May Lindstrom makes truly covetable, artisan products. Every product I’ve tried is a top-shelf item that impresses me time after time. The May Lindstrom experience is akin to having a meal that looks so simple but surprises you with the most intense flavors and aromas, satisfying you beyond belief. The products are both luxurious […]

Have you seen kefir in your local grocery store? I passed by it in the yogurt and dairy section for a long time before ever trying it out. Kefir is a cultured dairy drink that is prepared by fermenting milk with bacteria. It’s enzyme rich and full of healthy probiotics that help balance the digestive […]

  Eye serums are certainly having a moment. I’m seeing more of them pop up from beloved green beauty companies, and the variety of options continues to grow. Let’s face it — the things we hope to improve about our under eye area are pretty universal. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t wish […]

Foundation can be incredibly tough to match to your skin tone, even when you have the luxury of shopping in person. Shopping online for makeup colors can be easier when you have a few expert tips to go on and you harness the power of social media and the internet to see the colors in […]

There are botanical oils for skincare, and then there are super botanical oils for skincare. Barbary fig seed oil is just that — a super food for your skin. You could call it the kale of botanical oils. Rich in essential fatty acids (particularly omega 3), active minerals, amino acids and powerful antioxidants like betalains, […]

La Bella Figura was founded by two incredible women, Victoria Fantauzzi and Karen King. Not only do they run a luxurious natural skincare line, they also co-founded the preeminent event in green beauty — A Night For Green Beauty. (Integrity Botanicals is an official sponsor for ANFGB this year.) To celebrate the launch of La […]

  It’s no secret if you’ve followed my work elsewhere — I am a longtime fan of La Bella Figura and consider them one of the most premium, luxurious lines in beauty. The fact that their products are completely nontoxic is just icing on the cake because when it comes to performance, La Bella Figura […]

  Early last October, I attended an event hosted by W3LL People at their studio in Austin, Texas. The evening was memorable for so many reasons. For starters, it was there that I met Terri and Marc from Integrity Botanicals and this blog collaboration was born. It was also where I met Brandie Gilliam, the […]

  With each new season comes the chance to shake things up and refresh your look. Though the runway trends for spring 2015 had some classic high-fashion makeup looks that don’t translate to everyday wear (or even special occasion wear, but hey it’s art!), some of the runway trends are not only attainable and approachable, […]

We fine haired people usually have one goal — get that volume! Whether you want to go Dolly Parton big or simply amp up and thicken your tresses a bit, you don’t have to resort to aerosol cans of toxic hairspray and other iffy products in your quest for full-bodied, luscious hair. There are some […]