A large percentage of the UVA/UVB rays we absorb from the sun that can harm our skin doesn't come from baking in it, but simply walking around outside. What you can't see can still hurt you, and the rays are there, even if it's a cloudy day. Please feel free to Link To This Post or send it to a ... [ Read More ]
Archives for April 2008
A “Beauty” of an Idea for Earth Day
Where I sit, Earth Day is tomorrow, April 22nd 2008. Earth Day is a name used for celebrations in the Northern Hemisphere during the Spring, and the Fall in the Southern Hemisphere that are supposed to inspire awareness of and appreciation for our Earth's environment. Although I'm a writer, I also ... [ Read More ]
Evenings in VOGUE — fun fashion, beauty and music
R&B singer Cassie, looking gorgeous in a skin tight black dress (the girl could be a model) hosted "Evenings in Vogue" last night at 1 Oak on 17th Street and the West Side. The fabulous party was packed with Vogue VIPs, beauty and entertainment industry influencers , and celebrities such as ... [ Read More ]
The Body Shop & MTV Guarana Lip Butter-review
Last week I blogged about The Body Shop and MTV's Move Your Lips Campaign, and I promised to update the blog if I received an actual sample of the Limited Edition Guarana Lip Butter ($8.00) on sale at The Body Shop.The stars aligned, and a precious little pot of lip butter arrived a few days ago. ... [ Read More ]
Springtime Gift Idea Dilemma? Try Avon!
I used to think of Avon as primarily a beauty company, but their line of fashion and accessories continues to impress me with trendy styles and affordability. The Advice Sisters had a chance to check out some of the Spring line, in time for Mother's Day gift-giving. Here are some of our favorites ... [ Read More ]
Product of the Week- Instant Aromatherapy from Bath & Body Works
In case you're wondering why this blog has had just a few posts in the past few weeks, it's due in part to the fact that I had a torn meniscus and had to have knee surgery. And, if you're wondering what this fact has to do with the product of the week, it's simply that when you've had knee surgery ... [ Read More ]