About

Hey, you

If you’re obsessed with beauty, wellness, and looking fabulous, welcome to your new digital home of honest insights. I share straightforward product reviews, research-backed advice, and the kind of real info women over 40 actually need.

I started “@hereforvanity” as my secret internet stalking ground—following plastic surgeons, beauty gurus, fitness accounts, and dermatologists like some kind of beauty detective. While other people binge-watched Netflix, I was deep-diving into before-and-after photos and ingredient lists.

Call it an obsession: I’m an epic over-analyzer who needs all the intel before dropping a single dollar on a treatment or that magical “youth in a bottle” serum.

My journey? A messy, expensive learning curve of:

  • Treatments that did absolutely nothing
  • Products bought via questionable affiliate links
  • Throwing money at overhyped beauty trends that promised the moon and delivered… meh

After turning 40, I took my passion for fitness to the next level and became a certified personal trainer and Nutritionist. Not because I wanted a career change, but because I was determined to optimize how I feel, move, and look as I age. I firmly believe that true “glowing up” starts from within—and that maintaining strength and fitness is the real fountain of youth. The certification gave me a deeper understanding of how our bodies work, which has become an essential piece of my beauty and wellness puzzle.

PSA: This is NOT a “natural beauty only” sanctuary. I’m here for science, procedures, and whatever makes you look and feel phenomenal. Botox? Yes, please. Advanced skincare? Absolutely.

Why? I firmly believe that self-care is a form of self-respect, and everyone deserves to feel great (no matter how you get there).

Welcome to honest beauty!

Get to know me


COFFEE ORDER

Cold brew coffee – black

I recently read

Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation by Dr. Youn. A pretty good read! I’ve followed him on IG for a while – he’s great.

on weekends you’ll find me…

Shopping at Nordstrom , visiting a coffee shop, and spending time with family.

MAKEUP ITEM I couldn’t live without

IT Cosmetics CC Cream

Best fitness HABIT

Walking 10-12k steps a day ~ game changer!

FAVORITE SKINCARE DEVICE

Omnilux Contour Red Light Mask

favorite COSMETIC PROCEDURE

Lip Lift

Best ANTI-AGING TIP

Strength train! I swear it’s the fountain of youth. And, wear your sunscreen. 🙂