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Avalon Organics Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
Whenever I venture to Whole Foods I can always count on a few things. One, overspending on groceries. And two, perusing the health and beauty department for an extended period of time. Chicago’s...
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Winter Beauty Survivial: How to Look Radiant
This week has served as a reminder of what winter in Chicago really means. Frigid cold with painful wind chills. I think I’ve softened over the years. While this weather is never welcome and just...
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Plant Power: La Bella Figura Daily Elements Defense
Do you take a daily vitamin? How about for your face? That’s how I think of the La Bella Figura Daily Elements Defense Face Oil. This brand new facial oil, launching in March, is like a multi for your...
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The Truth About My Brows
I love wearing and doing my makeup. I also love that I can be comfortable without makeup. Except there is a but. It’s my brows, guys. They are becoming a big problem. And by big I actually mean little...
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Two Steps to Radiant Skin
Some things are just too good to keep to yourself. Which is how I first stumbled across this crazy good skin combo. And now I’m paying it forward! We all have the ladies at La Bella Figura to thank...
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Spring Style + The Ultimate Travel Bag
If I manage to go one more day wearing tall boots, sweaters and a chunky infinity scarf, I might go crazy. I’m even tired of my men’s flannel shirts, which really got me all through December and...
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Joeur Crème Eyeshadow Crayons
I have a special affection for Jouer. I first was introduced to the brand years ago at Bendel’s in New York. Back when LMT was still the best kept secret in the makeup world. I’m smitten with their...
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Illume Eternal Nomad Spring Giveaway
Scent has the power to bring us to another place or time. Like when I get a whiff of Love Spells randomly, I’m in high school again. Happens more than you’d think… Currently, though, I’m interested...
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Elizabeth Dehn for One Love Organics
What happens when two of the most ingredient-conscious skin care mavens join forces? A whole lotta vitamins and plant power with a healthy side of dew and glow, that’s what. One Love Organics...
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Caldrea Aromatherapeutic Body
Caldrea’s new Aromatherapeutic Body collection is exactly what I imagine is displayed throughout my dream bathroom. You know the one I’m talking about? Pristine white everything, tons of storage and...
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Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss
Benefit devotees will likely recall when the brand released a lip version of its cult classic Box o’ Powders, ala Hoola, Coralista, Dandelion. Now, that same soft and silky Ultra Plush Gloss formula...
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Polished: The White Manicure
A trend I am excited to weave into my warm weather style is the white nail. It was all over the spring runways and when I saw how fab it looked on Taylor, I knew I needed to get my bright white tips...
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Earth Day (Beauty) Clean-Up
Are you ready for eco everywhere today? Honestly, you can’t not love Earth Day. Because even though every day should be eco-minded, every day is not Earth Day. So let’s cheers to the official with a...
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5 Important Tips I Learned During My Last Facial
My last facial came with a particularly empowering name: You Glow Girl. I’ll cheers to that. I visited the Blue Mercury spa in Lincoln Park several weeks ago, on a dreary day that leeched any type of...
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Manna Kadar Cosmetics Transfix
There’s one in every eye shadow palette: a dark color meant to be used as a liner. I have the hardest time making these colors work. Applying wet is an option, but I find the color fades quickly....
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Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer, a Stress-Relieving Moisturizer?
{Chanel Azure on the nails!} Stress is the new norm. It’s all about how you manage it, right? I balance my crazy by drinking lots of water and getting my daily giggle on. Seriously, when neither...
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Kahina Giving Beauty
These weighty black bottles gracing my bathroom counter represent serious girl power. Kahina Giving Beauty was founded by a woman who now donates an impressive 25% of profits from each product sold to...
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(More) Pink Lips for Spring
I’m still all about a pink lip for spring. Especially now that spring is real! Finally, I tucked my wool coat in the closet until next season. Since we last discussed, I’ve weaved in a few more shades...
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Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzing Duo
{Bobbi Brown Summer 2013} I’m willing to bet the phrase “go big or go home” came up at some point during the product development phase of Bobbi Brown’s Bronzing Duo. Part of her beach-inspired summer...
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The Lazy Girl Shave
Winter might suck, but at least I don’t have to shave my legs. Perhaps my least favorite beauty duty. I read recently in this HuffPo article that, on average, women spend 72 days shaving over the...
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