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My favorite hotel in Las Vegas? Hands down, it's The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. From the well-appointed guest rooms to the luxurious spa, the multiple pools to the variety of restaurants, th… Read More
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A blog dedicated to all things beauty! Jamie Allison Sanders is a true beauty enthusiast.
2023-12-18 21:52
If you live in Los Angeles and you're around during the holiday season, there's one activity absolutely worth doing — taking in a performance of Love Actually Live at The Wallis. I've… Read More
2023-12-05 01:23
Hanukkah starts this Thursday, November 7. It's my favorite holiday — not because of the gifts, although of course getting eight nights of presents as a kid was pretty darn amazing. My… Read More
2023-09-30 03:43
FYI the Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier is bringing life (and dewiness!) back to my skin. I'm absolutely in love with this little humidifying wonder! And there are 7 very important reaso… Read More
2023-09-18 19:31
Life is the bubbles! I was recently invited to check out Bubble Planet Experience and had such a great time! I took my friend Jen along for the extremely bubbly ride.In
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2023-06-22 19:36
During a recent trip to New Orleans, I was invited to experience the fabulous Hot Tin at The Pontchartrain Hotel. I said yes faster than you can say, "Tennessee Williams wrote Cat on a Hot T… Read More
2023-05-02 22:00
Ready, set, glow! I'm always, always looking for a facial that will leave my skin hydrated, youthful-looking, dewy, and super glowy. And I've found it at Formula Fig in West Hollywood!I was… Read More
2023-04-21 18:58
There are so many hotels near Disneyland that it can feel overwhelming to choose one. Well, I recently stayed at the Element by Westin Anaheim, and I'm here to tell you it should absolutely… Read More
2023-03-29 19:21
Last week I had the immense pleasure to attend the opening night of Love Is An Art, the new collection curated by MegZany for the art gallery at Four Seasons Westlake Village. I'm so beyond… Read More
2023-02-14 22:47
One of my longest-running obsessions? Shower gel. I've been a faithful shower gel and body wash user since I was in high school and first discovered the magic of Caress. As I've gotten older… Read More
2023-01-09 21:06
“You’re actually really cool,” Cameron said as he swam close to me in his Olympic-sized pool, gazing into my eyes with the combination of admiration and lust that only a ne… Read More
2023-01-09 21:05
I'd been swiping on Tinder and Bumble for awhile, meeting men occasionally, but not getting into anything serious. Then I met H.He was cute with a capital CUTE. His bright, blueish-green eye… Read More
2023-01-06 20:39
What's your desert island beauty product? For me, it's absolutely, definitely, beyond the shadow of a doubt, serum. I quite literally can't live without serum in my skincare routine. Sometim… Read More
2022-12-16 01:04
Easy. Leak-proof. Perfect for travel. Oh, and they fit in TSA-approved, quart-sized bags that you can bring on your next flight. I'm talking about Cadence refillable containers, of course! I… Read More
2022-12-05 19:55
Need a fabulous hotel that’s close to Disneyland? Look no further than Grand Legacy at the Park!My family and I stayed here for our Disney trip over Thanksgiving weekend and had the… Read More
2022-08-24 17:52
If you’re like me, you dread making the bed. Well, I felt like that until the Nolah Bamboo Sheet Set in Queen came into my life, anyway! With this set, I actually look forward to putti… Read More
2022-08-12 18:09
Where drinks and dessert are concerned, there's one very important thing to keep in mind. The more fun the experience, the better! And in the case of Better Than Sex, they most certainly del… Read More
2022-07-25 23:24
Okay, but how SERIOUSLY CUTE is Coffee Dose? While I was out in Costa Mesa this weekend visiting my friend Todd, we decided to pop in to this new coffee shop — and wow, are we glad we… Read More
2022-06-30 18:35
Every June, I look forward to the #BoundingWithPride challenge hosted by @thedisneybound and @pixiedustedwithpride. Being an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community is extremely important to me &mda&hell…Read More
2022-05-31 00:32
