Upgrading your professional wardrobe sounds like a daunting and expensive undertaking, but good news — it does not have to be! Here are five quick tips on how to upgrade and renew your work clothes while you mind your checkbook balance. The most important money-saving tip is to do not browse but only go with […]
I have drawers full of makeup bags that I have received as gifts-with-purchase, and none of them seem to truly fit my needs. I don’t struggle with the rest of my suitcase, but the toiletries give me constant issues. One of the complications is that it seems that none of my trips ever require the […]
The dual cleanse or double cleanse method seems to be taking off, so to speak. It has long been a part of the Korean and Japanese skin care regimen, but has recently become very popular here. For those who are unfamiliar with this concept, it generally refers to using a cleansing oil first to remove […]
No doubt we have all heard of the Bare Minerals powder foundations, available in Original, Matte, and the pressed Ready compact. The loose mineral powders are what started it all. On Sephora alone, there are nearly 19,000 reviews of the product with a total ranking of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Given the number of […]
In my efforts to minimalize, I’ve been looking into the 3-in-1 concept. I am referring to the makeup sticks or pencils that can be used as eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick. The most popular version of this concept is NARS The Multiple. While I love the idea, and this product is well-loved, I’m not convinced that […]
Do you tend to put yourself on diets or do you try to healthy as just part of a lifestyle? Personally, I don’t like the concept of dieting; it seems too restrictive to eliminate entire food groups and don’t find that to be sustainable over the long-term. Ultimately, I want something that I can integrate into […]
Through a Google search that I can no longer remember specifically, I ended up at the Dressing Your Truth website. Signing up for the program netted me daily emails for about two weeks with videos. Admittedly, I did get a little behind. I tend to read sites and blogs more than watch videos, but they […]
Just when you thought selecting a color was difficult enough, we also have the formulations to consider. The combination can be staggering! Let’s visit some of the basic eyeliner formulas and types. Pencil – The pencil type is usually the easiest to work with and the most straightforward to learn. The technique can vary widely, but […]
L’Occitane is a Provence-based brand that’s available through their website and stores as well as other retailers like Sephora and Nordstrom. In addition to being known for their skincare and body care products, they also pride themselves on sustaining the communities which provide these ingredients. One of the best ways to explore the L’Occitane brand […]
It is one particular struggle to fit a week’s worth of clothing and toiletries into a carry-on suitcase. But it is a wholly different type of test if you are going on a cruise! There are several unique challenges to packing for a cruise: Flying – Despite your every effort to carry-on for most trips, […]
