I just got back from a concert, wheezing, sneezing, and short of breath. I will jump on my soapbox and tell you that I HATE smoking and secondhand smoke! Smoking is probably my biggest pet peeve, because it effects me so negatively - I get bad allergies from it, and when I’m around it for […]

I just finished reading the book Beauty Junkies: Inside Our $15 Billion Obsession With Cosmetic Surgery by Alex Kuczynski, a New York Times reporter and freelance writer. If you’re fascinated by plastic surgery/cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medical procedures, and America’s obsession with achieving eternal youth, you will like this book. The book is not extremely entertaining, since […]

When it comes to exercise, I’m lazy, and will always look for an excuse to get out of doing it. I had pretty much resigned myself to never become a runner…because I had heard that it can cause the skin on your face to sag and lose elasticity. I never knew if this was true, […]

Another week, another roundup of my favorite beauty blogs and their best post of the week:
Temptalia: Antiquitease: Royal Assets & Heirlooms Review & Swatches
Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Trends from LA Fashion Week and Tips from Smashbox Makeup Artist Lori Taylor
Elke Von Freudenberg: Elke finally (gulp) loves pink lipstick
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic: Christine Tries out […]

I wrote a not so glowing review of laser hair removal recently, but I am still considering getting it again. The theory of laser hair removal is great - imagine never having to shave again - but the reality is that the hair will probably come back, so you don’t see permanent results. Laser hair removal reminds […]

The Juicy Couture girls have lost their minds! They have created the first fragrance for dogs! It’s called Dog Pawfum, and it’s part of the new Juicy Crittoure body care line for decadent doggies! Who knew dogs needed perfume? I am curious to know what this ridiculous product smells like! I wonder if it smells like […]

Do you wake up with lines etched in your face from your pillow creating creases in your skin? While the creases eventually go away after an hour or so, I’ve heard that these constant creases night after night can permanently break down your skin’s collagen and elastin, and make wrinkles appear faster. Now I have […]

I went to the dentist today and now I feel like a hypocrite. I go on and on about how to protect your skin so that it can be as healthy as possible, but then I neglect other parts of my body! I have been forgetting to floss, so my hygeinist today was unhappy and […]

Aside for my obsession with skin care, shopping is probably my other favorite topic to think about, and there’s nothing better than shopping for skin care products! A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to visit the Mall Of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, the biggest mall in the country! I was there 8 years ago, and […]

The weekly Beauty Blog Network posts you should read:

Makeup Moxie: Get Rid of Pimples Fast: The ThermaClear Review.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic: Christine describes how hair is damaged, and what you can do to prevent it!
All Lacquered Up: Learn about South African nail trends on All Lacquered Up.
Makeup Loves Me: Urban Decay’s liquid liners review.
Temptalia: Antiquitease […]