Archives for April 2011

Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Looking for the perfect gift for mom this Mother’s Day? If so, check out my gift guide on my other blog, Modern Mommy on Parade.com for my top picks. Click here!

A Letter from Carol’s Daughter

You guys know I’m a huge fan of Carol’s Daughter and can’t wait to try their new Monoi Repairing Collection, which is a 3-step hair system made with authentic Monoi Oil that will be introduced on May 1st. Read below for more details and catch the video w/the brand’s new spokeswomen!


Click here for the entire letter.


Be sure to follow @Carols_Daughter and join in on a live chat with founder, Lisa Price today @10 a.m.

All You Have to Do is “Say Yes!”

I’ve been a fan of the Say Yes to Carrots brand for several years now. So when the line expanded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and most recently blueberry-infused products, I’ve been saying yes ever since.

One of my favorite beauty must-haves from the Say Yes to Blueberries line are The Brightening Facial Towelettes. They’re wonderfully practical for women on the go like me and easily fit into handbags.

The natural lemon peel and apple extracts help brighten and refresh skin while cleansing and moisturizing. Not to mention, the towelettes are 99% natural and biodegradable. So, if you’re like me and tend to get oily in the warmer months, having these blueberry beauty wipes handy will quickly turn your “glisten” into a glow.

Have you ever tried Say Yes to Carrots products?

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday yesterday. My family and I definitely enjoyed the beautiful weather. At any rate, since I haven’t shared pictures of my little diva, Ava, in a while I thought now would be a good time while I work on some beauty and fashion posts for the week. Happy Monday!


Ava at 15-months taking a walk in Park Slope on Easter Sunday.

Tip-Top Makeup from Topshop

When we fashionistas think of the store, Topshop, we immediately think of cool and trendy clothes. Well, I’m here to tell you that you should change your way of thinking or at least expand it. This spring/summer the UK-based brand is releasing some super sexy shades with their Sandstorm trend collection.

The fun and flirty line is packed with playful colors that will complement all skin tones. I particularly love the bronzer/blush combo because it provides just the right hint of color and shimmer. From peachy polishes to smoldering shadows, Topshop has all the right products to accompany their fabulous fashions.


At the Topshop showroom in Soho.

Have you ever worn Topshop makeup? If not, do you shop there for your fashions?

One-Stop Green Shop

For all of my eco-friendly, green BGs – I just learned of a one-stop shop for all of your beauty, household, and personal care needs. Thenaturalstore.com makes it simple to shop for organic, green and environmentally-friendly products to complement a natural lifestyle. The sister site to Drugstore.com and Beauty.com, Thenaturalstore.com carries top-brands such as Burt’s Bees and Eco-Tools. From organic cotton balls to recyclable cleaning products, this easy-to-navigate site makes eco-shopping a cinch!

Do you make a conscious effort to buy organic or earth-friendly products?

You Glow Girl!

In case you missed the link in my rosacea post (have been getting this feedback), click here for the how-to on getting red carpet ready and having glowing skin, including tips on battling rosacea from Redbook.

*Full disclosure on this post: “I’m participating in this contest sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. to win a trip to the Emmy’s.