Interview With Petra Strand of Pixi Beauty

Me and Petra Strand

Spring time is just around the corner...Well, here in San Diego it feels like spring has already begun! I don't know about you, but I'm over this winter weather and really looking forward to all the bright colors that spring brings. When I think of spring, one of the beauty brands that comes to mind is Pixi Beauty. Maybe it's the product packaging with the fairies and flowers, but something about this beauty brand really resonates with me. So when I had the opportunity to talk with Petra Strand, the Mastermind behind the Pixi brand, I just had to find out what the connection is.

Katy Perry Channels Her Inner Fierceness in ghd Campaign

Katy Perry continues to wow us with her musical talents and stylish looks. It seems like every time I turn around, Katy Perry has a completely different look. In her ad campaign with hair styling brand, ghd, Katy channels Old Hollywood glitz and glamour aided by renowned photographer David LaChapelle who shows us her fierce side.

Creator of Pixi Coming to San Diego Target Stores

Last summer I wrote about Petra Strand, makeup artist and the creator of the Pixi beauty brand, so I'm pretty excited that she'll be making an appearance at a couple Target stores in the San Diego area next weekend.

Petra and her beauty assistants will be at Target parking lots in a pop-up makeover station where they will be providing guests with touch-ups and makeover tips. They will also be doing giveaways and instant special offers.

Spring Fashion Trends to Look Out For

Photo Credit: Style.com

Do you ever feel like you are the last one to know about the newest fashion trends? Well, not anymore. Consider yourself to be “in the know” with what spring fashions will look like. This spring we will be seeing a lot of soft fabrics such as lace and floral prints. Colour schemes this spring include neutral tones such as creams and light browns.

I've just browsed the Cocolush.com online shop, and although it's still winter, I'm ready for spring again after looking at all the designer swimwear and jewellery on this site!

My Beauty Comes From...

Beauty inspiration for the day...

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HANA Titanium Ionic Flat Iron Review

I've mentioned time and again how important it is to take care of your hair, which means using the right products and hair styling tools. Because I have course, thick hair, I like to straighten my hair with a flat iron. But I don't use just any hair straightener. You may recall my review of the Hana Professional, which I love and have been using for the past couple years.  Well, the folks over at Misikko contacted me to see if I would review the Hana Titanium Ionic flat iron, which after using it for several weeks, I've come to the conclusion that it is definitely a step up from the professional version.

5 Ways to Enhance Your Natural Beauty

One of my goals with this blog - besides helping women discover their inner beauty - is to help women enhance their natural beauty. Each of us is unique and beautiful in our own ways, but many of us attempt to hide this beauty because of a perceived flaw.

The truth is, there are no such thing as flaws. What you think is a flaw could be seen as beautiful to someone else. Embracing your natural beauty is a matter of being more accepting of what you were born with and having the confidence to allow your inner beauty to shine through to your outer beauty.

So, how do you go about enhancing that natural beauty of yours? Here are my top 5 tips:

1. Use natural beauty products. Using makeup or skin care products that are made of natural or organic ingredients can have long-term health benefits for your skin. You're less likely to experience allergic reactions or suffer from skin disorders or acne.