During January I like to decompress and detox from the holidays and convert to my ‘no makeup’ makeup look – think NARS’ “Orgasm” collection. I also detox with fresh juices, let my skin breathe and wear a pretty ‘neutral’ shade of pink on my nails. A neutral shade of pink wears longer because [...]

I admit, I only jumped on the Adam Lambert bandwagon a few episodes shy of the end of American Idol last season.  I remember it was the episode where he looked like a young Chris Isaac. For some reason Adam made guyliner hot.  And after finally caving in and getting his CD this weekend, it’s [...]

Wow, what a year in beauty. This is honestly my most favorite post each year, yet I procrastinate like crazy to write it. This year A Girl’s Gotta Spa! Beauty Blog saw the addition of the very handsome and funny Nando, who handles the men’s grooming reviews and vlogs. So this Best of 2009 recap [...]

I hope you aren’t one of those people who neglects their feet all winter long simply because you can hide them in your socks. (You’re not, right?) Nothing is worse than letting your heels dry up and crack (and snag on the flannel sheets…or worse, your favorite guy) and letting the polish on your toes [...]

As a mom I can tell you that I chip nail polish like nobody’s business. Chasing my son’s around, washing my hands after diaper changes, cleaning up chocolate milk (happens about 3 times a day!) and doing the laundry for 4 very rough and tumble little boys. Not to mention working at my computer all [...]

Having lived my teen years in the 90’s, I can absolutely get into the colors of Sally Hansen’s new HD Hi-Definition Nail Color collection. Bright pops of color and neon bring me back to that girl I used to be…the one who was all about boys (still am), New Kids on the Block and jelly [...]