Pin It So a month after returning from my Costa Rica getaway and I still have a lingering tan.  Which means I needed to get my summer foundation in order fast. Fortunately, I had been experimenting with some brands I’d never tried before and I was pleasantly surprised by the range...

Pin It   There’s a reason mascara is the one beauty product most makeup artist say you should never leave home without.  With a wink or a glance your lashes can say a lot.   But if you weren’t born with long lush lashes, not to worry.  With the right mascara formula,...

Pin It The temperatures are rising and summer is just around the corner.  It’s time for those sebaceous glands to kick in to overdrive, leaving us with shiny T-Zone’s and some less than flattering makeup moments.  But it doesn’t have to be that way.  Using powder to...

Pin It Forget what you’ve heard.  Research shows that chocolate does a body (and your skin) good.  We’re not talking about your vending machine favorites.  Studies show that dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) is actually good for your health inside and out.  Cocoa beans,...

Pin It Some people want a little cream or sugar with their coffee.  Me personally, I prefer a straw.  That’s right.  I’ve been giggled at in meetings and in car rides about drinking my coffee through a straw, but I never waiver.  The thing is, I hate dribbles on my clothes....

Pin It Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places-even a McDonald’s commercial.  I’ve been trying to break out of the mold and do something different with my curls and lately the twist out has been my style of choice.  Basically it’s just a matter of dividing...

Pin It Since before the days of Cleopatra, bathing has been not just a method of cleansing, but a luxurious way to care for and nurture the skin. And relaxing the body and mind.  Whether you choose candles or essential oils, you should make bathing an experience. There are different baths...

Pin It This summer, let’s give Blue Monday a new meaning-blue anything for that matter.   This summer the trending colors aren’t just bold, they are neon.  These colors are fun and eye-catching.  While blue lips may be a bit daring, you can rock almost any color of the...

Pin It Nothing spoils a hot new lip color or gloss like dry lips.  With spring giving us temperatures that range from warm and sunny to chilly willy, it’s not unlikely to have dry lips in our future.  The skin on our lips is delicate and prone to dehydration.  A little exfoliation...

Pin It My quest for a skin brightener has halted.  At least for the moment, anyway.  I mentioned before that I  found some products that showed promise (yes, results). However, I soon discovered the power of a natural ingredient-lemons!  Yes, it turns out that if you add a little lemon...