womenTALK: The Beauty Blog

Thursday, Jun 28th 2012

Are You Using the Right Cleanser?

authored by Bethany Porter

We all fall into beauty routines, often washing our face with the same cleanser day after day. Recently, a friend of mine was having a lot of trouble with her skin. She was using the same cleanser she had been using for years but, over the course of a few months, the condition of her facial skin had gone south. My first tip for her was: change your cleanser!

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Thursday, Jun 21st 2012

10 Beauty Products That Make Life Easier

authored by Bethany Porter

Let's face it, summer is often advertised as a time for relaxation, but it often turns into the busiest season of the year. Between weddings, road trips, graduations and lots of happy hours outdoors, any time-saver is welcome. These 10 products are no-brainers and will save you time, money and stress!

1. Lip Stain

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Thursday, Jun 14th 2012

Dress Better, Spend Less

authored by Bethany Porter

I'm a big proponent of quality over quantity when it comes to buying clothing. Whenever possible, I spend my money on pieces that I know will last instead of a cheaper, easier-to-obtain item. It's a tough thing to do, especially with so many fast-fashion retailers like H&M and Forever21 offering affordable options. The best strategy is to buy the best when it comes to your basic, wear-them-all-the-time items and save on trendy clothing.

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Thursday, Jun 07th 2012

How to Look "Dressed" in the Heat

authored by Bethany Porter

Imagine it's about 90 degrees outside and as you stare at your closet the only thing that looks appealing is a wispy tank top and a pair of shorts. How do you make your heat-beating, bare essentials look like an outfit?

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