A Recipe For Soft Skin — Too Cool For School Egg Mellow Body Butter

too-cool-for-school-egg-mellow-body-butter

The funniest thing happened last night as I was massaging some of Too School’s absolutely divine Egg Mellow Body Butter onto my arms and legs: my 4-month-old puppy, Bowie, awoke from his slumber and began sniffing around his makeshift bed on the couch (yes, he’s so spoiled that we have little beds for him everywhere) before directing his gaze at me, as I stood a few feet away, and making his “you-know-you-want-to-give-me-a-treat” face.

READ MORE >

Shoulder Lean — These 15 Garments Practically Dare You To Bare Those Shoulders!

french-connection-antonia-lace-cold-shoulder-dress

Could shoulders be the new cleavage?

READ MORE >

Coming of Sage — Discover the Viktor & Rolf Magic Sage Spell Eau de Parfum

viktor-and-rolf-magic-sage-spell-edp

If you’ve hung out with enough people who believe in the supernatural, then you’ve likely heard of someone burning sage in a dwelling to exorcise any evil spirits and eliminate all negative energy.

READ MORE >

Overhyped Beauty Products or Legit Hair Heroes? — A Look at the New Herbal Essences bio:renew Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner

herbal-essences-bio-renew-coconut-milk-shampoo-and-conditioner

 

It’s not uncommon for brands to make minor tweaks to their product formulations in order to better appeal to a contemporary audience (think of all the “new and improved,” “paraben-free,” and “alcohol-free” labels now stamped on lotions and shampoos) nor is it rare for them to update their packaging to better catch the attention of fickle customers.

READ MORE >

Smells Like Teen Spirit — Adolescent Artists Create New Reebok x Artists For Humanity Collection

artisans-of-humanity-x-reebok-collection

There’s no denying that art is a powerful outlet for self-expression  — whether wielding a paint brush, deftly maneuvering a can of aerosol paint, massaging a mound of clay and shaping it into a sculpture, examining the world through a camera lens, toying with notions of light and shadows using a pencil and sketch pad, or using technology to create digital masterpieces, the world of visual arts provides a means through which to unleash one’s creative energy, release emotions weighing heavy on our hearts, explore ideas, and expand one’s consciousness.

READ MORE >

Peach for the Stars with New Too Faced Cosmetics Sweet Peach Collection

too-faced-sweet-peach-collection

Kandi, Phaedra, Nene, Kenya, Cynthia, and Porsha would all be delighted by the latest Too Faced Cosmetics collection, which pays homage to Georgia’s official state fruit: the peach.

READ MORE >

Putting the Sublime in the Coconut — Skin Gets a Tropical Sparkle with Kopari’s Coconut Body Glow

kopari-coconut-body-glow

Beauty experts, including yours truly, have been extolling the wonders of coconut oil for quite some time, urging anyone who will read (or listen) to apply the lauric acid-rich substance to their skin, hair, nails, and cuticles.

READ MORE >

Learn More About the Products Seen on Yesterday’s KXAN “Studio 512” Superfoods in Beauty Segment!

celia-san-miguel-with-amanda-tatom-on-studio-512

 

Earlier today, I appeared on KXAN’s “Studio 512″show to chat about how superfoods have made their way into the skincare and haircare realms.

READ MORE >

All Gain and No Pain with the Ultra Gentle Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Milk Peel

dr-jart+-dermaclear-micro-milk-peel-treatment

I literally don’t want no scrubs — and I’m not using that expression as a euphemism for disrespectful, ambition-less, opportunistic men!

READ MORE >

Glow and Tell — New NARS Cosmetics Banc de Sable Highlighting Palette

nars-cosmetics-banc-de-sable-highlighting-palette

There’s a unique mystique to a banc de sable or sandbank, how its surface rises above a body of water, how it seems to play peek-a-boo and only emerge to reveal itself when the tide is low.

READ MORE >
« Older Posts
Newer Posts »