These lips may look like a movie star’s, but in fact they belong to one of my beauty editor friends. She wore this gloss…
Would You Try a Freeze Dried Face Mask?
Pevonia Botanica’s Lumafirm Freeze-Dried At-Home Intensifier ($20) is a face mask that uses freeze dried technology. In other words, the ingredients begin to work…
Introducing The “Get A Makeover” Tool
If you’ve ever wondered what you’d look like with bangs, blonde hair or bold lips, now you can find out. If you’ve ever wondered…
2013 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals
Practically every brand is doing something for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Just like in Wednesday’s post, this second installment of discounts includes what…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Worth Grabbing
I’ve rounded up some of the best deals I’ve found for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In fact, there are so many, I’m doing…
DIY Solutions to Organize Your Makeup
Separate your makeup into categories and store your products in decorated glasses. You can pick these up at a thrift store or use…
6 Genius DIY Beauty Solutions
All You magazine chose 6 bloggers (me being one of them!) and asked us to share our best DIY beauty recipes that work. Here…
This Design Idea Will Transform A Space
BEFORE Everyone has an area in their living space that stumps them. What do you put in that corner, on that awkward wall, etc.…
Behind-The-Scenes with Shakira
The finale of my trip to Barcelona was a gala with Grammy winner Shakira. Held at a beautiful mansion just outside the city, the…
TV Segment: Best Anti Aging Products in your 30s, 40s, 50s+
If you missed me on WGN Morning News today, click here to watch my segment and find out the best anti aging products and…
Would You Wash with Placenta?
We’d never seen a product with a name like this one: Dr. DC’s Placenta Wash Powder ($65). Obviously, we had to try it. The eye-catching…
You’re Invited: Shakira’s Announcement Live From Barcelona
Greetings from Barcelona! Crest 3D White flew me and some other beauty editors to this beautiful city to learn about their 2014 launches and…
A Low Maintenance Styler For Curls
I’m always in the market for product testers, and my family members are my regular recruits. My sister-in-law Lizzie isn’t the lipstick wearing, weekly…
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Cleanser Review
Dermatologist Dr. Brandt’s skin care line has a solid reputation, so we wanted to see if his Pores No More Cleanser ($35) was worth the…
I Found a Way to Rid Aches and Pains
BEFORE AFTER I haven’t worked out since I got pregnant with Rex — that’s more than 2 years ago. As a result, many of…
Healthy Snacks at Your Doorstep
Losing weight seems to be on everyone’s mind this time of year. I’ve previously told you about Naturebox. It’s like a modern online club…
The Perfect Blush
It shouldn’t take frostbite or a workout to give cheeks a healthy flush. I found a product that does it for you. I started…
Most Comfy, Seamless Underwear Ever
Lululemon has become a uniform for moms. However, the brand’s best-kept secret is their undies (I’ve got to give my mother-in-law credit for this…
Marie Natie Natural Lip Gloss Review
If you’re not a big lipstick wearer, here’s a product for you. Marie Natie’s All-Natural Lip Gloss ($18) is free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic…
Living Proof Hair Primer Review
Living Proof has a reputation for setting the bar high when it comes to hair products. Their Full Thickening Mousse is a winner. The…