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 ...
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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 ...
Luxury Hand-Picked Items in New Subscription Box Service Sugar Bash Me Time
I know a lot of fiends are over the monthly subscription box service thing but I still just love them. We do a couple on and off include Bark Box and Geek Fuel and I have done several beauty/women's subscription box services over the years. There's something so fun about getting that little surprise box on your doorstep and not knowing what may be ...
My Favorite Urban Decay Lipstick is 50% off at Ulta!
Run to your nearest Ulta - this is an awesome deal! My favorite Urban Decay Lipstick is currently on sale 50% off! I paid full price, of course. These are Urban Decay's Revolution Lipstick. It comes in Sheer, Revolution or Matte and is normally $22 but on sale for $11. My shade is Liar, which is currently available in the Sheer but I own it in ...
Beauty Review: Covergirl + Olay’s Eye Concealer for Puffiness & Dark Circles
Dark circles under my eyeshave been my biggest challenge on my face for as long as I can remember. Even as early as college, I remember having purple bags. Late nights of studying, partying and pulling all nighters at our school newspaper were not good to my skin or keeping a nice refreshed look around my eyes, that's for sure. I've tested a lot ...
New Beauty Product: Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector
Neutrogena's got a nice new anti-aging product worth checking out. It's called Neutrogena's New Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector and you can find it at various places, the link takes you to Drugstore.com where it's $14.49. It comes in 6 shades (Neutrogena was kind enough to send me five of them - pictured above): 10 Ivory to Fair 20 Fair to ...