If you follow my personal blog, you may know that a month ago I had surgery to remove a watermelon-sized cyst from my right ovary. I was in the hospital for 5 long days, and my recovery regimen since then has consisted of lying around the house with my cats, watching copious amounts of television, […]
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Product Review: The Vegan Cuts February Beauty Box
I’ve fallen in love with the Vegan Cuts Beauty Box! A box full of cruelty-free beauty products sent to my door every month – what more could a chic vegan ask for? When my box arrives, it’s almost like Christmas all over again, as I open it with anticipation and discover the treasures inside. I have […]
Product Review: Amazônia Preciosa from Surya Brasil
Growing up as a competitive swimmer and later becoming an ocean lifeguard, triathlete, and fitness professional, my skin and hair have definitely experienced their fair share of drying elements, harsh chemicals, and long, sweaty training sessions. I definitely appreciate products that can handle my busy lifestyle without irritating my skin and hair, while being eco-conscious […]
Product Review: The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box
I will admit that when I first heard about the Vegan Cuts Beauty Box I wasn’t very interested. I have extremely sensitive skin, and it’s difficult for me to find products that I don’t have weird reactions to or contain fragrances that trigger nasty headaches. There are so many jars of cream and bottles of […]
‘Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible’: Thou Shalt Not Wear Fur
Fashion’s fatherly force to be reckoned with, Tim Gunn just sent fashionistas scurrying into their neighborhood coffee shop or hunkering down in their favorite chair at home to crack open his third book, Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet. His first commandment? “Thou shalt look fabulous.” And for Tim, […]