The Soap & Paper Factory seems like a strange name for a line of body care products. But, if you look more closely, it is more than just body care — it is an all-natural, beautifully scented, handmade product wrapped in exquisite, Earth-friendly packaging (soap& paper).

I just love how green all these companies are becoming. It really makes shopping for their products more fun! In fact, The Soap & Paper Factory is not only all-natural, they are also wrapped in recyclable and reusable packaging. I recently had the opportunity to try out some of these modern pleasures. I sampled the Verbena Body Cream and the Orange Blossom Body Scrub: More »

 There are times when we go out with our special guy and notice several women taking a glance at him. But are they admiring your other half, or wondering what on earth you’re doing with him? It could go either way.

In today’s world, men are becoming more conscious of their appearance in all aspects. Not only are they worrying about what to wear, but now they’re taking longer looks in the mirror in order to pick apart every flaw. Perhaps we owe this to our endless fawning over actors like Ryan Reynolds or Matthew McConaughey (my personal favorite). This could be seen as something really great or really annoying.

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My purse, as I have mentioned in previous posts, is my life. This may sound odd, but to a purse obsessed individual like myself, it makes perfect sense. Carrying my most treasured possessions, my bag is usually full of an array of items, ranging from video games to lint brushes, several pairs of sunglasses (I can be indecisive!), sunscreen, and even gloves. Because of this, I am always searching for larger sized bags to hold all of my “junk,” as my boyfriend refers to it.

So, for this month, I would like to introduce you to my latest purse purchase, The Marc by Marc Jacobs, “Dr. Q Fraser” pleated tote from the Fall/Winter 2008 collection. Purchased at Nordstrom for $558, this handbag is said to hold a magazine, water bottle, and wallet, but I must say I have found it to actually hold much more. More »

My new love — AG Hair Cosmetics! Their tag line is “style with substance.” Rightfully stated. Really, these products are amazing. I tried out, and am now an advocate of, their colour savour sulfate-free shampoo and colour savour color protection conditioner.

This two-step process leaves my hair silky smooth, and even gives it some body (hair and body are usually not included in the same sentence when my straight locks are being discussed). Also, it helps prevent my hair from knotting.

I have a horrible time trying to comb through my strands post-wash. Dread is an appropriate description of the state that most shampoos and conditioners leave my hair in. I was super-excited to try out AG’s conditioning mist detangling conditioner; however, since using the shampoo and conditioner, I haven’t had the need. I really only use this product for the wonderful smell that it has. More »

Ok, I know you have all seen the commercials, probably walked by it in the store, and I know you have asked yourself…does it really

work, it seems so gross? Well, I am here, as your resident foot snob, to say…YES!

The PedEgg ™ is FABULOUS! I tried it for the first time at my sister’s last month, and I have been hooked ever since. The PedEgg is super simple to use, and it really does make your heels soft and smooth.

With the rising cost of everything, I was in desperate need to find something to assist me in my at-home-pedis. Not being able to make it to my weekly pedicures, I had started to feel my feet get super yucky. They were getting dry and rough since I have been wearing my flip-flops all summer.

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Thank you to all of the contestants that entered for a chance to win this wonderful prize — a $25 gift certificate to Fugly Lab. While all of the comments were great, unfortunately only one winner could be selected. The reader chosen at random was…Paige!

Here’s what she said she’ll use the gift certificate for: “If I was fortunate enough to win the Fugly Lab giveaway, the Tokidoki Smashbox Eyeshadow Quad in Celebrita and the Mac Break the Glass Lipglass would make me a gorgeous Beauty Chat Blog reader!”

Congrats Paige! You will indeed have the chance to get your hands on those items, thanks to Onamia Chun, Senior VP of Fugly Lab.

Photo Credit: Fugly Lab

This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend the Fashion Day Soiree held at the Ritual Supper Club in Hollywood. Priscilla Thomas founded this event; she holds events several times a year in different metropolitan cities.Priscilla states, “While attending our fun and fabulous events you are also contributing to the betterment of many individuals who may be suffering hard times or children that are at a disadvantage. All of our events benefit a wonderful women or children’s charity. It is my favorite way to give back.” More »

I was recently given the chance to try out a new and refreshing product: DentaBurst ® Freshening Teeth Cleaners. Being a fanatic of anything that has to do with teeth, I was really excited to try this product out and share my thoughts with all of you.

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The gals over at Beauty in Real Life have found: “miss oops – mishap tape and nundies.” AWESOME!

The Frisky features “Botkier’s Gray & Hot Pink Xenia Boots.”  They are expensive, but a must-have if you can afford them.

Daily Makeover explains “The Most Natural Way To Contour Your Cheeks.”

“Article: Most Dangerous Cosmetics” was posted by Share my Fashion Addictions. This should be required reading for all females, and some males, too. More »

Arnica is an herb, known since the 1500s, to relieve pain and inflammation caused by strains and arthritis, to relieve herpes symptoms and even kill the herpes virus, to assist the normal healing process, and to reduce scars and bruises. The herb contains helenalin and related compounds, which have anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.

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