In 2009 I moved to Chicago from Miami. Ever since, the number one question most people ask me is “what were you thinking??” The question can come from anyone at any time of year, but it really picks up in the winter. It’s “what were you thinking” coupled with “what are you doing here?” and… read all
There’s one beauty/personal care product that I use every day, that beyond a shadow of doubt can help to affect my mood and lift my emotions. And that product is body wash. A good body wash can wash the exhaustedness away and bring me joy in the morning. A trash body wash can diminish the… read all
Fun fact – sometimes on blustery days when the Chicago wind is howling and I still, for some reason absolutely have to venture out of my home, I don’t wear anything on my face but moisturizer, mattifying primer, sunglasses and lipstick. Gotta have the lipstick. It pulls the look together and makes me look like… read all
Christmas is a thing of the past and now we’re gearing up for the new year! Around this time of year I always think of the classic song – maybe it’s just too early in the game, but I thought I’d ask you just the same…What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? I grew up… read all
Hey bellas! It’s been a minute since makeup correspondent Sherry Blossom (@MsSherryBlossom) blessed the blog! Now she’s here to collaborate with me on a post! Sherry’s no stranger to drugstore makeup, and neither am I – any makeup lover knows that wipes are ESSENTIAL. I can’t travel without ‘em, and as a makeup artist and… read all
As a teenager, I looked forward to my future with high hopes for clear skin. After all, we’re told that acne is a teenage problem, caused by bad food and oily skin and roiling hormones. At one point in my life I honestly believed that turning 20 would end my acne issues. And then I… read all
My daily shower routine is a little bizarre I guess. I like to use bar soap first, then slough my skin with a decadent, lavishly scented body wash using my trusty bath puff-thingy. And I like to have several options at the ready. How do I choose the body wash du jour? That entirely depends… read all
