In need of a decent pair of britches, I happened by the Scottsdale LATHER store yesterday on my way to Ann Taylor Loft (home of the Julie pants, a curvy girl’s dream) and was struck by the most amazing scent wafting its way down the sidewalk. The smell was exotic yet poetically sweet and I […]
Archives for 2008
Power Play: CO Bigelow Cancer Vixen Body Collection
Speaking of inspirational survival stories (see previous post), C.O. Bigelow’s Limited Edition Cancer Vixen collection tells of one woman who took on breast cancer with a ferocious and comical femininity. C.O. Bigelow teamed up with cartoonist, author and breast cancer survivor Marisa Acocella Marchetto to create special edition C.O. Bigelow bath and body classics that […]
Going Glam for the Cure: Too Faced Betsy Baby Shadow
We unabashedly and unapologetically adore Too Faced Cosmetics. Every product comes tapped with a dash a personality, a sprinkle of charm and a dollop of glamor. I’ve been gaga over my Love Lisa mini beauty kit (inspired by Lisa Blandino, Too Faced creator Jerrod Blandino’s sister, who is battling skin cancer) ever since I got […]
Nail CARE: The Big-Three-Free Nail Lacquer and Scottsdale Salon Polish for the Cure
Toluene. Formaldehyde. Dibutyl phthalate. Pretty big words to throw around on a sunny Thursday morning before my first cup of coffee. But if you’re a health head, you’re likely familiar with them. These are the “big three” controversial chemicals found in standard nail polish formulas that have been strongly linked to cancer and health defects […]
Philosophy for the Cause: She Colors My Day
As promised, our search for products that bring beauty and charity together continues. And to kick it off is a company that has risen to the challenge of being both a powerful and an inspirational force in the beauty biz and beyond — Philosophy. I’ve always been a softie for this Phoenix-born bath, body and […]
Double Thumbs up for Double-Duty DDF Protect and Correct
Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun, I’m no stranger to slapping on loads of aloe vera gel to cool off an unfortunate sunburn or bad tan line. I’ve probably peeled more times than an iguana! After countless overexposed encounters and a few sun-kissed spots later, I’ve learned my lesson. I now realize […]
Fall Savings for Lucky Locals at Spa Avania
If you thought the only time to save some cash at Valley resort spas was during the sweltering summers, think again. Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort is rolling out the red carpet for us lucky locals with two new creative and fun ways to indulge and save. With the Weekday Spa Day […]
Your Click Counts: LOreal Ovarian Cancer Color of Hope Campaign
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. in 2008 and approximately 15,000 will die from it. What’s even more staggering is that no effective screening test currently exists for early detection of this disease. Given this, L’Oreal Paris made it their mission to help […]
False and Lovely: Broadway Nails Real Life French Nail Kit
Okay, I’ll confess that there have been times that I have strolled by the nail aisle at the drugstore and press-on nails have caught my eye. I’ve even picked up a package and quickly shoved it back on the shelf after flashbacks to my Barbie Dream House days when I owned an entire purple plastic […]
The Spa at Camelback Village: New Face and Great Deals!
I don’t know about you but when I actually do get around to taking a spa day (it’s not as often as you might think!), I squeeze every ounce of relaxation into the experience as I can. In other words, I use my spa time wisely. If you’re like me, the Village Health Clubs spas […]
Bliss in a Bottle: Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask
Before I get off my Bliss kick (see my last post), one more product rave. Frothy, fun and super fast-acting, the new Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask from Bliss is a facial pick-me-up treatment that captures bliss in a bottle. The rich, pearly formula has an intoxicating, orange popsicle fragrance and is packed Vitamin C, […]
Problem Solved: New Bliss 20-in-1 Wonder Balm
Now that I’ve become the official fountain of beauty knowledge among my friends and family, I get the strangest questions. Take for example, the emergency call I got yesterday morning from a friend. “I’ve burned my eyes,” she said. “Huh? What? How? Shouldn’t you seek professional medical advice?” I answered. “I used that tightening mask […]