Every bride wants to look and feel her best on her wedding day, but achieving that bridal glow doesn’t have to break the bank. While we all know how fantabulous the dress, the shoes, and the jewelry are, there are some places where you can save some cash. From hair and makeup to skincare and nails, wedding beauty costs can add up quickly. Let’s face it; we can’t all have a budget ...
When Good Makeup Goes Bad | Makeup Expiration Dates
One of the things I have always loved is makeup and cosmetics. I mean, I rarely see a nail polish that I don’t seriously consider purchasing, even if just for a brief moment or a palette that I don’t want to at least look at for a moment. Did you know that cosmetics have a shelf life? Unfortunately, it's true. Every type of beauty product has a makeup expiration ...
Favorite Moisturizing Products for Spring from Head to Toe | 5 Easy Pieces
It seems like this is the winter that never ends. Every time we get the beginning promises of spring and warmer temperatures, winter comes back with a vengeance. I, for one, am over it. Over. It. Not only am I ready for the warmer temps, but this weather is wreaking havoc in my skin and hair. If you’re anything like me, our skin is crying for moisture, and your hair…well, let’s just say ...
Super Fun Green Beauty Finds
I love makeup and beauty products of all kinds. I always have, and I always will. I'm not a huge fan of the normal stuff though. Nope. For a beauty product to lure me in, it has to have some kind of special something about it. Whether that's the color, texture, or effect, it all depends. I am currently IN LOVE with some of the really fun makeup trends that are going on ...
5 Surprising Home Remedies to get Rid of Pimples
So you have a hot date planned, including a romantic chocolate wrap for two perhaps? You’re excited, ready to go and then, you look in the mirror and a pimple rudely popped up on your face in a most noticeable place. A normal reaction is to pop it –but don’t do it! It will only invite more bacteria in, make it look worse and worse yet, create an acne scar. Here is what you can ...
Royal Temptations by Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Review + Swatches
I am a huge fan of nail polish. It’s even part of my bio – you can never go wrong with hockey, glitter, or nail polish. When Morgan Taylor sent me the Royal Temptations Collection, I was definitely intrigued and excited. First off, the colors are perfect for summer. They’re super wearable, without being crazy insane colors. You can easily wear any of these in a conservative work environment ...
How to Make Lavender Mint DIY Dry Shampoo
There was a time, not so long ago, that it was believed that you needed to take a shower and wash your hair every single day. The new conventional wisdom is that you don’t need to wash your hair daily, and twice a week is generally adequate. What do you do when your hair needs a boost, though? DIY dry shampoo to the rescue! For some people, though, traditional dry shampoo dries ...
Our Favorite Activated Charcoal Skin Products
One of the trends I’ve been excited to see over the past couple of years is the uptick in natural beauty products. Activated Charcoal is having a moment in the beauty spotlight, and activated charcoal skin products are a huge part of this. Part of it is that the natural healing powers have been discovered – and embraced. Activated charcoal is used for detoxifying, and is particularly ...