Archive for the ‘Skin, Hair, and Beauty’ Category

Getting Skin Glowing for Spring

images-7by Sameera Ahmed

February is almost over (already!!), which means spring is right around the corner.  Whether you have exciting travel plans for spring, or are just ready to enjoy some warmer weather at home, one thing is for sure: that pail, dull winter skin has got to go!  Here are some great products and tips to get you glowing in no time.

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Red lips and couture

by Blazhia Monge and inspired by Christine Rodriguez

You’ve found the perfect accessories for your couture outfit, the right suede pumps, tear drop pastel necklace, a black bangle, but something’s missing…. red lips! Read the rest of this entry »

The Perfect Red Lips for Valentine’s Day

by Sameera Ahmed

Is there a better day than Valentine’s Day to wear a beautiful red lip?  We think not.  So this year, go full out girly with these tips for the perfect red lip that will last all night, and even through a few smooches! Read the rest of this entry »

Beautiful Gifts for the Man on Your List

‘Tis the season for giving, Travelistas, and we are going to make sure you wow everyone on your list with your amazing gift-giving prowess!  We’ve got beauty picks for everyone on your list.

Don’t forget about the men!  Even the manliest of men will (secretly) appreciate a little help in the grooming department.  And just because it’s a beauty gift doesn’t mean it can’t be packaged in the sleekest of packaging.

Check out our picks here!

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Beautiful Gifts for the Vintage Vixen on Your List

vintage girl with dog 1 pictures, backgrounds and images‘Tis the season for giving, Travelistas, and we are going to make sure you wow everyone on your list with your amazing gift-giving prowess!  We’ve got beauty picks for everyone on your list.

This post is all about the Vintage Vixen.  She’s the one that truly lives by “everything old is new again”.  She loves thrift stores and her style is heavily inspired by decades past.

Check out our picks here!
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The best heat styling hair product

by Renae Virata The hair products drawer in my bathroom is packed with products that I’ve collected over the years.  Some to create volume, some to smooth down frizz and flyaways, most to style.  After months of testing out all these products, I just may have found the best of the best for any weather or travel situation:
Biolage by Matrix Biolage Fortifying Heat Styler! Read the rest of this entry »

Beautiful Gifts for the Naturalista on Your List

images-4‘Tis the season for giving, Travelistas, and we are going to make sure you wow everyone on your list with your amazing gift-giving prowess!  We’ve got beauty picks for everyone on your list.

This post is all about the Naturalista.  She’s the boho-chic one that knows how to play up her natural beauty with organic products.

Check out our picks here!

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Lush Shampoo Bar – a heaven send from the hair gods

by Sameera Ahmed
My hair isn’t the easiest to handle, with its curly/wavy texture and damage from coloring and heat styling, the latter of which isn’t really an option if I want to leave the house.  This problem gets even worse any time I travel, well, anywhere really.  Throw some humidity and hard water into the mix and my mane is a lost cause.
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I’ve tried all kinds of products and haven’t had great longterm luck with any of them, until I tried the amazing Godiva Shampoo Bar from Lush.  It was love at first sniff.  Seriously, this little bar has the most heavenly jasmine scent that I can smell every time I walk into the bathroom.
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Halloween makeup idea: Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)

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If you want to do something a little more cultural this Halloween, opt for a hauntingly beautiful Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, face. Read the rest of this entry »

Skin Care for the Slopes

by Sameera Ahmed

Winter’s just about here and that means a lot of us will be heading to the slopes.  While I love snowboarding, I definitely don’t like the toll it takes on my skin. I’m always left with tight, dry, wind- and sunburned skin after a day on the slopes – not pretty!  After much trial and error, here are some tried and true ways to keep your skin baby soft on the slopes. Read the rest of this entry »