In the pursuit of beauty, honestly.
As you are reading this, I’ll be on a plane jetting away for my family’s annual ski trip in Colorado. It’s a favorite getaway of mine: to breathe the fresh air, spend hours outdoors skiing in the midst of gorgeous nature and relaxing with family and friends.…
International makeup artist and green beauty leader, Kristen Arnett was kind enough to chat with me about her experience in the world of green beauty. Check out her awesome website, Green Beauty Team and her upcoming project, an online product database: CleanPicks (sign up for more release news). …
Wishing you a healthy and happy 2014! In celebration of the New Year, check out the most read posts on Plein Vanity from 2013: 10. Juice Beauty Event & Reflecting Gloss Review 9. My VISIA Complexion Analysis 8. Berry Sultry: ILIA Beauty Arabian Knights Tinited Lip Conditioner Review 7. …
I told myself I would be good this Black Friday/Cyber Monday and looking back on the list of things that I did buy for myself, it doesn’t look too bad. (Right, riiiight?) And I did pick up some gifts for my family and friends for the holidays too!…
During the summer I did a VISIA complexion analysis at Whole Foods where I learned the status of my skin and added more exfoliation and oil-control to my daily skincare routine. One of the products recommended to improve my complexion was the MyChelle Dermaceuticals Clear Skin Serum ($33, 1oz).…
Happy December! The Christmas music started even before Thanksgiving day this year…oy. 1. Loving these futuristic boxcar planters for the house– I Am The Lab 2. I work in e-commerce so this was an interesting article about the sales trends post-Thanksgiving holiday sales this year– Women’s Wear Daily 3.…
Happy Shopping! Make it a green Black Friday/Cyber Monday this year! Take advantage of these great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from the best organic/natural brands below. I’ll be updating this list as often as I can! This is a great time to try some new products or gift some green beauty to friends and family.…
Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving? We’ve even already had a bit of snow in these parts and the holiday season is just around the corner. Though it can be hard to resist the pressures of holiday shopping and insane “holiday” marketing ploys, remember to spend this season with the ones you love and to make your own holiday memories.…
I confess, I’m a bit of a lipstick addict. Lip products get me excited because just adding a little bit of color to your lips can completely change your look without a total makeup overhaul. I’d been lusting over ILIA Beauty’s Arabian Knights Tinted Lip Conditioner ($24, 0.12 oz/3.5 g) for a while and finally purchased it during an online promotion a few months back.…
I’m having a big obsession with skincare right now and there are so many amazing natural and organic brands out there to discover! I was sent some products from Svetlana, the founder of Gressa Skin, a small skincare brand based in Portland, Oregon that offers handmade products made with only natural ingredients.The…