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6 spring 2016 beauty trends + a giveaway
This post was written by me. While I was compensated for my time and effort, all opinions remain 100% mine. Spring is just around the corner – can you feel it where you are? Here in Palm Springs, it is already in the high 80’s to low 90’s so I

fresh spring makeup with color {Victoria Jackson}
I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of Victoria Jackson® and One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. Right about this time of year, I start to really play with color in my makeup. My always nude lipstick some days becomes bright hot pink or purple and my

beauty tips for holiday hostessing {entertaining}
You’ve been pinning away to your “merry and bright” and “hostess with the mostess” Pinterest boards, preparing for the upcoming holiday parties, but have you thought about yourself? Being a perfect hostess is more than decor and dining. You must also look and play the part, and while creating a

life proof skin for career moms {Vichy Idéalia}
In 8 days, I lived my life to the fullest with Vichy Idéalia as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #LifeProofSkin Mom-life is amazing but difficult. It’s extremely taxing on your body inside and out, mental and emotional… a real drain but so worth it! All of us have busy

natural mineral makeup for tweens {Klee Girls}
My daughter just celebrated her 7th birthday, and while it is hard to admit she isn’t my baby anymore, she becomes more and more fun to be around each year. She’s gone full girl on me — has an obsession with One Direction, specifically Harry who is plastered all over

makeup brush TLC {The Brush Guard} + Giveaway
I hope you clean your makeup brushes regularly because there can be some really icky stuff in there, and I’m not just talking about old makeup. Bacteria, dead skin cells, oil, dirt and dust all can live in those brushes you use daily on your face. Gross. These ickies can
{Top 5} Inside my cosmetic bag – Cara
When it comes to my cosmetic bag there are 5 items that I do not leave my house without. It is one thing to have a stockpile of make-up at home, but to have a purse or giant cosmetic bag overflowing with make-up is just plain out of control. How much makeup is

{Top 5} Safe Sun-kissed Skin Products
I live in Southern California where skin color/tone upkeep is a year round deal. Even if it is a self-inflicted torment, I feel like if I do not show a glow I will look like a tourist. Let me be brutally honest here–I’m not talking about the orange sausage tube
multitasking luxury item {Votre Vu}
I keep everything in my purse. This way when we need to run out the door, we can do so and not have to worry about needing things. Protein bar? Check! Dental floss? Check! Check book? Check! This also means that my purse can get pretty crammed. Two things that
desperately seeking smoothing {Eco Lips}
There is something I need to get off my chest. I have an addiction that I have yearned to satisfy since as far back as elementary school. For as long as I can remember, I have spent hard earned babysitting, ice cream scooping, waitressing, and nowadays, career money in search