What is absolutely essential for you when you travel? This could be anything from your favorite pashmina for those cold airplane cabins to the candle that smells exactly like home. There are certainly items that are luxuries if you have the space, but here are a few items that can make any trip feel like […]
Almost every skincare expert will tell you that exfoliating is one of the most important steps in your skincare regimen. Without it, your skin will accumulate dead skin cells and the active ingredients of your treatments and moisturizers cannot penetrate through to the fresh layers of skin. But how to choose? There are three main […]
Sometimes when we are trying to make healthier food choices, we feel like we have to give up our favorite restaurants. But almost any restaurant has healthier options if you educate yourself ahead of time because sometimes the best choice is not always the obvious one. For example, Chinese food can be a diet destroyer […]
If you do not already have one that you love, it can be almost as hard to pick a suitcase as it can to pick a vacation. You have to have one that not only holds everything you need to take with you, but it also has to be as portable as you would like, […]
Do you plan specific beauty spending into the budget, or do you just allocate a ‘personal’ fund and let that dictate what you can spend in a month? Creating a household budget is complicated, with several moving parts. Not only do you have the upkeep on your residence, but there are almost always additional payments […]
Do you tend to reduce your skincare regimen over the weekend or step it up? If you wear less makeup, then a reduced skincare regimen might be in order. Perhaps you step back and just use a mild cleanser and a restorative moisturizer to keep your skin healthy and happy. If you tend to wear […]
Many times an invitation to a game night or a football party will include the phrase “a plate to share”. This usually means providing some kind of snack so that the host(ess) will not feel obligated to provide (and pay for) the refreshments for the whole group. The bonus feature is that is also ensures […]
In the same vein that work suits or workout pants do not always look right at a weekend gathering, work makeup or a bare face may not be suitable either. But something in between will be great! Here are some quick suggestions to help you look perfectly polished. Brunch with the girls – Some people […]
Sometimes we’re tempted to get too casual over the weekends, and live in yoga pants and tee shirts as a rebellion against suits and slacks during the week. And if you are just running errands or staying at the house, that wardrobe will work just fine. But what if you have other plans – a […]
As the Korean skincare methods gain traction worldwide, some of the steps in these methods are rather unknown to most of the world. One such product is the essence. These are typically gel or liquid in texture but are considered a serum-like treatment product. Most often applied after cleansing and toning, they absorb easily and […]