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Whether you are a mom that needs to get your kids ready to go back to school or you are a college student that is getting ready for the new school year, we have a list of 5 must-haves that will get you through the upcoming months! 1. Intel Tablet It can be a daunting…
If you are looking for stylish diaper bags to suite your busy lifestyle, look no further than Adelina Madelina Diaper Bags. Stylish, sensible and perfectly practical, their diaper bags will have you the envy of every mom at the playdate. Pictured above is the “I’ll Handle It” Hobo in Citron/Slate that fits everything! You won’t…
If you’re anything like me, you probably have trouble staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Every day I come up with a bunch of excuses (to myself) of why I don’t need to workout that day or why I have something else to do that’s more important. I’m too busy today, I don’t…
Santa Lucia’s Day is the longest night of the year, and marks the start of the Holiday season in Sweden. Swedish luxury mattress retailer Hästens invites you to stop by one of their showrooms today (December 13) to try one of their luxury beds for yourself. Hand-crafted from natural materials like horsehair, cotton, flax, and wool, these…
I lost 4 pounds in 5 days. I’m on Day 7 of my diet now and the “rapid weight loss” is starting to slow down. We all know those last 10 pounds hang on for dear life… *sigh* Attack Phase: Day 1 – I weighed in at 127.8 lbs (12 lbs over goal weight) Day…
I’m so excited that Georgetown Cupcake is coming to the West Coast this fall – you can best I’ll be heading to their L.A. location after having the opportunity to sample some of the delicious confections they offer. I was sent a dozen assorted cupcakes, and while I won’t review them all here I do…
I swear by face primers to keep my makeup looking fresh and staying put, especially when the temperatures reach triple digits here in So. Cal. I’ve tried a lot of primers over the years, but I keep coming back to these five time and again. If you’re in the market for a face primer, check…
2012 will be upon us before we know it, and what better way to ring in the New Year than with a list of beauty resolutions to help you look and feel your absolute best all year long? You may have been lax about your beauty routine in 2011, but make a commitment to stick…
Earlier this winter I wrote about Gel Nail manicures and the pros and cons of this new manicure technique. Being a sucker for beautiful nails and a regular at my local nail salon, I began to tell myself, “…OK, just this time. Next visit I’ll give my nails a break and go without polish…” That…
So I have recently discovered Boscia, a preservative-free skin care line. Obviously there are a million, trillion different skin care lines that you, me, our sisters and our mothers can try so I said to myself, “What makes Boscia different? And what is so special about skin care being preservative free?” Well, apparently there are…
ORIGINS has so awesomely offered me the opportunity to be an ambassador for their newest Anti-Aging product, Planscription™. Plantscription™ Anti-aging Serum is clinically proven to have 88% of the visible wrinkle-reducing power of a leading prescription wrinkle ingredient without the challenging unintended effects of photosensitivity, skin shedding, burning, stinging, redness, dryness, flaking and itching. In…
I’ll admit it – I am a lipstick junkie. Because of this, I’m always on the hunt for lipstick that actually lasts – and I’ve tried plenty! After much trial and error, I’ve narrowed the list to these top 5 long wearing lipsticks. Trust me… you’re going to love at least one of these. 1….
I’ve always been slightly obsessed with my fingernails and have spent a king’s ransom in manicures over the years. I love how clean and – well, polished – my hands look after a professional manicure. I recently tried the new Gel Manicures that are becoming all rage. A gel manicure is a type of manicure that uses gel to…
A friend of mine sent me a link to this calendar. I love it! 365 dateless faces that you complete with the appropriate emoticon at the end of the day. After all, what more do you really need to know! She found it on Etsy.com, and the information is attached in a blurb at the…
Every gal won’t leave home without her “MUST HAVES” in order to keep her day running smooth and assist in keepin’ her cool. Obviously we can’t carry our lives in our handbags (although we sure would like to!) but there are a few things I know I always keep on hand for my sanity and…
With Military Style trending big for fall, many designers are showcasing camouflage. Depending on your style, you might incorporate this trend with a tank or even a blazer. For me, though, this look is all about accessories, which is the easiest way to wear it. A couple of tricks for sporting camo: Remember that you can highlight any…