Aloha! If palm trees and sun are in your future, then you need to try my favorite all mineral, water resistant, reef safe tinted sunscreen. Not only did I put this to the test on both boat and beach in New England last summer, but I can now also attest to this sunscreen’s ability to hold up to the sun’s stronger rays in tropical locales like the Bahamas and Hawaii. If you’re looking for a daily sunscreen to wear even…
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Back when my social life included things like bachelorette parties at Vegas day clubs, I needed a lipstick that could survive a day in the desert sun while sipping champs and day partying in a bikini in 98 degree sun. While I can’t recall how I stumbled upon the gem that is Chanel Le Rouge Duo lipsticks (perhaps it was the champs), I do remember that it was love at first doe foot swipe.…
I fully blame Christina Aguilera for my eyebrow problems. How was I to know (despite my mother’s repeated warnings) that if I kept plucking my brows into pencil thin arches, they’d someday stay that way? My journey led me down a path to discover the best brow gel for blondes. Oh, and it’s budget friendly and on sale at Amazon.…
In my search to replace Chanel’s devastatingly discontinued Ultra Le Teinte Velvet foundation, I’ve been testing out their Ulta exclusive No1 De Chanel Revitalizing Foundation for the past few months. Here is how it stacks up against the OG:…
Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event is here everyone gets 30% off Sephora brand items, and VIB Rouge members get 20% off all brands through 11/7 with code SAVINGS. VIB’s get 15% off sitewide, and Insiders get 10% off everything (sign up is fast and free). There are certain things that I always stock up on when Sephora releases a coupon, plus some new favorites that need replenishing. I am sharing my favorites and how they earned a permanent spot in my…
Saks Friends and Family Sale is running now through Monday and there are some things I need to share. First off, while there are quite a few exclusions, there are many amazing deals to be had on high end fall staples and statement pieces. I combed through and broke down the best of the best into three categories: clothing, beauty, and shoes and accessories. All images are clickable and shoppable and I hope you find this format easy to use.…
Happy National Lipstick Day! I am celebrating by cleaning out my lipstick stash, and sharing my top five favorite lipsticks. Most of these are my forever favorites, but there are a few newcomers that have entered the rotation. Lately I’ve been gravitating toward neutral baked pink shades, and I am pretty sure I found the best. Here are the 5 lipstick colors I am loving right now:…
No April fools! The mother of all beauty coupons is here: VIB Rouge members can get 20% off sitewide at Sephora starting now with code SAVESPRING. All Sephora Collection products are 30% off for Beauty Insider members, so it’s time to stock up and ditch your old brushes. I’m sharing my dream cart including must-haves, current favorites, and what I am eyeing for spring. Here are all my picks for the best Sephora coupon beauty buys:…
Everyone is losing their minds today over this Dyson Air Wrap bundle deal. Not only is it discounted by almost $100, but if you’re new to QVC (or check out with an email you’ve never used before), you’ll get another $10 off with code SURPRISE. If you have ever wanted to try the Air Wrap, now is a good time.…
The 90’s marked my very first and most experimental fashion choices. Remnants of 90’s influence remain a prominent force in my permanent collection from favorite thrift store flannels, overalls, to the many iterations of combat boots. While there are a lot of 90’s trends I just can’t go back to (adios low-waisted jeans), there is one beauty trend I am having a lot of fun with lately. Here is the 90’s nail trend I am loving:…