With Christmas almost said and done, it's about time we focus on New Year's Eve, don't you think? NYE Is a BIG deal in my house and I look forward to planning our family's looks each and every year. Because while we prefer to avoid the crowds and celebrate at home, that doesn't ...read more
I bet you've had at least one holiday party already, right? My husband's work party was on Friday night and I'm sure his isn't the only company that's already gotten in on the party action! Let me ask you something? Is your holiday beauty look up to snuff for the rest of the ...read more
If you asked me what one of my top skin issues is, I would have to say dark spots. Sure, as a gal in my thirties I have some fine lines and whatnot, but the noticeable dark spots, those are what bother me the most. Thankfully, there are some amazing products out there that not ...read more
I never pass up an excuse to get all dolled up. Sure, this mama is rockin' athleisure most of the week, these days, but with the holidays right around the corner, I plan on steppin' up my game. And while some sequins are definitely on the agenda, I want to add some holiday-ready ...read more
Being active has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I wasn't exactly an athlete, but staying fit has always been important to me. So, whether I was running, practicing yoga or sweating it out at boot camps, for at least the past twenty years, fitness has been a ...read more
I've always loved nail art. My sister gets her nails done in the coolest, craziest ways for any and all occasions that come up, and I just adore all those fun patterns she rocks. That being said, I am not a nail tech for a reason. Bwah! My left hand is simply not steady enough to ...read more
A bright lip is kinda my signature look when it comes to makeup and the color of that lip typically changes with the seasons. During the warm weather months, for instance, you'll most often see me sporting a coral, pink or fuchsia colored lip, while colder weather makes me want ...read more
Refining the texture of my skin is always a focus of my skincare routine. It seems the older I get, the ruddier my complexion gets, so I'm forever on the lookout for ways to get smoother skin. Hey, I'm full on enjoying my thirties, but I wouldn't mind it if my skin looks like ...read more
If you could change one thing about your skin, what would it be? For me, I would love to have a brighter complexion. Now, to be fair, my complexion is a whole lot brighter than it used to be since I started using the hacks I'm going to share with you today, but never fear...I ...read more
A few years back I shared my forever young beauty routine. Well, fast forward to 2017 and I've added a product or two. You could say that I've gotten a bit more serious about my skin care habits and I would call them more of a forever young skin care regimen than a routine. But ...read more
In the warm weather months I tend to turn both uber bright and neutral lip colors, but I save the deep, bold lips for fall. There is something about the turning of the leaves (you know the ones I see on Instagram since I live in Florida, bwah!) that makes me want to bust out my ...read more
'Tis the season of pumpkins... And If you came over to my house you would see that I'm ALL in with pumpkins. As soon as September hit, I started fully outfitting my home with all things pumpkin. I'm talking pumpkin candles, pumpkin fall porch decor (which I'll be sharing very ...read more
The babies in my family all have one thing in my family...baby eczema. My son, daughter AND my sister's son have all had it since they were born. I'm guessing that it comes from our side of the family. Although, I don't struggle with daily eczema, I do have very sensitive skin ...read more
Okay friends, the results are in! Time for my Rodan + Fields Lash Boost review. I've been using this product since March and I can say now I have said bye bye mascara. Six month into my testing, I am resolved that this product really works and that with dedication, it can ...read more
Once upon a time in my twenties I had an envy-worthy mane. It was super thick, grew ridiculously fast, and held a curl like nobody's business. My hubs affectionately called it the jungle. Well, fast forward a decade, and my tresses aren't quite what they once were. My hair is ...read more
Sun care in the summertime is a no brainer right? When you feel those rays blazing down on your skin you're more likely to reach for sunscreen. But, the fact is, sun care is something you should focus on all year long. The sun can definitely reach you through the clouds. And ...read more
Let me start by saying that I went on a bit of a manicure hiatus this summer. We were selling our home and it seemed like I was always cleaning, packing or tackling some kind of home fix-up type project, so my nails were constantly getting wrecked. It just made more sense to hold ...read more
