Get swept off your feet with the luxury skincare line Sothys Paris. I DID! Forget the jet-lag and the long plane ride and experience a little slice of ooh-la-la Paris without leaving the comforts of home. Suitable for all skin types, the creamy Sothys Normalizing Beauty Milk ($29) smells like lemon chiffon and reminds me […]
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New York Fashion Week: Backstage Beauty from Estee Lauder
New York Fashion Week is back, and this year, Estee Lauder teamed up with The Row to sponsor the beauty look for the Spring 2012 presentation that took place yesterday, September 9th in New York City. Estee Lauder creative makeup director Tom Pecheux led a team of makeup artists to create the fresh and beautiful […]
TALIKA Smile & Kiss Lip Gloss: Kiss and Tell!
We’ve all been in that situation we see on teeth-whitening commercials … a friend invites you to an impromptu event but you haven’t polished your pearly whites. Well, unlike the commercials, I don’t keep whitening trays and strips readily available in my purse. But thanks to TALIKA Smile & Kiss lip gloss, I don’t have […]
Murad Acne & Aging Regimen: Road Tested and Spa Girl Approved
Skin experts say the worst thing you can do for your complexion is to change up your skincare regimen when you go on vacation. Which is why, of course, I took a whole new set of products on my recent whirlwind road trip through California and Nevada. I like to live on the edge (and […]
Zen and the Art of Bikini Zone Maintenance
Products that prolong the life of your bikini zone waxing service plus tips for you first time. If you’ve mastered the art of ooey gooey hot wax concoctions for home bikini waxing, well then, more power to you girlfriend! For the less adventurous among us, bikini line maintenance doesn’t have to be scary. Our advice? […]
Call to Duty: Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal
Miracles come in all shapes and sizes, but I have to say that I didn’t except such a big miracle to come out of such a little tube. Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal is a true testament to its name. I didn’t give this concealer much thought at first glance – I’ve tried so […]
Rimmel London Solves the International Beauty Budget Crisis
“Like charity, I believe glamour should begin at home” — Loretta Young I crave drama and glamour. Specifically, the Old Hollywood style glamour that resembles the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth — red lips, smoky eyes and larger-than-life lashes. Much to my surprise and delight, Rimmel London has made my dreams […]
Home Faux: Your Guide to a DIY Safe Tan
Everything NOT under the sun you need to know for a healthy summer tan glow. Most trend spotters point a manicured finger at Coco Chanel’s fateful French Riviera trip for the fashionably tan craze. I blame Malibu Barbie circa 1971 (yes, I know I’m showing my age!). Role playing with a deeply tanned, platinum blond […]
Divine Intervention: Philosophy Divine Color Lip Duo
Full disclosure – I’m a lipstick snob. I’ve tried every brand from high-end to drugstore, lip stain to lip gloss, plumper to liner. I can tell you which brands have the best color, lasting power and hydration. But, for reasons unknown, philosophy’s makeup line has never been on my radar. Philosophy has always been a personal […]
Product Review: Rodial Skinny Beach SPF 15 Tinted
Sunscreen has come a long way. With aerosol sprays, powders and even soap, we’ve got no excuse not to wear it all the time. But truth be told, I’ve never been a sunscreen fan. As a kid, I ran from anyone with a pink Coppertone bottle and had to be pinned down just to get […]
Summer Beauty on a Drugstore Budget
Summer Beauty doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny! We scoured the shelves of our local drugstores and mass market stores like Walmart and Walgreens for budget beauty finds to keep you shining all summer long. Nails Sally Hansen Crackle. Everyone’s doing it! The crackled, edgy look has become the new staple of nail art. […]
Practical Magic: Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil
I am in love with Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil. The type of love that prompted me to rush out and snag two more bottles to ensure I never (ever) run out. What’s so great about it? You can use the oil as your daily moisturizer, as a treatment for split ends, to condition cuticles, […]
