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 […]
The New Blog on the Block: Cracking Good Fashion and Style
Fashion is not my forte. Ask me about the best zit busters or the hot new self-tanner and I’m all over it. But my fashion expertise doesn’t extend far beyond the knowledge that the Julie pants at Ann Taylor Loft are the only britches in the entire world that fit my curvy lower half. Enter […]
Olay Professional Pro-X: 28 Days to Smoother Skin
What a difference 28 days makes. I’m always hesitant to try new skincare potions because I like to stick with what works. But Olay sucked me in with their new professional line and for once, I’m glad I’m a sucker. I went with the Olay Professional Pro-X Anti-Aging Starter Protocol, a three-piece kit that includes […]
Savvy Spa Girls: Spa and Salon Coupon Deals for $50 and Less
Enough already with this pasty skin, congested complexion and these chipped nails, we’re hitting the spa. And since it’s totally fashionable now to whip out your coupons at the check-out counter, we rounded up 10 of our best bangs for the bucks. Don’t be shy to use your coupons, it’s hip to clip! $45 Womens […]
The New Blue: Tahiti Breeze from Nailtini
I’ve alway been a little wary of blue nail polish. It can look vampy, goth or just plain wrong depending on the hue. But the new Tahiti Breeze from Nailtini is making me rethink my view of blue. This vibrant turquoise color shimmers in the sun just like a sparkling ocean. If you’re new to […]
SAMPAR Eye Rule: An Anti-Aging Eye Treatment that Rocks (and Rolls)
Can I just start by saying how ecstatic I am that it’s April? March kicks my butt every year and I’m so glad that a sunny new month has rolled into town. And with it comes loads of exciting things! We’re just weeks away from opening ticket sales for our fourth annual Summer Spaaah Series […]
Luxe Locks: Leonor Greyl Masque Quintessence for Desperate Hair
Oh goddesses of long lustrous locks, bring us dry-haired, cotton-candy coiffed girls a miracle cure that merges luxury with super effective help for desperate hair. POOF! Enter Leonor Greyl Masque Quintessence — a fantasy hair treatment adorned in the prettiest packaging I have yet to ever to experience in a haircare line. Packed in a […]
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. […]
Saint Patty's Day Pretty Picks from Sephora
Honestly, I’ve never been a fan of green beer. If it’s not some shade of honey, it’s not going past these lips. I’m celebrating St. Patty’s Day instead with a little beauty pick-me-up from the shelves of my favorite beauty store, Sephora. I’ve been a good girl lately and pulling up my bootstraps but I’m […]
Wet N Wild Crystalic Nail Color: Wet, Wild and Super Cheap
Being the beauty snob that I’ve become, I was happily surprised to find a nail polish that cost me less than $2 bucks and that worked so well. Wet N Wild nail polish has made me a true believer in the spending power of the almighty dollar (or two in this case). Take that Susie […]
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 […]
A Razor with Edge: The New Venus Embrace
A razor is just a razor, right? Not when it comes with five blades and a swivel head that rides over curves and contours without nicking your skin. The new Venus Embrace from Gillette takes the daily shave to the next level for smoother hair-free skin minus the cuts and nicks. Tired of the rather […]