I don't have as much energy as I used to. Like the, 25 year old bounce out of bed ready to take on the world, kind of energy. I might not have ever had that type of zeal, but I have even less now. I know that it's mostly due to my age, but I've noticed that diet, lifestyle and exercise play a very important role. I've also been realizing lately that my moods aren't as stable if I don't eat healthy, fresh and whole foods. In my own search for some answers, I found an amazing San Francisco based nutritionist who is also over 40.

I recently discovered an amazing organic makeup line called RMS. I was flipping through C Magazine and saw that model Angela Lovell had listed an RMS product as one of her best beauty secrets. It's called the "un-cover up" and it's a flawless foundation and concealer in one. It was rated by Allure Magazine as the 2011 winner "best concealer", and by ELLE  magazine as the 2009 "best beauty product". I decided to try it out based on these accolades. I was very hopeful about this product and after trying it, I'm excited to say that it delivered all that it claimed to.

I'm on an all organic kick. The idea of beautifying myself both inside and out really appeals to me on many levels. It is with this in mind that I continue looking into all natural makeup and skin care, which brings me to Tarte - an all natural cosmetic line that has some amazing blushes. 

Living in a fast paced city, it can be difficult to keep life in balance. I'm constantly struggling to keep "all of the balls in the air". Work projects, house work, relationships, proper nutrition, exercise, recreation, etc, are all vying for my time and I often find myself exhausted.

Blush is the quickest and easiest way I’ve found to look more rested and radiant. One of my favorite blushes available at the moment is Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee from natural cosmetics entrepreneur and model Josie Maran.

I discovered Kimberly Snyder, celebrity nutritionist guru awhile ago when I first started this blog. She's written a book called, "The Beauty Detox Solution" and also more recently, "The Beauty Detox Foods". I just purchased the latter, and am very excited to try all of her nutritious and delicious recipes! The Glowing Greens Smoothie was referred to me by one of the nutritionists that I interviewed for BB40 and I've been drinking it ever since, with a few added supplements.