Do you have an upcoming job interview or important meeting, or just want to look a little more polished at the office day-to-day? An updo is one way to keep your hair up and out of your face when you’re tired of always pulling it back into a ponytail or messy bun. While there’s no … Read More about 14 Great YouTube Tutorials for Updos
How to Go Gray… Intentionally
Have you ever considered going gray intentionally? How can you go gray with intention and plan to go gray?
How Much Makeup Do You Wear For Work? (Open Thread)
We’ve talked a lot about MLBB lip glosses and tinted lip balms lately, as well as how much time you spend on your hair for work — but something we haven’t discussed in a long while is makeup for work: how much makeup do YOU wear to work on a regular basis? What do you consider … Read More about How Much Makeup Do You Wear For Work? (Open Thread)
How to Care for Curly Hair in Winter
Let’s discuss: how do you care for your curly hair in the winter?
A Few Recent Skincare & Beauty Reviews: Good Genes, The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution, and More
I’ve recently bought a bunch of skincare and beauty items (many recommended by readers in our “beauty empties” post!) and I’ve been working through a bunch of them, so I thought I’d share my reviews! (We’re also working to update the “beauty empties” post to include a roundup at the bottom of the post of … Read More about A Few Recent Skincare & Beauty Reviews: Good Genes, The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution, and More
How Long Do You Spend On Your Hair for Work?
Here’s a question I don’t think we’ve talked about before: How long do you spend on your hair for work? Did you choose your cut in order to spend less time on your hair? Do you prefer to spend a lot of time in one chunk (such as going to get a blowout once a … Read More about How Long Do You Spend On Your Hair for Work?
The Best Beauty Store Tips and Tricks
Knowing the best beauty store tips and tricks can save you money, increase your chances of finding products you’ll really like, and even make shopping more fun. What are your favorite tricks for shopping for makeup, perfume, and other beauty products? Do you prefer buying online or in-store? Before we get into our suggestions — … Read More about The Best Beauty Store Tips and Tricks
Coffee Break: Natural Silk Pillowcase
As I mentioned in our post on the best beauty treatments to save time, I just got my first keratin treatment for my hair earlier this summer, so I’ve been on the “take good care of your hair treatment” train, using only sulfate-free shampoos and other things that are often recommended for people who color … Read More about Coffee Break: Natural Silk Pillowcase
Guest Post: Is Microblading Worth It to Enhance Your Brows?
Adina J. of Blue Collar Red Lipstick is one of my favorite work style bloggers and Instagrammers (and she’s a lawyer!) so I was excited to see that a) she’d written about her experience with microblading on her blog and then b) agreed to share it with us since I knew a lot of people were curious … Read More about Guest Post: Is Microblading Worth It to Enhance Your Brows?
My Magnetic Lashes Review of One Two Cosmetics
I have NEVER been able to do false eyelashes, and taking the time to go get lash extensions is just not in the cards for me from a time/money perspective. (I am also mascara challenged.) So this is my magnetic lashes review (specifically, One Two Cosmetics’ Magnetic Lashes) (2020 update – they’re now available at … Read More about My Magnetic Lashes Review of One Two Cosmetics
Which Beauty Treatments Save The Most Time For Busy Women?
Trying to get a minimal beauty routine and reduce the time you spend getting ready? Reader J wrote in with a great idea for an open thread, wondering which beauty treatments save time, and give you the biggest bang for your buck? I’m curious to hear what readers say about this. Hi there! I have … Read More about Which Beauty Treatments Save The Most Time For Busy Women?
Beauty and Makeup Open Thread: What Do You Love, What Are You Hunting
Here’s a fun open thread topic today: what makeup are you loving right now? What makeup and beauty things are you hunting for? What makeup trends intrigue you — what do you want to try? Here’s the makeup I’m loving right now (applied directly on top of my favorite sunscreen – I don’t do foundation on a … Read More about Beauty and Makeup Open Thread: What Do You Love, What Are You Hunting