[my] style files
Fashion + Beauty + Skin Care

Believe it or not, our hair ages as we age. Bizarre but true. It’s important to cut your hair every six weeks to keep in healthy. Pollution and sun take a toll as do blow-drying, coloring and daily shampooing. If you can go two to three days between washes the better. If your hair is […]

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Those of you who know me well, know how obsessed I am with jackets (pretty much like I am with shoes). I am not sure why this is, but the fact remains that I am. The tell-tale sign came last week when I was running some “errands” at the mall. I stopped in Anthropologie with […]

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We talk a lot about fashion and style. What is most important, though, is understanding what works for your body. Before you step out and splurg on the summer’s hottest trends, be sure you know who you are shopping for - YOU. What’s your body type?
Though they are many components that go into dressing, […]

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I know what you are thinking, “clever post title.” Hang with me for a minute and you will see the connection. There is clearly a reason I chose this title. Having moved into a house where the flooring is entirely hardwoods, you would think I was ecstatic. Not really. I have my kids clean […]

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Our eyes may tell a story, but they cannot lie. Our eyes reveal a lot about us - those secrets we try to keep, such as staying up too late, eating poorly, or sun worshiping (or trips to the tanning bed … come on people!). Our bad habits find themselves deep inside the lines […]

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Are you surprised this wasn’t my very first post? I am. I have talked about rosacea (pronounced: roh-ZAY-sha) for quite some time, being that I am affected by it. Rosacea is a common disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans. The scary thing is, most of those affected don’t know […]

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Do you have that one item (or two) in your wardrobe that makes you feel fashionable, eye catching and smart? Getting compliments from others feels great, and gives you a sense of pride. It confirms that you have not only made a wise investment, but that you have a sense of style. My […]

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I’ve been around the world and I, I, I…I can’t find my …. holy grail mascara. Why is it that there isn’t a perfect fit for me? Am I just too picky? Are my expectations set too high? I continue to buy two mascaras, yes two(!), every 3 months. Mascara has to accomplish a lot […]

Read: Mascara: My Love/Hate Relationship »

There are many of us in this world that have been blessed with cellulite - it’s in our genes (thanks, Mom). The term “cellulite” refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin that some of us lucky ones have on our hips, thighs and buttocks (yep, that’s me). Cellulite is more common in women than […]

Read: Cellulite Treatments - Why Bother? »

Well, of course … to microderm! The question is more around whether it’s absolutely necessary to have the treatment done professionally. I must begin by saying that my mother will disagree with the outcome of this post (that is, my opinion). And I will be honest and say that I may change my mind 20 […]

Read: To Microderm or Not To Microderm »