For years I have had sculpted acrylic nails adorning my fingers. After hearing about the new Shellac polish, I decided it was time take off the fakes and go with a less damaging look — but one glance at my real nails and I knew I needed some help. Not only were they super short […]
Peter Lamas Ultra Awesome, Ultra Natural Haircare
Lord knows, I love my Kerastase. There is absolutely nothing like the silky soft, amazing smelling hair that this pocketbook-bending but got-to-have-it haircare line doth make. But ever since my chat with Tata Harper, I’ve been working toward cleaning up my act. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going to be sporting Birkenstocks any time […]
The Philosophy of Fall: Shake Up Your Makeup
Fall is finally here! Bring on the hot apple cider, pumpkin picking and of course, new makeup! It’s time to trade your summer shades for the cool hues of autumn, and our friends at philosophy have the goods! Arizona-based philosophy is a national sensation, and its Supernatural makeup line has quickly become a favorite. Here […]
Last-Minute Halloween Glitz from Hard Candy
Still haven’t decided what to be for Halloween? When in doubt, glam it up girlfriend! Hard Candy makeup has the goods to make it happen — all you need is a little imagination (and maybe a hot pair of stilettos). Best part is that you can pick up Hard Candy at any Walmart for a price […]
Calling All Cranberry Lovers! Dish it up for LATHER
Wild about cranberries? If so, here’s a contest with your name all over it! The creative minds at LATHER skin and body care are inviting home cooks to submit your favorite cranberry recipe for a chance to score a gift basket of seasonal skincare goodies. Heck, even if you don’t win, how fun is that? […]
In Tata We Trust: Tata Harper 100% Natural Skincare
She has 10 dogs, a couple goats and a serious passion for truth in beauty. Tata Harper made it her mission to develop a skincare line that lived up to its all-natural claims and spent five years researching, testing, working side by side with scientists and creating her product line from the ground up – […]
Buddha Balm: Lip-Smacking Good and Good for Lips!
Watch out waxy petroleum-based lip balms, Buddha Balm is about to rock your world. I wasn’t really expecting much when I cracked open my first tube of what looks like any ol’ lip balm. Oh sure, the name’s cute and kind of mysterious but what could possibly be said about another chapped lip stick? Uh, […]
Pleasure Domes: Frederic Malle Home Fragrance Candle Collection Launches at Barneys
During Frederic Malle’s recent world-wind tour to launch his new home fragrance collection, I was one of the lucky few to snag an interview with him on his stop at Barneys New York Scottsdale. The grandson of Dior Perfumes founder Serge Heftler, Frederic made his own mark by collaborating with the world’s leading perfumers to […]
Is Roll-On the New Airbrush? L’Oreal True Match Roller Review
For the past week, I have been adding the new L’Oreal Paris True Match Roller foundation to my morning makeup routine and I have to say I was a bit hesitant at first. While I love eye makeup (the bolder the shadow, the better as far as I am concerned!), I have never been one to […]
Hi-Tech Hair: Tame and Treat Your Tresses with iTech
Looking for a simple way to soothe distressed locks? Toss out your old hairbrush and check out the iTech Magnetic Tourmaline Boar & Nylon Bristle Brush. The nylon bristles grip hair without tangling while the boar bristles give an added boost of shine. The ceramic barrel distributes heat evenly while you dry, which speeds up […]
Skin in Balance: CosMedix Benefit Balance Antioxidant Prep
Living in Arizona has its high points (amazing weather most of the time!) and low points (dry, dry skin!). With my wedding just a week away (OMG!), I’ve been working hard to wipe out my breakouts and get my skin on a healthier path. And it hasn’t been easy. Although my skin is oily under […]
Making Pretty Faces with Estee Lauder at Fashion Week
We couldn’t end this most fashionable week without one more runway look that we adored from New York Fashion Week. This time, we’re talking makeup with the beauty innovators of Estée Lauder and the gorgeous faces and nails they created for the Derek Lam’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway show. Shades of bright orange illuminated eyes, cheeks […]
