Beauty gift ideas for the TRUE beauty lover (pic heavy)

Beauty gift ideas for the TRUE beauty lover (pic heavy)

There are a TON of holiday gift guides out there right now (we’ve written two of them ourselves; this one and this one). But we need to share one more with you. This is the list of beauty gifts ideas for the hardcore beauty lover. The person who has 15 brushes that do the same…

My first visit to Benihana won’t be my last…

My first visit to Benihana won’t be my last…

Full disclosure: This post was sponsored by Benihana. All opinions are my own. Confession time: Up until one month ago, I had never been to a Benihana. Yet I have met so many people over the years who LOVE this place. In fact, a food writer I know who covers the best restaurants in LA…

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Beauty Products

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Beauty Products

Question of the Week: Spill it! What beauty products did you buy during Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday? Answer: Would you believe I didn’t buy ANY beauty gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? It’s true, I only got gifts for others. Don’t worry, I went to Sephora last week. I’m only human! Here’s what…

Owe or Owed? Square Cash has you covered

Owe or Owed? Square Cash has you covered

Has this ever happened to you? You’re going shopping with friends and you know EXACTLY what you need. In an attempt to keep a budget, you bring just the cash for said item and, because you’re smart, you even leave your credit card at home. You go to the store, you buy what you came…

Salt & Straw – ice cream for ice cream lovers

Salt & Straw – ice cream for ice cream lovers

Salt & Straw first came on to my radar 5 years ago and I still remember the discovery like it was yesterday. It was when I heard that the Portland-based ice cream company had released a Thanksgiving themed collection, and my lil’ ice cream loving self went wild. Imagine, your Thanksgiving table in ice cream…

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales You Need To Know…

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales You Need To Know…

That and more in The Lipstick League, week of 11.14.16 Question of the Week: When it comes to Black Friday/Cyber Monday, which brand’s sales are you looking forward to the most? Answer: I think the department stores are where it’s at for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Because you can get HUGE deals for…

Stef discovers Blue Medi Spa (and never looks back)

Stef discovers Blue Medi Spa (and never looks back)

2016 was the year I delved into injectables. And not only am I ok with that, I’m ok with sharing it with all of you! My first experience was with a doctor at a VERY fancy Beverly Hills location (which I was lucky enough to have comped.) But since I had a feeling this would…

Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette swatches and review

Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette swatches and review

Color junkies: it’s obvious that the new limited edition Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette ($55) is for you. 21 shades of bold color straight from a rainbow; pinks, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purples. I mean…duh. But what might not be entirely a given is that even the most conservative of eye shadow wearers can benefit…