Scottsdale is a hub for some pretty amazing diversions … spas, restaurants, resorts and of course, shopping. We recently popped into Barneys New York at Scottsdale Fashion Square (who can resist!), a boutique department store that has been on our beauty radar since opening in the Valley less than a year ago. As always, the […]
Archives for 2010
Don't Fake it with Maximize Lash Eyelash Conditioner
I’m always searching for some magical way to make my eyelashes appear longer and fuller, without spending a fortune. Recently, I resorted to wearing false lashes (self-applied) and needless to say, the results were not pretty. So I tried a new product, Maximum Lash, from the International Cosmetic Associates. It’s pretty cool; it goes on […]
Make Up For Ever HD: Makeup that Really Does Last and Last
Last Friday was one long, hot mess day. It started at 4 a.m. with a flurry of emails, tweets and blog posts. By 8:00, I was kicking the floor fan into high gear so I could primp for a live taping of Sonoran Living at the ABC-15 studios that morning. An hour or so later […]
Book Your Way to Healthy Weight Loss: New Diet Cookbooks
By now you’ve likely encountered the super-sized portion of diet cookbooks to grace the shelves at your local bookstore. And if you’re like us, in the midst of carousing the new releases, thoughts of Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha with extra whip are beckoning from the cafe. America is hungry for healthy weight loss tips. But […]
Girlfriend Getaways Sweepstakes: Enter to a Win a Spa Getaway for Four!
It’s nearing the end of a hot, hot summer. And likely you’ve been playing chauffeur, shuffling the kids between summer camps and activities or putting in long hours at the office dreaming of a chance to getaway. This summer, you have an official excuse as if you needed one) to grab the gals, pick a […]
Beauty-on-the-Go Tips and Picks for Savvy Travelers
Don’t let the TSA’s travel restrictions cramp your beauty style! Skate through airplane security and travel smart with these tips, tricks and product picks – including a few from our friends at ABC15! Remember the 3-1-1 To help us remember carry-on restrictions, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has come up with the 3-1-1 rule: 3-oz […]
Tan on the Fly: L'Oreal Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel
Eek! I’m fading. I love a good spray tan but sometimes my skin needs a break … so does my wallet. But my blueish-white natural skin tone doesn’t go well with my summer wardrobe. When I want color but don’t have time to wait for a self-tanner to do its magic, I whip out the […]
Product Review: Fake Bake Self-Tanning Mousse
So, I originally had this product review slated for the new Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist created by Lindsay Lohan and her personal airbrush tanning guru. But unfortunately, that experiment was a complete bust. As directed, I shook the bottle and sprayed a line down my freshly exfoliated leg. The Sephora consultant who sold me on […]
Cool Aid: LATHER Toning Eye Gel with Vitamin K
Um, yeah, in case you haven’t noticed, summer is here – with a vengeance. If your current eye cream is sliding down your face like a melting ice cream cone, reach for LATHER’s new Toning Eye Gel with Vitamin K. This cooling, lime green gel is no ordinary eye potion. Extracts of royal jelly, aloe, […]
LATHER Up in Support of Sweet Dreams
I’ve been dieting for exactly two weeks now and I’ll admit, I miss cheese. I miss butter. I so want to pound a mound of Fettuccine Alfredo and sop up the sauce with a hunk of crusty Italian bread. I … am … starving. But my posterior has once again managed to push its way […]
Beauty Steal: Stila Hits the Road with New Travel Palettes
Every girl needs a little Stila in her life. The packaging is sexy, the message is fun and the makeup colors are 100% pretty. And starting this month, the Stila Girls are also a little more worldly as they hit the road with a new travel palette collection. Launching every month from now through November, […]
How to Create Summer's Hot Hair Trend: The Top Knot
Fashionista Cynthia Rowley turned to Rodney Cutler of Cutler/Redken Salon to create a look to complement her 2011 resort lineup. To pump up the fun in her collection of denim and chiffon patchwork, bold geometric prints and bright metallic fabrics, Cutler fashioned a texturized top knot. Certainly a great alternative to the ponytail, we like […]