Fashion & Beauty

Star Wars & Laser Hair Removal

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

I am not a huge Star Wars fanatic, but I have to admit, I’ve felt a closeness to one of it’s characters many times before. Remember Chewbacca, the fur covered beast who was tall and seemed ferocious but was actually quite nice and helpful? Yep, that could also sum me up pretty quickly too.

Body hair has been a long standing rival of mine and it wasn’t until recently that I got the feeling that there may be hope for me and my “Star Wars problem”. I had heard of laser hair removal before, but I was curious and hesitant to see if I could actually have the long term results it promises.

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Out Damn’d Spot! Out I Say!

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Old and wrinkly is not something that anyone really aspires to “be” in the early stages of their life. We all know that aging is inevitable and yet we seem to fight it, kicking and screaming, until one day it just hits you in the face and you realize that you’ve gotten older, and it shows.

If your skin was to tell its story to a dermatologist, would it say something like this? “I’m mourning the loss of my youth, but I didn’t get this way overnight. There’s more to me than just the age spots and sagging skin you see in front of you. Between smoking, suntanning and occasionally getting washed with a bar of soap, it’s no wonder I’m damaged deep below the surface. I feel hurt from years of neglect.” Kinda sad, isn’t it?

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To Thread or Not To Thread…

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Let’s be honest with each other. There is nothing enjoyable about removing hair from our bodies. No matter how painless some people claim it is, it still hurts. In general, I think most women deserve a Wonder Woman award just for the amazing things they do in their daily lives. Have a successful job? Check! Raise a family? Check! Juggle schedules, cook, clean and maintain close friendships? Quadruple check! I also think that women deserve a beauty grooming award for the time, money and most of all, pain that they endure for some beauty treatments.

I’ll admit, I had heard of threading from a number of friends prior to my adventure into a salon to actually get it done. I was scared, hesitant and curious all at once.

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Quick and Easy Holiday Glamour

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

The holiday season is definitely here and with it comes a multitude of soirees, galas and work parties to dress up for. It’s sad how few occasions we get to go “all out” with our hair, makeup, and clothing. Christmas, however, is definitely one of those times.

When it comes to adding a little extra oomph to your makeup for a night out, try one of these quick and easy add-ons for creating a look that is extra glam.

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A Manicure That Goes The Distance

Monday, November 8th, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS TO TARA M! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

When was the last time you got a manicure at a salon and managed to have it last more than 2 or 3 days without chipping, cracking or peeling, regardless of how careful you may have been once the manicure was done? Can’t remember when or if that’s ever happened to you? Me neither. Until now!

Gone are the days of needing to have artificial nails applied in order to have a manicure that goes the distance. Colored gel nail polish can be applied to your own natural nails and can provide up to 14 days of wear, chip free!

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Simple Face Painting Ideas

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Halloween is just around the corner and while many kids are over-the-top excited for it, many adults cringe at the thought of finding and purchasing or making a costume for their kids or themselves. It doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming and can be as simple as a closet assembled outfit and some clever face painting.

The great news is that you don’t have to be a professional artist to pull off some of these simple face painting ideas. You may want to purchase some non-toxic, water based body or face paints but can also use eye and lip pencils from yours (or your partner’s) makeup collection at home.

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5 Trends in 5 Days

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Have you ever seen a new fashion or makeup trend on the runway or in a magazine and while you love the look, are scared of trying it yourself? Luckily for you, I’ve decided to be your guinea pig for some of fall’s hottest trends. From greige nails to a “nearly nude” makeup look, here are 5 trends in 5 days, with a fresh faced picture of me, before the trend mayhem begins!

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Shifting Fashion Gears for Fall

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Fall is all about shifting. Shifting of seasons from warm to cool, switching of schedules from holidays to school, and shifting of wardrobes from summer to fall. It’s a major time of transition and sometimes it’s all a little overwhelming, but often it’s refreshing. It’s nice to pull out the box of winter clothes and discover things you forgot about or to head out for some shopping to add a few new pieces to your wardrobe.

The most obvious change I see in stores is the switch from bright, sunny colors to colors that are rich looking and deeper in tone. More than ever, I’ve noticed a huge surge of gray as the new black and soft and neutral pinks, camels and mauves to match those grays.

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Skin Solutions Beyond the Spa

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Spa treatments are great. I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, the trickling fountains, soothing music and low lights. It’s a nice place to go every now and then, but let’s be honest, sometimes the type of skin problem that we have isn’t really getting addressed with a treatment like a basic facial.

As we get older, problems ranging from age spots and deep wrinkles to rosacea and loss of elasticity become more apparent. Before we even get to the point of age related concerns, men, women and teens may be experiencing problems with acne, excessive sweating or the need for hair removal.

This is not to say or suggest that you stop going to the spa; I definitely won’t.

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Day to Night Makeup

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

When I head out for the day, it’s rare that I bring makeup with me for re-application. I guess I’m the type of person that believes that if your makeup is applied well at the start of the day and with quality products, there should be little reason or need to re-apply it later on. Gym workouts, sudden downpours and pies in the face excluded, your makeup should stay put.

But when you finish your work day and start to turn your attention to your evening plans, it’s a great time to turn up the va va voom on your existing makeup with a few, fairly simple upgrades. This is where a mini makeup kit in your purse definitely comes in handy.

Now I say all this assuming that you took a little time at the start of your day to apply a clean and fresh daytime look. I don’t consider myself to be a “chipper” morning person, but I do make the time to apply some makeup before I leave for work. It helps me feel polished, pretty and professional.

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