Personalized Holiday Gift Ideas

Personalized Holiday Gift Ideas

When it comes to gifting, we love personalization.  Not only does it make gifts unique (seriously who needs another damn scarf?), but also just a bit more thoughtful.  Here are some of our favorite holiday gifts that can be customized in order to make someone feel special.

Beauty Gift Sets Worth Stocking Up On

Beauty Gift Sets Worth Stocking Up On

During the holiday season, beauty brands package their best sellers into affordable kits, making it a great time to stock up for yourself! here are some of our favorites that we definitely plan on snagging and gifting too, of course. happy shopping!

Beauty Game Changers on Amazon's Style Code Live

Beauty Game Changers on Amazon's Style Code Live

Last week I had the pleasure of joining the Amazon Style Code Live team to showcase a few really innovative beauty products.  You know I love bringing my content to life on camera and the atmosphere at this show makes me feel so alive.  It's a smart, online TV show where you can actually shop what I'm talking about during the segment. Genius!  Check out (and shop) my latest segment here.

Must Have: PCA Skin Pigment Bar

Must Have: PCA Skin Pigment Bar

I was first introduced to this product years ago and while I had hyperpigmentation and definitely could have used it, I also had no clue what to do with it and decided it wasn't worth figuring out.  Biggest mistake ever.  I was recently reintroduced to not only this product, but the brand, PCA Skin, and cannot believe how effective the skincare collection is.

Introducing The JM Collective

Introducing The JM Collective

I'm so excited to introduce today, the launch of my new business – The JM Collective. Throughout the past decade, acting as a writer, editor, blogger, influencer and TV contributor in the beauty and wellness space, most of my career has been very public and I've been fortunate enough to share it all with you.  What you don't know is what's been happening behind the scenes that's now taken on a life of it's own.

I Got My Hands on A Micro-Pick

I Got My Hands on A Micro-Pick

One of the main reasons I love going for facials is because the estheticians are able to offer cleaner, brighter skin that's way better than anything I can do during a Sunday evening pamper session. Besides their training, they also have the right tools needed to make sure the products they use are as effective as possible.  Enter the micro-pick – my newest obsession. Here's the deal on micro-needling and why you need the treatment from Candida Almeida, Founder of the Fountain of Beauty Spa in Milburn, NJ who just launched the Micro-Pick Booster Facial as a pain free way to rejuvenate your skin by kick-starting collagen production.