Beauty and Fashion

I love linen, so when the LINTICO brand* invited me to try some pieces and review them on my blog, I was intrigued. I have quite a few Italian linen pants in my wardrobe that are summer staples, and winter ones too now that I’m a Florida snowbird. Finding any kind of clothing, even linen, is ...

It took stamina to navigate through more than 1000 exhibitors and 16,000 registered attendees at the 2023 Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia Convention Center in September. There were 900 brands showcasing the latest and greatest natural and organic products. After reviewing my notes, photos and stash of samples, I’m ready to report on the new ...

With autumn in full swing I thought it was time to face the facts about my aging skin and change up my fall beauty routine. I needed a perk after looking at myself in the mirror a few weeks ago. OMG my soon to be 65 year-old face was indeed looking dull and wrinkly. I realized it ...

Have you ever stressed out about your breasts? Are they too large, too small, too high, too low, tough to fit into a bra or in need of a push-up? If so, you’ll enjoy reading Leslie Lehr’s new memoir, A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Us. It’s all about our sexy and sacred body ...

I don’t know about you but after being quarantined inside this spring, now that it’s warmer weather all I want to do is go outside. Whether it’s taking a walk, going to the beach, gardening in my yard or just lounging on the deck at my condo on the corner at the Jersey shore, I’m ...

“There’s no downtime,” said Mackenzi, the esthetician at Moxie Blue Salon in Old City, Philadelphia, as I completed my pre-facial intake form, took off my eyeglasses, climbed up on the massage table and closed my eyes. “This very hydrating, anti-aging facial only takes about 30 minutes. It’s more internally focused since I will be putting ...