There’s that old saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” and as my mother jokes, “And May flowers bring pilgrims.” May flowers also bring wedding season! Some years, your calendar may be bursting with wedding invites; other years, it’s a nuptial desert, but even in the lean times, having a go-to wedding look never goes out
Beauty trends come and go, but accentuating your authentic, natural features, aka looking like your best self, never goes out of style — which is precisely where minimalist makeup comes in. Minimalist makeup is a mix of skincare, no-makeup makeup, as well as using fewer products in a smarter way. Think skin-perfecting tinted moisturizers, foolproof
From my journey through skincare and beauty, I’ve come to realize that good skin health is all about a robust skin barrier. The skin barrier is the outermost part of the epidermis, acting like a wall with skin cells as bricks and mortar of essential nutrients like cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids. Our skin barrier
As with clothing and skincare, fragrance is also seasonal, maybe even more so when you start to think about it. You have your obvious scents, like pine and cinnamon for Christmas, florals for spring, and sandalwood for summer. Scents can come in many forms — perfume, oil, beauty products, candles, flowers, baking, etc. There are
Spring is here, and it is almost time for the Easter Bunny to come hopping down the lane. Many of us have childhood memories of getting new church clothes for Easter. Whether they were brand new, hand-me-downs, or homemade, Easter was a time for a bit of springtime finery to be put on display. Now
As we head into April, you may be wondering: What does one wear when it’s cold in the morning, warm by midday, and back to chilly in the evening? Winter coats can be overkill, but lighter jackets alone may not cut it. While many find dressing for the weather challenging going from April to May,
