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Splurge-Worthy Beauty Buys By Decade from the 20’s to the 70’s

Aug 16, 2018 | scoop team

Long gone are the days when you could feel perfectly put together wearing Love’s Baby Soft, Dr. Pepper LipSmackers and your Great Lash mascara.  My makeup drawer is certainly a mix of high and low-end products, and while I still love my drugstore beauty finds, I feel like some things are just worth going to […]


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How to Wear the Nude Lip Trend

Jun 19, 2018 | scoop team

By Lesley Downey Ever since a certain someone married a certain prince, the blogosphere has gone wild for Meghan Markle’s bridal makeup looks–featuring an easy-to-wear nude lip color.  The trick with wearing nude lips is to take a cue from your own skin tone before you delve in–cooler undertone skin plays well with pinky nudes, while […]


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10 Things You Should Be Buying At Sephora For Summer

Jun 13, 2018 | scoop team

by Lesley Downey I don’t know about you, but Sephora to me is like a candy store–a product junkie’s wonderland for all things girly–but it can be a bit overwhelming.  Here are some of my summer favorites–and best of all, these little luxuries are all under $50. Sephora Collection Snag-Free Hair Elastics-This little wonders really […]


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Nail Polish Picks For Summer 2018

Jun 9, 2018 | scoop team

Things haven’t changed much in nails style for this season, it’s kind of whatever works for you when it comes to shape and length. Natural shaping is always high on our list; we like not too much length and soft rounded corners and ovals, except when clipped very short, which is when square can work […]


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Just in Time Intel. Charlotte Pedicures & Prices.

Jun 8, 2018 | scoop team

Summertime means one thing for sure. Professional Pedicures.   In winter, when you aren’t bare toed, you can get away with your DIY, at home polish changes. During the spring when you aren’t going open-toed every day, you can get away with just re-painting the big toe and maybe that other 2nd toe, to snazz […]


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Spruce Him Up for Summer at Botox & BBQ & Get Your Own $100 Gift Card

May 29, 2018 | scoop team

It’s a couples night at HKB Centers in Southpark – with exclusive discounts on some of the most popular procedures for men: Botox CoolSculpting Kybella (fat reduction under the chin / neck area) Neograft (gold standard hair transplant procedure) Thursday, June 14th from 5 – 7 PM But it’s not just for the guys ~ […]


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Faking It. The Best Self Tanners for Summer 2018.

May 20, 2018 | scoop team

If you still have nightmares of streaky and orange legs, you can put those to rest. The best self tanners these days have progressed well beyond those early favorites, and most have stabilized their primary and tricky ingredient, DHA. Granted, our favorite faux comes from professional spray tanners like Gorgeous Glo, we realize that’s not […]





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Self Care. What Does It Mean + 6 Ideas For You.

Mar 12, 2018 | scoop team

Kids, meals, husband (or wife), errands, trip planning, work, laundry, grocery shopping, friend outings (if we’re lucky) and forced exercise (summer’s coming). This is typically what our list of to-do’s look like. But wait – did you notice anything? What about us? Do our needs (or wants) ever come in? Most of us have spent the […]


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Using Oils in Your Beauty Routine. Do they Work? Plus Our Favorites.

Mar 11, 2018 | scoop team

Oils have infiltrated the beauty scene for many reasons. They are extremely versatile and can be used anywhere from acne scars to cracked heels. Why add oils to your beauty routine? Oils can improve the appearance of your skin and hair.  Oils can help even out your skin tone and moisturize your lips. They also serve as […]


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