The Art of Bronzing

For me, bronzer has become a staple beauty product for the past 5 years.  It's funny how one little product can change my mood and add a boost of confidence to my day.  It's taken me a bit of time to find the perfect application for my skin and skin-tone but it was well worth …

Beauty In the Color Pink

Ever find yourself drawn to a particular color? Last week I found myself accumulating fuschia products without realizing I was doing it.  At one point, I caught myself and had to laugh -- from my shower loofah to my nail polish, fuschia was making it's way into my life with a FORCE. NYX Powder Puff Lippie …

Why I’m Not Afraid To Admit I’m In Love With Lush’s ‘Sleepy’ Body Lotion

I'm not afraid to admit -- "I'm madly in love and addicted to a body lotion."   I can't get enough of Lush's Sleepy Body Lotion and it's sweet, lavender-scent.  I wish that I could pinpoint the ingredient that transports me to a euphoric, calm state of mind but just knowing it's available year-round (yep, YEAR-ROUND) …

Epsom Salt Heals

Happy Thursday! This week has felt like such a long journey. Unfortunately, I was suffering from lower back spasms. This is something I’ve dealt with for many years but it took a toll on my mind and body this past Monday and Tuesday. Thank goodness for Epsom Salt soaks! This magical combo of essential oils …

Double Cleansing

Remember the days when your mom made sure your face was scrubbed clean before bed? Yeah, me either. I’m too old to remember at this point BUT I do know how important it is to cleanse your face every night. ENTER double cleansing. WTHEdoublehockeysticks is double cleansing? It involves washing your face in two steps. …

Retinol, what is it good for?

Retinol, what is it good for? Absolutely A LOT, especially for those 35 and older! It’s proven to combat wrinkles, reduce sun spots, clear acne, rosacea, AND shrink pore size. I recently purchased The Ordinary’s Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (Previously Advanced Retinoid 2%) and can’t wait to try it out. What makes me even more …

Love My Lashes Event

Hi friends! Hope everyone is having a great day! This week, I wanted to share a little background about my quest to achieve longer, fuller lashes. For the longest time, I've envied my friends, family, co- workers, and complete strangers born with naturally long lashes AND those who opted for lash extensions. But recently, I …

Going Cruelty-Free

A little bit about me...I've always been a beauty enthusiast. I've been obsessed with all things makeup, hair, skincare since I can remember (probably since the age of 5). I truly can't believe I didn't find myself in the skincare or beauty industry as this passion of mine has always been a constant. Although I …

Facial Moisturizer under $10

Excited to give this cruelty free moisturizer a go! It's from Trader Joe's, $6 for 6 fl oz, with pump!