Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...and those of us holding the mascara wand.

After two decades of covering the beauty industry, I've come to learn what makes it so alluring. Finding the perfect shade of makeup to match your skin tone, adding a swipe of eyeliner to give your tired eyes a lift, discovering an innovative new product line, or indulging in a totally luxurious spa treatment. My experiences have been documented in magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide. I've tested newly formulated products in the lab, explored hair removal options, shopped for lipstick, added shine to my hair and succumbed to massage marathons--all in the name of beauty. I've written press releases, hosted makeover events and co-authored a Do-It-Yourself Beauty book (Alloy). On this blog, I write about products and services that I come across every day as well as those that have been provided by publicists or the companies that make them. Either way, I write what I think. I hope to share some of my insights--and bring you the latest, greatest beauty news right here. Join me in the quest to find all things pretty.


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

"step into summer" contest, enter today!


There's nothing worse than heading into summer with feet that are less than worthy of showing off. Thanks to Kiss Products, the leader in artificial nail technology, and lovemyshoes.com, you can enter the “Step into Summer” Sweepstakes and give your feet the TLC they deserve. Each winner will receive the colorful beach bag shown here, a Kiss branded beach towel, an assortment of Kiss toenail and at-home pedicure tools, plus a pair of Havaiana Sandals from lovemyshoes.com.


To Enter:

Entrants must “Like” the Kiss Nails facebook page, submit name, address & email to the contest form

Facebook fans will have 4 chances to enter on 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 & 7/12 only. One winner will be selected from each day’s entries using a third party random draw service.

To enter, visit: Facebook.com/kissnails & click on “Kiss Freebies”.

summer skin: who wears short shorts?

Tiny skirts, mini dresses and short shorts mean summer is here. But before you head outside to bare all, be sure your skin is smooth, silky and ready to show off. The Remington Smooth & Silky collection comes to the rescue with a brand new shaver that gets the job done (and, btw, looks great on your bathroom countertop).

The details: Dual foils for closer skin contact, a revolutionary hypoallergenic cutting system to combat irritation, and Curve Flex Technology – a contour following trimmer system with a protective guard that effectively trims long hairs and reduces skin irritation – makes these new shavers the bare necessities for a flawless, beach-ready body. All I know is just one shave leaves your legs looking and feeling silky smooth.

There are different options to suit your shaving style: Try the Battery-Operated Shaver ($14.99), the Rechargeable Electric Shaver ($19.99) or the Smooth-Trim Electric Shaver ($39.99). Remington products are available at Walmart and at www.remingtonproducts.com.