
My Iceland Adventure, Part Two: Foodie Delights and The Golden Circle
Welcome to part two of my Iceland Adventure. If you haven’t checked out part one yet, The Blue Lagoon and what to do in Reykjavik, please do! Late last year, my adventure-seeking self sought adventure. It came in the form a WOW Air jet that flew my husband and I straight from LAX to Iceland…

Easy DIY Nail Art: Margarita Manicure
With Cinco de Mayo upon us, Kristi of the fabulous Polish in Oregon shares an Easy DIY Nail Art Tutorial with a geometric lime pattern that will have you reachin’ for the tequila! 1. Paint nail a nice happy lime green color. (Recommendations: OPI You’re So Outta Lime, China Glaze Lime After Lime) 2. Using…

Mother’s Day is coming: Aveda has you covered
That and more in The Lipstick League, week of 4.25.17 Question of the Week: Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Share with us some of your favorite gift ideas for the moms, sisters, aunties, besties and other badass women in our lives. Answer: On Mother’s Day (or any day for that matter) I like…

My Iceland Adventure, Part One: Blue Lagoon, What to do in Reykjavik
I’m here today to tell you: you all need to go to Iceland. Go ahead, say it. “Iceland?!” It’s the same response I got multiple times when friends asked where I was going on vacation. It’s not a crazy response, as people tend to associate vacation with warm locales. But here’s the thing, I really…

Currently Craving: Pinrose Sun Saint
Here’s what was up with the League last week… EauMG – It’s Perfume Playoffs! I’ve put my favorite cherry blossom perfumes into competition to see which one comes out the champion. fanserviced-b – I’m a big fan of Sunday Riley’s $105-per-ounce Good Genes, but I don’t love the price, so I tested 16 other lactic…

What’s on your Sephora VIB Sale Shopping List?
That and more in The Lipstick League, week of 4.11.17 Question of the Week: Are you plotting an order for the Sephora VIB Sale? If so, what’s on your list? Answer: So far, my list includes new twists on old favorites: Benefit GALifornia Blush Rosebud Tropical Ambrosia Lip Balm Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Base Primer (FYI,…

Shopbop Sale Spring 2017: this California Girl has some suggestions
It’s here, the first big Shopbop sale event of 2017! And we’ve got the deets (and some Cali-centric suggestions). Use code: EVENT2017 and get 20% off under $500 | 25% off over $500 (including full price and sale merchandise!) The sale starts today and lasts through 11:59PM PST on Friday 4/14. Shopping for your dude?…

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, an IRL Photoshop Tool
That and more in The Lipstick League, week of 4.4.17 Question of the Week: Quick! Name the last concealer that you purchased and tell us how it’s been working for you. Answer: I picked up the NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer ($30) on a recent Sephora spree. I don’t even need concealer right now, but…