Feeling knotty? Better head to Squeeze! This has been my favorite massage spot in LA ever since they opened, so when I started experiencing a random bout of sciatic pain this week, I knew… Read More
2022-05-31 00:14
During my recent trip to Boston, I had the absolute pleasure of staying at The Godfrey Hotel Boston. This is, hands down, one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in!From the moment… Read More
2022-04-22 03:17
Caring is what counts! Who else absolutely loved the Care Bears growing up — and, okay, loves them as an adult, too? If you’re like me, the answer is a resounding “I DID… Read More
2022-04-14 23:12
March was a busy month — because I participated in all 31 days of the #disneyboundchallenge! This annual Instagram challenge hosted by @thedisneybound is always a lot of work AND a lot… Read More
2022-02-18 21:37
Is there anything better than sitting in a heart-shaped pool float at a gorgeous Airbnb in Palm Springs? I’m going to admit something to you, though. I almost deleted this photo from m… Read More
2021-12-14 19:41
My mom and I went to Merriest Nites After-Hours Party at Disneyland and had the most magical, fun-filled, obviously merriest time! Neither of us had ever been to an after hours event at @dis… Read More
2021-11-04 00:46
Halloween may be over, but you know what? Spooky season is still living rent free in my head for at least another week or two! (Hey, I mean, someone's gotta eat all the candy I bought for my… Read More
2021-09-14 23:47
Have you ever gotten an IV treatment — in the comfort of your own home? This is a pretty popular occurrence in LA, but I'd never done it ... until recently, that is! Enter the amazing… Read More
2021-09-01 22:02
Have you ever stayed somewhere so magical, you didn't want to leave? That's how I feel about The Ludlow Hotel.From the moment I checked in to the time I (sadly) had to check out, my stay wa… Read More
2021-08-30 17:24
Eating Baby Yoda cotton candy? This is the way! I’ve been dying to go to @polarplayground for a LONG time. When my friend @tiki30 posted a photo of the Pooh Bear cotton candy on his s… Read More
2021-07-19 18:09
Over the weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of enjoying the afternoon tea service at Morning Lavender with my gal Erin. To say it was delightful would be a definite understatement!I have a… Read More
2021-07-01 23:18
Is there any better news than the fact that Disneyland is open again? Honestly, I really don't think so. After being closed for over 400 days, it finally reopened on April 30th! I waited to… Read More
2021-05-05 22:39
“Honey! Ah, sugar, sugar! You are my candy girl, and you got me wanting you.” - Sugar, Sugar by The ArchiesOver the weekend, I went to Sugar Rush with my gal Erin. We frolicked… Read More
2021-01-26 21:24
I am never one to shy away from trying a new skincare routine. So when I first learned about the Tatcha Japanese Skincare Routine — which consists of only 6 steps and focuses on leavin… Read More
2021-01-03 03:43
Do you know what it means to DisneyBound? If not, don't worry — before about two years ago, neither did I! DisneyBounding means putting together outfits inspired by Disney characters… Read More
2020-12-28 07:44
I'd been swiping on Tinder and Bumble for awhile, meeting men occasionally, but not getting into anything serious. Then I met H.He was cute with a capital CUTE. His bright, blueish-green eye… Read More
2020-12-14 19:37
If you know me at all, you know I am a major Disney person. Every time I go to the parks (RIP right now, but in general), I plan out the perfect outfit to wear that day. And a lot of that st… Read More
2020-11-20 05:25
It was October 2017, a night like practically any other. I matched with a cute guy named Mike on Tinder, and we started chatting. Fairly par for the course, right? The witty banter was good… Read More
2020-11-03 23:03
Today is the day. I am feeling apprehensive. Trepidatious. Anxious. Scared. Nervous. And also, a touch hopeful.I truly hope everything we have done in advance of this election has been enoug… Read More
2020-09-23 02:35
It’s been awhile since I did a #texturetuesday — and what better way to get back in the game than with a look at all my products from Tatcha? My skin is so happy, healthy an… Read More
2020-08-03 17:38
“Flippin’ your fins you don’t get too far. Legs are required for jumping, dancing ... strollin’ along down a — what’s that word again? — street!&r&hell…Read More
