Beauty

Perfect Summer Nails by Essie

May 8, 2013

I know the white mani has been around, like for-ev-er…but I wasn’t that girl in junior high who painted her nails with White-Out to test the look. It really never appealed me, kind of like black polish never appealed to me until a certain nail shape (and an outfit not comprised of a black tee and [...]

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My Favorite New Beauty Products

April 27, 2013

Some new products I am loving…and I’m sensing a little “nude” theme here, aren’t you? It’s quite accidental, but hey, it is spring, so I’m going with it.

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On My Radar: CND Vinylux Weekly Polish

April 23, 2013

Lustrous, tough shine. No chipping for at least a week. NO UV or LED lights. Dry in eight minutes. Easy, no-soak removal. Uh, hello CND Vinylux Weekly Polish! As someone who has tried all manner of manicure manifestations—from stickers to gels, to most recently, old-school acrylics—this product may be just the nail solution I’ve been [...]

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Tried and True: Pratima Skincare

April 2, 2013

Certified organic. 100% natural and cruelty-free. No parabens, GMOs, artificial fragrance or colors. 100% recyclable glass packaging. If you’ve been searching for a nourishing skincare line that is as elegant on paper as it is in the packaging, search no more. Pratima Skincare, which is based on the sciece of Ayurveda, is truly all that. See how [...]

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Ouch! A Tale of Laser Hair Removal

March 25, 2013

This post was actually publshed here on G&G back in 2008 when I had a total of 14 readers. It’s really kind of funny, so thought I’d dust it off and share it with you. Alice Cooper had it right: Only women bleed. And voluntarily sign up, no not sign up…PAY…to have their privates [...]

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TOM FORD BEAUTY Giveaway Box Opening

March 1, 2013

I’m a very lucky lady, because I won THIS: Thank you B of Full Time Ford for the deliciously indulgent prize. Winning this giveaway made my 2013! Featured in this video: Tom Ford Beauty Exclusive 16 Color Nail Set I’m wearing Tom Ford Beauty lipstick in True Coral, and blush in Frantic Pink.

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My Favorite Hair Products

February 7, 2013

When I posted about loving LEAFtv’s mini food and fashion videos, I wasn’t kidding. They are like little masterpieces—fun, elegant, inspiring, and blissfully short. Just music, pretty food, pretty manicures, and pretty clothes that often require less than 60 seconds to digest them fully. In a word, brilliant. I shot two different videos for this [...]

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Let’s Kiss Slavery Goodbye!

January 3, 2013

Slavery? It’s 2013! Yes, slavery. Yes, sexual slavery in the 21st century. It’s hard to believe it can even exist in these modern times, but unfortunately, it does. When Radiant Cosmetics contacted me to help spread the word about Kiss Slavery Goodbye, the company’s campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month—which is this month—I didn’t even blink an eye [...]

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