In the summer, I'm not one to wear much makeup. I like to keep things simple. Usually, all I wear is lipgloss and mascara, but now in the age of masks, I'm playing with color more and I've found two pieces from Charlotte Tilbury that are the perfect makeup for a low key summer. ...read more
With the first day of summer arriving this weekend, it's time to pay attention to your skin and make sure you are ready for the hot temperatures to come. I've rounded up a bunch of beauty products to help you beat the heat too! It will be sweltering for the next few months, so ...read more
We may be dreaming of spring, but we're still sitting here in the dead of winter. Unless you live in a tropical climate, you're most likely hit with a blast of cold air whenever you step outside and those chilly temps tend to lead to dry lips. I don't know about you, but I hate ...read more
Standing for hours, walking on hard surfaces, wearing non-sensible shoes—that’s a day in the life of a foot. Feet have a lot of demands made on them and are often taken for granted until they start to ache and develop problems. This summer, give your feet the TLC they deserve. ...read more
No one has time for a complicated makeup routine--especially now. But rather than throwing in the towel when it comes to your beauty routine, I believe in the power of a personal care routine to make you feel pretty. That's why I love trèStiQue. Use Code: MOMTRENDS for 20% off ...read more
As you know I have been partnering with Clairol to bring to you how I have been incorporating their products into my at home hair routine in between my salon visits. Last week in my Instagram stories I received a lot of interest in how to handle root growth while we are at home. ...read more
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Winter always takes it's toll on my lips. I play hard in the snow all winter long and now that my season is done (cue the sad music), I'm taking time to up my beauty game with Lique Cosmetics. The brand is created and empowered by women and they've got everything your lips need ...read more
We talk a lot about time management here at Momtrends. We use time-blocking techniques in our work, and perpetually emphasize the importance of carving out quality time for yourself, your family, and your partner. We talk about making time to read and write and play and meditate. ...read more
We love the look of braids on our little girls, and this Valentine's Day we sharing ways to update the standard braid with a heart braid or a French braid with tips from Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy's Complete Guide to Girls Hair, you can learn how to create a chic and ...read more
How do you feel about a no makeup selfie? It can be dicey, but not if you take care of your skin. I'm all about keeping my glow into my 40's. I love trying non-invasive skincare techniques that help give my skin a boost. While chemical peels and lasers are can give results, I ...read more
I am proud of my 48 turns around this planet and of how I take care of my mind and body. I'm the first one to preach self care to this community. I think a skincare routine can make you feel like you are in control of the aging process. I've been thrilled to test out these ...read more
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
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
