You’ve heard it before, and this certainly won’t be the last time, but I have a slight obsession with lip gloss. It seems the more glosses I try, the pickier I become. My least favorite downfall is the wrong consistency. When a gloss is too light, it wears off within seconds but when it’s too […]
Kaeng Raeng: Detox in a Box + Discount
Yesterday morning I had a full-fledged dizzy spell. A major one. My fingers were flying across the keyboard as usual and out of nowhere, my eyes and brain lost connection, my vision went fuzzy and I felt on the cusp of losing consciousness. I panicked and willed myself up out of my chair, pacing back […]
Call to Duty: The Proactiv Anti-Acne Arsenal
Breakouts aren’t just for teenagers. As someone who’ll be celebrating another 39th birthday soon, I’m no stranger to the untimely appearance of hormonal or stress-induced pimples. And while my bathroom vanity is cluttered with a variety of anti-aging skincare products, I do have a few key anti-acne potions in my arsenal ready for those special […]
Hair How-to: Brooke Burke Charvet’s Pompadour Faux Hawk
Step-by-step breakdown of Brooke Burke Charvet’s “Dancing with the Stars” finale hairstyle. “Brooke Burke Charvet’s look for the Dancing with the Stars performance finals was inspired by her dramatic Michael Costello gown,” reveals celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Hanousek. “Her pompadour faux hawk with an oblong braided chignon helped balance the strong shoulders and textures of the dress.” Here’s the breakdown […]
Serum Theorem: Kalologie Skin Care Rewind and Emerge
I am seriously obsessed with serums. Facial serums are like nectar from the beauty goddesses as far as I’m concerned. If you think of moisturizers as the icing on the cake, serums are the cake. So with my serum professor’s hat firmly in place, I put two serums from the Kalologie Skin Care line to the […]
New Summer Lovin’ Beauty from LATHER
Oh, it’s coming. The ice may still be melting in most parts of the country, but girlfriends, the heat is almost on. With the three-digit temps just a blink away, we’ve been on the prowl for new beauty products to help hair and skin survive the summer of 2013. Our hats off to the forward-thinking […]
All Eyes on Emerald: 2013 Color of the Year
A far departure from the vibrant Tangerine Tango that adorned everything from our beauty bags to our fingertips last year, emerald green is a deeply romantic jewel tone that tops the color charts as the Pantone 2013 Color of the Year. “Emerald, a perfectly balanced green, is a mix of warm and cool, which makes it […]
Erno Laszlo Blue Firmarine Night Cream: Supercharged Luxury
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 […]
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, […]
