03/25/08

Color, Color Everywhere

03/12/08

All Signs are Pointing to Prom

Did you ever have one of those weeks where all signs point in one direction? This week, all signs have definitely been pointing back to high school. On Sunday night a few friends and I had dinner with one of our teachers from high school. She filled us in on the goings on of the school and where other members of our class were. (Lots of engagements and advanced degrees!) Then, on Monday, my family started discussing plans for my brother’s upcoming graduation and his Big Move to college. Finally, on Tuesday, I was inundated with information about the one right of passage almost every high school senior goes through: the PROM.

When it comes to the prom, there’s so much to worry about: limo, hair, makeup, nails,...

03/05/08

Anti-Aging Secret Revealed: CoffeeBerry

Have you heard of this yet? Up until a few days ago, I hadn’t either, but apparently, CoffeeBerry is being touted as the new Must Have, secret ingredient in anti-aging skincare. At the February 2007 meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, the importance of CoffeeBerry extracts as an antioxidant was recognized. I usually stick with my tried-and true Cetaphil-only regimen, so I read about this with a bit of skepticism. BUT, like with other new products on the market (and as a good truth-seeking journo) it’s important to know what it’s all about. Here’s the lowdown:

What it is: CoffeBerry is the whole fruit of the coffee plant. It’s a red berry that surrounds the coffee bean, and up until...