This post on picking a perfume and how to find your own signature scent is a sponsored post for Collective Bias®. Isn't it amazing how a perfume scent can trigger strong memories, or remind you of someone years later? My grandma wore Shalimar perfume, and would let us put her shimmery powder on after swimming at her house. I loved my grandma so much, and although she has since passed away, when I smell Shalimar a flood of happy memories dance in my head, and I feel like I am back at grandma's ... [ Read More ]
Hair Curling 101 with Conair Curl Secret
This curly hair tutorial was written as a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, to show how easy it is to get amazing curls! #ConairCurl #cbias Virtually everyone who knows me has seen my hair only one way- long and straight. Don't get me wrong, I love my straight hair, but as my hairdresser sister has told me (many times), sometimes you need to mix it up! But I'm a busy mom with four kids, and although I usually do full makeup each day, my hair is always the same. I love the big bouncy ... [ Read More ]
Nautical 4th of July Nails
As you may already know, I have a love for anchors and anything nautical (like this nautical dinner party I created for World Market). Since it's summer and the Fourth of July holiday is next week, I thought I'd try some nautical 4th of July nail art! I originally wanted to red or blue and white stripes, but my practical side kicked in, so I decided to go with alternating red and white nails, with my ring fingernail painted navy white with a white anchor drawn on. It was kind of fun to try ... [ Read More ]
DIY Lemon and Rosemary Body Scrub
This time of the year my hands and skin are so dry, they need all the TLC they can get! I've got a great solution for you to help soften your dry winter skin and get it ready for the warmer months that are ahead. Here are some tips to share with you that will help you get the spa treatment and luxury at home for a fraction of the price! I made this DIY lemon and rosemary body scrub this weekend, and I loved it! The lemon and rosemary smell was so refreshing, and this scrub really ... [ Read More ]
Rosemary and Mint Sugar & Salt Scrub + Free Printable Tags
Don't you just love the combination of rosemary and mint? My favorite body wash is a rosemary and mint wash by C.O. Bigelow, and I feel so fresh and clean when I use it! I have a good friend (check out her fun blog here) who is currently moving to another city, and I wanted to give her a little gift during this stressful time of packing and moving. I have been wanting to make a rosemary mint scrub for a while, so this gave me the perfect opportunity to make some for her and some for me :) ... [ Read More ]
How To Pick (and Wear) the Perfect Red Lipstick
Red lips are all the rage this season, and bright red lips are a great look to wear to all your holiday parties and events. But how do you know which red looks the best on you? There are so many different shades and formulas to choose from, it can be overwhelming. This weekend I went to my go-to makeup store, MAC, to get my own perfect red lipstick. Here's what I found out, and some tips that I've picked up in my make-up wearing life ;) STEP #1- What are your skin undertones? If you ... [ Read More ]