That New New: Doing 2015 Differently

Welcome. No turning back.

It would not be genuine of me to publish a "New Year, New You" post anytime remotely close to the new year. I prefer to be casually and fashionably late to the party, rolling in about a week late. 2014 was a building year for me, meaning that I am not stopping there....I'm doing 2015 differently. I did a lot of work to build my beauti (will that ever get old?) business last year-- my team grew and I met and worked with amazing women but overall, I left 2014 feeling extra … [Read more...]

Another Again: Miss Jessie’s Titi Branch, Gone at 45

Titi Branch

Titi Branch was a woman who could not be missed. Her explosion of gorgeous blonde highlighted curls made you take notice and say, "Who is she?!" When I first saw Miss Jessie's co-founders, Miko and Titi Branch, I immediately said, "Damn, I'll have some of what they're having." I discovered Miss Jessie's during my short-lived stint as a long-haired naturalista. I was always on the hunt for products that would make my super-fine hair do things that it was not naturally inclined to do. I admired the sisters and their story, who took their home whipped hair concoctions and … [Read more...]

TRS Pick: GlamST, launching now!

TRS Pick: GlamST

If you're anything like me, you've spent stupid amounts of time scanning celebrity photos and pinning them to your Pinterest board. These posts all serve as little virtual Post-Its reminding me to "try this look." I can even get a little old school sometimes, spreading my magazines and makeup around me like a little girl playing dress-up. I swatch and apply so many lipsticks that sometimes I feel like I'm running the risk of rubbing my lips right off of my face. … [Read more...]

Travel Tips: Get Your Beauty TSA Approved!

TSA Friendly SKIN

It's news to no one that the holiday season is hella stressful. Don't get me wrong-- there is boundless fun to be had. I'm stacking party invites to the ceiling and I can hardly think of a better time of year to scoop up free fizzy drinks, tiny food and chortle merrily whilst wearing casual sequins and antlers. But the constant partying and gift buying and endless loops of the same ten songs can get you down after awhile. But nothing, and I mean nothing, gets people down more than holiday travel. It can seem as if the whole world is going exactly where you are at … [Read more...]

The Weekender

The Weekender

I am exhausted, guys. I woke up this morning at 6:30 as per usual, but I felt like perhaps I might be waking up for the last time. I had actually gone to bed the night before-- I am notorious for falling asleep on the couch. Or on the living room floor. Whatever. Don't judge me.-- but I woke up feeling like I had slept on a hardwood floor, perhaps in a ball gown, definitely something with boning. What in the world was I so fricking tired for?! I drug myself out of bed, put on an extremely colorful winter ensemble and took my butt to work. So, as I'm plugging away at … [Read more...]