Natural Beauty

Hooked--Massage Again
by Valerie Gladstone
All I knew was that deep in my soul, body, and heart that it felt like time for another massage. It had been at least 3 weeks since the Roland...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (3)

Make Up Storage Solutions--Part 2
by Valerie Gladstone
There are makeup storage boxes available that have plenty of room for everything from eye shadow to tools such as eyebrow tweezers. These containers resemble fishing tackle boxes and have...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Great New (or at least new to me) Products
by Valerie Gladstone
I've been having a lot of fun, trying new products. You'll see my list below. But I'm only a one-person research center and would love getting your lists, so we...READ MORE

Scents for Guys
by Valerie Gladstone
I've always liked fragrance on guys--not sweet-smelling, icky stiff, but just a hint of lemon or musk. But most of the men I've known would never admit to liking, let...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (4)

Care and Storage of Makeup, Part 1
by Valerie Gladstone
Having just returned from splurging at Sephora, I took a long hard look at the shelves in my bathroom where I keep my makeup, looking for space for my new...READ MORE

A New Face for Fall
by Valerie Gladstone
Ever since I was a kid I've loved fall. I like it when things cool off and leaves change color and there's a chill in the air. And although summer...READ MORE

Thicker Brows for Fall
by Valerie Gladstone
Just when you have your eyebrows nicely thin and shapely, fashion mavens start recommending that they should be thicker. Change is never bad as long as it suits you and...READ MORE

Cosmetics for Women of Color
by Valerie Gladstone
My friends of color say finding the right makeup can be tough. Almost everything in the stores is for white women. Apparently the model Iman used to have to mix...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (4)

The New Inky Nail Polish Trend
by Valerie Gladstone
If you're one of those women who tired of red and pink nails a long time ago, you'll probably go for the new sophisticated polish shades, which are a lot...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (8)

Ponytails Are Forever (Especially in Summer)
by Valerie Gladstone
If there's one hair style that never grows old, it's the ponytail. Because of its usefulness in getting the hair off our necks and away from our faces, the style...READ MORE

Homemade Facial Masks
by Valerie Gladstone
There's nothing like a facial mask for making your face feel fresh and clean. And there's no reason not to make your own. Let me know how these work out...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (2)

Shimmer, Shimmer Little Star
by Valerie Gladstone
Since I don't get tan, I'm always looking for ways to brighten my skin in the summer--without looking like a painted doll, of course. Shimmer is a good way to...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (3)