Beauty Buzz

I've been testing the new Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution and am ready to share the results. As I'm closing in on 50, I'm working to get and keep the best skin possible. That means trying new things and sharing what works. One of the issues I'm dealing with is ...read more

Taking care of my skin is a priority for me. Part of the reason I started blogging was to share beauty and style trends that work for busy women. Now 13 years later, I'm still on the hunt for the best skin and beauty trends to make mom life better. This month, that mean checking ...read more

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

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