Your four steps to a beach babe transformation! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links meaning we make a small percentage of sales. Every two to four weeks, the Western Banded Geckos of the desert Southwest shed their skin. These sprightly desert dwellers are nocturnal so despite the tan pigment of their supple surface, they hide […]
Archives for 2014
New Nail Obsession: Formula X Press Pods
Hold on to your nail files, ladies, there’s a new mani cure in town! The new Press Pods from Formula X are about the coolest thing I’ve seen since glitter nail polish. The set of single-use, squeezable nail lacquers come in a pack of 24 bestselling shades and is now available at Sephora stores and sephora.com […]
Faux Your Glow: 6 Skin and Hair Essentials
After a bitter winter and one too many days stuck inside because of uncooperative weather, the sun beckons us like a beacon to soak in its warming rays. But don’t go burning that pretty skin we’ve worked so hard to protect. Stock up on these essentials, slather on the sunscreen and get your glow on […]
Yuzen Box: Inspiring Moments of Zen
Yuzen Boxes filled with luxurious items cultivate serene and euphoric experiences inspiring zenful and beautiful living. Everyone needs their happy place — that dreamy destination insulated from cubicles, screaming toddlers or bank statements. It’s a faraway tranquil sanctuary thousands of miles away from life’s everyday monotony and hardships. I find repose in Maui’s breathtaking beaches […]
The Art of Hair Tucking: Faux Bob How-to
Celebrity hairstylist Frank Barbosa has played with the hair of A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner and Sarah Jessica Parker. Here, he shares his tips for creating the latest hair trend: Tucking (AKA, the faux bob). ”Tucking” gives the illusion of shorter hair without lopping off your locks. Why are stars stepping out […]
Pretty in Radiant Orchid: 2014 Pantone Color of the Year
Finally, a color we can get behind: Radiant Orchid is named Pantone Color of the Year 2014. A departure from jewel tones of years past, 2014 is all about the bold and the beautiful orchid. Not far off from our signature Spa Girl shade, we couldn’t be more excited. Anointed by Pantone Universe as the […]
LATHER Clear Head Balancing Balm: Headaches Be Gone!
Work deadlines, long commutes, tighter budgets…these are all factors that can contribute to headaches and strain. But how to get rid of the mind-numbing pain? We love the new LATHER Clear Head Balancing Balm. It’s an all-natural salve that helps ease tension and pressure while promoting balance and well-being. A mini-spa for the mind, LATHER […]
Hopscotch Kids Nail Polishes for the Spa Girl in Training
My 3-year-old niece is the cutest little nugget to ever walk the earth and on the rare occasions we get to spend one-on-one time together, it always involves me breaking out my nail polish collection. She’s actually pretty good at sitting still while I paint her teeny tiny toenails. Her fingernails are a little more […]
Firece Fashion Week Hairdos for Dirt Cheap
Accessible Fashion Week runway looks courtesy of Mia Beauty hair accessories. Sleek and sophisticated hair styles with a mix of splashy accessories and pops of color ruled the Fall/Winter 2014 New York Fashion Week runways. You don’t have to have mega bucks or a live-in hair stylist to recreate these looks on your own. Mia Beauty offers affordable hair […]
Where’d You Get That Golden Glow Amy Poehler?
Votre Vu makeup insider share how he brought out Amy Poehler’s natural glow for the 2014 Golden Globes. Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman created Amy Poehler’s look for the 2014 Golden Globes red carpet using Votre Vu products and shared the scoop on how he created her look. “For Amy’s triple duties at this year’s […]
Spa Sonic Skin Care System: The Other Skin Scrubber
When it comes to skincare, if it’s complicated, you’re going to lose my interest … Fast! While I totally value the importance of proper skincare, I’ve got things to do. Oh, and did I mention that I have five-month-old? Give me something easy, inexpensive and effective and you’ve got me for life. Enter the Spa Sonic […]
Make-Upgrade: 2014 Beauty Resolutions
While you’re waiting for those gym results to kick in, prep yourself with an instant confidence-booster by switching up your beauty routine. It’s easy to get into the habit of using the same products and wearing the same makeup hues day in and day out, but that doesn’t mean no other combination will do. Makeup […]