I may be showing my age but as a wee spa girl, my love of Bonne Bell’s original Lip Smackers was about as deep as my crush on Donny Osmond. I remember many a Christmas morning emptying out my stocking into a pile and carefully separating out the new school supplies (mmm, pink gummy erasers […]
Archives for 2010
Santa-tize Odors and Get 20% Off Poo-Pourri Bathroom Spray
We discovered Poo-Pourri – a playful line of bathroom sprays that take on embarrassing smells with a vengeance – a few years ago at a spa show and the cute little bottles are now permanent fixtures in our powder rooms. The company’s trademark line, “Spritz the bowl before you go and no one else will […]
Say Hello to Three Whishes Lavender Body Wash
Arizona-born and bred Whish Body is at it at again – cranking out new bath products for us to oooh and aaah over and making us rearrange our shower shelves to make room for a new player. First, we bid adieu to shaving foams that smelled like burnt melon and manly spices after trying their […]
Winter Hair Trends, Tips and GIVEAWAYS from Redken!
With winter winds sweeping the country and outfits requiring more layers by the day, it seems only appropriate to update our “do’s” with a style that captures the season. And no better guy than Redken’s creative consultation, Guido, to fill us in on what’s hot. Fresh off the fashion runways of New York, Milan and Paris, […]
Sleeping Beauty: FemmeScience Night Cream
It’s no secret evening hours are crucial to healthy, happy skin. Glowing skin comes from regular nourishment and hydration and FemmeScience’s Night Cream offers all of that and more. Don’t let the size of the jar fool you. This little wonder packs a big healthy punch. Actually, I count the minimal packaging as one of my […]
Jungle Love: Wembe Amazonian Soul Soaps
Speaking of natural beauty products with purpose, meet Wembe. Now here’s a soap with soul. Wembe Amazonian Soul soaps were created in the spirit of using the purest, responsibly sourced ingredients that respect the earth while honoring the body. Wembe is an eco-friendly cosmetic line made from organic, locally grown plants found in the Amazon rain […]
Fake Nail Rehab with GoNails Growth Treatment
For years I have had sculpted acrylic nails adorning my fingers. After hearing about the new Shellac polish, I decided it was time take off the fakes and go with a less damaging look — but one glance at my real nails and I knew I needed some help. Not only were they super short […]
Peter Lamas Ultra Awesome, Ultra Natural Haircare
Lord knows, I love my Kerastase. There is absolutely nothing like the silky soft, amazing smelling hair that this pocketbook-bending but got-to-have-it haircare line doth make. But ever since my chat with Tata Harper, I’ve been working toward cleaning up my act. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going to be sporting Birkenstocks any time […]
The Philosophy of Fall: Shake Up Your Makeup
Fall is finally here! Bring on the hot apple cider, pumpkin picking and of course, new makeup! It’s time to trade your summer shades for the cool hues of autumn, and our friends at philosophy have the goods! Arizona-based philosophy is a national sensation, and its Supernatural makeup line has quickly become a favorite. Here […]
Last-Minute Halloween Glitz from Hard Candy
Still haven’t decided what to be for Halloween? When in doubt, glam it up girlfriend! Hard Candy makeup has the goods to make it happen — all you need is a little imagination (and maybe a hot pair of stilettos). Best part is that you can pick up Hard Candy at any Walmart for a price […]
Calling All Cranberry Lovers! Dish it up for LATHER
Wild about cranberries? If so, here’s a contest with your name all over it! The creative minds at LATHER skin and body care are inviting home cooks to submit your favorite cranberry recipe for a chance to score a gift basket of seasonal skincare goodies. Heck, even if you don’t win, how fun is that? […]
In Tata We Trust: Tata Harper 100% Natural Skincare
She has 10 dogs, a couple goats and a serious passion for truth in beauty. Tata Harper made it her mission to develop a skincare line that lived up to its all-natural claims and spent five years researching, testing, working side by side with scientists and creating her product line from the ground up – […]