2020-07-16 23:59
So, who here has heard of American Horror Story? You may be thinking, "Um, DUH." Well, do you know who's responsible for every single incredible makeup look on that show — not to menti… Read More
2020-05-20 18:22
These beauty products have 2 things in common:1) They’re all mainstays in my beauty routine.2) They’re all orange! 🧡 Check out why these are my current faves ⬇A… Read More
2020-05-13 00:14
If you know me at all, you know how much I love Disneyland and all things #DisneyStyle! Since the parks are closed for the foreseeable future, it got me thinking -- why not still have a litt… Read More
2020-04-24 18:29
I have what some might call a minor obsession with serums. I've tried a LOT of them, and I frequently look for ones I can use not only before moisturizer, but instead of it. Recently, I've b… Read More
2020-04-13 16:17
I've been a major fan of Olive & June for quite some time. (Proof here.) It's the only nail salon I visit in LA — and I honestly can't wait to go again once quarantine is over. But… Read More
2020-04-01 17:29
We're in a scary, uncertain time. None of us knows what the next day holds. There are new numbers released daily, new shelter-in-place orders, new ways of life. Many people have lost their j… Read More
2020-03-03 20:47
I'm going to admit something to you. I haven't always been the best at including Vitamin C in my daily regimen -- either through eating/drinking it, taking vitamins, or applying it to my ski… Read More
2020-02-11 21:14
My friend Claire and I were doing our nails recently, and I couldn't commit to one color. And since I'm still on the multicolored manicure trend, and I don't see that ending anytime soon, I… Read More
2020-01-10 00:13
I've known about clothing rental subscription services for a long time. I actually even worked on one for awhile, back when I was at JustFab (we had our own version of this service called PS… Read More
2019-12-30 05:16
2020 is upon us. A new decade full of new chances, new choices and new adventures. As is customary on my blog, I'm looking back at 2019 -- the year that's passed, the year that brought more… Read More
2019-12-04 23:16
There are fewer things more magical to me than Disneyland during the holiday season. I love going to Disneyland year round, but there's just something so special about the parks during Chris… Read More
2019-11-21 20:40
A few weeks ago, I participated in the #BoundToParkHop challenge on Instagram, where participants created looks inspired by various things around Disney. I worked extremely hard on this chal… Read More
2019-10-29 00:20
I. Love. Getting. Facials. If it wasn't actually bad to treat the skin TOO much, I'd get them daily, or at least weekly. There's just something so satisfying about knowing all the gunk has c… Read More
2019-10-14 13:00
I seriously can't get enough of multicolor manicures! I love this trend so much and refuse to let it go away, well, EVER. Now that it's fall (even if it's still 85 degrees in LA), I decided… Read More
2019-09-27 18:27
As soon as I saw the JustFab Ari Block Heeled Boots in Snake, I knew they had to be mine. I'm obsessed with tall boots, I'm obsessed with snakeskin, and I'm obsessed with JustFab. So it real… Read More
2019-09-23 20:07
The word "sanctuary" immediately brings me the feeling of peace and calm. So, when I was invited into Larchmont Sanctuary Spa, I Was definitely hoping for peace and calm to overtake me! Luck… Read More
2019-09-13 19:38
I change my hair color at least once a year. And, usually, that means I go for a bright, shocking pink! So when the time came this year, I called upon my amazing hairstylist, Jesse German of… Read More
2019-08-26 14:03
Have you seen the latest nail trend popping up, oh, everywhere? Well, #ICYMI, it's the multicolor manicure! I first noticed this trend on my coworker Crystal, who sports a different version… Read More
2019-08-01 14:00
So, here's the thing. I tried a smoothing treatment on my hair about 10 years ago, and it DID. NOT. WORK. My hair stayed exactly the same as it had been pre-treatment -- big, frizzy, curly… Read More
2019-07-09 18:10
I really, really, REALLY love #TextureTuesday. And today's is brought to you by my collection of Bliss products in the early morning light.For as long as I can remember in my skincare journe… Read More
2019-06-26 08:00
