Recently I learned that one of my favorite Essie summer red nail polish hues had returned (albeit briefly) after four years as a discontinued color. Clambake came back for a few months this past spring and was available only at CVS. In case you haven’t tried this cult classic yet, it is described as the perfect orangey-red “equal parts… Read More
Every year Allure Magazine publishes its Readers’ Choice Awards. The obvious categories are Skincare, Makeup, and Hair, but they have some cool groups too, like Hall of Fame, best Splurge, best New Brand, and my fave, best Clean Beauty. Here are the top ten clean beauty products as voted on by the readers of Allure. Some of these were… Read More
On humid summer days, it’s just easier to clip or pull my hair up into a ponytail. It’s just too hot to have my hair down on my sweaty neck! I went searching on Baublebar for a whimsical clip and found so many goodies: monogrammed barrettes, colorful scrunchies, and a leopard headband (or two). I never want to spend… Read More
When I find a new clean beauty brand I like, I want to share it with everyone, and this one is no exception. I first came across Saie Beauty when looking for a new darker tinted moisturizer for summer. The Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer is not only hydrating with a radiant finish, but it also has SPF 35… Read More
Recently, I switched to an all mineral sunscreen routine. Since chemical sunblocks are under new scrutinies, (with ingredients like avobenzone & oxybenzone), I am sticking with what works for me: zinc oxide & titanium dioxide, two elements found in most mineral sunscreens. These heavy hitters block both UVA and UVB rays and provide a shield on the skin instead… Read More
Planning a weekend away at the beach? Maybe a trip to visit family for the first time in a while? Time to pack up your weekend duffle and get ready for some well-deserved R&R. I treated this post like a packing list for myself, choosing comfortable items that can be packed easily (wrinkle-resistant and space-saving) and are adaptable (can… Read More
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