Everyone is flu-paranoid right now…and who can blame them? It’s the worst! How much of the worst is it? It actually caused me to miss a trip to JAMAICA last month. There is nothing that sucks more than that, right?
But did you know there’s BEAUTY tricks you can add to your arsenal? Yes, things we do to look and feel good can also save us from certain ruin.
I conferred with Borba skincare founder and celebrity esthetician, Scott-Vincent Borba, and he provided few seasonal skincare and wellness tips to keep your complexion looking flawless despite dropping temperatures and the flu!
Treat Eyes
Your …read more

Are you readying your Halloween beauty look? It’s sometimes a little hard to find the cosmetic component that compliments your costume and hair decisions.
A little guidance is always a good thing! Here are some fab tips from celeb makeup artist Brett Freedman:
Perfect Cat Eyes
Give a silver dusting to the whole lid from lash line to brow line and into the tear duct. Add a sweep of a purple-gray hue to the crease of the eyelid to add depth. Then use a felt tip liquid eyeliner (Brett loves Sephora’s version) and lightly dot on the lid, staying as close as …read more

So, my lips have been SUPER dry lately – like, ridiculously – and that’s not sexy.
I was seeking a quick fix, and I found one from my favorite brand – MAC’s new DSquared Tinted Lip Conditioner is just awesome.
Since it’s MAC, it has great shades and awesome packaging. That’s a given.
But the product is fab too, which too is pretty much a MAC given. I  just used a few strokes and my lips stayed moist and hydrated for hours – and the coverage is  just enough, not too heavy, and not too fleeting.
Give it a try – because dry lips …read more

What are your favorite products?
The October issue of Fitness has a huge feature surrounding their 2009 Beauty Awards.
You can check it out for yourself, but among the winners are some of my faves, like Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara, and Olay Professional Pro-X.
To celebrate this fabulous help – MUCH of the stuff on the list is drugstore brands! – we have a Fitness Magazine giveaway!
One reader will receive a Fitness-centric prize package, including a subscription to the magazine, cosmetic bag, umbrella, apron, floppy hat, notebook, massager, and baseball!
To have your chance at this fabulous prize package, please share your favorite beauty, …read more

It’s a really weird time to be updating our looks–everyone around us is tightening their belts, and it can sometimes feel shallow to be investing in new fall beauty and style splurges at a time that many can’t afford to gas up their car.
The thing is though – and the lipstick index stands behind me – tough times make it imperative to take care of ourselves. If we can’t feel good about our bank accounts or our job security, we sure as heck have the right to feel good about ourselves! And, seriously, if you are looking for a job, …read more

We all know the value of a good skincare regime – if you stick to the right products, they are most likely to lead to success.
A great opportunity to stock up on the stuff that works for you is during the current SkinStore sale – through 8/31, you can take 20% off your order by using code 20AUG.
As things are already super liquidated – you can catch bargains like Kinerase Pro Therapy C6 Peptide with Kinetin and Zeatin for $59.99, normally $105 – this is a fabulous time to stock up and get ready for the skin-ruining winter!

Two cosmetic darlings of the beauty industry – Juice Beauty and Philosophy – are having sample sales today! Prices are discounted as much as 40%, and you can save on your favorite organic, natural, super-good-for-you products.
While checking out Juice Beauty, you MUST take advantage of their green apple line – I love their cleanser, and use it all the time!
Over at RueLaLa, you’ll find Philosophy beauty on sale, also at about 40% off. My tip: JUMP on the Philosophy Skincare On-the-Go Travel Set. It’s normally $81, but is now $49 for the next day or so – and includes all …read more

All of us have had those last-minute makeup emergencies, where we are about to get ready for a big night out and suddenly realize we are out of mascara.
In my case, this usually means me leaving immediately and visiting the local Sephora, where I will loiter in the aisles until I am sufficiently beautiful.
Turns out, there’s a better way!
I have recently discovered that Delivery.com – my favorite place for my emergency spicy tuna rolls – also delivers COSMETICS!
So, if you find yourself in the aforementioned scary situation, it is as simple as pulling out your computer and logging on, and …read more

Something I’ve noticed in traveling – especially on extended trips – a sturdy, roomy, case for your beauty items can make the difference between function and failure.
As I am embarking home from my current trip, I’m ready to upgrade to a new beauty carry-all and I think I know the one I want. Right now, ideeli is hosting a sale of Titan luggage, and their Titan 360 Beauty Case is fab.
Normally found for around $400, it’s currently being sold for $152, and comes in all sorts of fun colors like black, red, and…as you can see…pink! I love it …read more

Ulta is having a huge sale throughout their site/store on all their store brand products.
What does this mean? Up to 85% savings, with products from $1 – $6 each!
Also, right now you will receive a deluxe sample of Redkin Outshine 01 with your purchase, no code needed. But with any purchase over $50, you get free shipping, and with the code 22335, you will get $3.50 off any purchase of $10 or more!
Add that up, it’s crazy serious. Sale is valid through July 25th.