Hot nail polishes to match the hot Pantone fall 2014 colors

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

It may still be on the warm side outside for some of us, but fall fashion is officially in full swing. In my kid-free days the new season meant a shopping spree was in order, but today I’m more apt to update my look with a new nail polish shade. Checking out the...

Out out, summer dark spots.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

The end of summer is sad enough, but it’s also left behind a bunch of shiny new sun spots on my face even though I smeared on so much sunscreen all season long. The good news is that I found a relatively easy fix in the Lumene skincare line. Their new Bright Now...

When to replace makeup? An easy, common sense, non-alarmist guide

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

One of the biggest questions we see around the web is when to replace makeup. And I totally get it. I have a drawer full of makeup–like that cool auburn eyeliner that I might wear some day, or a pale pink lip gloss that was awesome over the summer and not so...

Personalized preschool shoe labels that help tell right from left. So smart!

by Melissa | Kid Style

Mornings can be a bit rough in our house. For my three-year-old, getting the right shoe on the right foot (or left foot, as it were) can add even more chaos to a stressful situation so I’m thanking the foot gods for the new personalized preschool shoe...

Cool handbag organization tips and accessories for the (sometimes) organizationally challenged.

by Melissa | Fashion

As organized as I may be in other aspects of my life, I consider myself a bit organizationally challenged when it comes to my handbags. No matter how big or small it is, I always manage to lose things I need in the black hole of my tote or purse, or pull out the wrong...

Slip happens.

by Melissa | Fashion

Okay, I know it isn’t 1984 and Madonna isn’t the world’s biggest style icon, but I must confess that I’ve started showing my bra straps again. And not in the “I-have-a-baby-feeding-from-my-boobs” kinda way. And here I must confess...

Go nuts for the new Yes to Coconut skincare collection

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

It’s safe to say that I’m a Yes to Carrots junkie, so I was excited to try the brand new tropical-inspired Yes to Coconut skin care line from this CMP favorite. It’s right on time with the recent buzz about the super-powers of coconut oil and coconut...

Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup. Not the contradiction it seems to be.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

It’s the oldest joke in the world that we spend so much time looking makeup that makes you look like you’re not wearing any, but that’s exactly what Dr. Perricone is going for with the new Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup collection. The brand makes...

HATCH Layers makes maternity basics comfy, chic and convenient. Yes, all at once.

by Melissa | Baby, Fashion

Figuring out an outfit on a daily basis is not easy. Add pregnancy to the process and you can get a recipe for frustration as I can say from experience. Luckily HATCH, my favorite chic maternity brand, just introduced the HATCH Layers set, an easy formula for stylish...

6 of the best time saving beauty products for moms who need every extra second we can get

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

I’ve recently given up nail salon visits and switched from hours-long salon hair color appointments to an amazing new at-home color system. It’s not because I don’t love professional help, it’s just that I’m busy! I need time saving...