Beauty

Part of my job as the Editorial Director of Glitter Guide is testing way too many beauty products. I’ve been trying to use natural products for the past year or two but testing all the time makes it kind of hard. This month I’ve found a few really great products and my skin is finally […]

We are so excited to launch a new skincare series today where we pick the brains of women with skin we envy to get the dish on their favorite products and routine. The first gal that came to mind was popular lifestyle blogger, Grace Atwood, from The Stripe. Grace has always had glowing, dewy, youthful looking […]

I’ve never been a girl with a go-to hair stylist. Over the years I’ve gone to many different salons — I found a few I really liked when I lived in NYC (figures) but since it’s been a struggle to find someone who can achieve the highlights and color I want and actually tell me […]

When it comes to my daily beauty routine, I am always looking to streamline the process. Using the least amount of products, but getting a natural, healthy, everyday look is the goal. There are 5 products that I use that do more than one thing for my hair, face, or skin- hello, effectiveness! These multitasking items […]

Now that it’s finally starting to feel like Fall around here and the cozy knits and ankle booties have come out it’s time to switch to a cool weather skincare routine. If you don’t change your routine seasonally you should start now! To get my skin ready for the cold, dry months ahead I stick […]

Trying new beauty products is always so much fun. It’s definitely a trial and error process, but finding a new product that you love makes it worth the effort. My beauty routine is pretty simple, but trying new things every now and again helps keep things fresh. The five items below have caught my eye […]

This make up routine is ideal for busy moms that are always on the go, but is also a great minimalist approach to everyday make up for any woman (kids or not!) seeking simplicity in her morning routine. Sometimes it is tempting to skip the whole make up thing all-together, but carving out a few minutes […]

For the past year time my “alone time” has been very limited — last year around this time I was preparing for my wedding ( I can’t believe it!!!) and things were beyond hectic! Now that Piper is here I barely have the time or energy to wash my face at night — so I’ve instituted […]

   Battling the Maryland humidity is always quite the task during the summertime — so Melissa test drove a few products claiming to straighten and smooth and ended up with a new set of favorites for landing frizz-free locks this summer. “Some days my hair will poof and frizz up, even when it doesn’t feel […]

I have a pretty mild obsession with mascara- there are so many options out there- some give you long lashes, others add volume and thickness, and to be honest, the options can be overwhelming at times. I’ve tried my fair share of formulas, played with layering and finally landed on a few tried & true favorites!  [new_royalslider […]

I am always on the lookout for quality beauty products that have a reasonable price tag. Each month I have been rounding up my favorite drugstore finds, and this month is no different! There are a few items that I haven’t tried yet, but are on my to-buy list. Click through the slides to see […]

One of the most popular hair styles right now is messy, waves or a ‘lived in’ look.  I love to add a few waves to my hair to give it that look, it requires more than blow drying it straight but gives my hair nice texture and shape for when I have meetings or am […]