All over the place! At least that is how I feel this first week of summer. From swim lessons to bubble camp, dance recitals and extra classes, work and our everyday lives I am feeling sleep deprived, dehydrated, frustrated and just plain 'ol scattered. Sitting outside a SBUX until midnight last night probably didn't help but I needed time out of the house and to catch up with friends. I wrote about the 2012 Chevy Traverse on GM's 'Driving the NorthEast' blog this week. On MPR we talked about Being Kind, Being Green, Choosing Cartons, Using the new Red Carpet Manicure kit (Gel manicure at home!) and so much more. Exclusive MPR coupons are there too! At Social Moms I bring out the best Eco-Friendly Nail Polish for Summer. Lastly, there's this great product round-up that I'm … [Read more...]
The Weekly Dig/Don’t Dig
Who made the cut this week on MPR's Dig/Don't Dig? Find out after the jump! … [Read more...]
Dig/Don’t Dig Rimmel London & More
Who made the cut this week on Dig/Don't Dig? Will it be Rimmel London Glam'Eyes or Arbonne's newest lipstick? … [Read more...]
Dig/Don’t Dig Too Faced Matte Eye & More
This week we are featuring a matte eye palette and a lip gloss set from Skinn. Find out who made the cut and who didn't... … [Read more...]
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...]
MPR’s Dig/Don’t Dig – Rimmel Red Lipstick & More
Who made the cut this week? Find out on MPR's Dig/Don't Dig with me, Vicky! … [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...]