There is just something about the sea—its healing powers are mythological; its calming effect on the psyche is profound. The sea refreshes, rejuvenates and transforms. Happiness assaults the senses with the first breath of clean, salty ocean air. A swim in its waters can refresh the body and the mind. The sound of [...]
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At some point, everyone has imagined themselves as a rock star; jumping on the bed and belting songs into a hairbrush, playing to thousands of adoring fans (or was that just me?) Maybe fantasizing the fabulous parties, amazing clothes and your own personal beauty stylist? While we may not have become [...]
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The perfect nude lip – from Julie Hewett.
For truly red carpet worthy lips, look no further than Julie Hewett. You couldn’t possibly be in better hands! Not only has she worked on some of the biggest stars and sets in Hollywood, she’s one of only 150 members of the exclusive Academy [...]
Kitchen products that no cook should be without.
As some of you already know, I like to cook. With that comes a love of kitchen gadgets. I love them even more when said gadgets can make tedious kitchen tasks simpler and dare I say, fun. Thanks to the folks at Chef’n, I am [...]
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Review of Spring 2010 Shades: Crash, Binge, Mildew & Oil Slick
In the late 1990s, I remember walking through Nordstrom and stumbling across a new cosmetics brand with an intriguing name. “Urban Decay?” I thought to myself, “That’s interesting.” As I walked closer to the display, I distinctly remember thinking; “I’ve never seen [...]
Relax. Breathe. The clean, refreshing scent of a grassy field awaits you. Carefree. No stress. Allow yourself a few minutes vacation, a chance to experience invigorating revitalization, and all within the comfort of your shower. Soothe that stressed scalp. (I bet you didn’t even realize your scalp was stressed-out, huh?) The best description I have [...]
Everyone that knows me knows that I am a HUGE germ-a-phobe. If you dare touch an escalator handrail in my presence you can be certain I will instantly be squirting sanitizer on your hands. Mainly bathroom germs bother me the most. I think this stems from my grandmother “Papering the seat” of every [...]
It gives me great pleasure to present to you one of my top three Holy Grail skincare products – Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Peel (formerly MD Skincare, $80 for 30 applications). Believe me when I tell you, I don’t use the term lightly. As a beauty reviewer for close to four years, I [...]
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Dear Winter,
I’m done with you. You and your blustery wind, freezing temperatures and gloomy skies, while once welcome, have grown tiresome. I live in Texas for a reason. Please go away.
Hugs and Kisses,
Alyssa
Okay, while I can’t make winter go away by just the force of my will, I can [...]
Dry skin beware! There is a hydrating Green Monday worthy remedy that smells of roses and is bound to knock your dry skin out. I recently went to my local Sephora with one thing on my mind, a good facial moisturizer. I have tried so many, and over the winter months my face seemed unquenchable. [...]
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