Up until recently my mom bag was almost always a large and in charge tote, but no more. Today I get to share what's in my mom bag and said bag is a purse. That's right, it's a medium sized actual purse. Dooney & Burke makes a gorgeous hobo bag that's just the right size. My mom ...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 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
It always seems like when it finally comes time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring, thanks to winter's cooler temps, I've been left with a dry, somewhat dull complexion. I don't know about you, but I want a rosy glow when I'm out and about on sunny spring days. And ...read more
Winter can be dreary and dull, and let's face it kinda depressing. We're fighting the winter blues by stocking our bathrooms with some new winter beauty must-haves to help our routine be on-point this season. The cold weather can take a toll on everything from your skin, hair, ...read more
Apparently Mother Nature hasn't gotten the memo: It's spring. Alas, the forecast still calls for flurries and frigid temps. The winter has been rough on my skin, my hair, my mentality, and--oh yeah--my lips. Good thing I always have a moisturizing lip product on hand. I've got my ...read more
You've got your outfit all picked out, ironed and ready to go: a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" tee—or perhaps a mint-colored cashmere sweater... St. Patrick's Day is approaching, and you've got the green garb to prove it. But before you get dressed and crack open a Guinness, allow us to ...read more
I’m a big fan of the “no-makeup” makeup look—dewy skin, neutral hues, subtle bronzer, lots of mascara, and a high-shine, colorless gloss. That’s my go-to. But a few times a year, I feel the need to break out the bubblegum blush or try a hot-pink lip—just for kicks. And ...read more
I visited my professional makeup artist friend at her chair during the Nordstrom Trend Event this past weekend and as soon as I sat down, I knew what she was going to say. "Your lips are SO dehydrated." Translation...your lips are uber chapped. I've heard this from her more times ...read more