In the last 12 months, I have gotten a manicure in a salon exactly three times. And hated it every single time. Mainly because I have come to realize that I can generally do a better job with painting my nails every single time. Sometimes I need the cuticle maintenance, sure. But when it comes…
It’s that time of year where I spend all of my dollars at Sephora. Between the change of seasons and the Sephora sale, I just can’t help myself . Sephora is only second to an old book store on the list of my favorite places to shop. Right now, the Sephora VIB sale is open…
Picture this. You walk into Sephora. A lovely sales associate puts a bag on your arm. “Do you need any help?” And you freeze. Sound familiar? Because we all know that walking into the store without an agenda is a recipe for disaster. If I don’t know what I am shopping for when I hit…
There really is nothing I enjoy more than putting on make up in the morning. I know it isn’t for everyone, but I have loved lipstick and nail polish since I was a little girl. Something about the routine and taking time for myself each day is like a little moment of therapy. I recently…
I love me some skin care. I am one of those people who take great pride in my routine, and can’t remember the last time I didn’t wash my face before bed. There is nothing more relaxing for me than wiping the day off with a good massage. But much like a great pair of…
A question that I receive on a daily basis is, “How did you learn to love and accept your body?” Or some variation of that. It stings a little bit at first, because it is a reminder that not everyone values my body the way I do now. And it hurts my heart a bit…
This month of August has hit me like a ton of bricks. Between the miserable humidity, the crazy heat, and having zero time for myself, I am just feeling a little burnt out. One thing I do for myself every day, is get ready. It is really important for me to take a few minutes…