It's been a long time since I did a post for On Wednesdays We Wear Pink -- and I can't believe that, honestly, since almost every product I use IS pink! I was looking around my bathroom this… Read More
2019-05-30 21:47
A popup inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Well, that's all I needed to hear to know I wanted to check out WonderWorld!This adorable popup is located smack in the middle of Hollywood, right on… Read More
2019-04-29 21:20
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty obsessed with Gwyneth Paltrow and goop. I get the weekly emails, I have the app, I peruse all the listings for LA of the places I need to e… Read More
2019-04-22 07:00
You guys. Sometimes I just really like to have fun with my nails. Okay, I ALWAYS like to have fun with my nails. But sometimes, I like to have extra super duper fun. And today, that happened… Read More
2019-04-03 07:00
I’m kind of obsessed with body scrubs. Anything that's going to smell good, feel great and make my skin look amazing definitely gets high marks in my book. And the Brooklyn Botany Hima… Read More
2019-03-14 23:53
This past weekend, I participated in a photo shoot. I've done them before, and I really love being part of the experience. This one was a little different, though, because it was for underwe… Read More
2019-03-12 06:52
So I would just like to preface this post by letting you know that I do, in fact, know the difference between need and want. And when I say I NEEDED a bunch of pairs of Femme De Bloom earrin… Read More
2019-02-28 00:34
Today marks three years since I broke my ankle. In some ways, that feels like a lifetime ago. In others, it’s like only a second has passed. And, you know what? It was actually the bes… Read More
2019-02-13 00:03
I love two things: Hello Kitty and high tea. So when I found out that, not only is there a Hello Kitty Grand Cafe in Orange County, but that they serve afternoon tea, I absolutely jumped at… Read More
2019-01-22 18:10
Oh, how I love a good play on words. And when it's combined with a beauty product that just makes my life better? Yeah, that's a total win. Enter First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair BarriAIR Cream… Read More
2019-01-21 14:00
For someone who claims to love nail polish as much as I do, it's been an embarrassingly long time since I shared my manicure with you. And it's not because I haven't been painting my nails … Read More
2018-12-31 06:46
2018 is about to draw to a close. And, as is customary at the end of any year, I'm in the midst of some deep reflection. 2018 was one of those years that, while it had some ups and some defi… Read More
2018-12-14 14:00
Have you ever tried cupping? And, if not, have you been interested? I did it once before, about 10 years ago, with my acupuncturist in New York. And I honestly loved it, but I just never had… Read More
2018-11-16 18:03
Most people in my life know how I feel about experience popups -- which is that I LOVE THEM. For example, I visited The Museum of Ice Cream not once, but twice in the span of a few months! I… Read More
2018-10-16 06:59
It's October 16 ... also known as my LA-iversary! Today marks 3 years since I packed up my car with shoes, clothes and nail polish (you know, the essentials), drove across the country and ar… Read More
2018-09-22 22:39
There are just those nail polishes that grab you. The ones that pull you in time and time again. The ones that, even if it's been years, you always return to with a smile and a sense that th… Read More
2018-09-18 03:40
I'm always on the hunt for affordable fashion. If it looks cute and chic but doesn't cost an arm and a leg, sign. me. up! Gozon most definitely fits the bill. I kept seeing girls I follow on… Read More
2018-08-21 15:31
#TextureTuesday. Did you know it's a thing? I've found myself scrolling through this hashtag on Instagram for hours, fascinated by all of the amazing colors and textures to behold. And I fin… Read More
2018-08-15 13:30
I love traveling -- but I don't get to do it nearly enough. In fact, I hadn't traveled out of the country in four years and recently had to renew my passport after it expired (oops). But ren… Read More
2018-08-14 14:48
Body wash is kind of my obsession. At any given time, I probably have about 18 different body washes in my shower. No joke. No exaggeration. Yes, you read that right. 18. What can I say, I l… Read More
2018-07-20 16:58
