We should probably just call this "Beauty Week," because my new short 'do has inspired me to do lots of digging for the best beauty trends that really stand out. Bloggers do it best, of course, and I've been finding really awesome make-up and hair looks that are both eye-catching and wearable. Shall … [Read more...]
Beauty Product Sales: Cyber Monday Is My Shopping Mecca
November 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
Black Friday is infamous for its deals on electronics, housewares and the occasional clothing store. But it’s not too keen on beauty products. I find this rather ironic, considering how stampedes of women sweat and bleed for these deals, only to go home looking like they need a makeover... without … [Read more...]
How Long’s Too Long
July 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I was cleaning out my bathroom closet when I came along an emergency makeup kit that I put together when I was a 9-to-5-er. I kept it in my desk in case a meeting popped up or if I had to interview a potential employee. Since I havenÂ’t worked outside the home in over a year, it had been sitting, … [Read more...]
Beauty Basics: How to Apply Eyeshadow
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes in Beauty, we get all caught up in buying the next expensive product and trying the next complex hair do and facial mask that we forget about the basics. In the beauty market, the basics are simple, but complex to perfect just like any other beauty regime: you must have the perfect foundation … [Read more...]
Reduce, Recycle and Reuse: MAC and Origins Cosmetics
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For more than a decade, I started getting into more pigmented eyeshadow colors and department store makeup. I was getting older and more mature, so I was willingness to splurge a little on cosmetics. I opted for MAC cosmetics with its ultra-trendy shades each season and array of bold colors to choose … [Read more...]
Huge Sale on Smashbox Eyeshadow
September 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Right now, Sephora is having a major discount on selected Smashbox eyeshadow. This is a top of the line product and the dual colored eyeshadow is typically worth $25, but Sephora's offering a mark down for only $5. Amazing. It's a dark brown and light brown complimentary duo that's perfect to create … [Read more...]
Darker, Smokey Eyes Proven to Draw Men
September 1, 2009 By 2 Comments
 I read in Cosmo this month that, according to one study by MIT, men are are naturally more attracted and drawn to women whose eyelids are darker than the rest of their face. It's really the only form of makeup that guys care about--so you should accentuate your eyes to look darker and deeper. Dark … [Read more...]
Makeup Deal: A Fresh Palette for Summer
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I do love when cosmetic companies issue out some neatly packaged new color palette that basically has the right amount of everything you'll need for three or four months, even longer sometimes. I used to indulge frequently in seasonal beauty palettes because not only do they boast great new colors … [Read more...]
Spring Makeup Trend: Bold Blue Eyes
May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bold colors will be big for the remainder of spring...usually summer palettes fade into lighter, shimmery shades to compliment the suntan you've gotten on your face. I like bold colors for the face, its fun to do a little risk taking when it comes to makeup and current trends.  You'll make … [Read more...]
Holiday Glam and Sparkle: How Not To Look Like A Disco Ball
December 24, 2008 By 5 Comments
Hello gals, and Happy Holidays! Perhaps you've already picked out your holiday outfit, and if you have, then you are way ahead of the game than I am. Usually I have a dress in mind and then the night of, I mysteriously will change my mind. Again. And then again. And then again. My boyfriend will attest … [Read more...]
