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Drugstore Concealer Reviews
So, if I had more nerve, I’d post a “before” picture of the dark circles under my eyes in this post, but, well, ain’t nobody (me) wanna see that. So, too bad. However, I will tell you, they are there, loud and proud, so I find most drugstore concealers to, ehem, suck balls. You see all these ads and commercials claiming their product works great, but if you spend... -
Beauty is Pain
“Mom, I have a unibrow,” my eleven-year-old son complained. “Want me to pluck it?” I asked. “Will it hurt?” “A little.” “Forget it.” I watched my son vanish after this exchange, without giving the caterpillar across his forehead a second thought. And then I realized with dismay, if he had been a girl, by now she would have been plucking, shaving, waxing and dying various hairs on her body,... -
Our chat with Vanessa, one of the #IMNOANGEL models
We are so psyched that we had the opportunity to chat with Vanessa Demme, one of the models of the trending #ImNoAngel campaign for Lane Bryant! How did you get involved in the Lane Bryant campaign for Cacique? I’ve been a fan of Lane Bryant for years and saw the launch of #ImNoAngel, so I posted a photo along with my hashtag #curvymatters describing how I’m personally redefining what sexy means. Buzzfeed and the... -
Beauty Tools You Need Right Now!
Although I’m not a huge makeup girl (love to buy it but don’t always get around to wearing it), I enjoy playing with new techniques and products, especially ones that help me look like effortlessly polished in the shortest amount of time possible. Here are my favorite go-to products for keeping my skin, nails and hair clean, healthy and great looking. Wholesome Organic Raw Honey- This is a... -
Mood Matching Manis
Move over mood rings, we’re obsessing over mood matching manicures! We sat down with Pamela Kalmus, Founder + CEO of Mani Diaries for an awesome guide to picking the perfect mani color to match your mood! Check out the descriptions below for details on the latest craze. GREEN - If you are in a nurturing mood or in need of healing, try OPI’s “Green-wich Village”; this earthy tone... -
Nail The Trend: Negative Space Nails
Once you’ve become a mom, it becomes harder to keep up with baring it all. First it was ripped jeans and then crop tops decided to make a comeback. Less has become more in recent trends, but showing some skin isn’t always favorable post-childbirth. Well, it’s time to welcome the cutout dress of nail art, a “less trend” you can jump on board with: Negative Space Nails. Fashion Negative... -
Mani Monday: Winter Luxury
Once we discovered all the amazing colors and design ideas on the Essie site we couldn’t resist picking a few and sharing with our Moxy Readers! Not to Miss Read: How a Moxy Mom Winterizes Her Nails -
How A Moxy Mom Winterizes Her Nails
Moms tend to pare down the claws when little kids are involved. So to make sure your nails are in great shape, I usually default to the SQUOVAL shape, mainly so I don’t knick the ends of the square. Well, and the oval/rounded look is never quite perfect and it will drive me absolutely insane. When my cuticles start building up I usually slather them in Argan Oil (my... -
Pretty Please Nail Polish: Holiday Edition
Sara Alter, the Founder and Chief Polish Officer of Pretty Please Nail Polish, knows all about how to make things feel personal. She created a company that lets you personalize your own nail polish, after all! With the holidays around the corner, we asked Sara to share her top 3 tips to help you personalize your gifts, events, and outfits for the perfect personalized holiday season. You found the perfect...
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