Author Archives: Stacya

I just got my visa bill from my trip to Paris. Ouch! It hurts me. I did buy one pair of shoes that ended up being pretty spendy. But I must remember we had our turn, back in the day, when the dollar was stronger.

I loved going to Paris for my vacation! I did something a little silly, I got a Chanel lipstick (#68) because I wanted to go into the Chanel store, and I realize I could have purchased that here. Probably would have been a lot less with the Euro what it is, and tax there. Well, [...]

I think everyone should have a fab photo of their mother, and this is the one I adore. Happy Mother’s Day!

One of the things most people don’t think about when getting a haircut is the scissors the hairdresser uses. Beatrice Basnight, Seattle based beautician, says it is very important to keep your scissors super sharp. Love this gorgeous photo taken by Gnaomi Siemes of a pair in New York.

There are so many flowers blooming here in Seattle! It is so beautiful. We also updated our website www.beautyalert.biz

When I travel, I get empty jars to transfer my full size beauty products.  These little jars are perfect for the zip lock baggie/3 ounce rule, and I use a Beauty Alert! label to write what I just put into the jar.  Otherwise, I have to say, my face cream and hair conditioner look a [...]

Powders last longer than cremes, unless you add water to the powder, bacteria grows more slowly in dry products.  So creme eyeshadows need to be tossed sooner than powders.  And keep your brushes clean!

Beauty Alert! App Recommended on the Today Show

I love putting people together! My client is taking a trip around the world, and my friend, who is Russian, gave her these tips on her trip to the great cities there: “I am happy to help and a little envy that you are going to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the [...]