beauty

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

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

Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman's life. But it can also be one that involves aches and pains as your body expands. Clarins, a trusted beauty brand, recently launched an exciting new "Maternity Kit" that is filled with essentials to protect and treat a mama-to-be. ...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

My Monday mornings always start with a trip to Trader Joe's... With grocery list in hand, I roam the aisles stocking my cart with fresh fruits, veggies (we even sneak them into smoothies), snacks, and other must-haves for healthy, delicious meals (anyone else hooked on the frozen ...read more

It should be noted that this article was originally going to be a tutorial of sorts—perhaps a pared down "how-to" or maybe even a basic guide to nail art: “DIY V-Day Manicures Made Easy!” Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style We are pretty excited about Valentine's Day. We've ...read more

'Tis the season…for eating…and drinking. We’re all aware of the effects drinking can have on our health, but that doesn’t stop most of us from overindulging during the party season. What many people don’t realize is that drinking alcohol in excess can have a negative impact on ...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

Perhaps it's because I've been spending so much time in nature lately, I simply wild about the botanic tonic beauty trend. Sure, brands have been claiming to be "natural" for decades, but nowadays women are researching ingredients and demanding that what we put on our skin is ...read more

As women, we are pretty familiar with how to handle skincare 911’s, blunders with our hair, shaving mishaps, and how to correct makeup mistakes. But, when it comes to brows, this particular part of our face can be a bit more mysterious. Many of us grew up simply waxing, tweezing ...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

One of those products that sat in my medicine cabinet unused for a long time: witch hazel. I had it--because it's just one of those staple essentials you're supposed to keep stocked, like rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, but it certainly wasn't getting much play. I'd whip ...read more

I've been going through a bit of a beauty rut lately. It's a rare occasion that I extend myself beyond concealer and lip balm. If I break out the mascara, chances are it's a pretty special occasion.  Maybe it's the pregnancy that has me unmotivated in the makeup department. I ...read more

When does your skin feel the most beautiful? Is it in the winter? Probably not. That's why you need my winter skin care routine update! I don't know about you, but winter's dry, cold temps tend to give my skin a lackluster appearance. Unless I'm partaking in some winter sports ...read more

Oh, pregnancy... You are full of delights and surprises. Morning sickness, extreme exhaustion, aches, pains, and, oh yeah, the gift that keeps on giving: stretch marks.  I was fortunate enough to ward off those not-so attractive lines in my first two pregnancies; and if I'm ...read more