We've said it before, and we'll say it again. There's no better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than with a fresh manicure. It might not seem like much, but it's a small, visual cue telling us it's time to shed the old and embrace the new, and isn’t that what spring is all about?Just as we’re switching out our long jackets and cable-knit sweaters for trendy tees and flowy dresses, we’re switching out our dark nail polish and old, tired nail designs for something lighter a...

Spring means warmer weather, sunnier days, a feeling of freshness, and, of course, sandal season! After months of wearing boots and socks and other cold-weather footwear, it will finally be warm enough (depending on where you live) to break in those new spring shoes. I don't know about you, but when spring rolls around and it's time to break out my sandals and open-toed shoes, I feel the need to give my feet some TLC with a pedicure before they make their big debut.When I think of spring nail c...

As far as beauty products are concerned, self-tanners, as a collective category, might have the most impressive comeback-kid transformation story. Take it from someone who's religiously applied the stuff since high school (when there were basically two products on the market—neither of which were fab), self-tanners have come a long, long way. Not only in terms of results, but in terms of technology, ingredients, application, the whole nine yards.  Whereas years ago I'd consistently find myse...

It's not terribly often I sit down to write an article and begin by recalling a recent trip to my local dispensary. Alas, here I am, and that's what's about to go down! But first, a little context. If you've been reading my content for a while, you already know that I'm pretty transparent when it comes to my issues with sleep and insomnia. If you're new here, then now you know (and welcome!).My tumultuous relationship with sleep ebbs and flows, but prior to a couple of months ago, I'd typically...