The poor Spa Boy. He lives in a world swathed in flowery balms, sweet-smelling lotions and girly gels and creams. He shuns it all for his simple regimen of washing head to toe in Head & Shoulders and the occasional dousing of sunscreen. “Thanks for that new lotion stuff,” he announced one day. “I like […]
Bath and Body
In the PINK: Victoria's Secret PINK Body Care Line
You don’t necessarily think of clean and green body products when you breeze into your local Victoria’s Secret store. First and foremost in most of our minds is snagging some new underwear, a decent bra that fits or maybe a sexy new PJ set. But while you’re there, think about what goes under those PJs. […]
A Slice of San Francisco: International Orange Bath, Bod and Hair Products
The last time the Spa Boy and I were in San Francisco, we panicked. Or at least I did. See, I was at the wheel, and after a leisurely week of tooling through wine country and up the California coastline, we arrived in the city just as rush-hour traffic was kicking into high gear. I […]
Princess and the Payot: Nutricia Cream for Satiny Skin
So Saturday was my first big society gala. I got the dress (a $6,000 Badgley Mischka gown marked down 90% off at Nordstrom Rack). Got my brows plucked, zits zapped and my skin airbrushed tanned (twice) to an island glow. Got that extra dash of blond highlights and my hair teased and curled. All that […]
Hello Dolly: Nostalgia Organics
I cannot get over how cute, how adorable, how incredibly girlie these luxury organic soaps and gifts are. Through the miracle of Twitter, I stumbled upon the Nostalgia Organics collection and was sucked into the world of Charlotte and her aromatherapy doll friends only to find out that these girls were born in my own […]
Soap for Hope: LATHER Sandalwood Rose Soap
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Finding Graceland: New Philosophy Store Lands in Arizona
Oh sure. You can pop into your neighborhood Sephora or Nordstrom to get your Philosophy fix. But until recently, only one store in the land allowed you to totally immerse yourself in the good vibes and aromas of our favorite Phoenix-born brand — the flagship Philosophy store in the Casa Paloma Shopping Center in Chandler. […]
St Ives Takes on Cellulite
Before I spout off on my latest fabulous product find, let me first relay a quick tale about the hazards of being a product junkie. On my way out the door to a meeting a few days ago, I grabbed what I thought was my Salud Spa Bar Body Mist and spritzed myself generously from […]
Beach Babe Beauty Finds
Craving a beach day but stuck inland? SpaGirl says, “When you can’t get to the beach, bring the beach to you!” We dug up these ocean-inspired beauty finds so you can take a break from the sweltering heat with a virtual dip in sea, sand and serenity. Keep reading! Philosophy Surfer Girl Gift Set. Get […]
