Oh winter. It seems that you’ve teased us with your unseasonably warm days (75 degrees in February? I’ll take it!) only to come roaring back with fury (5-10 inches of snow? NO PLEASE). With this wishy washy weather, we need a moisturizer like this Coconut whipped body butter recipe that’s going to really nurture our skin. I love a whipped body butter, as it’s super light weight and fluffy ...
Coco Peppermint DIY Foot Balm Recipe
This Coco Peppermint DIY Foot Balm recipe will treat your feet like never before. It makes a great gift, too. Winter really plays heck with your feet. They're always cold, and they feel like ice cubes. They're trudging through snow and ice and those frigid water puddles. Not to mention pounding that pavement or the sidewalks that feel extra hard this time of year. Don't your feet ...
Easy DIY Turkey and Feathers Nail Art Tutorial
Although it may seem like it's waning in popularity, nail art is still super popular. I know personally, that sometimes I'm like "yeah, I'm gonna do this awesome elaborate design" and then...nothing. Some days I'm lucky if I can get my nails all the same color - or at least something that goes together! This turkey and feathers nail art design is super cute, and perfect for the upcoming ...
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 ...
Make Your Own DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe
If there’s one beauty product that I can’t get enough of, it’s a good scrub. This love started at a very young age when I discovered a jar of scrub my mom had in her shower. Ever since then, I can’t get enough of exfoliating. Sometimes I’m surprised I still have layers of skin left! Did you know that it’s quick, easy, and fairly inexpensive to make your own organic DIY sugar scrub? It is! With ...
Easy Nautical Anchor Nail Art Tutorial
I am a huge fan of the Nautical look. Anchors, bold stripes, red, white, blue, rope handles, even starfish and lobsters are all part of the classic trend. While lots of people put their bold stripes away come fall, I find that it’s a look that can easily be pulled off until the beginning of October. Check out this super easy nautical anchor nail art look. With just a few strokes ...
Get the Look: Graphic Blue Cats Eye from Project Runway
One of my favorite TV shows has just started up again. Project Runway is back for its 13th season with a whole new batch of designers, challenges, and creativity. Know what else is new for Project Runway Season 13? The Mary Kay Color Design Studio! Yep, that’s right – Mary Kay is now providing the makeup looks for the models as they take their turn on the runway. Mary Kay is all about us ...
How to Make Simple Earrings
Earrings are one of those things that everyone loves to wear. They’re pretty and pretty easy to make. Once you have the basics, down, you’re only limited by your imagination. This tutorial on how to make simple earrings will be the foundation for many earring posts to come. How to Make Simple Earrings Supplies Needed A pair of focal beads. These will be, as ...