After struggling with a severe acne attack for several months, I headed to the dermatologist for some super strength topicals. But while my skin has cleared up, the acne-fighting meds have dulled my complexion. Thankfully, Erno Laszlo Blue Firmarine Night Cream has been able to restore a healthy glow in just several uses. The Firmarine […]
Archives for 2013
Drybar Launches Saucy New Product Line
It was just two years ago when a bright-eyed and bushy-haired Spa Girl found herself in the chic digs of Arizona's first Drybar and emerged with a sleek new do and renewed appreciation for the term “blowout.” Now the darling of the blow dry bars, Drybar has set the bar at an all-time high with the release of their first-ever product […]
Practical Beauty Buys Under $20
Can we talk practical beauty for a minute? While poppy nail art and sparkly eye makeup may be a tad more exciting, beauty does have a “serious” side. Well, not that serious but there is a lot to consider when you pick a product up off the shelf – convenience, cost, ingredients, color and so […]
From Hot Mess to Hotness: Mane Teeze Hair Perfumes
Oh, the irony. You spend bookoo bucks getting a killer haircut, maybe a few fresh highlights and a rockin’ blowout only to have your coif suck up some gross smell that forces you to have to wash it all out the next day. The culprits could be anything from sweat (bring it on, summer), your favorite sushi […]
Bliss FatGirlSixPack Tummy Toning
Like most girls, achieving six pack abs is on my list of long-term goals, along with winning the lottery and owning Kate Middleton’s wardrobe. To help make at least one of these dreams a reality, Bliss FatGirlSixPack tummy-toning gel is offering a hand. The toning gel contains six ingredients aimed at firming up your belly: caffeine, […]
7 New Green Nail Polishes for Spring (That Aren’t Gross!)
Hot right now: Green nail polishes! Green nail polish might at first sound kind of, well … eww-ish. But we’re not talking split pea soup here. We’re talking fresh mints, vibrant limes and calming shades of jade and seafoam. Okay, so maybe green nails aren't for everyone, but as a highly respected local salon mogul told me recently, after […]
Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Contest
Are you a nail art junkie? Us too! Nail art is hot, hot, hot and your evolving talent for painting your fingertips with bold stripes, cheeky polka dots and eclectic looks galore shall not go unnoticed thanks to Sally Hansen! Already in full swing, the Sally Hansen "I Heart Nail Art" Contest rewards one talented home nail artist per month with […]
Jennifer Aniston Keeps it Real on the Red Carpet with Living Proof
Her dress? Valentino Couture. The bling? Fred Leighton. And that hair? Living Proof. The always gorgeous Jennifer Aniston graced the Academy Awards red carpet in a stunning crimson gown and a coif that spoke of her tendency to keep it real. While many stars opted for sweeping updo's and sculpted curls (and a few really short, short […]
Mama Mio Tummy Rub: Stretch Mark Solution
Life is full of uncertainties and pregnancy is no exception. Not only is every woman different, but every pregnancy can be completely different too. As I sit here in my seventh month of pregnancy, I have had many conversations with friends about their symptoms and any tips/tricks they have to offer. I must confess, I have […]
Positively Presidential Beauty Faves
Revel in the spirit of President's Day with these presidential beauty finds! Did you know that birthday boy George Washington's favorite scent was Caswell-Massey Number Six Colongne? Or that the Eisenhowers were also fans of the line and chose Caswell-Massey Almond Cold Cream Hand Soap for the official White House hand cleanser? Or that First Lady Eisenhower loved the color pink […]
5 Top Mascaras for Every Spa Girl Type
Call it a problem, call it an addiction but mascara is a makeup bag staple you can’t live without. Even if you’re running out the door without a stitch of makeup, a quick swipe of mascara makes all the difference. Whether you’re looking for the best formula to wear to the office or need some […]
Power Play: Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
I love the idea of BB creams. Who doesn’t want a skin cream that does it? But I have yet to find one of these miracle beauty balms that works for me. Either the color is off or the finish is too matte. Now, tinted moisturizers, that’s a different story. I’ve hit on a couple that […]
