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First-Class Travel Products At Dollar Tree Stores

Who doesn’t love the dollar store? I certainly do, and it’s obvious. At Dollar Tree, everything costs just one buck. But here’s the greatest thing about it, which anyone who travels should know: Because each item only costs one dollar, it naturally comes in a smaller size than normal. Translation: Dollar Tree is a great […]

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Travel Stress-Savers For Summer 2015

Who doesn’t want to look beautiful – – and feel good – when traveling? But nowadays, there is too much “travail” in travel. As a gorgeous globetrotter and author of the world’s first beauty book for traveling women, The Globetrotter’s Get-Gorgeous Guide, I always have a ton of tips under my (Gucci) belt. Take a […]

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Drybar Hit Me With Its Best Shot

Who doesn’t love a fabulous blow-dry? Especially when you’re about to embark on a trip and want to look your very best? Here’s my latest hair care tip for travelers. The blow-dry has become a huge entity of its own, so much so that there are terrific salons like Drybar all over the country.  All […]

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Pureology is Pure Genius Haircare

I like to joke and say that I don’t just blow dry my wavy hair into straightness – I beat it into submission. Laugh if you will, but it’s not far from the truth.  My hair is also Keratined into within an inch of its life – which I love – and so even though […]

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Sassoon Salon Road Test – It’s the Best!

Many years ago, I had a horrific salon experience at a hair salon in of all places, Paris.  Mais oui – I was so excited to visit the City of Light and have a fashionable Frenchman (or French woman) do my hair.  Feeling footloose and fancy free, I told my French stylist, “Do what you […]

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Salon Capri: The Best Gets Put To The Test

How to get Hollywood highlights? Well, if you’re smart, and you live in the Boston area, you get yourself over to Salon Capri, which has several locations including one in Legacy Place, Dedham. This salon has won “Best of Boston” from Boston Magazine too many times to count, and has legions of adoring fans. In […]

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Zelo At-Home Keratin Treatment Is Fabulous

For the past five years, I’ve had my hair keratined, in order to make it sleek and straight — especially before I embark on a press trip somewhere in the world. I want to be a gorgeous globetrotter with luscious locks! My hair has always had a slight bend and a few waves, but I […]

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Travel Troubleshooters For A Better Trip

What’s worse than undressing for TSA? Sitting in a cramped airline seat. No, make that sitting in a cramped airline seat with a screaming child next to you. Or someone with a full-blown flu. In a freezing airline cabin. When you can’t sleep – no matter how tired you are. For some people – and […]

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Beauty Sleep From Silk

When I travel, there are two things I can’t leave home without: my silk pillowcase, and my silk eye mask. These two things are indispensable to me, offering me a luxurious, restful snooze that 1). Doesn’t cause creases or wrinkles on my hairdo and face and 2). Keeps out the light. I’m thrilled to share […]

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Umberto Beverly Hills: Ciao Bella!

I’m proud to say that I have gorgeous hair.  It’s not due to me, of course.  My wavy hair is Keratin straightened, and then highlighted blonde, and all those chemicals do a number on my hair. I go to the best salon in Boston – Salon Acote on fashionable Newbury Street, where owner Alex Safar […]

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