Managing my hair has been a learning process over several years. I have a lot of fine stick-straight hair that gets extremely tangled when it’s wet. It’s a true test of patience and I always feel bad for my hairstylist after a shampoo.  This brush has been my savor since my bestie Shelby introduced me to it. Once it dries it’s more manageable but can still be a little tangled and fall flat if I just let it go.

I feel like I enlist a small army to get it just the way I like. Let’s start from the top… continue reading

When it comes to nail polish, I love changing it up. But for the last few weeks I’ve been stuck on a new neutral shade, Essie “Sand Tropez.” This soft gray is perfect for every season but especially fall. There’s nothing better than a muted mani right now, if you ask me.

I’ve decided to start a new series this summer where I spotlight some of my favorite things from beauty products to items of clothing. First up? Essie’s “urban jungle” is my new go-to summer shade. In the past I’ve loved punchy brights or subtle pinks in the warmer months, but this chalky white is PERFECT. It looks good on any skin tone… it doesn’t make you look pasty if you’re fair and it shows off your tan if you’re bronzed. A win win in my book! continue reading

In less than two months I’m turning 30… (eeek!) and I still want to look like I’m 24. But since I love being in the sun I and I am not about to start getting botox, I need really good skin care products to help me along the way. Enter Enza Essentials. Recently I was introduced to them and fell in love with their great products that are formulated and unique to every one of your needs. I answered a few basic questions about my skin and received a box of products and guide to help me on my quest to look like an early twenty-something. I learned great tips like to wash my face twice with the cleanser- the first cleanse rids the face surface of pollutants and the second penetrates the skin deeper. continue reading

I have a large collection of nail polish and prefer to do my nails myself rather than go to the salon. I do them at least once a week and really love changing up the color depending on the season. I have my tried and true all time favorites that are always in the mix, (I’m looking at you “fiji“), but this spring I’m all about some fun pastels and punchy brights. Here are my five current favorite colors (they all happen to be essie).

pinky nail: “butler please” continue reading

It’s no secret I love to be tan. Usually in the winter I hit up an airbrush tanner or do my own version. I can’t explain it… it just makes me feel blonder, brighter and better.  Anyway this year I’ve been seriously slacking, (see here) until I was introduced to a new product. Kismet body bronzing lotion. This little miracle tube has been dubbed as a “one-night-highlight.” It gives you the perfect instant sun kissed glow without turning you oompa loompa orange. And the best part? It does not transfer onto your clothes and rinses off easily. So if you feel a little streaky just rinse and repeat.  Also it smells like a tropical vacation… NOT at all like most self tanners. continue reading