Beauty

Manicure Monday: Island of Misfit Toys

This week’s Manicure Monday is brought to you once again by Pretty & Polished! I’m still on the whole homemade nail polish kick – I’m actually considering making my own personal polish! We’ll see where that goes.  Regardless, I think finding a polish like this can be nail art in itself! This isn’t an Orly […]

Meet the Frostys: Bathtime Goodies from LUSH

After spending time out in the blustery snow building snowmen, you’ll be dying to relax in a piping hot bath. These frosty folks from LUSH Cosmetics are actually filled with two bath bombs and a festive bubble bar each. Mr. Frosty is a gifting classic from the brand. He’s comprised of 3 of the company’s bestselling […]

Bubble Bath Santa Beard Photo Contest from Rocky Mountain Soap Company

We already love Rocky Mountain Soap Company for their amazing products and clever soap ideas. Now we have one more reason to think they’re the coolest brand ever: a bubble bath Santa beard photo contest. They’re enticing us with a “You know you’ve always wanted to…now here is your chance,” invitation that most kids (and kids […]

Pink MahogHany: Fragrances For True Parfumistas

Our Twitter friends at niche fragrance house Pink MahogHany sent over samples of the line’s sophisticated signature fragrances for us to review. These three unique scents — due to launch in late 2013 — feel more customized and mature than mainstream perfumes. Here’s what we thought of the brand’s three powerful scents: Ethereal Translucence, French Cuffs, […]

Manicure Monday: Pretty & Polished

Manicure Monday: Pretty & Polished

As anyone that knows me knows, nail polish is my favorite hobby, my favorite love, and maybe even my biggest vice. I have more nail polish than I really know what to do with, but I can’t help myself from buying more. I love finding new colors that I’ve never seen before, but that seems […]

Trend Report: Sweet Treats

Makeup, like chocolate, is the ultimate treat — they both make you feel luxurious and pampered. So what happens when our favorite candies and beauty picks collide? Well, we’re in heaven. These delicious, fun lip products give you every reason not to skip dessert. Indulge your cravings with our calorie-free collection of beauty sweet treats!

Kora Organics Skincare by Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr.  Not only is this beauty a Victoria’s Secret Angel, she’s also Australia’s top model, and can be found on Forbes’ list of Top 10 earning supermodels in the world.  So when I tell you that this gorgeous gal has developed her own skincare line, wouldn’t you want to hear more? KORA Organics is an organic […]

Lime Crime Makeup: Helping Pets Through Fun Color Cosmetics

If you’re anything like me, you never need an actual reason to rock fruity, pastel nail polish. But I’ll give you one anyway: from November 12- 18, a portion of all Lime Crime Makeup‘s web sales will go to Adopt NY, a program that helps homeless pets in NYC. Their efforts are especially important in the […]

Kiehl’s x Kenny Scharf Limited Edition Creme de Corps Collection

If you appreciate pop art, doing good, and hardcore skincare, you’re probably already squealing over this Kiehl’s 2012 charity collaboration. 100% of the net profits from the sales of the Limited Edition Creme de Corps collection will go to children’s causes worldwide, including to RxArt, a project dedicated to bringing contemporary art programs to children in […]

My Unexpected Hurricane Survival Guide

As Hurricane Sandy roared outside, I tried my absolute best to stay positive and upbeat. I decided to take the statewide lack of power as an opportunity to test out new products and see which ones I’d love: even if I wasn’t forced to use them. Like how my family found out that we actually […]