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FRUIT FOR THOUGHT

photo: michelle du xuan

 

We’ve always heard “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but one of the biggest benefits from eating fruit is for our skin! Because I can’t say enough about anti-oxidants anti-oxidants ANTI-OXIDANTS! They are the secret to fighting free radicals that break everything down, causing the depletion of healthy cells and leading to skin in-elasticity, wrinkles, acne and irritations. Think of anti-oxidants as an army inside of you that attacks everything skin-harming that comes its way. But we need to keep the army replenished and fruit is our biggest supplier! Here are the anti-oxidant super powers: READ MORE…

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BEAUTY SLEEP

(Advertorial for Bliss Spa) post designed by Kristin Ess

Wednesdays are the longest day of the week. So let’s do this giveaway to help you through– hooray!! READ MORE…

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CANDYLAND

photos: luke duvall, michelle du xuan, hans feurer/styled by eunice chun

Two-toned eye shadow is still very on trend {revisit it here in our Color Blocking story!}, but let’s try a different take on it and stylize our eyes in Spring pastels! You don’t even have to limit yourself to two shades. Because your nails + fashion shouldn’t have all the fun!

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CUTE ALERT!

photo http://www.youtube.com/cutepolish post designed by kristin ess

While cruising the ol’ www this weekend we came across these and couldn’t help but share! Probably the best way to do these is to start with a French Manicure, and before you seal it with a top coat, freehand the little mustaches on where the pink + white meet.

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HEY SUGAR…

photo by: buddingbaketress.blogspot.com post designed by kristin ess

 

Post submitted by community contributor, Brandi Morin

Ladies, want to know how to make your skin irresistibly radiant and healthy? Try this DIY treatment, which uses ingredients many of you probably already have in your cupboard!

I stumbled upon this beauty secret years ago and it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular home-made body scrubs because it’s easy, good for your skin, low maintenance and cheap!

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