Beauty
Manicure Monday: Flower Power
As dedicated as I am to the tried-and-true manicure, I’m always up for trying something new. This week, that “something new” is Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. I actually tried them once before, a few months ago, and swore I would never use them again because it took forever for me to […]
Brand Spotlight: DM Balea, Germany
If you’re on a tight budget, you’ve probably tried your fair share of store brand products and generics. And you’ve probably come to the conclusion that these brands are absolutely hit or miss. Sometimes you’ll get amazing results from products that are 100% comparable to the more expensive brands, but you’ll just as often get […]
Shimmer to Shine
You know what traveling is great for? Exploring, adventuring, learning … and ruining your skin. Despite my best efforts, I have never been able to come off a airplane looking radiant and glowing. Ever. i just returned from my European adventure on Sunday, and I still haven’t recovered. Two weeks away from my drawers of […]
Manicure Monday: Easy Leopard Print!
For those of you that love fun nail art, but may not be the best at doing it yourself, this manicure is for you! You may be thinking that there is NO WAY you could do a leopard print on your own nails, but I promise you that it’s actually quick and easy. And I […]
Be Radiant at Prom!
I remember contemplating my prom makeup like it was yesterday. Cliche? Maybe. True? Definitely. I wanted to coordinate my makeup look with my dress, which isn’t necessarily a bad idea, but it isn’t always the way to go. My advice to all you ladies getting ready for prom (I apologize if your prom already passed!) […]
Interview Series: Lunch with Sam and Sasha
At Trinity, a delightful outdoor Hoboken, New Jersey lunch spot perched on the edge of the Hudson River, I met with Sasha and Samantha, owners and co-founders of United Scents of America. (A Collabor-fave fragrance company!) Over chicken fingers and martinis, the ladies told me about the start of their company, the great personal story […]
OPI’s Holland Collection
On Friday, I’m leaving for a nine day tour of Holland, Luxembourg, and Belgium! While I’m there, I will be scouring the shops to bring you my favorite finds from each country (including local beauty products!) To get myself into character, I’ve been rocking polishes from OPI’s Spring 2012 Holland collection.
Sole Goddess is Your New Life Saver
There’s an old adage that goes, “If your shoes ain’t hurtin’, they ain’t helpin’!” …Okay, so maybe I swiped that from Katie Cassidy’s character in that Selena Gomez movie, Monte Carlo. But up until now, it’s been too true for comfort. I have spent too many years of sports, dance, and high heel addiction […]
Manicure Monday: Girly Girl
This week’s Manicure Monday features my Senior Dinner Dance polish look. I wore a long, black mermaid-style dress with silver jewelry. I’ve worn that dress twice before and kept the look simple with a classic French manicure. I wanted to keep the look classy and elegant, but I felt like I needed a pop of […]
Trend Report: Primary Perfumes
Don’t primary colors instantly bring you back to kindergarden? (In the best possible way, of course?) From finger paint to sidewalk chalk, you could make any color your little heart desired just by mixing these three colors. In this trend report, I’ll be bringing you three of the best perfume trios that come in sophisticated […]
The Collabor-eight 