Spring Trends to Try Now!

A brighter—and warmer—season is about upon us: Spring!  And with it, we’ll see an underlying feeling of effortlessness, where even bright pops of color seem to be brushed on with a blithe, unhurried hand. These looks are sure to coax us into dusting off our makeup brushes and emerging from our cold-induced beauty rut. From the ...

Lipstick on a Pig?

You’ve likely heard that rhetorical expression, “lipstick on a pig”, meaning an attempt to dress something up, right? We often spend our attention – and money – on a fabulous new wardrobe piece or an awesome accessory, but we neglect the one thing that everyone notices, and looks directly at in any interaction: our ...

The Benefits of Facials — and a Money Saving Special!

Facials are more than simply a bit of indulgence at the salon or spa. Sure, it’s great to be pampered, but getting a facial provides real benefits many aren’t aware of. Relaxation Almost every facial provides relaxation. Fruity smells, invigorating salts, enchanting music, and a variety of other components makes a facial one of the most ...

It’s the Turkey’s Fault… Or Is It?

Happy holidays! It’s a special time of year about family. And food.  And fatigue. And if your holiday meal includes turkey, you may be among those who have long felt the fatigue culprit is the tryptophan in turkey.  But listen up folks, the turkey may have been getting a bad rap. Most likely, it’s the ...

Holiday Glam

When it comes to hair, makeup, and fashion, few times during the year are as festive and fun than holiday party season. It’s a time when breaking out your most festive looks isn’t only suggested, but required. Feeling stumped on how to dress to impress? It’s key to remember that all holiday parties are not created equal — ...

How Kissable are Your Lips?

If these hot dog days of summer have caused you to have dry, flaky lips, now’s the perfect time to reclaim your perfect pout with a little TLC. We wash our faces and brush our teeth, but we often tend to neglect our lips. Incorporate a few basic steps to care for your lips, too, ...

Get That Window Glowing!

Many people think of facials as an occasional indulgence, something to be done in preparation for a “special time”, i.e. before a wedding or other special event.  But would you live on junk food and never exercise and expect to be in your best shape?  The same logic applies to your skin:  If you ...

Ready For Old Man Winter?

Seasons are changing and in many places, with that comes cooler weather… it’s time to – perhaps begrudgingly — drag out the fall and winter wardrobe.  Whether you live in a moderate climate, or one where “wind chill factor” is a regularly used phrase on your TV’s local nightly winter weather forecast, there are ...