Recently (last week actually!) the husband and I went on a 7 day cruise to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Any beauty fanatic knows one must not step outside without a generous dollop of sunscreen! Knowing we would be basking in the hot sun for most of our trip, I picked up a tube of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 to take along.
I have to say I’m in love with this product! If you’re looking for an inexpensive sunscreen to use on your face (or body) this is a great choice and here’s why:
1. Price. …read more

As a self-proclaimed make up addict, I’ve tried numerous eye liners from gels, to liquids to pencils etc. Out of the long list of brands and products I’ve tried, I only have a handful that are my go-to when I want to create a dramatic look for day or night.
One of those brands is Urban Decay.  I love, love, love Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils! They go on like butter, don’t crease (after 8+ hours) and last forever. This holiday season, Urban Decay gives you 9 reasons to fall in love with their eye liners.
The 24/7 Super Stash …read more

Writing about beauty, style, fashion, and all related things, has exposed me to so many wonderful products, designs, shops, stores, and more, that sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming.  Every once in awhile, though, it helps to stop and take a few minutes to really appreciate the stand outs of the group.
Here are just of my favorite (beauty and style) things:

Clarisonic – Since I started using this a little over a year ago, I think my skin has noticeable improvement.
Pink – Not just because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month either!  Pink has always been a color that I’ve …read more

I’ve always chuckled over the poem Warning by Jenny Joseph.  The first line says, “When I’m an old woman I shall wear purple.” While I’m not an old woman. . . yet. . . her concept would fit in perfectly right now, with purple a hot trend for the coming fall.

Consider all the purple options that you have:

Dresses – from elegant evening wear to sun dresses to business attire, purple makes a bold fashion statement.
Skirts, pants,  and top – these will let you mix and match when you don’t want to be decked out entirely in purple, and allow you …read more

Do you find yourself doing the same thing, day in…day out…every single morning? If all the recent photos of you look the same because you haven’t switched up your makeup routine in over a year, then it might be time to switch things up and find some new ways to accentuate your best facial features. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Stop by your favorite makeup counter for a makeup consultation. It’s also great if you start to build a rapport with someone, because then they will let you in on little secrets and hopefully won’t push so much …read more

I’m not typically a coupon clipper.  I know that you can save a bundle, but so many times the coupon isn’t for what I use or need.  I keep my eye out though, and every once in awhile there’s one that offers me a real value.
Here are two that I plan on using – and maybe you will too!

From DSW, one of my favorite shoe stores for fashion and value, is a $10 off coupon on any purchase over $50.  And any gal worth her salt can spend over $50 at a shoe store!  The coupon is valid online …read more

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said that we are shaped and fashioned by what we love.  So true that is when it comes to beauty and style trends!
Here are the Top 10 products and fashion trends that are shaping who I am as we head into Spring:

Clarisonic – I love the way this makes my skin feel clean and fresh, and I think it’s help out with some of my wrinkles, too.
MAC lipsticks and glosses – I have dozens of these in my makeup case, and now that I’ve been checking out spring fashions, I’m sure I’ll have to …read more

I cannot begin to count the ways that I have abused my skin and hair over the years.  Nor the bad fashion choices I’ve made.  It’s time to take responsibility for those choice and banish them once and for all. 
So here’s my list of 10 Beauty & Style New Year’s Resolutions for 2009:

I will take my make up off every single night.  No matter how tired I am, my skin will thank me for taking a few extra minutes to take care of it.
I will find a foundation (or two) that I truly love and stick with …read more

My wonderful friend Christina Jones from Blush Media sent me an absolutely AMAZING kit from Beautyfix. Never before have I seen a setup where for $50 every three months, you can get regular delivery of some really amazing, NEW products!
With Beautyfix, every beauty addict’s dream is finally realized! Now you can experience the latest and greatest products without spending a fortune. And we’re not talking about tiny little sample packets here – we’re talking about travel to full-sized products!

Check out the “list” of what came in my kit, you’re not going to believe this!

Benefit Cosmetics
Benetint Pocket Pal $20 from Sephora
Perfect lip stain – perfect gloss. The color even doubles as a cheek stain! This glossy color wand is your best beauty pal. A mini Benetint – the original and still the best rosy lip and cheek stain is paired with a shiny clear gloss on the other end. Carry it in the handy pocket protector and you’ll have kiss-proof, smudge-proof color with you wherever you go.
Size: 0.11 oz Benetint, 0.10 oz Gloss

Shu Uemura
Rouge Unlimited Lipstick $23 from Shu Uemura
Premiering a high-tech, high-pigment lipstick for unlimited color variation and exclusive lip colors. Empowered brightness …read more