I’m reflecting on the beautiful things I experienced this month and perhaps the most special was Rex’s first birthday party. To up the cuteness…
Win $202 worth of Le Metier de Beaute Makeup!
I’m usually the one to tell my friends about new beauty products they have to try. The other day, however, I was on the receiving…
Satellite Media Tour: 3 Good Buys for Fall
The other week I was in NYC for an “SMT” as they say in the biz. From 7am to noon I talked to a…
How I Styled It
I saw my friend Jennifer, a jewelry designer who has her own blog, wearing the cutest skirt. It’s actually designed by another blogger (yes,…
I Never Want to Run Out of this Cleanser
I’ve only got a few drops left of my Fresh Soy Face Cleanser ($38), and I’m trying to make them last like I do…
TV Segment: Back To School Fashions featured on “Great Day St. Louis”
I’m back in Chicago after a whirlwind work trip (3 cities in 3 days)! Here’s the TV segment I did this morning in St.…
The Perfect Mini Summer Getaway
My next few days are very busy. I’ll be in NYC for a Satellite Media Tour on Monday, St. Louis for a TV segment…
Stylish Baby Picks
I can’t believe our baby Rex is turning 1 on August 31st. I feel like it’s been both the longest and fastest year. His…
The Face You Deserve
We’re so wrapped up in how we look. Then I read this essay. It’s got perspective. It got me thinking, and I think it…
Vote for The Beauty Girl!
I’m excited to share the news that TheBeautyGirl.com has been nominated as the Best Fashion Blog 2012 in Time Out Chicago magazine’s 3rd Annual…
Giveaway: Win $130 Worth of Beauty Products
For the first time, Beauty.com has gathered some of its favorite products available on the website and is selling them in just a couple…
Best Dry Skin Cream I’ve found
Moisturizers are like single people. All they want is for someone to love them. In order to stand out from the pack, many tell…
Giveaway: Win a Fragrance & Find Out the Beauty Secrets Actress Kate Walsh Told Me
I had the chance to interview Private Practice star Kate Walsh, who happens to have her own beauty company. Who knew?! There are a…
Mascara Review: Too Faced Better Than False Lashes
Many people ask me, “Is this product too good to be true?” Of course, many are. But there are some that come out on…
Style Meets Function: Shellac is a Must
I had the pleasure of attending a CND event yesterday in the presidential suite of Chicago’s Waldorf Astoria. Creative Nail Design is the brand…
My TODAY Show Debut! Are These Products Too Good To Be True?
I had so much fun being in studio 1A for my first TODAY show appearance. Here’s my segment. And scroll down to see my…
Secrets of “The Bachelorette” Revealed: TBG Chats With Ali Fedotowsky
If you’ve tuned into The Bachelorette all these years, you’ve probably wondered about the same things I have. Like, how does the Bachelorette remember…
Win Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream and Benefit a Good Cause
To encourage you to participate in Elizabeth Arden’s ‘Pin It To Give It’ campaign (see below on how to get involved) I’m giving 2…
High-Fashion Nails by Ruffian for MAC
I’m loving these press-on nails (wearing them makes me want to shout, “F-U because I’m a badass”) designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of…