Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray Creates the Fey Surfer Girl

Now that itÂ’s summer, I go a bit blonder. ItÂ’s sweet. I like to think of myself as a fey surfer girl with 70Â’s love sensibilities. While everyone is wearing flip flops, I choose suede booties and light dresses. I keep my hair simple. I use the classic Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. It gives … [Read more...]

The Legacy of Kevyn Aucoin

I love Kevin Aucoin! One fine Summer in the 1990's my best friend Mark showed me the Kevin Aucoin book "Making Faces" and it has been my virtual Beauty Bible ever since. The book laid the foundation for my makeup regimen and taught me a few tricks of the beauty trade. A few years later I purchased "Face … [Read more...]

Fashion and Politics: Versace Hearts Obama

Obama's charisma certainly helped him win the Democratic nomination for the 2008 presidential election, but apparently his fashion sense is also being recognized.  I read on ABCNews.com that Donatella Versace dedicated her Spring 2008 men's collection to Obama: 'Versace described the Obama-dedicated … [Read more...]

The Week in Beauty Review

Kiyah Wright is an Emmy award winning celebrity hair stylist who created the signature looks for stars like: Tyra Banks, Mary J. Blidge, IMAN, Brandy, Jennifer Hudson, Faith Evans, Gabrielle Union and more. Kiyah Wrigtht discusses her experiences in celebrity hairstyling especially being Tyra Banks … [Read more...]

This Week in Style Blogging

                                                Top Button will give you an edgy look much less permanent than tattoo temptress Kat Von D, with her new makeup line … [Read more...]

The Body Deli – Fresh Food for the Skin

So recently I got this Blueberry Fusion Facial Polish as a gift from a friend who actually frequents the store The Body Deli in Palm Desert, California. All their products are super fresh and made of fruits, veggies and other natural ingredients. So anyhow back to my gift or what I now affectionately … [Read more...]

Watch Deal: Vestal Metal Montecarlo

I love watches with thick bands like this one.  They are very vintage & a great accessory to have in your wardrobe.  This style also comes in brown (looks like copper) & "silver stripe."  Vestal makes another similar watch with a sleek all black look called Metal Montecarlo for … [Read more...]

Top 5 Sunglasses at Smart Bargains

Horray for summer and all it brings! Even if while driving I almost crash because the sun is blinding me & you sometimes burn me, I still love you sun.  We all need to protect our beautiful peepers so check out my top 5 fave oversized sunglasses at SmartBargains.com:                      Marc … [Read more...]

Greasy Hair? Here Are a Few Quick Fixes

Well I may have already mentioned that I have fine hair, so greasy tends to be an issue! One that I have mastered with the help of the following quick fixes! Anyhow now that it's super hot, my hair tends to look weighed down and greasy when I start to sweat or when I skip even one shower! Ugh! So … [Read more...]

Exfoliation Once a Day, Keeps the Dead Skin Away!

I know hearing about exfoliation is akin to flossing your teeth, but letÂ’s be honest. Flossing makes healthy teeth, exfoliation makes healthy skin. Or, as Paula Begoun aptly put it: “Would you get a pedicure and ask the manicurist to keep your scaly heels?” Yuck! Paula Begoun wrote the book, … [Read more...]