I Am So Loving: Kim Kardashian’s Dress

When it comes to Kardashians, I’m usually a Kortney-girl. Kim tends to put a little more of it out there than I’d ever be comfortable with. Not this time! I am absolutely in love with this elegant black halter dress. …

Would You Try…The Caviar Manicure?

I’ve seen these Caviar manicures for a while now, but for whatever reason, I just now ran across this version in black. Unlike the multi-colored pearls that look like they belong on the top of a cupcake, this is one …

Summer Essentials Series: DERMAdoctor’s Total Nonscents

Summer came a little early for me this year, thanks to a wonderful week spent on the beaches of Mexico. Now that I’m back home, I’m finding myself looking forward to summer even more than I usually do. So, thought …

Mani Pretty: Shellac Cocoa & Strawberry Smoothie

My favorite day of the week for a mani/pedi is Thursday. Sneaking away from work for a few hours to indulge feels slightly sinful and makes the weekend seem just that much closer. And that “I feel pretty” feeling always …

Sneaky Diet Saboteur: Gummy Vitamin Supplements

I have always hated taking vitamins. When I was little, I used to bury them in the ketchup on my plate so I could hide the fact that I hadn’t taken them from my mom. As an adult, I’ve never …

How To: Heated Eyelash Curler Wands

I used to curl my lashes pretty religiously when I was in my 20s, but somewhere along the line that part of my beauty routine fell to the wayside. I expect that happened about the same time I started working …

Hump Day Kisses: L’Oreal Infallible Lip Color in Forever Fuschia

There’s something about this time of year that seems just right for bright, bold lips. Winter is almost at its end and I’m ready for a change from the deeper tones of the season. Full of gray skies, this not-quite-winter/not-quite-spring …

Losing It: MyNetDiary Pro App

Since my late 20s, I’ve been struggling with my weight. For the most part, I eat pretty healthily. I tend to eat too much of those healthy foods, however, so end up carrying an unhealthy amount of weight. Letting myself …

Birchbox Bonus: Vichy

Despite the disappointment I had with my first Birchbox delivery, they have totally redeemed themselves to me with this wonderful bonus box I received last week, featuring skin care items from French company, Vichy Labratoires. Exploring this box was made all the …

On My List: Chantecaille Jasmine & Lily Healing Mask

I have so much red in my skin I feel like I look as if I have a perpetual sunburn. InStyle recently ran a feature a beauty page of redness solutions for every age. In their “40s” category were several …