Quality headphones are one of those items that are great to have but you don’t always buy for yourself. When I was given the…

The last day of the Lise Watier press trip included a professional photo shoot, shot by photographer Brian Ypperciel. I was styled and had…

Breaking news: According to Pantone, the authority on color, the big color of 2013 is…EMERALD. Of course, this announcement is like feeding candy to…

I’m giving away a suite of products from French skincare brand Decléor, known for its essential-oil based formulas. Here are the 4 products up…

I’m a fan of KIND bars. They’re the one thing I could eat in the mornings during my first trimester of pregnancy. Now in…

I love a deal and am passing 18 on to you! Check out my list of great fashion and beauty brands offering discounts on…

P.S. Outdoor Hands is offering an exclusive 20% discount when you enter the code “windy city live.” Happy shopping! Also, we ran out of…

Day two started out with a lovely brunch at the Ritz with Madame Watier (shown above). I was impressed by Lise Watier, not only…

Sometimes it’s fun to be the first of your friends to show up wearing the season’s hottest trend or most-wanted bag. Here’s an opportunity…

Wishing you a happy Halloween! xo, The Beauty Girl and her itsy bitsy spider

Every year, I find myself obsessing over a new item for my wardrobe. This year has been the statement necklace. While a bold bauble…

Once reserved for guests of exclusive French hotels, the luxurious skincare line Russie Blanche has come stateside. The only way to get your hands…

In honor of “Skyfall,” the newest 007 flick that premieres today, I’ve put together a James Bond inspired giveaway. 3 people will have the…

Almost 50 people entered to win my latest giveaway, and only one person guessed the right answer. The winning answer is…18. Congrats to Laura!…

I’ve always been hesitant to self tan my face. I’ve done my body, but the consequence of having a bad outcome on my face…

There are books devoted to beauty recipes you can make from kitchen ingredients. Avocado and olive oil are some of the most popular. I’m…

Can you guess how many of these mini packs of Orbit gum fit in this awesome Diane von Furstenberg red mini crossbody bag ($295)?…

Twistbands are the hair tie everyone is talking about. They’re the classic example of an invention that makes you think, “Why didn’t I think…

I was back at the TODAY show this week, but this time around I was on the 4th hour with Hoda and Kathie Lee.…

If you liked Zooey’s lipstick and Claire’s hair on Emmy night, we’ve got all the details so you can get their looks along with…