Make Up

OK, I think we’re finally starting to get the hang of this dance team competition thing! Things to expect include: A long day with lots of sitting around and waiting with short bursts of activity when it’s time for the little ladies…

The surge of extra estrogen during pregnancy can cause the skin and hair to change dramatically. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there’s also a 45 percent increase in blood volume. For many, these temporary shifts…

If anyone could make me reconsider my position on the side bang, it's Megan Thee Stallion. Blame it on the late 2000s and early 2010s, a.k.a. some of my most formative years; it's just something I'm not quite ready to revisit yet!…

The name of this holiday is kinda funny to me as all moms are constantly working (for real, though), but hey, we’re gonna go with it because apparently it’s a thing! On that note, here are five things that help me as a working mom. 1.…

Making your own eucalyptus shower spray is an easy, affordable way to elevate your daily routine and turn your shower into an oasis of wellness. Not only does it smell amazing, but it also offers numerous health benefits, from mental…

There are five things Rosie wants. Well, I mean, there are more than five, but here are five things she ALWAYS wants. ???? First, she wants treats every morning for breakfast, and they have to be crunchies, like Feline Greenies or…

One of my favorite things about Vanessa Hudgens is that she's always one of the earliest celebrities to arrive on the red carpets of huge entertainment events. The 2024 Oscars are no exception — she didn't wait to make her grand…

1. How fleeting it was to feel at ease in my body. It happened early on, too, before I even had the language to describe what it was. All I know is one day I was a kid looking at myself in the mirror and feeling fine, and the next day…

However, Christopher Bunick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology for the Yale School of Medicine — who studies benzene contamination in personal care products — says, “Here, benzoyl peroxide itself…

I think there may be a cat lady who’s running the show at Marshalls right meow because when I was there last weekend there were so many kitty related things! Of course I had to pick up this hilarious orange tabby version of one of my…

The early days of the Instagram hairstylist (2018 to 2021) were, by all accounts, great for both stylists and clients. Stylists with talent and a genuine love for their craft had a new means of turning their passion into a livelihood.…

Relaxing eucalyptus showers (whereby you tie a bundle of fresh eucalyptus over your shower head) have become popular because they bring a bit of spa-like luxury into your everyday. Simply turn on the hot water and let the eucalyptus…

So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…

At-home manicures can be a terrific alternative to the expensive nail salon services that often only last a handful of days, no pun intended! To give yourself a thorough, long-lasting manicure at home you’ll want to follow a few key…

1. “Dance Life,” Amazon Prime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mooA0E6DSXA This reality show follows a group of talented young dancers who want to break into the competitive world of professional dance in Australia. I was impressed with…

Although it might have not been quite as abundant as white and white-adjacent nails last year, gray nail polish was definitely one of the more neutral nail polish colors having a major moment in 2023. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and…

It turns out that making your own nail polish is not only doable, it’s also actually pretty easy and affordable with the right ingredients. We'll show you how to mix and match colors to create your own custom nail polish shades.…

Honoring everything that is light and love, the founder of beauty brand O’O Hawaii shares with us some of her backyard magic…   I’ve found in life that, sometimes, a thing that eludes you is often well worth the wait. So it…