Fashion & Beauty

I never expected pregnancy to force me to face my own vanity in the way it did. Since our daughter is a summer baby, I spent months in oversized loose-fitting dresses hoping I would "bounce back" by fall. The truth...

Help! My Skin is So Dry! Dry skin in the summer is definitely an issue living in the desert. The older I get the drier it gets too. And what I have recently learned is that overly dry skin can...

In the words of Sex in the City's Carrie Bradshaw, "I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet." But is it possible to fill your closet without spending like Carrie Bradshaw? Spoiler Alert: The...

I have a confession. I have spent a lot of time browsing lifestyle and beauty blogs over the last five years. So much time, in fact, that I can confidently recommend to you the very best mascaras. After my first...

Fashionable moms. Is that a thing? You bet your bottom dollar. We don't have to wear stiff business casual clothing anymore. All your professional wardrobe needs is a little creativity, fun, and simplicity. My trick for looking fashionable and professional...

I've had a long, tumultuous history with my hair. We've been through many ups and downs, but I'm happy to report that I finally love my long, naturally curly hair. In middle school, I hated my hair. I felt different...

I loved reading recent blog posts by ABQMom contributors Margo and Taylor on style tips and sustainable fashion. I also wanted to share my secret to shopping sustainably, saving money, trying new trends, and transitioning between seasons. The secret? I rent...

I have curly hair. My hair was stick-straight until I was in middle school. I have the pictures to prove it. Then my hair became curly, and I had no idea what to do. I have the pictures to prove that,...

I can't be the only one who has ever felt that I couldn't find a single thing in my closet to wear . . . Yes, my closet is stuffed to the ceiling. But no, nothing will work. This feeling was...

The weather has cooled. Festive music is on the radio and in the stores. Hot coffees, teas, and cocoa have become a dietary staple. The to-do list grows by the day.  The holidays are here! We all know how busy this...

We had an amazing time at Blo Blow Dry Bar's Moms Night Out! And can you blame us with such a tranquil, gorgeous, and welcoming facility?  Speaking of welcoming, the Blo Blow Dry Bar staff (aka Blo-ers) were ready to...

In winter, I have two go-to looks: sporty or relaxed. I want something warm to exercise in because I like to take walks and bike rides year-round. At home, I live in leggings and cozy shirts almost 100% of...

I have very fair skin. I embrace this about 99% of the time. But sometimes when I break out the shorts, tank-tops, and swimsuits, I really want to feel tan and summer-y. Also, it's easier to feel confident in...

We are so excited to announce our upcoming event, a Mom’s Pampering Night at Frenchies Modern Nail Care! Come celebrate their Grand Opening with an evening of all-natural sugar scrub and body butter hand massages, appetizers, mocktails, and raffles from...