We have taken a look at the most flattering clothing for each body type, but let us take a moment for a more personal (albeit sometimes painful) clothing issue — swimsuits. For most of us, swimsuit shopping is almost as much fun as a root canal. But if you go to the store better informed […]
Our temperature here in Dallas, Texas is supposed to hit about 103 degrees today. Phoenix, Arizona expects to hit at least 100 degrees every day this week. Those are some extreme temperatures out there! Two of the worst dangers are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is characterized by excessive sweating, a rapid pulse, […]
Essentially, retinol (retinoid) is the Vitamin A molecule which is one of the best vitamins for your skin. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant but it also stimulates cell growth, helps to repair injured or damaged cells, and encourages new cell turnover. The molecule itself is small enough to penetrate to the lower layers […]
Obviously, a salad is healthier than a cheeseburger. But if you eat nothing but lettuce for lunch, you will probably be hungry (bordering on “hangry”) by mid-afternoon. The key to a filling salad is protein. When you add healthy protein to your vegetables, you end up with a meal that will keep you full until […]
As we have learned, Strawberry is sort of the opposite of the Pear, and characterized by broad shoulders, typically a generous bust, a wide back, narrow hips, and sometimes a flat behind. Your best feature is usually lean, shapely legs. This shape is essentially an inverted triangle. There are numerous ways to flatter and accentuate […]
For the most part, we have a certain look that we wear to work and a certain look that we wear out on the town. And when it is a Saturday night, we have all the time in the world to get ready. But what do we do if the date is in the middle […]
Have you ever been invited to a party and been asked to bring a plate to share? We all have! In some parts of the country, this can be referred to a potluck. I have actually considered writing a cookbook called “A Plate to Share” but since that is still a future project, here are […]
There are mixed reviews about using petroleum jelly (aka petrolatum or Vaseline) topically. Petroleum jelly itself is essentially a byproduct of the oil refining process and was discovered inside the oil rigs around the mid-1800s. Many makeup artists and skincare experts recommend it for everything from dry lips to diaper rash. But just how eco-friendly and […]
Sometimes it is nice to treat yourself to lunch out, but if you do that daily, the costs add up very quickly. Even if you factor a simple $10 lunch per day, you are looking at $50 per week and $200 per month! When you consider that sandwich meat, sliced cheese, and bread will cost […]
The overall purposes of using a highlighter are to accentuate the bone structure of your face and to give your skin the lit-from-within glow that everyone desires. Just remember, you are looking for glow not glitter! Two of my very favorite highlighter products are from Benefit Cosmetics, Watts Up Cream Highlighter which is champagne and […]
