Beauty Blog
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A quick chat with the Doctors about brown spots…
Many of you know that I have partnered with Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields with regards to skincare. These two doctors are arguably the best known dermatologists in the world. First because they created ProActive, which has helped millions and second, because they are now global with their…
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Product Favorite: Kelley Baker Brows
Your eyebrows frame the face and are critical to making you look your most beautiful self. My favorite suite of brow products right now is the Kelley Baker Brow set. You can truly have your own set of amazing arches by following just a few brow tricks. And if…
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When the student is ready, the teacher will come…
I had been doing a delicate dance around starting a consistent meditation class for many years. There were a lot of excuses as to why I couldn’t do it: too busy, scared of being bored, how would I sit so long?, weirdo-s, hate the smell of incense…blah blah blah. Well…
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Complexity is the enemy of execution…
True, right?
Is your makeup or skincare routine confusing? Too complicated? Old? Stagnant? Let’s change that!
I love to go to parties, and I love to present at them as well. I’ve had the honor of doing so for many of my clients and it’s a wonderful event all around.…
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Join me for a night on the town and a day at the races!
The Edgewood Auxiliary was formed in 1948 to raise funds and awareness for Edgewood Center for Children and Families*. Since 1967 Auxiliary members have staged the Edgewood Fair, a sophisticated fundraising party, luncheon, and shopping extravaganza that has raised more than $7 million in support of Edgewood’s programs and…
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Passion Fruit! For fun!
Spring has sprung…well at least on the West Coast! And we have some beautiful new lip duos from La Bella Donna to celebrate. I’m so excited to be working with such a fabulous line as LBD - they “get it”. Not only does this company continue to augment their offering…
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Brows - Onwards and Upwards!
Brows are so important to your look that you simply MUST deal with them! And I have just the tools for you to do so. Kelley Baker Brows is a line of brow products that are top-notch, and I am proud to be a distributor of them. Kelley is an…
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Fact or Fiction: If I use a moisturizer, I won’t get wrinkles.
Fiction! While moisturizers provide vital hydration to the skin, they alone cannot prevent wrinkles. The best defense includes sunscreen to help prevent sun damage and extrinsic aging, as well as a variety of cosmeceuticals, which can help to improve the quality of the skin, including diminishing the appearance of existing…
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“Um, I bought that in high school…”
Yes, I kid you not, that is actually what a client told me when she pulled an eye pencil out of her bag during a makeup lesson, and, suffice it to say she graduated high school in the eighties. “Well, you said bring all your makeup. And this is it”…
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If you had access, what would you ask?
if you had two of the most renowned skincare experts cornered at a party, what would you ask them?How about What’s the best way to deal with age spots—and keep hands from showing the signs of aging? Luckily, I do have access to Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields…
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Hair today; more hair tomorrow!
Some events just stick with you, you know? Like take this one, for example. There she was…Thea Cleminshaw…gorgeous, amazing, swingy hair…sort of an auburn color. In a ponytail, swinging from side to side as she walked up the steps of College Hall at Dartmouth. Yup, it was my freshman orientation…
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You got Botox!…I did NOT!
Before and After photos are so effective…it’s that third party validation that makes all the difference, right? Well, I wanted to share with you my most recent “before” and “after”. Once again, it’s of myself. It’s not that I am so vain as to always show photos of myself…seriously, it’s…
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Brilliant first impressions in 9 seconds or less!
When I was coming of age, we were told that one had thirty seconds to make an impression. Now, I’m told it’s 9 seconds! Nine seconds! That’s ridiculous. But experts say you have to commit to a strong start. A weak start leads to a weak first impression. That’s why…
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Research In Motion: the NEW Blackberry
Just in time for spring, La Bella Donna launches an incredible new compact. Three eyeshadows and one blush, all-in-one ($55), the colors are to die for and will give any complexion that’s been suffering from the winter doldrums, a whole new lease on life. Ripe, rich, and irresistible, this convenient…
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Bruce Jenner Needs This
Okay, I’ll write it. Another “game changer”. I know, I know. You think I’ve used that term too often. But I’m not kidding with this one. Halo Couture, makers of the most amazing non-damaging extensions out there, has added a new product: The ponytail. And yes, never mind that their…
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What I Learned from Scott Barnes
Scott Barnes is an incredible artist, whose chosen form of expression is makeup. Although Scott has worked with a variety of Hollywood talent over the years, including Kate Hudson, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Celine Dion, it’s his work with Jennifer Lopez that birthed the monochromatic look featuring bronzed skin and…
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Every easy choice will have its consequence tomorrow.
“Every easy choice will have its consequence tomorrow.” - From the movie DOUBT, 2008
As human beings, we are confronted with superfluous decisions all the time. Did you know that there are biological costs to decision making? The more decisions you rack up in one area, the fewer decisions you…
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Stagnant or Magnet? What’s your look for V-Day?
Ah the red lip…it’s a hallmark of Valentine’s Day. And guess what? Anyone can rock one!There are so many product formats now that anyone can wear just about any color. Don’t get thrown off by undertones and your hair color, blah blah blah. Try ‘em on and just look to…
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Skincare is less important than procedures. Discuss…
Remember those college essay prompts on exams that always ended with “Discuss.” I detested those. So open-ended…so fraught with confusion…Well, when I thought about the above topic, it reminded me of those types of essay prompts…But let me try to clear up any confusion on this one.
When it comes…
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The Supple Club
Turning up thermostats in the winter reduces moisture in the air. Frigid temperatures, sweltering offices, harsh soaps, and long showers don’t help either. For many of us, that means dry skin. And there are a lot of us who know that their winter activities (skiing, going in and out of…
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The martini lunch and heavy foundation…
The martini lunch may be gone, but so is the need for wearing heavy foundation on our faces. La Bella Donna’s award winning mineral foundation is simply “good for the skin”. Mineral Foundation is proven to protect and nurture your skin throughout the day, while providing very “light-feeling” coverage, and…
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It’s a New Year … Express Yourself
Did you know that the human face can make more than 10,000 unique expressions? It is a landscape of our emotional life, displaying our amusement and intelligence, our vulnerability and strength, our compassion and kindness. As we get older, many of these expressions begin to “stick,” revealing themselves in expression…
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How to Apply Mascara - Master Class
I always get asked if my lashes are real because they are so long yet, look so natural. Yes, they are real, and yours can and should look long, luscious, and gorgeous. But some Moms never taught their daughters how to apply mascara. There are some steps to follow to…
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More on lash growers…
I’m surprised by how many women don’t know that these growth serums for lashes, actually really do work! Yes! They do! And yes, they are expensive, but you know what, if you are losing your lashes - then they are worth every penny
Whether you were born with sparse lashes,…
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Curling those lashes to open up your peepers!
What’s the one single thing that most makeup artists suggest you do to make your eyes look larger? Curl your lashes…here’s how
For most people, the natural slope of their lashes make their lashes appear shorter. And worse, some gals’ lashes actually grow downward. So what? Lashes can automatically look…