I don't know about you, but when fall rolls around I find myself with a serious time shortage. Between all the back to school mania, new sports and activities to get to, this mama is busy with a capital B. And while I definitely like to feel put together when I leave the house, I ...read more
Momtrends had the BEST intern this summer. Lily joined us for a week in August and took some amazing photos and (I hope) learned a ton about social media. Since we talk about skincare so much at Momtrends, I wanted her to experience writing about it. To tackle the topic, Tips ...read more
Are you a DIY kinda girl? I didn't think I was, but after getting into DIY beauty thanks to a natural product lovin' beauty expert friend of mine, I quite enjoy whipping up my own DIY beauty treatments from time to time. Not only is it usually less expensive to make your own ...read more
Catch me on any given day and I'm probably rockin' some form of bright pink lipstick. My love affair with pinnk shades started many moons ago with Bobbi Brown's Cosmic Raspberry and it's been going strong ever since. So, I guess I would say that pink is probably my signature ...read more
I don't know about you, but I have very little time to spare in the morning. Getting two kids out the door on time is no easy feat in my house, so spending an hour in front of the mirror isn't happening. That being said, I try to not look like a total hot mess when I drop my ...read more
Lip pencils have always freaked me out. They open the world up to so many wrong doings. Example: the entire 80s decade. Someone Little Miss Thing over there that it was okay to use a darker lip pencil with lighter lipstick. Not okay. So let's talk about my favorite lipstick ...read more
What is the first thing you notice about your skin? The first thing I always notice is my skin's texture. Looking at least a little bit younger is always this girl's primary skincare goal and if my skin is uneven, ruddy or riddled with fine lines, I'm not exactly achieving my ...read more
If I only had time to turn to one type of makeup, it would always be some form of lipstick or lip gloss...Always! Because it's the one thing that can instantly wake up your face. Plus, it's easy to hide tired eyes behind a pair of large and in charge sunnies. Now before we talk ...read more
Forget winter...FALL is coming! Can you smell the pumpkin spice lattes? This girl sure can! My kids went back to school today and as I sit here sippin' on my steamin' cuppa Joe in silence, all I can think about is how much I love my favorite season. Apart from the PSLs, I can't ...read more
I know, I know...Most of you still have over a month of summer yet and here I am about to talk about fall beauty trends. Well, here in my neck o' the woods, we start school in a mere week. And, frankly, as soon as back to school season ramps up, I'm thinking about fall fashion ...read more
There are two words that I want to describe my summer makeup look and those are sparkle and glow. I want it to look like I have the perfect amount of sun and I want my lips to glisten with just the right amount of sparkle. The right amount not being what my baby girl would ...read more
I know it's the middle of summer and we probably shouldn't be talking about today's topic at hand, chapped lips, but the fact is my lips are dehydrated all year long. Unfortunately, I don't get a reprieve in the summertime and I bet I'm not the only girl out there with this ...read more
So, we're in the thick of it. We're right smack dab in the middle of summer and it's, in a word, HOT...Am I right? You may feel like your makeup is literally sliding off your face these days. Well, that's because it probably is. BWAH! If you don't wear the right kind of makeup or ...read more
I may be a woman firmly entrenched in her thirties, but I still feel like that carefree twenty something girl who could walk out of the house without a stitch of makeup on and feel great. I may feel more comfortable having a little something on my face now, but I still subscribe ...read more
If you know me in real life, you know I'm kind of a face mace junkie. I've even turned many a lady here at Team Momtrends onto my favorites like the Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for instance. Well, I'm back with some more face mask love because you ...read more
Do you remember when I shared my spring FabFitFun box? Well, I was so impressed with that subscription box's contents, that I had to order another one! As in...I paid for it. Hey, it's not all free samples palooza around here. Haha! There are plenty of things that I share with ...read more
