Posts in Beauty
Beauty 411: A Brand New Skincare Routine

I've always had a good skincare routine. Cleanse in my morning shower followed up by a toner, moisturizer and eye cream. Standard but I felt it was better than the alternative and I very rarely went to bed with makeup on. The same routine ensued in the evenings with a weekly addition being a gommage or facial scrub to slough off dead cells. 

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Beauty 411: Glam Express

Every woman wants to be glamorous. Find me one that doesn't. And if you're on the go, be it a mom or a career woman, there's nothing like being pampered even if for a hot second. Or 45 minutes in my case. Meet The Glam Express - a full service beauty bar complete with nail services as well as blow outs, extensions and makeup. Their mission is simple: they provide fast, affordable glam.

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Beauty 411: Spavia

Networking all these years has offered me wonderful friendships that have outlived any job I've had in the past. I suppose that's why I love it so much. When a very dear friend and former client reached out to me offering me the opportunity to tour and receive a treatment at Spavia Lincoln Park, I very gratefully accepted. It's almost as if she read my mind...or saw the tension in my shoulders. Whichever one comes first!

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Beauty 411: My top 5 favorite red lipsticks.

I'm one picky girl when it comes to red lipstick. I've tried dozens and there are two criteria a good red lipstick must meet: staying power + matte. Perfect skin wouldn't hurt either which is why I'm currently using a Dermablend foundation to even out my complexion. Today I'm hoping to save you a bit of cash and share my top red lipsticks in my arsenal.

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Dennis Bartolomei Salon

Searching for a new salon can be a daunting task. Overwhelming at best when you live in a city like Chicago. The streets are cluttered with high end boutiques, salons and medspas a plenty! 

If there's one thing I have on my side, it's the influence of my fellow bloggers...like Brett! When my hair was in dire need of some TLC, I reached out to my fellow blonde. Without a moment's hesitation she told me to call Dennis Bartolomei Salon.

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