The last day of the Lise Watier press trip included a professional photo shoot, shot by photographer Brian Ypperciel. I was styled and had my hair and makeup…
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 a writer as the…
Looking for some design inspiration? We’ve all been stuck with an empty white wall at one point or another–they beg for a “statement piece.” For me, it was…
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 for grabs totaling $161.…
I’m honored to be included in Burberry’s Art of the Trench campaign in Chicago. I was photographed in Wicker Park. Here’s the final shot. Below is the video…
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 my fourth month, I…
The holiday shopping season is well underway and if you’re like us you’ve got shopping carts started on a few or 12 different sites. Not ready to purchase…
I love a deal and am passing 18 on to you! Check out my list of great fashion and beauty brands offering discounts on Black Friday and Cyber…
Holiday season is a time when we give thanks. But why not keep the appreciation going? That’s what these companies are doing. They donate percentages of their profits…
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 time for my last…
We’ve slathered every which type of oil on our skin—olive, argan, coconut, jojoba, avocado, to name five. A new contender that landed on our desks: Squalane oil. It’s…
Day two started out with a lovely brunch at the Ritz with Madame Watier (shown above). I was impressed by Lise Watier, not only because she’s the founder…
When I’m on little-to-no sleep, putting on makeup is the last thing I’m in the mood to do. We’ve all been there. But, there are a few products…
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 that will guarantee you’ll…
Congrats to Aramide, Kristin and Deb — winners of the $155 Groom Like Bond giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered to win the James Bond fragrance and Art…
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 completes a look, I…
There’s something to be said for a big bag full of trick-or-treated, sugary goodness. And there’s also something to be said for treats that are delicious and healthy…