Before and After Microblading Photos (And Why the Healing Process is A LOT Easier Now…)

Before and After Microblading Photos (And Why the Healing Process is A LOT Easier Now…)

Get Ready for some Before and After Microblading Photos, with a big side of truth. For those who don’t know me; Hi, I’m Stef, she of the formally tiny eyebrows. I survived the 90s, but my eyebrows didn’t. Those plucked-within-an-inch-of-their-life brows may have looked fabulous with my brown matte lips, cut off shorts and combat…

Here’s How to Fight Skin Aging Inside and Out…

Here’s How to Fight Skin Aging Inside and Out…

sponsored post I have to admit; I do love a pretty package. For example, every time I’m lucky enough to get a beautiful turquoise box from Tiffany’s, it almost doesn’t even matter what’s inside! The same is not true for skincare, though. It can look gorgeous sitting on your counter, but if what’s inside isn’t…

New Season, Healthier You

New Season, Healthier You

It happens every year. Something about the arrival of spring makes me want to be healthier. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty healthy already. But when the temps start to rise I want to eat a little better, move a bit more and just take better care of myself all around. So, it’s no surprise…

Splurge vs. Steal: Spring Fashion Trends

Splurge vs. Steal: Spring Fashion Trends

Spring is here! And as you enter your closet to pack away your sweaters, tights and scarves; take a look at what remains. You may be ready for spring, but is your closet? (Gulp.) If the answer is no, have no fear. We’ve got three spring fashion trends that will fill the gaps tout de…

It’s Time for Spring Fashion: up to 25% off at Shopbop

It’s Time for Spring Fashion: up to 25% off at Shopbop

I know; it feels like spring isn’t coming anytime soon. I mean, it just snowed at my house in Joshua Tree, CA. We’re not talking flurries, we got 10 inches of snow. In. The. California. Desert. But we all just need to hang in there. Because spring IS coming. And what better to get us…

Urban Decay Street Style Brow Collection Review + Swatches

Urban Decay Street Style Brow Collection Review + Swatches

I saw the brow craze coming a long time ago… Back in 2013, my British niece came over from London for a visit. I took her to an LA industry makeup event, and as you do, you chat about beauty. I asked her what the current craze in British makeup was. Brows, she told me….

Hanging at Hofsas House in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Hanging at Hofsas House in Carmel-by-the-Sea

A Charming pet-friendly Hotel on the Central California Coast I always find my first impression of a hotel to be very telling. This theory was proven with my recent visit to Hofsas House in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. I hadn’t even set my suitcase down in my room when I thought: I can’t wait to come back…

we heart this turns 10, and celebrates with a GIANT Beauty Giveaway! ($875 value)

we heart this turns 10, and celebrates with a GIANT Beauty Giveaway! ($875 value)

It’s our anniversary, but you’re the one who may be getting a present! The year was 2009, the month, January. And big things were happening… Captain Sully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River Jamie Foxx released “Blame It (On the Alcohol)” we heart this launched their first posts; including a review of…