The Beauty Within
Monday
April 2013
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Blog, Gloria, Hair, Product Review
There’s a gazillion salons specializing in blowouts all over the country nowadays. In a city like New York, where I’ve been living for the past 9 months, it’s practically a norm for women to get their hair blown out once and professionally styled once or twice a week. Others go for special occasions like big [...]
Wednesday
March 2013
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Award Show, Blog, Hair Tutorials, Other Beauty Videos
Even though red carpet season is official over, it doesn’t mean we can’t keep oohing and aahing over gorgeous hairstyles! One of the ones I loved the most was the classic Old Hollywood curls seen all season on faves like Jessica Chastain and Amanda Seyfried. One of the celeb stylists at Sally Hershberger Salon in [...]
Monday
December 2012
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Blog, Giveaways
It’s that magical time of the year again – the holiday season! It’s my first holiday season in New York City, and I don’t know if it’s the cold weather, the gorgeous light decorations adorning buildings and streets, or seeing the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center with my own eyes, but the holiday spirit just [...]
Monday
August 2012
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Blog, Gloria, Product Review
Who: Me! What: AVON Nailwear Pro+ in Gunmetal (a stormy metallic gray) with essie LuxEffects in Stroke of Brilliance (silver glitter chunks with a hint of blue) layered on top When: Before a wedding. Why: Blue sparkles as the “something blue” for the wedding. Plus it’s plain pretty. Where: In a park with a lake in Massachusetts. [...]
Tuesday
August 2012
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Blog, Embryolisse Laboratories, Gloria, Product Review
Remember the old skincare mantra: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize? Nowadays, most people have replaced “Tone” with “Treat”, as in using some sort of serum to treat any particular issues -acne, anti-aging, hydrating, etc. Some simply find toners ineffective and not essential, while others claim that toners adjust the pH of your skin to allow products to [...]
Wednesday
June 2012
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Gloria, Lifestyle
Summer is here so you know what that means – BIKINI SEASON! For many, summer is all about having fun at the beach or the pool – splashing water, laying out under the sun, and really enjoying yourself. For others, it’s the beginning of “Bikini Blues,” where people start feeling anxious about showcasing their bodies. [...]
Monday
February 2012
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Gloria, Hair, Product Review
My beauty obsessions are always changing. Before picking up a product, I sometimes stare at my beauty shelf pretending I’m Heidi Klum, telling my products, “One day you’re in, and the next day you’re out.” I’m starting a mini-post series entitled “Current Beauty Obsessions” to highlight the tools, products, and even stores, spas, and salons [...]
Tuesday
December 2011
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Gloria, Travel
While stress balls or happy hours with the girls help lessen stress, nothing cures it better than a spa day. If you’re going to splurge going to a spa anyways, why not go to an amazing spa? I found my little oasis of a spa just minutes outside of Los Angeles at the Four Seasons [...]
Monday
December 2011
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Gloria, Jesse's Girl, Product Review, Swatches
You know, I wish that I had Jessie’s girl I wish that I had Jessie’s girl Where can I find a woman like that Ah yes, you know I’m in a good mood when I start referencing 80s music. What could possibly get me to start grooving to Jessie’s Girl? The Pure Pigment Eye Dust [...]
Wednesday
December 2011
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Written by Gloria, Posted in Gloria, Product Review, Stila, Swatches
Fake a Summer Glow During Winter Months with Stila’s Bronzing Tinted Moisturizer!
