Give Yourself A Realistic Winter Tan
Jan 20, 2012You don't need to flaunt the fact that you were in a tropical destination during winter break by coming back with an obnoxious, unhealthy tan (it will peel off anyway). Nor do you need to overcompensate for having not been away by loading on the bronzer (it will make your face look more dirty than anything). Read the story I wrote below for makeup.com and follow these self-tanning tips for a natural looking way to warm up your winter skin. 
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Hot Winter Skin Saviors
Dec 19, 2011In the dead of the snowy, bitter winter, my skin is sometimes nothing short of, well, dead. I wish I could snap my finger and be transported to my favorite spa—a girl can dream. In the meantime, I’ve found some products that not only save parched skin, but also bring home some spa coziness.
My typically wind-burned cheeks have stayed comfortable with a skincare line called Vitaphenol. The cleanser and daily moisturizer contain Coenzyme Q10, antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E. The cleanser takes off makeup without stripping skin and the moisturizer has a nice, light, fast-absorbing consistency. I love that the products are anti-aging and moisturizing without being heavy duty, gloppy creams.
Flaky, scaly limbs are not to be ignored. Fiery, itchy legs have actually kept me awake in the middle of the night and the only cure is more Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil. Made with hazelnut oil and rosemary, geranium and mint extracts, it’s kind of like a spa in a jar. I coat myself in the stuff while I’m still damp from the shower and I pat the excess onto my face—keeps me dewy!
Only thing better than a fab body oil: a warm body oil in candle form. The Earthly Body 3-in-1 Massage Candle is made with
massage oil rather than wax. You light the wick, enjoy it as a candle for about twenty mintues or so, and then you can pour the warm oil onto your skin and use it as a moisturizer. How cool is that! I’ve been using the “Skinny Dip” scent, which is vanilla-y and musky, but there are several other scents to choose from (might I say a fabulous holiday gift?).
(Posted by Cody)
My Simple DIY Body Scrub Recipe
Nov 10, 2011P.S. This video was filmed just days before my little man Rex was born.
Chillax with these DIY Spa Tips
Oct 12, 2011Check out my latest interview featured in the October issue of "make it better" magazine.
Anyone Can Pull Off Red Lipstick -- I Promise
Oct 4, 2011I'm a big supporter of a red lip. I've even done an event that was purely dedicated to red lipstick! The amount of confidence that oozed from all of the women after the bold color was applied to their mouths was palpable. Even if you're adamant that a red lip isn't for you, think again. There's a texture and shade for everyone. Just watch!
Not All Liquid Eyeliners Are A Drag: Check out my faves...
Sep 29, 2011Liquid liners have unfairly gotten a bad reputation. You don't have to be a Molly Ms. Makeup Maven to conquer a gorgeously liquid lined eye. Anyone can do it! Watch my video for my product picks and to find out how easy and versatile they are to use.
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