Today is a truly historic day for animals in the US! U.S. Representative Jim Moran (D-VA) has introduced a bill to ban animal testing for cosmetics in the United States! The Humane Cosmetics Act would ban animal testing for cosmetics after a 1 year phase in and follow with a 3 year phase in for a ban on the sale… View Post
Ettika is a jewelry company based in Los Angeles that creates unique versions of the mega-popular braided bracelets and necklaces. These definitely look better when you group several together. Ettika sent me a few to try and I love the edgy, black and gold combo! Colin Leslie Bamboo Eyewear is based in the UK, but definitely fits the Los Angeles… View Post
Sad update – June 2017 – NARS is no longer cruelty free – the company has decided to sell in China, a country that requires animal testing. Click here for details. The cruelty free NARS Final Cut Collection may just be one of my favorite collections of all time. The collection of pinks – especially those mixed with peach –… View Post
Written by Evie Marina, AKA Jen’s baby sister and mom to the adorable toddler pictured above! 🙂 Cruelty Free Baby Products What’s more exciting than bathing a mooing toddler who likes to stand and splash in the tub? Trying out a new baby product on my little wild bundle of joy at the same time, of course! I was excited… View Post
I am SO excited to be featured in March/April edition of The Humane Society of the United States’ All Animals magazine – in print and online! A snippet: Mathews began supporting animal welfare in college. “I was one of those college students who was posting things on billboards all over campus and the faculty were constantly taking them down.” She… View Post
My blog post was written as part of my collaboration with eBay and Style Coalition. I don’t care what season it is – I love peachy pink makeup shades! Peach makeup shades can look great on all skin tones. They work especially well on those with yellow or warm undertones. Peach or nude lips go great with a smoky eye…. View Post
You guys know how much I love Too Faced Cosmetics. A fabulous cruelty-free brand, and one of my faves. But have you heard of Best Friends Animal Society? This giveaway is all about giving them the attention they deserve! Kelly from Vampy Varnish asked me if I wanted to work together on this giveaway, and I said heck yes! Kelly… View Post
Hey beauty bunnies – here are 5 tips to keep your hair color fresh! Getting your hair colored can be pricey, so it’s important to make it last as long as possible. 1. Wash every other (or third) day. This one’s hard for me, but I try to avoid washing my hair as much as possible. When you take the… View Post
