Blue Powder

My warm weather lip color wardrobe.Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Being a mom is one of my greatest blessings and I hope you are able to celebrate the mother figures in your life. How is the month treating you? I am currently on the runaway train otherwise known as the end of the semester but managed to collect my thoughts and […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has arrived, offering significant discounts on brand new fall merchandise you’ll want to wear all year. To help you navigate this major shopping event, I have earnestly curated my picks into 8 key outfits and also included suggestions in baby, menswear, accessories and, of course, beauty! Outfit #1: Minimalist Look, Maximum Utility Outfit #1: Minimalist Look, […]

As a beauty writer, I often receive questions about my “top” products in every category and, when formulating an answer, I always identify the products that effortlessly make it into my beauty routine. A successful beauty routine contains products that seamlessly blend into one’s day-to-day experience. They perform predictably and consistently and, in my preference, have the potential for lasting […]

Peachy. Pink. Nude. These colors speak to me on every level of life…from clothing and art to food (cheese! melon! bread!) and, of course, makeup, these tones anchor my aesthetic. After some recent requests for an accessible and budget-friendly take on my favorite beauty look, I challenged myself to carefully choose products that rival my luxury leanings–this time from Walmart–that […]

Pantene Nutrient Blends Hydrating Glow with Baobab Essence.I wash my long hair every other day which means that I go through copious amounts of shampoo, conditioner and detangler on a regular basis. The bright side is that this consumption en masse yields the opportunity for me to constantly try new formulations. Enter the brilliant Pantene Nutrient Blends Hydrating Glow with […]

Have You Seen This? Exactly What to Pick Up at the Beautylish Gift Card Event The Beautylish Gift Card Event has just begun and it ends March 24th @ 11:59 PM PT. This bi-yearly event is a great time to maximize your luxury beauty budget. With every $100 spent, you’ll earn a $20 gift card. It’s the perfect time to […]

iRestore…an innovative way to stop hair loss and regrow new hair. Thinning hair is a modern day issue. According to the Cleveland Clinic, over 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss, which affects 30 million women in the US alone. I am so glad that we’re living in a time in society where we can openly discuss this topic; […]

Many of you have asked me what my favorite clean and green skincare and beauty products are. While I am a fan of beauty in every categorization, I have found a lovely array of clean and green products that, due to their efficacy and performance, make for easy substitutions in one’s routine. Today’s tutorial–featuring some of my go-to clean product […]

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! […]