I’m constantly writing in my fashion blogs about various sample sales that are going on, online and off.
Every now and then, though, I learn about a really cool beauty-related one, and I jump right on it. As all of you know, beauty items can get expensive – especially the good ones! When I find a good price on my favorite items, it’s the best time ever to stock up.
Right now at HauteLook, Mario Badescu Skin Care is being marked down around 20% on tons of key items. This is a line that has been around for decades, and is known …read more

Do you have dry skin? This facial mask made with avocado will hydrate, nourish and rejuvenate your skin.

Beat an egg yolk until frothy
Mash in 1/2 of an avocado until well blended
Apply to your clean face and neck
Allow to set for 30 minutes
Rinse with cool water

For oily skin, use the white of an egg instead of the yolk, plus a teaspoon of lemon juice. It will leave your face refreshed and smooth.
Do you use any homemade beauty treatments? Leave your comments here and tell us all about them.
Photo credit: sxc.hu

Guest post from Shannon Nelson of A Girl’s Gotta Spa! and Makeup Minute.
Is your face in need of some rejuvenation this summer? The dirt and grime from lazy days at the beach or a hard day at the office all put some wear on our skin and nothing feels better than simply taking that off the surface to reveal a fresher and more vibrant quality to your face.
Dermelect’s Detoxifying Oxygen Facial Commission is one of those products where you’ll wonder how you managed without it. Only a pea-sized amount will do the trick as you smooth it over damp skin. …read more

Teri, Shannon and I had a ball at the Lancome Boutique while we were in NYC.  Teri has some pictures at Aging Fabulous of the facial room where she and I received a wonderful glycolic peel.  The treatment at home just isn’t the same as at the Boutique, I tell you – it was soooo nice.  It has been way too long since I have had a wonderful facial.  I filmed this video of Lancome’s Resident Makeup Artist, Leo Bare, talking about all of the gorgeous products in their Spring 08 L.U.C.I. collection with Shannon, who writes Makeup Minute.  I …read more

I received this interesting press release this morning, from Liz Quesnelle of LeBon Visage Corrective Skin Care and Cosmetics, a spa located in Chicago, IL. As much as I do my own treatments at home, there is nothing better and more relaxing to me (better than a massage!) than a good facial from a qualified and talented esthetician. If anyone knows one here in College Station, Texas, I wish you would let me know, I have been less than satisfied! Maybe I will head to Chicago.
Anyway, Liz has presented 8 myths about facials, and I …read more