Due to a minor obsession with The Hills, I have a soft spot for Laguna Beach (the origin of the now-mega-star Lauren Conrad), and so, NARS’ new Orgasm/Laguna Beach Duo instantly got a second look. (Cause, well, everyone loves orgasms too.)
It’s actually more than a duo, because aside from containing a best-selling blush/bronzer set, it also contains Orgasm nail polish – meaning that your face and nails can match.
Note, it’s not NORMALLY necessary for your cheeks/nails to be the same color. (Especially if you are embracing the eggplant trend!) But when both are this fun sun-kissed glow, then I am …read more

Red is a must-have this holiday season!
According to a recent survey commissioned by Target, more than 60 percent of women and men think that when a woman adds an extra punch of color to her beauty palette, she’s signaling that she feels fabulous about herself – and after all, added confidence is the ultimate accessory.
Additional Target poll findings:
o Almost 40 percent of women who wear red lipstick put on the touch of rouge to feel feminine, while 37 percent do so to feel sexy.
o To dress up an outfit, 44 percent of women …read more

First of all, a very happy birthday to my awesomely pretty (and pretty awesome) mommy!
As I was growing up, one of my mom’s and mine favorite weekend activities was getting our nails done together. Now that geography and schedule doesn’t allow this to happen very often, it has become a rare treat – but I still go to have my own done as often as I can. (i.e.: Last week, before leaving for my press trip, I chose a mani and pedi over packing, doing my work, or cooking dinner.)
As we get closer to the holiday season, having picture-perfect nails …read more