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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…

Penélope CruzSince the start of the year, the just-turned 50 year old has made the transition from a lob to a honey bob, pulling it off every step of the way. Tonight, Cruz opted for an even shorter, darker style as she donned Chanel,…

Happy Saturday, sweet friend. It’s nice to see you. How has your week been? Good, or even great, I hope! Things here at Casa MBB have been a little crazy! In the span of a week, we adopted rescue dog Marnie Marie, and we’ve jumped into…

Though laser hair removal has been popular since the early 2000s, there is still some mystery around the treatment. Maybe you’ve heard experiences from friends but aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to take the leap.  How many …

Learn how to make your own Egyptian Magic, our favorite skin salve for eczema, breakouts, healing, and more. It lives up to the name—it really is magic for all kinds of skin troubles! In case you have never heard of it, Egyptian…

Exciting times… During a trip to the Cat Academy of Sciences in San Francisco this weekend Rosie had quite the adventure! She fell over a railing into the tropical oceans tidepool exhibit! When she was finally able to climb out, she…

If you would’ve asked me this time last week about the biggest change in my life lately, I would’ve said that I got a new pair of glasses, LOL! I honestly would’ve never predicted that I’d be sitting here one week later wearing those…

In a digital exchange that captured attention far and wide, legendary singer Barbra Streisand found herself at the center of controversy. In a now-deleted Instagram comment, Streisand asked actress Melissa McCarthy if she was taking…

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…

As a beauty editor, I consume a lot of beauty-related content on the daily. Sometimes, it feels like I’m swiping through endless reels, stories and carousels of product reviews, makeup hacks, skin-care ingredient explainers and more.…

I never really had soap on a rope growing up. I always wanted it, especially at summer camp when other kids got it in their care packages, but it was a splurge my parents would never go for. Like most other novelties, they said there…

Take your gorgeous body to your real friends this Valentine’s Day and hang outttttt… There’s been a lot of talk in 2020 about the importance of nurturing friendships in this bizarre dimension where our relationship with…

Happy Saturday, friend! Going to be a short hi this morning because we’re, well, how do I say this? We’re taking Connor to go meet a puppy. Whether or not she’ll be joining our family is still very much up in the air. I’m kind of in…

From early 2000’s classics like Vanilla Sky and Pirates of the Caribbean or modern-day hits like Ferrari, Penelope Cruz has been a staple actress in our lives for decades. With various awards from BAFTAs to Academy Awards, Cruz has been…

Becca, back in the day I was thinking about the beautiful striped powder blushes that Cargo used to make (remember them?) and fell into a rabbit hole of reminiscing about long-lost beauty products that I used to wear and love, le sigh!…

Moisturizing of skin and lips is one such thing that I never ever forget. If you read my blog regularly, you would know I had reviewed Sadhev products and quite liked them. Their rose water is amazing and worth trying. Sadhev's lip care…

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday and learn a lot about science, you’ve gotta visit the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco in Golden Gate Park! If you drive in early like we did, you can get good parking…

Looking for a way to improve your skincare routine? A face roller could be the answer. Jade and rose quartz rollers have been used in beauty rituals for centuries, for good reason! We asked dermatologists and aestheticians to explain…