Personal Beauty: Where Vanity Meets Practicality

Some women feel that beauty treatments and spa days (whether at home or in a salon) are a waste of time and money. I was raised in house where the underlying theme was practicality and vanity donÂ’t go together. Because facials and pedicures didnÂ’t put food on the table, a roof over our heads … [Read more...]

Prom Nails in a Pinch

We all want salon treatment for our nails, but sometimes it's just not in the budget. You can spring for a $25-40 manicure and pair it with a $30-45 pedicure, but factor in the tip, the parking, the travel costs, and suddenly you're out $100 or more for nails. While special occasions call for special … [Read more...]

Seasonal Highlight: Working the Cuff Sandal

I recently went shopping for new sandals for the Spring season: it was a hot day outside, and the sandals were an emergency. The only open-toed shoes I had were ragged old flip flops from Summer '09, and the thong part of the shoe ripped out as I tried to skip across the street: in a moment of dire necessity, … [Read more...]

Ready for a Pedi: More Products for Toes and Feet

We are officially one month away from summer, which means it will soon be time to reveal those pretty little feet of yours in some great sandals. If you're feet aren't looking too pretty, don't fret. And try not to go out and spend 25 dollars on a pedicure that may not be all that sanitary. Not to gross … [Read more...]