You have probably heard about the "clean beauty" trend as of late. It is all over social media and even the news. But for those of us passionate about clean beauty and safer products we are hoping its not just trend, but a new way of life. Clean beauty has always been something that I … Continue reading Clean Beauty
Hello, everyone! Goodness, it has been SO long since I have posted. Life with a baby keeps me much busier than I thought it would (insert naive laughter here). Even though life is busy I am loving every minute of it, but the blog has kind of fallen to the wayside in the mean time. … Continue reading Life Lately No. 47
I love winter and all that comes with it; snowy days, warm drinks, holiday movies, and so much more. However, one down-side of winter is the dry hair and skin that I struggle with every year. I have tried a countless number of products to help fight brittle hair, chapped lips and dry skin and … Continue reading Combating Winter Hair & Skin
One of my goals for 2018 is to cut back on spending and start saving more consistently. I am trying to commit to keeping my purchases simple and necessary, sticking to products I know that I need or will use regularly. This got me thinking about my 2017 purchases and the items that I have … Continue reading Favorite Products of 2017
When I first found out we were going to Chicago I knew I wanted to set aside time for a trip to the Dry Bar. I had been wanting to go since we passed a salon during our trip to New York and I didn't realize I would get the chance so soon. For those … Continue reading A Trip to the Dry Bar
The older I get the more I think about the things I wish I would have taken more seriously in high school and college. Of course, some of these things are really "I wish I would have listened to my mom or taken her advice...". It may not seem like it at the time, but … Continue reading 4 Things I Wish I Took Seriously Before My Twenties
"If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it." -Ruthie Lindsey I immediately loved this quote when I first heard it. I cannot count the number of times that a simple compliment or statement from a friend, loved one or even a stranger has made a difference in my day. Growing up we are often told … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Seeing Beauty in Others
As I was cleaning out my closet a few weeks ago I realized how much my closet had grown in color. It used to be that my closet was almost completely cream, white, black and navy; all neutral, basic and simple colors. Obviously neutral pieces are necessary, but that's all my closet was. It wasn't … Continue reading Unafraid of Color: Gaining Confidence
After going a month without make-up I became more motivated to take care of my skin. I felt like I had tried so many products over the years and could never quite get the results I was hoping for but this time I was determined to make a change. I started looking into different products … Continue reading Skin Solution
March 14th marked one month without any makeup. One month without putting on any foundation, concealer, mineral powder... nothing. I have to say, it felt great. A few weeks ago I shared a "Less Is More" post about make-up. I have never been a huge make-up person. Even when I did wear make-up it was … Continue reading A Month Without Make-up: 3 Things I Gained
