Living in Arizona has its high points (amazing weather most of the time!) and low points (dry, dry skin!). With my wedding just a week away (OMG!), I’ve been working hard to wipe out my breakouts and get my skin on a healthier path. And it hasn’t been easy. Although my skin is oily under […]
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Making Pretty Faces with Estee Lauder at Fashion Week
We couldn’t end this most fashionable week without one more runway look that we adored from New York Fashion Week. This time, we’re talking makeup with the beauty innovators of Estée Lauder and the gorgeous faces and nails they created for the Derek Lam’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway show. Shades of bright orange illuminated eyes, cheeks […]
More Fall Runway Looks: Messy Rocker-inspired Hair by Redken
Now here’s a do we can handle. The rough and tumble bohemian-style hair seen on Fashion Week runways in Milan were created by Redken Creative Consultant Guido (yes, just Guido!). Created for Italian designer Alberta Ferretti’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection show, the hair style was inspired by a rock and roll vibe – messy with matte, […]
Runway Ready Nails from Dashing Diva
The clothes weren’t the only buzz-worthy items at New York Fashion Week this year! Check out these fierce nails seen on models backstage at the Jose Duran show at the Samsung Experience Center in the Time Warner Building. With the help of celebrity nail technician, Pattie Yankee, the models showed off dramatic black and white Chevron […]
Do Good and Look Good: Cupcakes for a Cause with got2b
Today marks the start of a sweet week! Cupcakes for a Cause is this week, from September 20 – 26, where bakeries and grocery stores around the country will be selling specially decorated cupcakes and donating a portion of the sales to CancerCare for Kids, a program that provides free support services to children affected […]
Top 5 Nail Trends for Fall 2010
What’s the word on nail polish trends for fall 2010? Pick any word and you’ve likely hit the nail on the head! This season, nail trends transcend the deep reds of seasons past and veer toward a mix of glam, chic, urban and eclectic. In other words, anything goes! Fall hues are dark, sexy, even […]
Special Sun Repair Kit Offer from Naturopathica
It may be a nippy 98 degrees today but fall is waiting patiently around the corner, and the forecast ahead is calling for clear complexions. Reversing summer skin damage is no easy feat but for a gentle at-home approach, try this Sun Repair Kit from Naturopathica Holistic Health and get a FREE Vitamin C Revitalizing […]
Spa Girls Picks for the Best Daily Moisturizers
If you been on the hunt for a daily moisturizer that delivers on its promises, we don’t have to tell you that the road is paved with bumps, potholes and a few outright disasters. The beauty aisles are crammed with so many potions and lotions, it can make you dizzy. We know. And even when […]
Cult Skincare Favorites at Barneys New York
Scottsdale is a hub for some pretty amazing diversions … spas, restaurants, resorts and of course, shopping. We recently popped into Barneys New York at Scottsdale Fashion Square (who can resist!), a boutique department store that has been on our beauty radar since opening in the Valley less than a year ago. As always, the […]
Don't Fake it with Maximize Lash Eyelash Conditioner
I’m always searching for some magical way to make my eyelashes appear longer and fuller, without spending a fortune. Recently, I resorted to wearing false lashes (self-applied) and needless to say, the results were not pretty. So I tried a new product, Maximum Lash, from the International Cosmetic Associates. It’s pretty cool; it goes on […]
Make Up For Ever HD: Makeup that Really Does Last and Last
Last Friday was one long, hot mess day. It started at 4 a.m. with a flurry of emails, tweets and blog posts. By 8:00, I was kicking the floor fan into high gear so I could primp for a live taping of Sonoran Living at the ABC-15 studios that morning. An hour or so later […]
Book Your Way to Healthy Weight Loss: New Diet Cookbooks
By now you’ve likely encountered the super-sized portion of diet cookbooks to grace the shelves at your local bookstore. And if you’re like us, in the midst of carousing the new releases, thoughts of Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha with extra whip are beckoning from the cafe. America is hungry for healthy weight loss tips. But […]
