These were Pinterest-inspired and I had them done at my local salon today. Aren't they cute? I decided to try this nail art with gel this time (last time I did regular polish), so I'm hoping they won't be chipped for St. Paddy's Day and will last a big longer. Here's the pin that was the inspiration but I asked my nail girl to go with shamrocks ...
Make-up & Beauty Products
4 Favorite Face Masks
Recently, I have been focusing more on skin care than my makeup routine. I have been trying out TONS of new products to help hydrate and replenish my skin. I have grown to LOVE to pampering myself and face masks are my absolute favorite. I typically use a face mask at least once a week to restore my skin. Here are a few of my current favorites! ...
5 Skincare & Makeup Products For You To Try in 2018
It's pretty easy to fall into the same routine with our makeup. You find something you love, you use it and don't deviate from it, right? I definitely have my favs but I do love when I discover something new that's even better! I'm always reluctant to try something new but I decided that 2018 would be the year I branch out. So far I'm loving it ...
I’m Obsessed with the Tinkle: The $4 Product You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you don't already know what the Tinkle is, I bet you saw this headline and gave it pause, right? So this is the Tinkle: It's a tiny little razor used for removing fine hairs from your face. I first ordered them for my 14 year old, who has hit that stage where he has a little bit of a 'stash that isn't quite ready for a big boy razor. I ...
Face Update: 5 Months after my Laser Treatment Disaster
Two separate people last week asked me for an update on my IPL facial laser disaster from last April. You can click to read, but if you missed it, I basically went for a laser treatment on my face in the spring and it did not go well. It's called an IPL and I was looking to get rid of some age spots and tone down some of my freckles. I had never ...
You Will Never Need a Manicure Again: Introducing Color Street – Easy #DIY
How much did you spend on your last manicure with tip? $20? $25? And how much time did you spend getting to the salon and getting the nails done? Last question: how long did the manicure last? What if I told you there was a way to spend $11-13, do your own manicure in 10 minutes and have it last twice as long. Yah, I was pretty skeptical ...
Glowy Summer Skincare
Over the past couple of months I have been really dedicated to my skincare routine. I have noticed a positive change in my skin and wanted to share with you guys! My skin tip is typically really hard to work with, but I find these products have helped blast away my issues! Naturally, I have VERY sensitive, dry skin. Even brands that claim to be ...
Quick, Cute & Easy Design for 4th of July Nails
Happy almost 4th of July all! I know I've been MIA lately; work and travel have kept me busy. Bringing you a little quickie today because I got the cutest little nail art done today on my fingernails for some 4th of July parties we have over the next 24 hours. I searched up some simple designs on Pinterest while they were doing my toes and ...
Let My Messed Up Face Be Your Warning If You Are Considering Getting an IPL (Laser) Treatment
My freckles are a part of me. There was a brief time I hated them when I was in middle school, but we hate just about everything in middle school, don't we? For the most part, I've embraced my freckle-face because it is what it is and frankly, I've felt like they make my face me for much of my life. But what I haven't embraced are the age spots ...
Sunburn & Eczema Secret Solution from Hawaii: Kukui Cream
Aloha from Hawaii! My family is now a week into our two week vacation on the Islands of Hawaii. Friends back home: don't be shocked if you never see me again because it's true paradise here and I'm not sure how I'm going to manage to board a plane again next week. I have a lot I want to share butI have to gather my thoughts and photos which will ...