Interview: Say Goodbye to Vertical Lip Lines and Hello to Volume with VOLBELLA®

by Barbara McKay | Nov 8, 2016 | Barbara McKay, Beauty, Family & Friends, Headline, Makeovers

I shared with you recently that my dermatologist Dr. Gilly Munavalli was chosen as one of the top ten dermatologists in the eastern United States. That good news, coupled with all good things I have heard about a new dermal filler for lips, has given me me the...

DIY Face Masks: The Beauty Benefits of Kitchen Items

by Barbara McKay | Nov 2, 2016 | Beauty, Fashion & Style, Food, Headline

When I first heard someone call banana “nature’s Botox” I was completely bewildered. There’s no way eating a banana can help fight wrinkles, I thought. I later discovered I was somewhat right: using banana as a primary ingredient in a face mask can help to prevent...

Look Good and Do Good at the 9th Annual BOOtox Spectacular

by Barbara McKay | Oct 24, 2016 | Beauty, Family & Friends, Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Personal Musings

When I was growing up, Halloween was a store-bought costume worn to a school carnival followed by trick or treating to nearby neighbors. No one really thought much about Halloween ahead of time. Wow! Things have changed! It’s no longer about one day of costumes, candy...

Makeup Tutorials: The Best Beauty Trends for Fall

by Barbara McKay | Oct 10, 2016 | Beauty, Fashion & Style, Headline

With the ongoing hurricane season, admittedly, I do miss summer weather. On the bright side, however, fall is undoubtedly my favorite season for beauty trends! From bold lip colors to dark-colored hues for nails; this season gives us a great opportunity to kick our...

Favorite Finds: L’Paige Color-Changing Lipstick

by Barbara McKay | Sep 22, 2016 | Beauty, Fashion & Style, Favorite Finds

“Finding the First to Last” That’s the tagline of a lipstick that is a game changer for me. I first wrote about this in The Charlotte Observer and decided it is worth sharing this fabulous find again, especially for those who missed it. My good friend, Lynn Tucker,...

Amazing Coconut Oil Beauty Treatments

by Barbara McKay | Aug 28, 2016 | Beauty, Inspiration, Lifestyle

Coconut oil has quickly become one of my favorite natural beauty products. Not only is it excellent to use in the kitchen, it’s great for hair, skin and nails. In addition to its wonderful smell, coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal. Here are just a few of the...