Archive for the ‘Bath & Body’ Category

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Any Dad

Thursday, June 17th, 2010 by Guest Blogger

By Danielle Brose If your Father’s Day shopping goes anything like mine it starts about 3 days before the holiday and consists of pacing through Sharper Image until you become so familiar with the products that you contemplate applying for a new job.  This year Shopping for my dad’s present was easier than ever.  While [...]

New Studies Show Danger Lurking In Our Everyday Products – How To Lower Your Risk

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

In the last week, three new reports were released regarding our everyday household products and chemical exposure. As a 4 month pregnant mother of a toddler, I am being extra careful right now regarding the food my family eats and the chemicals that come into contact with our bodies, so these studies really grabbed my [...]

Safe Sun Care – Skin Care Products that Prevent and Reverse Sun Damage

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Were you aware that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month?  Instead of heading straight to the dermatologist, first peruse The Skin Cancer Foundation website, which has terrific articles for prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancers as well as a wealth of other important information. I learned to avoid UV rays, up my intake of [...]

How to Rock Shorts for Work

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 by Career Woman – Meg

As the temperature starts to finally go up (phew, I can defrost!), it’s time to swap out the winter clothes in the closet with the warm-weather ones, especially shorts, which are hotter than ever this year. But the question is: How can you make shorts work appropriate? Here are some tips for rocking short pants [...]

An Awkward Spa Visit

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 by Career Woman – Meg

Sometimes I have salon or spa etiquette questions — like how much and who to tip — but one time I had a major beauty conundrum: what’s the etiquette regarding inappropriate touching at a spa? Here’s what happened: I went to Burke Williams Spa in Santa Monica (which frankly has seen better days) and was [...]

New Mom Beauty Product Lifesavers

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Recently my life changed when I joined a new club called “mommyhood”. Time management has taken on a whole new meaning and as cliché as it sounds: there are simply NOT enough hours in the day. Feeding, changing, entertaining, and holding your little bundle of joy leaves you without much time for a beauty regimen. [...]

Fragrances: What Works for Work

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 by Career Woman – Meg

When it comes to fragrances, perfume, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, scented body lotions and body sprays, it can be a fine line of what’s work appropriate and what’s nauseating. I once had a boss who hated the smell of perfume and I unknowingly wore it to work; when I came into her office, [...]

Cartier’s killer combo: Keep it clean, with a touch of green

Thursday, January 7th, 2010 by Drag Queen - Cartier Balducci

I’d like to take a second to wish everyone a happy new year and also talk about something near and dear to my heart: body beauty and fragrance. When I was a high school sophomore in my tiny Texas hometown, I sat next to a girl in English class named Lulu Sanford.  And everyday, Lulu [...]

Easy Ideas to Fight Holiday Stress

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Can you believe Thanksgiving  is only 3 weeks away? With the holidays quickly approaching many people can feel their stress levels rising. You may not be able to avoid family, airport or long car rides over the holiday season, but here are some simple ideas that can help fight holiday stress.  Give Yourself a Gift: [...]

Skin Care Tips: Exfoliate for your health & beauty

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington

Oh Gwyneth Paltrow how I heart thee. You have inspired me yet again. I’m officially taking your health & beauty advice and detoxifying my body but this time instead of starting with food I’m starting with my skin care regimen. From head to toe, here is the 411 on exfoliation: When, Where & Why: Daily [...]