American Destinations: Floridian Charm at the Hyatt Regency Orlando

You might think that Orlando is America’s favorite playground because of popular amusement parks like Walt Disney World or Universal Studios, but this sleepy Florida town turned tourist mecca has more to offer than theme parks! This city is a vacation hotspot because of its generally beautiful weather, scenic greenery and because it’s home to … Continue reading American Destinations: Floridian Charm at the Hyatt Regency Orlando

American Destinations: The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley

So, if you saw my teaser earlier in May, you know that as June is the high bridal season in the United States, I’m dedicating the entire month to daily coverage of amazing American venues for destination weddings! Not everyone views a destination wedding as a de facto trip down a sandy beach aisle with … Continue reading American Destinations: The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley

TAB Beauty: In the Buff with Nude Lips!

Much like red lip colors, nude lip shades are very personal. What appears as nude on one skin tone may not be the same for others. And I don’t think I have to explain why nude for brown skin tones typically tends to not be the same concept of nude for fairer shades. I’m finishing … Continue reading TAB Beauty: In the Buff with Nude Lips!

TAB Beauty: Pretty in Pink!

Okay, we’re coming into the home stretch of my matte and vibrant lipstick segment within the beauty focused month of May! Today, I’m checking out eight high pigment pink toned shades from six cosmetics brands: Circa Beauty, City Color Cosmetics, House of Uni, NYX Cosmetics, Shades by Gal and Vincent Longo. With the exception of … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Pretty in Pink!

TAB Beauty: Following Lip Color Trends – Orchid & Berry Shades!

Last Summer I had a major obsession with finding an opaque yet bright orchid/berry shade since it was all the rage on my Instagram feed. When it comes to finding the perfect opaque bright shade, there’s a lot of guess work involved. As with anything else, what appears as orchid or berry on fairer skinned … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Following Lip Color Trends – Orchid & Berry Shades!

TAB Beauty: Everything’s Coming Up Red…Lip Colors!

I remember my first job in the corporate world. I was working as an account executive for a fashion showroom in the Garment District selling various women’s clothing lines to American boutique buyers. One of the brands was a popular print line, and buyers would always tell me “prints are so personal” right before they … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Everything’s Coming Up Red…Lip Colors!

TAB Beauty: Discovering the Perfect Vampy Lip

As promised, this week I’m rounding out the month of May with an in depth review of the best in lip colors ranging from matte to vibrant shades. Now as a point of reference for this series, keep in mind that I’m a brown girl…so if I downgrade something as not being true to color, … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Discovering the Perfect Vampy Lip

TAB Beauty: Asian Skincare Review Top Picks – Best Moisturizer

This lightly scented yet deeply penetrating moisturizer from Amarte is a definite do! Wonder Cream absorbs quickly into the skin yet has enough heft to meet the moisture needs of most skin types. Meant for twice daily use, this moisturizer should be a part of everyone’s facial staplesFor more info on DHC’s PPQ Cream visit … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Asian Skincare Review Top Picks – Best Moisturizer

TAB Beauty: Asian Skincare Review Top Picks – Best Toner

If toners have left your face feeling parched and on the verge of peeling, then it’s time to switch to Shiseido’s Pureness Balancing Softner. This one nabs my Top Pick for Best Toner as this light and refreshing product leaves skin feeling softer and jump starts the hydration process immediately following your cleansing or exfoliating … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Asian Skincare Review Top Picks – Best Toner

TAB Beauty: Asian Skincare Review Top Picks – Best Serum

It’s not often that a product claims to offer instant results and delivers - but DHC’s PPQ Up Gel lives up to that promise. This scent and color free gel immediately makes skin feel firmer and hydrated. Not only can the PPQ Up Gel be used morning and night, but it can also double as … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Asian Skincare Review Top Picks – Best Serum