The Beauty Beat

I’m heading off on a highly-anticipated vacation to my happiest place on Earth- Pentwater, Michigan!  My mornings will consist of feeding my caffeine addiction with a visit to my favorite coffee shop.  Afternoons will be absorbed with sun and sand, and book in hand.  With family on deck… evenings will be blessed with admiring THE … Continue Reading

7 Beauty Products I’m Loving For June

I absolutely fell in love with these two Tom Ford products! I am obsessed with the designer’s wildly popular, spicy-citrus Neroli Portofino eau de parfum.  I know perfume is an extremely personal purchase, but the scent of “Fleur De Portofino” is  A.M.A.Z.I.N.G !  It’s sexy and unisex!  It has a hint of acacia blossom and … Continue Reading

If You’re Looking For Easy, You’re At The Wrong Gym!

The only gym I leave completely wet,  covered with sweat,  is Hot Mamas Exercise!  I’m a huge fan of  Teddi B.’s “Fusion” and “Sweatin’ Like A Mutha” classes.  Teddi (the owner and fitness goddess at Hot Mamas) works every angle and muscle of the body in her 60 minute classes.  They are high intensity, non-stop … Continue Reading

What’s Hot In Beauty Now!

These are the beauty products I’m loving and needing for January! Thirsty Cleanse Face Wash | GlamGlow | $39.00Concealing Pen | Tom Ford | $52.00Concealer Pencil To Highlight the Eye | NudeStix | $24.00 Fluid Sheer Illuminating Foundation | Giorgio Armani | $62.00Pistachio Pearl Nail Polish | FormulaX | $10.50 Gucci Guilty Perfume 1 oz. … Continue Reading

My Beauty Buys

Here are my favorite beauty products I’m using and loving this month!                                             1. Dior Creme de Rose Smoothing Plumping Lip Balm | $27  2. Dior Addict Lip Glow | $33  3. bareMinerals Mineral Veil … Continue Reading

7 Beauty Products I Use And Love, Today

              Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo | Oribe | $48.00 Gold Lust Repair and Restore Conditioner | Oribe | $49.00             Dry Texturizing Spray | Oribe | $42.0 Magic Nude Liquid Powder | L’Oreal Paris | $12.95 Magic Skin Beautifier BB Creme | L’Oreal Paris … Continue Reading

My 15 Favorite Beauty Products, Now!

While in the mall last week purchasing some basic short sleeve tees for spring (my uniform will be tee shirts, jeans, and converse sneakers) . . . Rag & Bone ‘Jackson’ V-Neck Tee | Nordstrom | $80.00  Rag & Bone ‘Brando’ Tee | Nordstrom | $95.00 James Perse Sheer Slub Crew Neck Tee | Nordstrom … Continue Reading

Strong Is Beautiful! Sore Is Sexy!

Suffering intense lower back and nerve pain is not my idea of fun!  In fact, these injuries brought me to my knees, and I found myself FALLING fast.  But after four grueling, restless weeks of resting and trying to heal…today I have decided that I’ve had enough!  I am going to pick myself up, fight … Continue Reading

My Make-Up Bag Essentials

Ever since I turned 40, I have become absolutely OBSESSED with the latest and greatest beauty products and anti-aging treatments!  I cannot get enough of these lotions, potions, serums, and creams.  Trying to reverse the signs of aging is exhausting!  It now takes me 30 minutes to complete my bedtime ritual: the tedious application of … Continue Reading