Got a belly ache? Down a ginger ale. A touch of nausea? Gnaw on a hunk of raw ginger. Cramps? Sip on warm ginger tea. In both its fresh and dried forms, this pungent root (which is actually not a root, but is instead the rhizome of the plant if you want to get technical) […]
Hair Repair: New Dry Remedy Collection from Aveda
My hair slurps up conditioner like Joe Six-Pack on a drinking binge. The harsh combo of arid desert air, hard water and my pursuit of the perfect shade of blond has left my tresses starving for moisture. But I’ve got a new ally in my battle against dry, brittle hair. An earth-friendly company with roots […]
Lash Out Loud: Loreal Double Extend Beauty Tube Mascara
OH. MY. GOSH. I love the new Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara from L’Oreal Paris. How much do I love it? Let me count the ways. One, the two-sided applicator includes a nourishing base coat that primes the lashes in a white creamy formula that allows you to visibly see that your lashes are evenly […]
Trick or Treatments: Spooky Good Spa Services + Free Goody Bags
Who says Halloween has to be about sticky sweet treats that go right to the waist line? We knocked on the doors of spas and salons across the Valley for holiday treats with a no-fat, no-calorie kick and collected a bagful of treatments too bewitching to pass up! From Wednesday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. […]
Beauty Products in the Pink
To wrap up our October focus on beauty products making a difference in the fight against breast cancer, we rounded up seven more products in the pink. Revamp your beauty routine while giving back with pink-hued products that soften skin, smooth tresses, color lips and raise funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Estee Lauder […]
Making Faces: Glam Halloween Masks Courtesy of TotalBeauty
Oh geez. So I have this Halloween shindig to go to on Saturday and I’m not feeling an ounce of creativity nor do I have the funds to hit the costume store. I can’t even go back to costumes of my recent past. I’ve since converted my Superstar Barbie pink taffeta gown into a table […]
Soap for Hope: LATHER Sandalwood Rose Soap
In need of a decent pair of britches, I happened by the Scottsdale LATHER store yesterday on my way to Ann Taylor Loft (home of the Julie pants, a curvy girl’s dream) and was struck by the most amazing scent wafting its way down the sidewalk. The smell was exotic yet poetically sweet and I […]
Power Play: CO Bigelow Cancer Vixen Body Collection
Speaking of inspirational survival stories (see previous post), C.O. Bigelow’s Limited Edition Cancer Vixen collection tells of one woman who took on breast cancer with a ferocious and comical femininity. C.O. Bigelow teamed up with cartoonist, author and breast cancer survivor Marisa Acocella Marchetto to create special edition C.O. Bigelow bath and body classics that […]
Going Glam for the Cure: Too Faced Betsy Baby Shadow
We unabashedly and unapologetically adore Too Faced Cosmetics. Every product comes tapped with a dash a personality, a sprinkle of charm and a dollop of glamor. I’ve been gaga over my Love Lisa mini beauty kit (inspired by Lisa Blandino, Too Faced creator Jerrod Blandino’s sister, who is battling skin cancer) ever since I got […]
Nail CARE: The Big-Three-Free Nail Lacquer and Scottsdale Salon Polish for the Cure
Toluene. Formaldehyde. Dibutyl phthalate. Pretty big words to throw around on a sunny Thursday morning before my first cup of coffee. But if you’re a health head, you’re likely familiar with them. These are the “big three” controversial chemicals found in standard nail polish formulas that have been strongly linked to cancer and health defects […]
Philosophy for the Cause: She Colors My Day
As promised, our search for products that bring beauty and charity together continues. And to kick it off is a company that has risen to the challenge of being both a powerful and an inspirational force in the beauty biz and beyond — Philosophy. I’ve always been a softie for this Phoenix-born bath, body and […]
Double Thumbs up for Double-Duty DDF Protect and Correct
Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun, I’m no stranger to slapping on loads of aloe vera gel to cool off an unfortunate sunburn or bad tan line. I’ve probably peeled more times than an iguana! After countless overexposed encounters and a few sun-kissed spots later, I’ve learned my lesson. I now realize […]
