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I’ve been a beauty writer for over 12 years and, while safety in the products I choose to use has always been a crucial focus for me, it’s exciting to see the increase in consumers actively having conversations about ingredients and transparency in the beauty industry. What’s equally refreshing is when a beauty brand goes above and beyond to conduct […]

One of the questions I receive most from my beloved readers and followers is what haircare I regularly use and recommend. In turn, I’m excited to share my 15 favorite products for silky, healthy hair . Also, I’m sharing some silk style staples, new spring makeup and a look at my latest makeup collaboration with au Naturale, Clover + Anise! […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and, despite my appreciation for the resplendence of flowers and chocolate, I much prefer gifts that can be utilized for more than fleeting span of time. Consequently, I am excited to share some new beauty discoveries that simultaneously serve as timely Valentine’s Day gifting inspiration.For yourself, for a friend, there’s truly something for […]

February is here and, just in time for Valentine’s Day, I am sharing a list of the beauty, skincare and more that I am loving right now. From eye catching makeup bags and the latest, most luxe lip color from Clé de Peau Beauté to genius beauty tools and haircare gems, I hope this pictorial guide and its accompanying swatches […]

I hope you is off to a marvelous start! Today, I am excited to share some resplendent newness in clean beauty from some of my favorite green brands. Including from the most utilitarian eyeshadow palette and skin-finish foundation to glowing blush-meets-bronzer and a quintessential red lip. This post will help you creating a vibrant full face with skin (and earth)-friendly […]

What’s in my bag.After a little pre and post-Christmas break from content creation, it feels truly good to be (relatively) rested and ready to tackle the vast beauty world once again! Today, I am excited to share a look at what’s been in my little handbag (rather, belt bag) and, consequently, my face as of late. In my bag (and […]

Approachable beauty breakdown…coming your way.Today’s post is dedicated to approachable beauty…the kind of style and makeup look that feels fresh and effortless without breaking the bank. I am excited to share some delightfully versatile and useful product discoveries on heavy rotation–from foundation and lips to haircare and timeless style, all purchased from Walmart–with, of course swatches galore and a golden […]

Amidst all of wonders of the season, mid-December madness has taken hold, reminding us that there is 10 days to Christmas and much to do before it’s arrival! I just finished my semester of teaching and, between deadlines galore, getting Johannah’s first Christmas tree together and grading like crazy, my progress in the present purchasing category is has been limited […]

In the past six months, I’ve entered a store for something other than food shopping exactly three times. Two of those times were visits to Nordstrom for in-store pick ups…the rest of the time, I’ve been ordering online and am so grateful for the option! Time and again, I find the products that I need and the launches that I […]

This Halloween may feel a bit different than years past for reasons too obvious to state. However, that isn’t stopping Joey and I from indulging in a mother-daughter look that I am affectionally calling “Greaser Girls.” Consider it an homage to the 1950s with inspiration from “Rebel Without a Cause.” Also, a homage to “Grease” and classic motorcycle culture punctuated […]