It's summer! We've been waiting for it seemingly forever and it's finally here! That means it's officially time to switch out those heavier makeup shades in favor of lighter beach-inspired colors. Yes, that's right. Who's ready to rock a beachy look? You know this girl is. ...read more
Summer is a time when I love to pare down my look. My beauty routine, for instance, just isn't quite as involved as it is the rest of the year. That doesn't mean I don't have one at all however. A woman of a certain age, ahem like a women in her thirties, needs to take care of ...read more
Some people knit for a hobby. I try out anti-aging products. Bwah! I'm only kind of kidding. I test anti-aging skincare like it's my job. Ok, it sort of IS my job. Haha! But seriously, even if it wasn't up to me to bring you the latest and greatest in anti-aging skincare must ...read more
How do you feel about your face? Are you comfortable in your own skin? Do you go makeup free with confidence. If these questions make you squirm a bit you might be wondering about ways to tap into the fountain of youth. Years ago I tried Botox for the first time. Now I'm coming ...read more
Let's face it...I'm a mani and pedi lovin' girl pretty much all year long, but I particularly like showing off my nails in the warm weather months. That's probably because I'm such a fan of fun, BRIGHT colors. Nothing says summertime like a get-you-noticed kinda color. I'm ...read more
Summer is (un)officially here! We've updated our closets, swapped out our beloved red wine for rosé, and added a higher SPF to our daily routine. Now it's time to have a little fun with our beauty regimen. I like to lighten the load in the summer months, and go with a natural ...read more
Much like most women my age, I'm always on the lookout for ways to make my lashes and brows look thicker. I'm a still a young(ish) woman, but my thirties have brought a few surprises with them like thinning brows and less lush looking lashes. You may remember when I mentioned ...read more
When I think about summer, my mind immediately goes to the beach. I'm talking about miles of beautiful soft sand and tranquil ocean views. Doesn't that sound nice? Even if a tropical vacay isn't on your radar right now, there's no reason you can't invoke a beach(ish) vibe with ...read more
Summer is coming mamas. The kids' last day of school is nearly upon us and it's about to get...very...real...around here! Sure, you may have set them up with camps already and it's possible your calendar is fleshed out, but that doesn't mean it's going to be easy street. As much ...read more
Well groomed, well defined brows can literally change the whole look of your face. And even if you weren't born with those lush, full brows that are all the rage these days that doesn't mean there aren't some tips and tricks to help your brows be the best that they can be! Once ...read more
When summer draws near do you like to lighten up your look? Perhaps you're into deep, saturated lip colors when it's colder out, but summer's warmer temps makes you want to try something more subtle on for size? Well, then one of this season's hottest beauty trends is for you. ...read more
Say the term anti-aging around me and I instantly perk up. I'm at the age where I'm simply ready to look a wee bit younger. Sure, I'm still, technically, a young person, but I'm all about passing for my early thirties versus mid to late. Haha! So, you'll often find me testing out ...read more
Hi, my name is Kristin and I'm full on addicted to subscription boxes. Nothing beats the thrill of opening up a package that consists of complete and total surprises. Am I right? Now, typically the subscriptions boxes that I enjoy are either beauty OR fashion focused, but there ...read more
Once I hit that magical age of thirty, firming skincare products really hit my radar. I'd been lulled into the false sense of skincare security that youth provides and hadn't really considered them until then. Haha! But in the end, as the rest of my thirties stared me down, I ...read more
If you've read my columns a time or two, you know I'm kind of a beauty junkie. I just love trying out the latest and greatest in beauty, and subscription services get me every time. I've waxed poetic about my love for Birchbox a time or two and now it's time to share my newest ...read more
Spring is here and summer is on its way. That means the weather is starting to warm up and eventually it will be hot hot hot. All those warm temps could make you want to just throw your hair up and forget about any cute hairstyles. I get it. I do. I hate it when my hair falls in ...read more
It's my job to try out new products to bring you the latest and greatest in the beauty sphere which means I switch up my beauty regimen a lot. That being said, there are some products that I come back to time and time again. You'll almost always find them on my bathroom counter ...read more