comes with […]
