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Fashion + Beauty + Skin Care

Now that the kids are in back school and you have time to focus on you - there is no better opportunity to cease than that of attending the The Style Event. Get a jump on the season and learn insider tips on how to utilize Fall trends now, as we wait for the weather […]

Read: The Style Event - Fall 2008 »

It’s out! The Mascara Report® has spoken. And wouldn’t you like to know the results.
Yours truly set out to uncover which brands and formulas of mascaras performed best - on both top and bottom lashes. Let’s be honest, we all know how picky I am about mascara. I require a lot - volume and length, […]

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Wearing nothing but aprons reading “ASK ME WHY I’M NAKED,” employees of LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics will lead a cheeky protest urging shoppers to go ‘naked’ by purchasing products free of packaging. The brave shop workers will educate passers-by on the devastating environmental impact of packaged goods sold in cosmetic shops, supermarkets and other […]

Read: LUSH Gets Naked Today »

There are some fantastic lip exfoliators out there, many of which I have tested and reviewed. However, if you are in the mood to create your own, it’s fast and easy! Here is what you will need:
Lemon Lip Scrub

Teaspoon of olive oil
Teaspoon of honey
2 teaspoons of white granulated sugar
Splash of lemon juice

Read: At Home Lip Exfoliator »

For the month of August, enjoy a very special promotion at Jeffre Scott Apothecary at any one of the three locations in Charlotte, NC. Just print this coupon and you are on your way to your new Fall look, in addition to having your make-up bag rehabbed and receiving 10% off any purchase! For those […]

Read: August at Jeffre Scott »

What an awesome month of testing - tons of As! Grab a spot of tea, or glass of wine or a dirty martini (depending on the time of day you read this) and enjoy!
Rainbow: Narrow Strap Flip Flops in Black
These are my very first pair of Rainbows, as recommended by multiple friends. While I think […]

Read: July Product Reviews »

This month, Theraderm’s Reversion Acne Products are 25% off! The Reversion Acne System was scientifically developed to treat all levels of acne safely and effectively. It includes three primary components: (1) Reversion Antimicrobial Wash - to eliminate 99.99% of acne-causing bacteria; (2) *Reversion Acne Medication - to

Read: Theraderm August Promotion »

A couple of weeks ago, I took the kids to Arkansas and Dallas with me for business and pleasure (mostly pleasure). We had an incredible time - never felt the anxiety of being away from home, which was a sign of a fantastic trip! And my children behaved like perfect angels (well, almost) on the […]

Read: 12 Days on the Road »

Beautiful, smart and courageous, Lily Garfield knows a thing or two about starting a business. She also knows how to deliver the right products to her customers.
Lily Garfield grew up in New York. After graduating from college, she left home for Aspen, CO to become a ski bum. While there, she worked for Lancome and […]

Read: Rock the Cos Bar »

After just five sunburns, the risk for skin cancer increases dramatically. Think of the amount of time your children spend outside (or in the schoolyard) without shade to cover them. Also a contributor to the loss of a natural filter from harmful rays is the rapid disappearance of the ozone layer. Each year the […]

Read: Sun Protection »