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
There are certain things in life that I believe less is more. This is just my opinion but one of those things is makeup. I have never really been a makeup or hair and beauty person. Even in my phase in high school when I did wear makeup it was neutral tones and natural colors … Continue reading Less Is More: Makeup
