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Calm, Relaxed Beauty
“The best cosmetic is inner happiness.” That’s what Kathy Nelsen, Director of Spa Services for Joie De Vivre Hospitality, said to me recently when we sat down for an interview. I couldn’t agree with her more. When you’re relaxed and feeling good inside, it shows. You have an inner glow….
Fashion Bloggers Claim Your Media Credentials Today
Getting out into the real world and brings your blog to the next level… it’s intimidating, but Tierra M Wilson, breaks down how to get your media cred and how not to blow it. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a fashion photographer at a local fashion event. He…
How to do good blog interviews
This post is by the lovely Mademoiselle Robot,when you’re done reading this post, stop by her lovely personal style blog. I decided a few months ago to start interviewing artists, designers & other bloggers for my site. I have worked as a journalist for a while, so interviewing became something…
D.I.Y. Skin Treatments: 3 Delicious Recipes
I love spa treatments as much as the next girl (perhaps more). Still, who wants to spend extra money on treatments and spas? Jennifer Aniston might have a $30K monthly beauty budget, but I sure don’t. If your skin needs a little rejuvenating, try one of these ultra-easy D.I.Y. skin…
Clare Vivier Handbags
A good handbag is hard to find. As much as we’d like to skimp in this arena, having a decent handbag has become a brutal combination of functional necessity (especially us urban ladies) and status… while I’m not so big on the whole ‘status’ thing… I have had a few…
Where to Find the Best Vegan Shoe Sales
Beyond Skin – Who doesn’t want a pair of beautiful Beyond Skin shoes? Natalie Portman has worn them and now you can slip your feet into these usually pricey vegan shoes thanks to the sales. The English made shoes usually retail anywhere from £200-£300 but depending on your shoe size,…
Add Some Soybeans to Your Skin’s Diet
I just discovered that soybeans make my skin happy and healthy and that the oil from this little legume is great for your skin. It’s a vitamin-rich emollient that contains a lot of vitamin E, absorbs easily, helps skin retain moisture, and is excellent at softening dry skin so it’s…
Wearing Black and White Stripes
Horizontal stripes are hard to wear for some people. I always feel like they make me look bigger, but when other people wear them… holy moly, stripes look fantastic! Picture Coco Chanel in her French Navy shirts, Prada’s current season, Acne has stripes galore. They’re everywhere! So, while trying to…
Beauty Profile: Natural Luxury of Living Nature
If you know anything about eco-friendly beauty products, then you’re probably familiar with Dr. Hauschka and Jane Iredale. But if you live in the U.S., you’ve probably never heard of Living Nature. This line of truly natural, high-end skincare and cosmetics is headed our way – and you should definitely…