This time of year, sun damage is something that’s on everyone’s mind. Summer’s over, the tan’s faded … and, if you’re like many women, hyperpigmentation is beginning to rear its ugly head, along with some new fine lines and a less-than-perfect rough texture. What’s a girl to do?
Girls who received Kinerase Photofacials Night Moisturizer in their recent Beautyfix kit know what to do. This awesome product—packed with kinetin and peptides—happens to be one of the industry’s most effective weapons in the battle against sun damage. It poses deeply res
The lovely Mrs. Jan Schill visited me today from Durango, CO!! It always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside when I have someone who is willing to travel so far to spend the day with me! Even before we met, I knew we were going to get along really well, and of course, I wasnt disappointed. I kept telling her we better get back to the subject of photography, or she was going to be upset that we talked about personal stuff all day!
Most people visit me to dive right in to learning off camera flash, so Jan was different than most. We spend most of the day talking about posing, composition and using the existing light to its fullest.
Thanks Jan for a great day full of great conversation!
Love entertaining, even during these tough economic times? You can throw a fabulous, fun bash on even the skimpiest budget. Think of it as a creative challenge that your guests will help you meet. Community, do-it-yourself and interactivity are in; showy, excessive and hands-off are out.
Here are some cost-saving ideas when setting out the welcome mat.
Costs Down, Spirits up
Serve a signature cocktail, punch or sangria in a classic punch bowl or pitcher, recommends Lauren Purcell, co-author of Cocktail Parties, Straight Up! “Create something really festive for guests and serve that along with wine and beer,” she says. “Th

Jewelry artist Tiffany Hamiltons passion is ever growing peaking through the the dirtrising, sprouting. Beans are more than special, they are life changing, says the 32 year old self proclaimed bean artist.
The idea of merging beans with jewelry came during a pretty mundane activity. I was watching a music awards show and the BlackEye Peas had just performed. Tiffany tells us. I thought to myself how cool would it be to have a blackeye pea bracelet? It took Tiffany 2 and half years before the idea became reality.
Here are some helpful tips for you to keep your silver Jewelry shiny and new! 1. When you purchase wholesale Jewelry, make sure that you purchase good quality sterling silver. To check whether the sterling silver is of good quality, look for Jewelry pieces marked with the numbers ‘925.’
2. To maintain your exquisite Jewelry pieces, it is a must that you clean and polish them on a regular basis and retain its natural shine.
3. Proper storage and cleaning will keep the beauty of your silver Jewelry. Silver needs to be stored in a cool and dry place. Use 100% cotton cloth to avoid scratching the Jewelry when cleaning it.
4. Another thing to bear in mind is how your store your Jewelry when it is not being worn. Sterling silver