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A “Simple” Skin Care Regimen
Published on Monday, March 26, 2012 by caryn Most days, I am content if I've had a moment to wash and moisturize my face before going to bed, so you can assume that my skin care regimen is at best simple. Last week I gave you an inside look at my personal beauty regime, complete with the products I use, the areas I focus on, and the short cuts I take when I'm running out of time. Like my beauty regime, my sk... Read More » -
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Beauty Tips For Women On The Go *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, March 19, 2012 by caryn I have never been one to have an involved, lengthy, or costly beauty regimen. Even as a single woman, I rarely spent more than 10 minutes on make-up, and my evening ritual consisted of washing my face. My hair is thick and curly, so every other day, I'd spend the 30-45 minutes required to straighten my hair. As you can imagine, I don't have the time I once did.... Read More » -
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Suave Professionals To Be Featured On the Upc...
Published on Monday, March 12, 2012 by caryn Some mornings, I simply don't have time to wash, dry, and straighten my thick, curly, and somewhat unruly hair. Unlike some women, who can use any hair care product and still walk out of the house looking fabulous, I need professional products that will help me tame my mane. In the past, I've spent a lot of money on my hair care regimen. And then a few years bac... Read More » -
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Redefining Beauty…Insights from Mirror ...
Published on Monday, March 12, 2012 by caryn Like many young girls in our country, I struggled on and off with issues relating to body image, confidence and self esteem through my teen and young adult years. I'm incredibly thankful to my mother who always managed to keep my grounded, mediating the influences I was being exposed to via television and magazines (to name a couple). If I had to name just one perso... Read More » -
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Life’s Defining Moments
Published on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by caryn Life is a series of moments captured in time in our mind.UnknownOne of the only ways to describe the past year is bittersweet. I haven't talked a lot about it, but the year was filled with a number of changes, challenges, blessings, opportunities, extreme joy and tremendous sorrow. It's the year where I finally realized my dream of staying home with my children...th... Read More » -
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Winter Revival At The Huntington Spa
Published on Monday, January 23, 2012 by caryn How are you doing on those resolutions? For me, it's a constant and conscious effort to make sure I'm taking care of myself through fitness, a healthy diet, improved sleep, and stress management. I have a fitness and nutrition plan and am still working out how I'm going to manage my time so that sleep takes a higher priority. And as far as stress management goes... Read More » -
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Shine from Yahoo! Launches It’s First G...
Published on Saturday, November 5, 2011 by caryn Where do I go when I'm looking for the latest news or weather? Or the latest beauty and fashion trends? What about the perfect gift for my mother-in-law? I go online, as do millions of women across the country. Shine from Yahoo! tops the list of websites women are searching for information on. Focused on women's topics, the website covers everything from fami... Read More » -
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Fall Makeup Trends From MAC Cosmetics
Published on Monday, October 17, 2011 by caryn I was a teenager when I learned the basics of makeup application from a MAC Cosmetics counter at our local mall. If you can believe it, I still find their brushes to be a staple when it comes to makeup application. The Canadian-based company initially designed products for professional make-up artists but has expanded to offer it's products to consumers. MAC is k... Read More » -
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Skin Care Pick of the Week – bareMinera...
Published on Monday, June 20, 2011 by caryn One of my biggest skin care challenges is finding products that are designed for sensitive skin yet effective. I don't mind if a product is mildly scented, as long as it's not overwhelming. With combination skin, I need a group of products that will assist with hydration without causing me to breakout. I'm very careful about the skin care products I try, parti... Read More » -
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Beauty Pick of the Week: Clean, TRUblend, Bla...
Published on Monday, June 13, 2011 by caryn Thank you to Kroger and CoverGirl for sponsoring this review. While CoverGirl provided me with a $30 gift card to purchase CoverGirl products at Kroger stores, the opinions I've expressed here are solely my own, represent my honest viewpoint, and not that of CoverGirl, Kroger, or Proctor & Gamble. I am making no claims about the products, just expressi... Read More » -
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Beauty On a Budget: Olay Pro-X Advanced Clea...
Published on Sunday, March 27, 2011 by caryn As a busy mom of two, I'm lucky if I get in 5 minute shower on most days. I simply don't have the time for a complicated beauty regime. Before I had children, I made it a point to get regular skin care and beauty treatments. Facials, in particular, were something I looked forward to in order to give my skin a thorough cleansing and boost. These days, I have to... Read More » -
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Fashion and Beauty From Kymaro *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, November 29, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed.Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Homeng (Beauty) and Melanie Hinojosa (Fashion). Congrats! With Christmas just 3 weeks away, gift-giving is at the forefront of our minds. Most of my gift ideas are practical, useful items that won't break the bank. I was recently introduced to Kymaro, a company offering health and beauty essenti... Read More » -
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Dove’s Movement For Self-Esteem
Published on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by caryn Imagine a world …where every girl grows up with the self-esteem she needs to reach her full potential. …where every woman enjoys feeling confident in her own beauty. …where we all help to build self-esteem in the people we love most. ~Dove~ I was neither the prettiest nor the most popular girl in school. In fact, I really liked academics, like AP Engl... Read More » -
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Sassy City Chicks *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, April 16, 2010 by caryn This Thursday, Sassy City Chicks will host their Los Angeles Fashion Bash at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The shopping event will feature dozens of designers selling their chic springtime fashions for 30-80% off, as well as a “Chevy Lounge,” which will include a designer trunk show, hot cars and the opportunity to participate in a Chevy “Ride & Drive... Read More » -
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This Weekend In LA: Pamper Me Fabulous
Published on Friday, March 26, 2010 by caryn If you're going to be in LA this weekend, do check out what looks to be an amazing pampering event by women for women! Pamper Me Fabulous is THE spa, beauty, shopping, eating, relaxing event of the year. More than 10 top-notch spas and beauty companies from Los Angeles and Southern California will be offering Pamper Me Fabulous guests mini spa & beauty... Read More » -
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DisneyFamily.com’s Beauty Resources
Published on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 by caryn The internet is an endless wealth of resources. I don't know about you, but I often find it difficult to sift through the information to find exactly what I'm looking for. At times it's like information overload. And everyone is an expert, right? Since there isn't much governance over what's put on the web, it's important to be discerning about what you read.... Read More » -
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mirra *Giveaway*
Published on Sunday, March 7, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Christine! Congrats!When I was younger and single, I didn't care much about the amount of money spent on hair, face, and body products. Most of my purchases were made at upscale department stores and salons. These days I don't have the freedom to spend as much on beauty pr... Read More » -
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Caress…Evenly Gorgeous *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, February 5, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Kristy. Congrats! Showers are my five two minutes of respite. Most days I'm hurrying to get finished before the baby starts crying or my toddler wakes up. This time in my life, while temporary, can be a bit stressful. It's always when I have one more leg to shave that they need me. Despite t... Read More » -
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Ultimate Beauty Giveaway
Published on Thursday, February 4, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Karen Pochodowicz. Congrats! Before I had children, I spent time and resources on products designed to help make me look and feel good. Becoming a mom, as wonderful as it is, results in sacrifices. These days I take 5 minute (or less) showers, wear my hair up in a clip more often than not, and... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Clarisonic Skin Car...
Published on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lina. Congrats! This post was previously written and republished. Up until Christmas Eve, my beauty regimen consisted of washing my face with soap and water. (period) But that wasn't always my routine. When I was single I spent a lot of time buying and using the proper skin care products s... Read More »
