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Each week, I receive questions from readers and followers about the haircare that I use and supplements I take to grow and maintain a healthy mane. While I am in no way a doctor or a nutritionist, I am beyond happy to discuss what works for me and hope that it inspires you to take advantage of all of the […]

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 […]

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a makeup free image on Instagram and mentioned that the skincare wardrobe that I’ve been diligently using has contributed to a newfound confidence in my bare skin. In my adult years, I’ve always felt better with makeup–however natural the look–on and, while skincare has been consistent focus, it hasn’t resulted in a freedom […]

If there is one thing that being in one’s house for nearly a month has done, it is to clarify which products I reach for more than everything else! Even though I’m indoors (with essential walks around the block as the only justifiable exception). I am still applying makeup consistently as it helps to liven my mood. Also, it increase […]

Bouncy skin and plum tones. Today’s post is dedicated to some new launches and current staples, harmoniously blended together to create an easy winter look. From a first look at an extra glowy concealer that makes skin look bouncy and lit-from-within to a lush and glossy mauve plum lip, there’s a bevy of beauty for all preferences. The full look. […]

I remember when I first tried Strivectin; I was in college and my mom and I had begun our venture into advanced skincare. It was refreshing to find a product that worked on both of our skin types and we ran through multiple tubes with great satisfaction.Since then, the line has expanded beyond its original breakthrough formula to updated products […]

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 […]