Soft Spoken

No one forgets to take care of the skin on their face, but a lot of women forget to take care of the skin on their hands. It’s one of the first impressions you make, so here are some explanations and a few tips to keep the skin on your hands in top condition!
The skin [...]

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I love, and have received many compliments on my Soft Surroundings clothes purchases.

The other evening while dining at a lovely restaurant, I was approached by a woman who was seated at the next table.  The woman proceeded to [...]

When you were growing up, who taught you to apply your makeup? Did you teach yourself? If so, you probably picked up some bad habits such as using the applicators that come with the products – or worse, to use your fingers. If this is the case, stop right now and learn a whole new [...]

For fall, the colors of the season go natural. But here are some general makeup tips for every one in every season based on your hair color!
Blondes: Pick soft pastel shades.
Eyes – use bone, ash & petal colors with dark brown liner.
Cheeks – pale pink or nectar.
Lips – try light to medium tones of pink, [...]

And in our war on wrinkles, defending your skin is the name of the game! But let’s face it; sometimes your defense needs some new ammunition.
First, let’s look at why some wrinkles appear and what we can do about it.
There are two types of wrinkles…
Dynamic wrinkles are wrinkles that are caused by muscle action under [...]

Another installment in our Behind the Designs series follows one of our Bedding designers, Nick.
Why did you decide to become a designer?

Honestly, it was more that designing found me. I started in the Soft Surroundings buying office in a support position working with spreadsheets and reporting. The more I was exposed to the creative side [...]

Welcome to Fall 2009!
In this Soft Surroundings catalog you’ll find tops, pants & skirts designed by us with your comfort and individuality in mind–all easy fit with easy care.  You can feel as gret as you’ll look.  When you’re caressed by your clothing, your day just goes better.  We make it easy for you to be [...]

Like the seasons, your skin changes as well. In Spring and Summer, it adapts to the warmth, sun exposure and dryness or humidity. Now for Fall, we’re moving into a cooler season and your skin has to change again to accommodate the new conditions – colder temperatures outside, dry interior heating, and everything in between. Chances [...]

As we head into Fall, the season is all about romance and texture- layering plays a key role. Comfort is always present. Colors are contrasting or they are gentle- always flattering. Here are some of my latest favorites. Enjoy!

Robin 
President & Founder
Soft Surroundings
 

Whether your locks are bouncy like Nicole Kidman’s, tight like Minnie Driver’s or unruly like Sarah Jessica Parker’s, curly girls typically have a hoard of ringlet-related issues to deal with. Dryness, frizzies, you name it, become the daily downfalls of spiral strands. Those days are done! Here are some expert tips and products for putting the [...]