I grew up shopping at Kmart with my grandma. Now that I’m a mom, I see the magic in a one-stop shop. I’m more…
TV Segment: Top Beauty Trends to Try this Fall
Wondering what’s IN this season? I stopped by the WGN Chicago studio to share the top 6 beauty trends to try this Fall along…
TV Segment: Solution to Summer Beauty Sins
If you’ve fallen off track with your health, worship the sun or have committed other beauty sins this summer (who hasn’t), there’s still hope.…
Crush the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with these Strategic Beauty Buys
Your social media feeds are probably crowded with bloggers giving you a private fashion show as they try on all of the clothes they’re…
Solutions to Summer’s Biggest Beauty Blunders
In my latest TV segment for FOX Good Day Chicago, I addressed topics that aren’t so pretty like stinky feet (watch to find out…
Introducing Baby Hazel, The Newest Beauty Girl
Hello again. It’s been too long since my last post, and this extended absence was not on purpose. You may have noticed The Beauty Girl has…
TV segment: Best Products for New and Expecting Moms
I’m in the thick of the newborn phase with Hazel, so I shared some great products new and expecting moms should know about in…
TV Segment: Plus-Size Summer Fashion Trends
My daughter Hazel was born 6 weeks ago (more on that soon!), and this week I was back on-air for my first TV segment since…
Chatting with You Tube Stars Pixiwoo
How do you become an internet You Tube star? Just ask Sam and Nic Chapman, the sisters behind Pixiwoo, a beauty channel with millions…
DIY Hair: My Version of Sandra Bullock’s Red Carpet Side Ponytail
Continuing my series of DIY tutorials, here’s my attempt at recreating Sandra Bullock’s hairstyle.
A Sexy Shimmer Eye That Looks Good On Everyone
Two of my go-to date night looks are “sexy librarian” (glasses, bun and a red lip) and “sexy snow white” (shimmer eye, flawless skin…
The Exact Products Used to Create Your Favorite Golden Globes Looks
The “Wolf of Wallstreet’s” Margot Robbie was stunning with her clean, minimal makeup and Gucci gown. These are the exact products her makeup artist…
My New Signature Scent: Ames Soeurs
The last time I wore department store perfume, DKNY Splash to be exact, I was in high school. I’m not an everyday fragrance wearer.…
Safe Antibacterial Soaps
I’m happy to report that the FDA is now requiring soap manufacturers to prove that the antibacterial chemicals used in their products are safe.…
Where to Spa, What Sunblock to Pack…
Some people sacrifice to afford designer clothes. I’ll skimp wherever necessary for travel. I’ll never run out of places to go. I love brainstorming…
The Best Face Scrub on the Planet
Like every working mom, I struggle with finding time for myself. I appreciate that my husband surprises me with gift certificates for spa services…
The Sexiest, Glossiest Lip Gloss
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…