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I am a sucker for anything that is artisinal….and Skin Apothecary’s Soy Body Whip fits the bill. I love body creams that feel rich, but I am not a fan of scents that overpower whatever fragrance you are wearing. These body whips are subtly fragranced. A bit of background, Skin Apothecary was started in Colorado by [...]
I love a great bargain and I love a good lipgloss! I have been stranded many a time without a makeup bag while traveling, so I am not about a Drugstore crawl to replace a few items. One item that I ALWAYS go to is Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss, This gloss is creamy, moisturizing and [...]
Have you EVER wanted to work in the beauty industry?? How about watching someone else give it a shot? With the influx of lifestyle related reality shows on the rise, MTV has thrown their hast in the ring yet again with “Hired.” The show is bsically a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare [...]
A Mommy needs a little “me time” to keep one’s sanity afloat, and what better place to have said “me time” than the Red Door Spa! My saucy sister “The Makeup Girl” generously gave me a gift certificate for a fabulous “Champagne and Rose Manicure” that came in the cutest red box with a white [...]
What a beauty throwback this is for me! Noxzema was the FIRST thing I ever used to wash my face when I was a little girl. My mother had a gigantic jar on her bathroom counter and she used it daily. My sister even used it when she had sunburn! That minty smell takes me [...]
Summer is right around the corner, and to help you look and feel your best… I have a contest for you! A $100 value from one of my FAVE brands of all time – Tarte. These are some of Tarte’s greatest products that will have you looking fresh all day long! I have TWO sets [...]
I am just now delving further into the amazingness that is Makeup Forever and I’m not sure what took me so long!! I have always used their palettes professionally but I am discovering tha the rest of the line is amazing. Case in point, the latest exclusive to Sephora Makeup Forever Beauty in a Box [...]
I have been waiting for this to come out for weeks now…..Bobbi’s Summer collection never disappoints. The collection includes the Treatment Lip Shine I already told you about, plus a new Shimmer Brick (be still my heart!!) and a few of my favorite Long Wear Cream Shadows. If you are scared of shimmer (afraid of [...]
My latest favorite dynamic duo is from the Parisian skin care line Votre Vu (which means “your view” en francais…love it!). They have created the one thing that most women, including myself reach for in their handbag and paired them together. A rich handcreme with a lipbalm built right into the cap! Duette from Votre [...]
QVC has declared this Thursday, May 20 as National Makeover Day – a 24-hour celebration devoted to helping women create positive change inside and out. Highlights include beauty and hair makeovers from Bobbi Brown and Chaz Dean, along with fashion makeovers from Bradley Bayou and Gretta Monahan. Throughout the day, the experts will share how [...]
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