We are experiencing a humidity wave over here on the East Coast and suddenly it’s cramping my hairstyle. Frizz city. I’ve been having to wash my hair more than I’d like because even on the days when I’m not pushing myself in spin class, because this heat and humidity is leaving my scalp swampy. I tried leave-in conditioners and serums to tame my mane but combined with sweaty roots, all of them left my fine hair limp and lifeless. I…
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Shortly after making the move from Manhattan to Greenwich, I realized I needed to find an all natural bug spray for my kids and myself. If I’m out at night with a group of people, they’ll be unbitten and I’ll be Swiss cheese. Bugs love me. I must have some delicious blood. I’ve tried A LOT of different brands, and I have finally found the magic formula. This is not sponsored, I was not gifted this product, I am just…
A fellow newly minted mom of two who is part of my mom tribe commented on an Instagram post of mine the other day, asking how and when I get my nails done. The answer is, having my nails painted is important to me because it helps me feel like myself, so I make it a priority. Whether it means working late at night, sneaking out of the house on during nap time when my husband is home, or paying…
Like most of the best things in life, the ideal color lip color is about as hard to find as truly white linen curtains. When I began my search, I wasn’t expecting to find the holy coral grail: a bright but not neon perfect balance of orange and red and pink. But guess what? It exists. The best coral lipstick EVER is Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Tilt. It’s described on Sephora.com as “bright orange,” which does this hue absolutely…
Guys. I found it. Coola Makeup Setting Spray is the best makeup setting spray for summer. Whether you’re just refreshing a touch of BB cream and mascara by the pool or trying to keep a full beat wedding guest face from running down your chest in 90 degree heat, Coola‘s got you + 30 SPF. Truth be told, I have never been a big fan of setting sprays because they tend to have a sticky / tacky feel that just…
Some of the best beauty booty you should add to your arsenal in your third trimester to help you through your final stretch and keep you comfortable in the hospital and post partum period can be found at a steal at your local pharmacy. I kid you not when I say one of the things that helped me most during labor with my first baby was a pack of wipes I bought for myself at CVS. These are also the…
Nothing is worse (well, beauty-wise) than bad mascara. If it’s too heavy, your lashes will sag. If it’s too dry, hello tarantula eyes! The wrong brush, just ruins EVERYTHING. What you need is a light, moisturizing, non sticky formula with a brush that separates and adds volume. I’ve tried everything out there, and these are my three absolute favorites starting at $4. Peep my picks for the best mascara ever for every budget on the next page!…
Some of you asked about what kind of shampoo I use after I admitted that the best thing I ever did for my hair was quit washing it every day. Let me back up a bit and say that the right shampoo and conditioner is key in making this “wash-less” lifestyle work, and I found the best shampoo and conditioner ever.…
The best thing I ever did for my hair was quit washing it every day. Since then, my mane has never been healthier, softer and shinier. However, my naturally straight, fine hair gets flat and oily on no-wash days. My only style savior on day two and three is dry shampoo, so I’ve tried every single one of them. Suffice to say, I am an expert. Check out my picks for the 5 best dry shampoos on the next page.…
Having nothing at all on my lips gives me the creeps; perhaps that’s because growing up my mother would always gently suggest I put “something on them.” Lately that something when I feel like wearing nothing is The Beauty Crop PBJ Smoothie Stick in Saucy Marsala.…