Does laser hair removal hurt more than waxing? Does laser hair removal hurt on your face? Does laser hair removal hurt underarms? Does laser hair removal hurt on legs? These are all questions that I have been asked lately after broadcasting my experience with A Beautiful You Med Spa last week. Here is my honest review. ...

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I got my start in the beauty industry. First, training with Merle Norman in high school. Then, I worked the fragrance counters at Macy's and Christian Dior. Finally, my own beauty line, Adel Amor Cosmetics so clearly I have a special place in my heart for great beauty buys. Each season I choose 5 unique beauty brands and reveal my 5 favorite products with, of course, a giveaway! ...

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Here's me on the days that I have time to do my hair and makeup. Those days are very few and far between being a single momma with two young boys in the house. For the past couple of years, it is all I can do to plant my feet on the ground in the mornings to get Jack ready for school when I have been up all night tending to James. I know, I know, relish the days because soon they will be grown and I will miss the sleepless nights, but do I have to relish...

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Are you constantly wondering how to make your eyelashes darker without mascara or how to get thicker eyelashes without makeup? I know I have been. Every time I put on strip lashes for a special evening I can't stop looking in the mirror at my lush lashes! Unfortunately, my glamorous eyes are short lived when its time for bed and my strips are ripped off. I am thrilled to announce that I have found the solution to enhancing your eyes while still looking natural! ...

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Does microblading work? What is Microblading? Only the best thing that has happened to my face since I had eyebrows! Yes, yes, you all know I am a product of the 90's fashion and with that came a Rachel cut and thin brows. Unfortunately, thin IS NOT IN, and my brows never got the memo. Thanks to my new discovery, I can kick my shapers in to gear and get that great structure back all in about 2 hours! In this post I will be sharing my experience and my microblading before and after. ...

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My hair has always been a constant struggle. When you have flat, static, thin hair you always feel like your mop is a drag. Well ladies, I have news for you! After years of trying every product on the market, I came across Davines hair care products at Eva Salon here in Memphis. All I can say is WOW! This is the first time I have found hair success and in this post, I am sharing the success and an opportunity for you to win some Davines products! ...

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Here's a little Sunday reading for ya, a guest interview blog post with Dr. Stephen Weber on how to obtain radiant, and youthful skin without a face lift. In this post, he is going to review an extremely popular procedure that is hot in the market today, ablative skin refinishing. ...

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Summer fashion means white, sheer, or exposed skin. All fun and flirty ways to express yourself during the warmer months, but a pain when you are on the big P. Revealing a few HUGE fashion and personal secrets about myself in this post that you will not want to miss. ...

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I have been seeing this trend popping up everywhere on TV and internet, copper or red toned shadows. The thing is, this look is perfect on almost every skin tone and eye color. In this post, I will show a quick video on how to get this celebrity look quick and easy. ...

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See why I am so overly excited about my newly designed mouth and wearing this super goofy piece in this post on my experience with Smile Direct Club! ...

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  Every year when I go to the beach I set out in search for the best beauty products to tote along. This year I have added a product from last year that deserves a second feature and have added 3 other really great spring/summer sun products. ...

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Loosing your hair after baby is the real deal. I remember loosing some after my first but my second, it is coming out in clumps. I have been frantically trying to find ways to promote healthy hair growth while shedding off all of my luxurious locks from the prenatals. In this post you will see my video recommendations and a little more details on the whys to follow! Loosing your hair after baby is the real deal. I remember loosing some after my first but my second, it is coming out in clumps. I have been frantically trying...

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Have you noticed that the older you get, the more you neglect your need for self love and private time? Every time I start to become frazzled and need an instant fix, I immediately resort to a bath for taking the edge off. But I'm not the only one who suggests a bath for emotional healing, check out why the experts are saying that every hard working woman should make time for a bath. ...

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I get a lot of questions about my makeup in my blog photos. My makeup is nothing over the top but the main thing everyone wants to know is how I get my skin to look buttery and smooth. Of course I use my own brand of cosmetics, Adel Amor Cosmetics, but in this post I will show you the run down via video of my entire look! ...

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The Bluff City Lights ladies have gotten a total hair makeover from Eva Salon for New Years! New year, new you, NEW HAIR! Now you get the chance to get new hair too when you sign up to win a $200 Eva Salon Gift Card! Before that though, check out how I learned to keep curls in straight hair and see everyone's hair makeover! ...

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All of my readers know by now that I have a cosmetic line and if you don't you are in for a treat...especially if you have an olive complexion! Treat not because I am talking but because my model is fantastic...well...in this video I am teaching! My dear friend and fellow mommy and fashion blogger Mary Conley is my model for this fun vlog on How to Apply Makeup for an Olive Complexion. ...

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As a super busy momma dark circles seem impossible to beat. I tend to hide behind my glasses most days to minimize the appearance of my dark circles when there is no time for makeup. I have tried all types of fixes, some better than others but nothing that fights the darkness to the point that I feel comfortable not wearing my frames...until the VII Code T2 Oxygen Eye Cream came along. As a super busy momma dark circles seem impossible to beat. I tend to hide behind my glasses most days to minimize the appearance of my...

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It's no secret that Korean beauty products are all the rage at the moment. Using products that help to grant the beautiful Koreans with flawless porcelain skin, count me in! In this post I am reviewing a mask that is truly unlike any other mask I have tried and here's why... It's no secret that Korean beauty products are all the rage at the moment. Using products that help to grant the beautiful Koreans with flawless porcelain skin, count me in! In this post I am reviewing a mask that is truly unlike any other mask I have...

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  Being completely transparent here, I have reached my thirties and I need a little help. Can we say over expressive forehead and cracked cheek? Yes, I am a victim of extremely expressive brows and a golf club to the face. Lucky for me, now days there is a fix for everything   Being completely transparent here, I have reached my thirties and I need a little help. Can we say over expressive forehead and cracked cheek? Yes, I am a victim of extremely expressive brows and a golf club to the face. Lucky for me, now days...

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Do you have porcelain skin and are clueless on how to get a natural look? With a super light skin tone, it is easy to go overboard. Join Megan from PIP Megan blog and I on a simple video tutorial on how to get a flawless look for porcelain skin.  Do you have porcelain skin and are clueless on how to get a natural look? With a super light skin tone, it is easy to go overboard. Join Megan from PIP Megan blog and I on a simple video tutorial on how to get a flawless look for...

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