10 Things I Pack for a Road Trip
if i’m being honest, living in southern california makes any trip in the car feel like a road trip. i’ve grown accustom to waking up 4 hours early to avoid traffic and make it to LA without peeing my pants on the 405. so far, so good. that being said i love a REAL road trip. there’s just something about not being bound by a flight times, and airport people that i can really get behind. not to mention being able to bring full size beauty products and over... Read The Rest →
Travel Tips: My Favorite Hand, Body, and Lip Moisturizers
The one item I most often forget to pack when I travel is body or hand lotion. For one, the travel sizes barely make it through a few days, and second, the thought of spilled lotion on any clothes in my suitcase is kind of a nightmare. The worst part is, the soap on airplanes, and in hotels is literally the most drying stuff on the planet. Seriously though, WTF is up with that stuff? I recently discovered two products that hydrate and protect skin wonderfully AND they are great for... Read The Rest →
100% Non-Toxic Skincare That Actually Works
WARNING: What I am about to introduce you to might end up in a new (slightly more expensive then what you may be using now) skincare routine. Sorry? The good news is that it’s 100% natural and non-toxic, provides amazing results, AND it’s on sale this weekend. Tata Harper is offering 15% off through Sunday night 11/27/16. I’ve tried a lot of products, and Tata Harper makes a few that I just keep going back to. Not only do I finish each bottle, but I actually end up going back and repurchasing... Read The Rest →
How To Pack a Hat
Hats. I love them, but traveling with them is a pain. In the past I’ve always taken my hat as a carry on, but it still gets bent, covered in mystery fuzz and besides…it’s annoying. I did a quick search on how to pack a hat and found a video on how to easily pack a hat from the Travel+Leisure blog. You can watch it here. Here’s the breakdown: 1)Flip hat upside down and fill with soft items: socks, undies, bathing suit 2) Flip hat right side up and place in the bottom of suitcase. Roll... Read The Rest →
You Will Love At Least One of These Dry Shampoos
Claiming it. If you haven’t found a dry shampoo that makes your world go round, one of these will. I’ve tried them myself, and like them all for different reasons. For those of you who aren’t on the dry shampoo band wagon yet – COME TO THE DARK SIDE. It’s fun! You don’t have to wash your hair everyday, (ps. the vast majority of us shouldn’t be anyway – I will write about this later) AND your hair will thank you. You know those days when you’re staring in the... Read The Rest →
You Need This Lip Balm
Lip balm, chapstick, lip chap. Whatever you want to call it – I don’t know anyone who hasn’t needed this stuff at some point in their lives. Men, I’m talking to you too! I’ve used different formulas from all over the world, and Aquaphor Lip Repair really is the best I’ve found. I promise you it works. It really, really works. Most chapsticks are formulated with waxes to “help protect” in wind or sun exposure, but as you know, most of them have the opposite effect. Your lips end up feeling more... Read The Rest →
The #1 Key to Applying Makeup (and you already have it.)
The NUMBER ONE key to your makeup looking good is pretty simple – proper lighting. The number one place to find it? In front of a window. For approximately zero dollars. Or – perhaps in your (parked) car after you get to work 15 mins early (me). Furthermore, and this makes me CRAZY, it seems like every hotel I stay at has a mirror attached to a wall in a poorly lit bathroom. I always end up doing my makeup by the window out of a tiny compact mirror. This is... Read The Rest →
How I Clean My Makeup Brushes
I am a serial makeup brush washer when it comes to my brushes in my working kit. I have a whole process that I won’t get into here because there are a lot of extra steps I take to keep my kit sanitized and clean. Instead, I want to share how I wash my personal brushes. There are a few tricks you can take to preserve the life of your brushes, keep them clean, AND ensure they apply makeup correctly. Here’s a little guide: S T E P O N... Read The Rest →
How to cleanse your skin
First, let me start off my saying I’m not a doctor. My advice shouldn’t replace your healthcare professional’s, rather use it as a consideration into your routine. That being said, I truly feel like I am an expert at washing my face…I’ve been doing it for a reeeally long time, AND I’m a little OCD about it. I’ve been through it all – dry skin, oily skin, acne…allergic reactions. No one’s experience is ever the same, but I can empathize. That being said, I think the basics of cleansing your... Read The Rest →
My all-time favorite cleanser
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser – effectively removes makeup – gently cleanses without over-drying skin -great for all skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, acne-prone Throughout the years, many products have made their rounds through my skin care routine, but the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser has been a constant. I’ve tried so many – from $5 drug store brands to $100 organic finds at Bloomingdales, and this one- at just under $20, takes the cake. It leaves skin feeling clean, refreshed, and balanced, without the squeaky tight feeling. I think... Read The Rest →
