by Pat Collins | Jun 1, 2026 | beach, Florida, health, Miami, Spa, sun, swimming, travel
Where will you go? Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida is celebrating its tenth year. I recently went back to visit and it was as wonderful a stay as always! Margaritaville hotels across the US and the Caribbean have a theme based on songs by singer...
by Pat Collins | May 11, 2026 | Beauty, cosmetics, eyes, face, health, health education, Makeup, Skin, SkinCare, Spa, Wellness
Not every mother/daughter get to have a professional full circle moment. Here we are, my beautiful daughter and I demonstrating the wonderful BLKOPL/Black Opal products! I was involved in development of Black Opal in the 90s with BioCosmetic Research Labs and now...
by Pat Collins | Sep 30, 2025 | Beauty, cosmetics, face, Fall, health, Skin, SkinCare, Spa, Wellness
When one of my favorite stores begins to stock pumpkin spice–flavor foods (the only thing I don’t see there is pumpkin-spiced kale!), that’s when I know I can take advantage of that nutritious, ubiquitous, orange squash — and make my own fall harvest pumpkin mask...
by Pat Collins | Mar 31, 2025 | Beauty, Beauty Events, cosmetics, eyes, face, Hair, health, Lips, Makeup, manicure, Nails, New York, pedicure, Skin, SkinCare, Spa
I haven’t had the chance to attend the International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference in New York City since the pandemic began, so it was like coming back home! It is still an amazing and overwhelming-in-a-good-way experience for...
by Pat Collins | Nov 9, 2022 | beach, Beauty, pedicure, SkinCare, Spa, sun, travel, Wellness
Need to get away? Come to Nassau, The Bahamas, my family home. You must stay at @GrandHyattBahaMar . Luxurious spectacular accommodations, seven pools, casino, bars, pristine grounds, and a beautiful spa! When I went to my family hometown of Nassau Bahamas, I spent...
by Pat Collins and Cee Brown | Mar 22, 2022 | cosmetics, face, health, Makeup, Skin, SkinCare, Spa, Spring, sun, Wellness
Ahhh, Spring! When we think of spring, we start to put away our winter wardrobe (no more covering up!) and bring out lighter textures and more colorful palettes that reflect the new season. We should also pay attention to our skin and whole body. Take advantage of the...
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