beautiful within, adorned without
It’s not for lack of trying of course. But your alarm betrayed you (or coddled you) and you’ve got fifteen minutes less to work with. The baby may be fussy, the computer has a virus, the car refuses to start. It’s raining, too, no doubt. So what you did manage to do with your hair is frizzy or flat the moment you… Read More
Our skin is one of our defining features. It’s something we often neglect. But eventually most of us realize we really ought to be taking care of our skin a lot better than we do! This year was the year that I realized my skin wasn’t getting any younger. I needed to find products I was really happy with and start… Read More
I love pretty nails. They add a splash of color and a little personality to each season. Colors and patterns make me feel cute and girly and help to keep my toes looking decent during an entire summer of running through the garden in my barefeet. The problem is not only am I most definitely not a nail art pro (as… Read More
I honestly didn’t think a lot about the ingredients in my makeup before I had children. I mean, I could tell which brands gave me acne and I tried to use good moisturizers that helped with my dry skin without making me break out. But the makeup itself wasn’t a huge concern of mine, as long as it stayed on… Read More
by Allison Hagen Confession: I wash my face in honey. And it’s absolutely A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I think quite literally from the time I was 13 years old, I’ve been trying to find a skincare regimen that fits these criteria: isn’t too expensive. is relatively easy. actually works. Fast forward to now. At 28, oh my have I almost given up! Over the years,… Read More
Not everyone wants to make their own hair gel–even if it is simple! And there is a gel that doesn’t make my curls crinkle, crackle, or crunch. For as long as I’ve been a fan of the Curly Girl method, I thought my hair was destined to be slightly crunchy everyday after the necessary dose of gel or mousse infused my… Read More
