Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

December 14, 2025
Because these gifts are sure to impress just about anyone... (more…)
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Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

July 29, 2025
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My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

March 12, 2025
Because we all need to help save our planet, and these are four easy (and also fun) ways to do
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4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

March 1, 2025
You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to
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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

02.09.2010
Beauty editor favorites that I finally got around to trying

So working in the beauty industry, I’m privy to which products are REALLY amazing and what the beauty editors truly love.  I’ve been meaning to try these four classics for quite some time and I have to say, the rumors are true…they are all amazing.

Lancome Flash Bronzer Self Tanner for Legs – Lucky magazine’s Beauty Director, Jean Godfrey June, is a major fan of this product and for good reason.  It’s hard to find a good self-tanner that doesn’t streak or look too orange…this product is pure genius.

CARGO Bronzer – I had first heard about this bronzer about four years ago from a Beauty Assistant friend.  She is just as fair as I am and insisted that it’s the only bronzer that she’s tried and loved.

Dr. Brandt pores no more – More than one beauty editor has raved about this pore refiner.  In fact, a former Life & Style editor actually even carried it around in her purse!  This little wonder makes pores practically invisible and also absorbs excess oil.

Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer – It’s hard to find the perfect concealer; this product has won multiple beauty awards and is a makeup artist favorite.  It blends sublimely to expertly conceal dark circles, spots and imperfections.

02.08.2010
Lady GaGa on The Hills

So I can still remember watching this episode and  thinking “my GOD, who is this freak?” and now, well, she is THE Lady GaGa.  I came across this clip and had to share.  Hilarious.

02.08.2010
Living Proof Full Thickening Cream

So I often rave about the Living Proof line so when they launched a product specifically designed to thicken hair, I knew it was no joke.  I’ve used hundreds of “thickening” products and I’d say about 80% of them don’t work OR cause such a mess that it’s not even worth using.  Living Proof Full Thickening Cream is the real deal.  In true form, I decided to try this with out reading the directions first so yeah, I loaded on a bit too much to my root area.  Honestly, I need this product more by my roots than at my ends but I’ll have to use less next time, which they say is normal because you have to “play” with the produt to figure out exactly how much is right for you.  Anyway, they have a great how-to video that I highly suggest watching to avoid my own mistake.  And, as a bonus, my hair was also less frizzy than usual!  Seriously, what can’t this company do?

02.05.2010
Project Taylor and Brad

So I’m mildly obsessed with all things Rachel Zoe and when I saw this amazing feature on the less publicized Taylor and Brad, I had to read and share.  Taylor’s gone off on her own but Brad is still on Team Zoe but it’s completely adorbale that they’re still friends.  Make sure you also check out the additional photos were they style each other.  PaperMag is pretty genius.

02.04.2010
Hanky Panky Twitter Confessions Contest

So in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m kind of into this new Twitter contest that Hanky Panky is hosting.  Everyone has their own naughty little secret so now it’s time to fess up…for a prize, of course.  Follow Hanky Panky’s Panty Panel experts on Twitter to find out their Confessions Contest questions.  Retweet your most creative, juicy answer to each of the four questions to win your own personalized thong.  Love it.  Follow: @HankyPankyJD, @HankyPankyLA, @HankyPankyKr and @HankyPankyPA and go HERE for more info on the contest.

02.04.2010
Get the look: Beyonce at the 2010 Grammy’s

So while watching the Grammy’s at my friend Robin’s apartment, my friends and I were all “wait…does Beyonce have glitter in her hair?”  Yes, yes she did.  When I got a pitch email today for the actual product that she wore, I simply HAD to share.  Though I have to admit that Beyonce annoys the crap out of me, she is definitely talented and a hard worker…and, apparently, likes her bling.

 

02.03.2010
Bloom Lip Balm

So my latest obsession?  Bloom Lip Balm.  If you were like me in high school, you lived off of Peach Snapple, no?  Well this Lip Balm tastes literally indentical to the Snapple goodness that I used to drink daily.  Ah, to have a teenage metabolism. Anyhow, back to the Lip Balm…besides the amazing natural taste, it soothes, softens and conditions dry lips using ingredients like beeswax, jojoba oil and vitamin E.  And, if you don’t favor peach, the Lip Balm also comes in Strawberry, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit and Vanilla flavors.  Make sure you buy a few at a time because, if you’re like me, you’ll be licking this off your lips constantly.

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