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 ...
16 Gorgeous Pink Nail Polish Shades for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Nail polish is one of those things that just puts the finishing touches on your appearance. You can be wearing a ratty old tee and your housework jeans, hair in a messy bun, and have a great manicure, and people will think that you're effortlessly chic. Crazy how that works, right!?!? With Valentine's Day right around the corner, and spring popping up right behind that, these great nail ...
How to Create a Basic Fishtail Braid
I've been growing my hair out, and it's finally long enough to do something with. Read this as "I wear my hair in a ponytail every single day, and I need to do something else!" Fishtail braids are so hot, and so popular, and show no signs of slowing down. Wanna know a secret? They're also pretty easy to do. Once you master the movement, and re-train your brain, there's ...
5 Must Have Beauty Items for Summer Travel
I love to travel. I really enjoy getting out there and seeing new things, Whether it's by car, railway, or plane, I am up for the adventure. One thing I'm notorious for, though, is over packing. Yep, I totally need those 18 pairs of shoes and 71 pairs of pants for this 5 day trip. Don't even get me started on my must have beauty items. They could use their own suitcase! I have started to ...
Kerry Washington Oscars 2016 Awards | Get the Look
Kerry Washington never seems to have a misstep. Seriously, she's flawless at every event. There aren't that many celebrities that are bold enough to make a statement, but not a misstep. As if we didn't love her enough already, right? Embed from Getty Images Kerry Washington's 2016 Oscar Awards look was no exception. Bold with her hair, subdued with her makeup, ...
28 Fantastic DIY Beauty Products to Make Right Now
We all love beauty products. Let's face it - we do! But they're not all good for us. Tons of items have ingredients that have NO BUSINESS being on our skin. After all, our skin is the largest organ, and everything we come in contact is absorbed by our bodies. One of the ways we can help to avoid things that we don't want is to make DIY beauty products. But where do we start? Never fear! ...
An Interview with Luis Casco
Have you been watching Project Runway ? What a silly question - of course you have! I am slightly addicted to the show. On Thursdays, everyone knows where I'll be - in front of my TV! Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Luis Casco, who is a renowned makeup artist in the industry. Luis Casco is currently the Featured Makeup Expert for Project Runway and ...
Get the Look: Uptown Chic Makeup from Project Runway All Stars
As we all know, Project Runway is back for another season. This time, though, it’s another season of Project runway All Stars. Mary Kay is also back for another season as the makeup sponsor. The first challenge was last week, where the group was divided into two teams - boys vs girls. We showed you how to get the boys’ Downtown Chic makeup look a few days ago. This time, we’re showing you how ...