beauty

Even right here, around my house, I'm amazed at the bountiful beauty and how many things, both lovely and necessary, come from the Earth.

I don't think there's anyone out there that knows me that would say, 'That Erin, she sure is a high maintenance woman.' Sure, I get manicures and pedicures regularly and I have a set appointment every five weeks with my colorist to cover my roots, but that's just basic grooming.

East Texas is known for its beauty--whether its architecture, azaleas, people, or certainly its roses. But now, even the utility boxes are works of art.

Before you just start slathering those allegedly magic potions on your face, take note at the ordered steps recommended to get the most out of your efforts.

Lipstick is magic when it comes to bringing out your smile. Dr. Rick Coker's Smile Studio is giving away free lipstick to those who simply make an appointment.

But first, let me take another look at this study.

While I love a hot bath and think lounging in warm water would make almost anything better, the potential benefits of *gasp* cold showers are quite compelling.

Summer is a ton of fun, but being outdoors presents it's own set of beauty problems. From fighting the frizzy mane to treating sunburns here's a list of crazy, but useful summer beauty hacks.