A few weeks ago I wrote a piece on using Botox and fillers as an anti-aging technique and asked YOU to either leave a comment with your thoughts on the topic and/or take a quick anonymous survey so that I could get a better understanding of not only what you thought about the filler products, …
OPI Liquid Sand™ Nail Lacquers Inspired by Bond Girls…
To celebrate 50 years of James Bond, OPI is releasing six new revolutionary Liquid Sand™ Nail Lacquers inspired by and named after the most iconic Bond Girls including: Solitaire, Pussy Galore, Tiffany Case, Vesper, Honey Ryder and Jinx. And I’m actually really excited to see this collection in person, but unfortunately they’re not released until …
My Favorite Makeup Tutorials on the Internet…
From basic makeup instructional how-to’s, natural looks to party makeup, halloween costumes and celebrity looks, all of Pixiwoo’s tutorials are honest, extremely informative and vert helpful, as well as categorized meticulously, making them easy to sort through to find what you need. Continue Reading…The Best Makeup Tutorials On the Internet And if you’ve found makeup …
Why Do Dolls Need Makeup When They’re Already Pretty Without It? Why Do Dolls Need Makeup? Period.
After photographing various doll faces, artist and conceptualist Nickolay Lamm worked with Nikolett Mérész to help remove their makeup, digitally stripping them down to look as natural as possible and the results were breathtaking… As guessed, the dolls were already pretty without makeup, begging the question, why do toy manufacturers find it necessary to add …
Beauty is Not Everything, How we Perceive Ourselves Is
On average, I walk around thinking and feeling ugly, not monstrous, but less than average, and nowhere near beautiful. Now that I’m in my late 30’s, where the lines on my face are quickly becoming landmarks, my inner perception of my outward beauty is even less optimistic than it was five years ago. And on …
I’m Terrified of Botox & Fillers, but I Totally Want to do it!
As I near my 37th birthday, I’m noticing my fine lines becoming deeper crevices by the day, and they’ve got me thinking more about injectables. I daydream about filling my forehead lines up with Botox and making them disappear, but the thought that follows is one of terror… so I’m looking for a little feedback …
Music Festival Beauty Survival Guide {& What to Bring}
We all want to look cute, but with everyone talking about what to wear to the upcoming music festivals {like Coachella that’s happening this weekend!}, I thought it would be nice to know what beauty essentials to take. Because “cute” doesn’t stop at your neck and being prepared to weather a weekend without proper restrooms …
Can More Sleep Help Slow Down the Aging Process?
Sleep is the best beauty treatment you can give yourself. It reduces stress and inflammation, which are thought to contribute to our body’s aging process and releases growth hormones which aid in all kinds of healthy body functions. Continue Reading…Sleep More, Age Less: Can Naps Replace Facelifts? * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * PINTEREST …
Chanel Nail Colours & Their Affordable Doppelgangers…
Each season I turn to Chanel’s nail polish collection to determine what the latest and greatest “it colors” of the moment are. But at $27 a bottle, I’m not always willing to splurge on a crazy color that I may not love next year. A classic colored polish I know I’ll have in my collection …
Do Expensive Blow Dryers & Curling Irons Really Make a Difference? In My Opinion, Absolutely!
When I bought and used my first Hot Tools curling iron in the early 2000′s, I thought it was magic. All of a sudden my curls looked like I’d always wanted them to look and lasted nearly intact until my next wash. Continue Reading…Does it Pay to Spend More on Hair Styling Tools? * FACEBOOK …
Secrets to Thick, Bouncy, Shiny, Beautiful Hair!
Even those of us who are blessed with a thick head of hair have to put some effort into making it look good. And as I age, I want to maintain the quality and longevity of my hair, so I’ve been doing a little research on not only keeping my locks lustrous, but also to …
Nail Art Society: Super Exciting for Nail Art Junkies!
How much fun is this!? Nail Art Society is a new way to try the latest trends in nail polish, nail art, and innovative new mani/pedi products for only $9.95 a month {including step by step tutorials}. For manicure enthusiasts and nail art DIYers like myself, this is a no brainer. Continue Reading…Nail Art Society …
"What’s On Your {Gorgeous} Vanity" with Rebecca Minkoff…
Each month House Beautiful magazine features a luminary in the worlds of fashion, beauty, or design, who discusses her favorite beauty, home, and lifestyle products. Get a sneak peek here and now of House Beautiful‘s April 2013 issue, featuring Rebecca Minkoff! Known for her wildly popular, edgy yet playful accessory designs and more, Rebecca shares …
Is Purple Shadow Pretty on All of Us?
Flipping through the latest issue of Redbook magazine, page 39 states that “Purple shadow is pretty on all of us. It brightens every eye color and can go from subtle {sheers} to sultry {dramatic}”… and I wondered, is it pretty on all of us? Continue Reading…They Say it Looks Pretty on All of Us but, …
Let’s Talk About Cellulite, Shall We?
Dimples on a baby? SUPER CUTE! Dimples on your cheeks? Also CUTE. Dimples on any other part of your body? NOT SO CUTE. It’s Cellulite. No one likes it. No one wants it. We all have it, and we’d rather not. Small bodies, large bodies, and all bodies in between; no bodies are immune to …