You Must Be Different

So often you can easily write off the fashion and beauty industry as being frivolous, overly commercial and empty.  I know that many people outright laugh when I tell them that I love to write about nail polish and handbags.  I'm not a globe-trotting journalist or making the most of my DC location and writing about the daily political happenings.  I like lighter fare. And I do believe it makes a difference with someone, somewhere.  … [Read more...]

10 Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid

In the past century, facelift procedures and cosmetics have become the most common ways to enhance beauty. However, some cosmetics contain harmful ingredients. Plasticsurgeryguide.com believes it is important for all consumers to know which ingredients to watch out for while shopping for cosmetics. … [Read more...]

Looking the Part

One of my grandmother's passions was music.  She also loved the color purple. Lilacs, lavender were a particular favorite. Her bedroom was always done up in these shades. As I was packing for the trip up north to Rhode Island last week I wanted to find small ways to honor her while we were there.  It didn't take long for me to parlay one of my loves- nail polish into one of those ways. … [Read more...]

Top Five Nail Colors for S/S 2012

It is no secret that I adore nail polish. I read nail blogs. I pin nail art.  My collection is ever expanding and yes, it actually does bring me joy. I love bringing home a new bottle, fresh from the store and can't wait to slather it on my naked nail beds. That being said, there are a few that will be in heavy rotation this spring and summer. Here are the top five. … [Read more...]

The Demi Moore Dilemma

I'll be chatting on The Motherhood today with Dr. Vivian Diller, the   author of Face It: What Women Really Feel As Their Looks Change.  It's all about beauty and well being in middle age.    We will talk about the social pressure some women, like Demi Moore and Heather Locklear, who use drugs, plastic surgery and eating disorders in their quest to look young. … [Read more...]