Hair color is more than a physical attribute. I quickly realized this when I went platinum blonde. It was for a story I wrote…
Products That Make Wearing Sunblock a No-Brainer
The natural ingredient bonds to the keratin proteins in skin and hair, which means it won’t wash away after you’ve lathered up. The soap…
What I’m Using On My Face
People always ask me what skincare products I use. I get sent tons of different cleansers, masques, scrubs….you name it, and I’ve probably gotten…
The Healthy Deodorant
In a game of word association, you would say “natural beauty product” and the first three words out of my mouth would be “inefficient,”…
Trend to Try: Pastel Hair Color
First celebs were lightening their strands with ombre hair color. Now, they’re taking it a step further using pastel hues. Popular colors are baby…
Road Test: I Got My Lashes Tinted
You may remember when I got my eyebrows tinted for the first time. No one could tell I did it, and the extra hint…
3 Ways to Wear Bright Makeup on Your Wedding Day
Booked with summer weddings? Read my recent story for makeup.com to keep your beauty look from becoming a blur.
My Top 10 Lightweight Summer Beauty Products Featured on Refinery 29
When Refinery 29 asked me to share my top 10 lightweight beauty products for summer, it didn’t take long to compile this list. Here’s…
An App That Lets You “Try On” Makeup
Technology has come through for beauty once again. We found a free App that makes shopping for makeup easier. It’s called MakeUp by ModiFace,…
A New Spin on the French Mani
I’ve never been an advocate of the traditional French manicure. Not sure you’ll ever find a beauty editor who is. While the original should…
A Memorable Mother’s Day Gift
I appreciate my mom and always tell her how much I love her on Mother’s Day. However, it always felt like another holiday. As…
You’re Invited! Meet me at Bath & Body Works Mother’s Day Event May 5th
Where: Bath & Body Works store at Old Orchard Mall (Skokie, IL) When: Saturday, May 5th (2-4pm) What: I’ll be at the store’s Mother’s…
Summer Style Trend: The High-Low Skirt
The high-low skirt is a cross between a maxi and a mini: short in the front, long in the back. The lengths and shapes…
$135 Giveaway: A Breezy Summertime Fragrance
Fresh, easy, breezy — that’s Sole Nero, a perfume by up-and-coming brand Spadaro Luxury Fragrances. Want to win this $135 scent? Read on… The…
Buzz Word: Dermaplaning. Have You Tried This Yet?
Have you heard of dermaplaning? More and more peeps have been asking me about it, so here’s the deal. It’s not terribly new. It…
Talking life, beauty and fashion with Whitney Port
Today I interviewed Whitney Port. Our convo was easy, fun and cool – all the words I’d used to describe the 27-year-old reality star…
Beauty Sampling Programs — What’s in it for you?
Beauty sampling programs are blowing up. Birchbox has generated the most buzz, and now it seems everyone is doing it. If you’re interested in…
New & Improved Ways to Shop the Makeup Counter
Sharing another story I’ve written for makeup.com…