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47 Weeks to 50 | F the vodka soda
There is a LOT of talk about what happens to your body as you age, and there are a thousand and one strategies to stay thin and maintain your younger body. I have a LOT to say about this, and this is the first installment. First, let’s be crystal clear nearly every woman I know

Have a Spooky Friday 13th & Book Halloween Makeup Now!
Happy Friday 13th Authentic Beauties! At least one day each year, many of our authentic selves become vampy vampires, ghostly ghouls and killer clowns. We can help with your Halloween looks whether you’re staying home to hand out candy to the kiddos or hitting the town for masquerade balls. But, don’t delay in booking your

48 Weeks to 50 | My youngest turns 22
My daughter, Quinn, turns 22 today, so I thought there’s no time like the present to talk about children. When I look in the mirror, I don’t see someone who has a 22-year-old (my son is nearly 24, and I certainly don’t see that). I have a LOT of friends who still have teenagers and

Authentic Beauty’s Fall 2017 Makeup Collection: Rebel with a Cause
The Makeup and Fashion Forecast for Fall 2017 The Fall 2017 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week runways were awash in rebellion and individual style that marked a step away from the Hollywood glam and super feminine looks we saw just a half year ago. This freewheeling style inspired us to think about some of

49 Weeks to 50
I’m a little behind with my 50 to 50 journal, but I’ve found that writing these are just a bit more difficult than I thought they would be. It’s one thing to write about makeup and quite another to write about more intimate topics. I’m doing my best to write MY truth while still making

50 to 50 Week #50 | The Issue of Lifestyle
The countdown has officially begun. It’s week #50 until I turn 50. My 49th year has begun and, already, I’m trying to decide what I want to do for my 50th birthday. It also happens to be the 10-year anniversary of my business, Authentic Beauty, and I already have planned three surf retreats and a