Some people say ‘absolutely yes’ and some say ‘absolutely no’. Truth be told, many of the people that say ‘yes’ are the ones with something to sell. Personally, I think it all depends on the toner itself and your overall makeup and skincare regimens.For example, if you tend to wear the long-lasting foundation on a […]
One of my favorite kitchen devices is the crockpot. The one we love has a timer so that you can set it in the morning and then when the timer goes off, it switches to ‘warm’ so that everything stays nice and ready. Not only is this handy for dinner when you get home, but […]
It really is a ‘thing’ now, the selfie. Truth be told, people have been taking their own picture for years, but with the handiness of a smartphone, selfies are so much easier! Not to mention the filters available that can erase or at least blur almost any imperfection. But if you know in advance that […]
As we have discussed, there are five primary body shapes (pear, column, apple, hourglass, and strawberry). And for almost all women, the only thing that comes close to the pain of swimsuit shopping is the agony of jeans shopping. But there really is a style of jeans that flatters any body type. The Pear is […]
Whether you are angling for a new profile picture on a dating site or want to show off that fabulous vacation spot, the selfie is the way to go. And we have all seen good examples and bad examples, so let’s take a look at a few ways to minimize the chances of our picture […]
There are literally thousands of facial exfoliators available, from glycolic peels to apricot shell scrubs. It can be overwhelming to pick one. There are several criteria including cost, personal preference, scent, texture, active ingredients, and the degree of user-friendliness. If something requires nine steps just to exfoliate, I will be honest and say that I […]
When selecting your skin care products, there are two basic schools of thought – to stay brand loyal or to mix and match. And everyone does have their own opinions. The short answer is to make the right choices based on your skin type and needs. If this means being brand-loyal because the entire regimen […]
It seems that lately, more and more people are choosing to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet. By technical definition, vegetarians do not eat meat of any kind. Likewise, vegans do not eat anything that originates with animals including eggs, honey, or dairy. Sometimes these choices are influenced by religious beliefs, in which case the […]
Don’t be worried, this isn’t as scary as you might think! Remove everything – that you consider to be part of your collection. Skincare, makeup, body lotions, all of it. Leave nothing in the cabinets. It’s easier to see the scope of the project when you aren’t tucking things away. Start Three Piles – one to […]
Now obviously a “professional” wardrobe varies based on your profession. A first-grade teacher dresses much differently than a bank executive. However, I plan to focus on traditionally business attire. Some minimalists might disagree with this list, but I prefer practical minimalism which is so much more manageable for most people. The most basic list includes: […]
