Planning a wedding can be super stressful, and pulling off the wedding of your dreams can be insanely expensive. From the catering to the flowers to the dress to the invitations, thank you cards, and favors — there are so many little details to remember, and so many bills to pay. Especially with the economy…
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Carol’s Daughter Giveaway Winners
Hey bellas! Carol’s Daughter and I did things a bit different for what turned out to be one of the most popular giveaways ever. I hear that over 600 of you entered! The winners have all been contacted. Congratulations to Carla, Ladene, Jaymie, Linda, and Thedra — you won my favorite Carol’s Daughter products (including…
Is It Worth It? Bobbi Brown and Shu Uemura
This is my internal crisis as a beauty blogger — Rome is burning. The economy is in the veritable toilet. A gas shortage is crippling parts of the South. Banks are eating each other, and thanks to global warming, so are polar bears. What is this world coming to? And here I am, going to…
Desert Chic
You bellas are so beautiful. Your comments yesterday brought happy tears to my eyes. Quite a few of you had beauty questions sprinkled in between the compliments to my hubby (as if his head isn’t big enough, LOL), and I wanted to share the tips I used when I was workin’ it in Vegas. I…
I Can’t Go to Sleep
It happens when I’m at my most stressed out, busy, and overwhelmed — just when I know sleep is exactly what I need and I can imagine how sweet it would feel to just close my eyes and not think of anything anymore… I can’t do it. I find myself sitting up until 3 a.m….
Hot Beauty Must Haves
I try out so many beauty products in a given month, quite a few of them simply fall through the cracks. But when I fall in love, it’s a lasting attachment. These are some of my latest faves. Without a doubt, Benefit has to be one of my favorite beauty brands these days. I use…
Last Week’s DevaCurl Lorraine Massey Experience
As soon as I entered GBS Pinecrest last Saturday, the man at the counter already knew — “They’re all back there,” he said with an inviting smile. Like honeybees flocking to their queen, Miami’s curly girls were headed to meet Lorraine Massey, author of Curly Girl, innovator of the “Curly Cut,” and co-owner of DevaCurl…
Faith in Humanity, Restored
At Rock the Bells, I had so much fun that I lost my camera. I was pretty bummed out. My sister asked me if I reported it to the cops, or festival organizers, anything… I honestly just kind of threw up my hands. At a big concert, what are the odds of finding your lost…
Yummy All Over
What kind of scents are you most attracted to, when it comes to bath and body products? Do you fantasize about florals, or are you more into vanilla-based comfort scents? Are you a woodsy or herby gal, or do Oriental notes float your boat? If you love beautifully scented hair, bath, and body products —…
Island Remede: Coconut Oil
Some kids can be so mean for no reason. I know, because I was one of them. Back in primary school, there was a sweet, shy Indian boy in my class whose mother slicked back his hair with coconut oil every day. For some reason, kids found that to be hilarious and a neverending source…