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I was first introduced to Cocoon Apothecary a few years ago. It seemed that their fabulous products were landing in my hands at every corner. A demo at an event. A sample in a subscription box. I think it was fate! Cocoon Apothecary calls themselves an Eco Luxe skincare brand, and I have to agree! The products are made from the most natural ingredients available, ...
Retropical samples were provided for editorial purposes. All opinions are my own. I am a huge fan of retro and vintage stuff. Retro design, old style makeup & cosmetics, vintage clothing, it’s all good! I mean, my first set of grown up furniture was a complete set of Mid Century Modern Teak furniture. I also love vivid colors. I always tell people I’m not afraid of color, and it’s sooo ...
I’m a somewhat science-y person, although it normally leans more towards physical sciences rather than biological. Regardless, I love learning little trivia things. Did you know that your skin has a natural pH balance of 5.5. Yep, your skin should be slightly acidic. Who knew? Not me, that’s for sure. Lucky for us, the folks at Sebamed knew this. Not only ...
4th of July is one of those occasions that just about everyone gathers for. Good food, good friends, and celebrating our nation's independence. If you're really lucky, there will be an awesome fireworks display, too. ...
Orange You Jealous was supplied to me. All opinions are my own. Nails of the Day is an infrequent feature, and is replacing Manicure Mondays. Today's Nail of the Day is Orange You Jealous? from L'Oreal. Orange You Jealous is a great coral shade that leans a bit towards the orange side. It would be gorgeous with a tan, but looks good on pale people like me, ...
May 2013 Birchbox was purchased by me. I have no special affiliation with Birchbox. May’s Birchbox theme was “Beauty Diaries.” I guess it was supposed to be along the lines of sharing secrets and great products you love, or something, but it fell short. Really short. Dare I say, I seriously considered cancelling after receiving May’s box. And yeah, I know it’s June, and most people ...
Summer skin care can be difficult. The weather changes so rapidly, and your skin ends up paying the price. Keep your skin in tip top shape with these easy tips and tricks. This is a guest post from Dr Rapaport. Dr. Vicki Rapaport says, “Stop being a skincare wimp and start using Retin-A or at least retinols this spring and summer. I have patients tell me every day of the week that they can't ...
Messy Ballerina Buns are a classic hairstyle. It brings down the formality, while still creating a fun and pretty hairdo. Having long hair has it’s benefits and it’s pitfalls. One of the benefits is that there’s so many ways to style it. One of the pitfalls is that it’s long, and hot, and heavy. Did I mention it gets hot and heavy? ...
