When’s the last time you looked in the mirror and thought, “I really am beautiful.” Have you ever? Or do you just pick yourself apart, and then leave for work? What would happen if you changed the conversation in your head and only acknowledged your strengths every morning? Like I could personally change, “Ugh, damn these f*cking thighs!” into, “Dayummm, I’ve got two healthy legs, … Continue reading You Are Beautiful
A few years back, nails became one of the It accessories in Los Angeles. And the beauty industry went wild. We started seeing manicures adorned in plaid, argyle, 3D, photos, piercings, and more. Brands started launching more sparkles, glitter, and metallic than ever before. I quickly became obsessed with a rich black polish filled with red sparkles by OPI, called Today I Accomplished Zero. … Continue reading Nail Polish Staples
New Year! Not so new me. I can’t say I make annual resolutions, but I do make a conscious effort to impart little changes in my routine. For those of us who found 2016 to be one challenge after another, you’ll feel me on this one. Simplify in 2017. As children we were often told not to take shortcuts, and how the tortoise would eventually … Continue reading Simple beauty for 2017
To me, skincare should always be the priority when it comes to our beauty routines, with makeup and color products coming secondary. Meaning if we only have the funds for one, put ‘em towards good skincare. Which makes sense if you think about it. The better your complexion, the less foundation you’ll need. As a beauty writer, skincare can be difficult to review because you really … Continue reading Serious About Skincare
Most of us change up our look when summer comes around — be it wearing white, linen shirts, sandals, going a shade lighter on our highlights, etc. We wear more sunblock, bigger hats, bolder sunglasses. But what about fragrance? Do you mix it up? I always switch up my fragrances from day to night. But come summer, I gravitate toward more citrus, light floral, and … Continue reading Say Yes to Oils
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