In case you weren't aware by now, I'm obsessed with skincare -- and I'm even more obsessed with face masks. If one were to rummage through all of the beauty products in my apartment, one mig… Read More
2018-07-12 13:30
I recently started a new job as the Senior Copywriter for a beauty startup. I can't tell you more about it just yet, but I'm really excited for it to launch! Why am I telling you this, you m… Read More
2018-07-03 16:39
So here's the thing. I have a new obsession with Mi.iM. And I don't care who knows it.Just dancing the day away in my Mi.iM Indira slides.I originally discovered Mi.iM (short for Miracle Mil… Read More
2018-06-28 21:42
A few years ago, I had my scalp analyzed. And I found out that while my scalp is in pretty good shape -- no dandruff, oiliness or dryness -- I have a lot of hair. And I mean A LOT. We're tal… Read More
2018-06-11 13:30
I've had many thoughts swirling around since Kate Spade's untimely suicide last week. I wanted to take some time to put them into words -- and I think I've finally figured out what I need an… Read More
2018-05-21 16:29
You know how you build something up in your mind and just hope beyond hope that it will be as worth it as you dreamed? Well, in the case of Color Camp and my latest manicure, I got even more… Read More
2018-05-17 13:20
Who here loves cake? [RAISES HAND ENTHUSIASTICALLY] Yeah, I don't just like cake. I LOOOOOVE cake. The cakier the better, honestly! And little individual cakes made just for one person? Even… Read More
2018-05-10 13:30
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Beauty and Complexion Bootcamp with Veil Cosmetics and Kerry Herta at Nigel Beauty Emporium. Kerry is a longtime makeup educator and found… Read More
2018-05-05 21:05
Raise your hand if you like to follow amazing skincare experts on Instagram. Well, I most certainly do -- and Bobby, the absolute genius behind Skintrovert, is the real deal. His reviews are… Read More
First Look Fridays Interview Series: Beauty Blogger And Content Creator Bobby McInnes Of Skintrovert
2018-05-04 17:23
Raise your hand if you like to follow amazing skincare experts on Instagram. Well, I most certainly do -- and Bobby McInnes, the absolute genius behind Skintrovert, is the real deal. His rev… Read More
2018-04-26 13:10
Disclaimer: This is going to be a different kind of post than you normally find on The Beauty of Life. It's an OOTD of sorts -- but with a wider message.What makes you happy? This is a quest… Read More
2018-04-09 17:08
I have a secret wish -- and that's to be a mermaid. I mean, really, I'd like to be some sort of unicorn/mermaid hybrid, but I've ALWAYS wanted to be a mermaid. Ever since I first saw the mov… Read More
2018-03-27 17:20
Oh, when you kiss meI've got to know just how much you miss meKiss meAnd I'll take your lips to paradiseKiss meAnd paradise will never feel so nice--Harry Connick, Just Kiss MeI may be many… Read More
2018-03-14 13:30
When you watch the Oscars, you're probably looking pretty closely at the people's faces as they're presenting or accepting awards. Have you ever wondered who's making them look so gorgeous r… Read More
2018-03-09 22:30
If you love color, color and more COLOR, you're absolutely going to love Erin Summer. Erin is part of the #candyminimal movement started by Matt Crump -- which basically means her entire Ins… Read More
2018-03-07 18:42
If you're into skincare -- and trying new skincare trends -- chances are you've heard of the Hanacure All-In-One Facial. Or you may have just seen Drew Barrymore's Instagram post about it la… Read More
2018-02-26 14:30
Most people in my life know how I feel about experience popups -- which is that I LOVE THEM. For example, I visited The Museum of Ice Cream not once, but twice in the span of a few months! I… Read More
2018-02-23 14:30
I have a not-so-mild obsession with street art. As someone who lives in Los Angeles, this isn't really that shocking, as street art can be found on almost every corner and brings so much lif… Read More
2018-02-09 14:30
I love discovering new makeup artists on Instagram. I follow a bunch of accounts who post looks from super talented makeup artists all over the world -- and, one day, I very luckily discover… Read More
2018-02-08 18:14
Roses are red, violets are blue ... this #ValentinesMaskChallenge is for you! Two of the lovely people I follow on Instagram, @mindyourbeauty and @melubbeauty, are hosting a 7-day mask chall… Read More
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