The 10 Most Influential Women in Beauty – Beauty With Brains – Daily Glow. (original article no longer exists unfortunately) If you’ve ever wondered how today’s and yesterday’s beauty brands got their start, take a minute to look at The Daily Glow’s brief history and photos of the visionary women who created them. Over the …
Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, one of my favorite holidays, because I am and have always been a collector of hearts. Strangely, it is something I have not outgrown. I have heart-shaped everything. And I’m easy to buy gifts for: anything with a heart will do. So, it comes as no surprise that I would …
“Linda Mason’s Makeup Salon as Art Gallery” via NY Times.com
Next time you’re in New York (or maybe you’re always in New York), stop in to Linda Mason’s makeup salon and art gallery, The Art of Beauty, at 26 Grand St. in Soho and be transformed into a work of art, or just see what’s going on. Speaking of “never say die” beauty, Ms. Mason …
Skin Benefits of Avocado, or Justification for Eating Guacamole (recipe included)
In spite of the fact that my team, the Patriots, didn’t make it into the Super Bowl this year (tear), we’ll watch the big game. And that means guacamole. Did you know that Americans eat about 8 million pounds of guacamole on Super Bowl Sunday? I adore guacamole, and I’ll be contributing to that 8 …
Beauty Q&A
Yesterday, my friend Sue asked me via email a question about what to do about her cracked fingertips. I emailed her back with a number of suggestions. In a follow-up email, she suggested that I add a place to the blog to ask beauty-related questions. I think that’s a terrific idea! I looked into different …
SEPHORA by OPI At-Home Gel Manicure System
Just got news from Sephora about the introduction of their brand, spankin’ new at-home gel manicure system. “nothing to disclose” For those of you who grimace every time you spend $75 or more to have gel applied at the nail salon, this is worth a look. The system includes the brush-on gel formula (base coat, …
Nordea Soaperie: Handmade Soap, Lotion & Perfume Oil
Things made by hand have special meaning for me. I like to think of myself as a crafter. I’m almost always crocheting scarves, shawls, ponchos, bracelets, and hats. I make my own jam, bread, pickles, and even marshmallows. So, it’s no surprise that I love things that other people make by hand. Today, …
Green with Envy? Emerald is Pantone’s Color of 2013
December was a busy month, so I’m a little behind the curve on getting out the word about Pantone’s new Color of the Year for 2013. Pantone is the world’s color authority, providing standardized color formulations and color swatches for designers and art directors. Their Color of 2013 is emerald, a green with a little …
Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones @ Peabody Essex Museum
January is already half over, and there are only about 2 more weeks to see Hats: An Anthology by British millinery designer, Stephen Jones, at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem MA. The exhibition closes on February 3, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re missing a real treat. I’ve gone twice! Though hats …
Spring Fever
I have no right to complain because, tho’ my yard has more snow than anyone else in the ‘hood, it hasn’t been a bad winter. In fact, winter hasn’t really even started yet. Maybe it’s the temps in the 40s and the melting snow that’s doing it, but I feel like spring is right around …
HuffPost’s 12 Flattering Styles for Every Woman
Check out The Huffington Post’s 12 styles that are “universally flattering” for women: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/07/flattering-styles-for-women_n_2412430.html rel=”nofollow” I agree with just about all of ’em…except maybe the “natural hair color”. Those of you who know me know that I believe that natural is over-rated, especially natural hair color. In my book, it’s much better to be who …
New Year Resolution #2: Hydrate…but Moisturize!
Second week of the new year and second resolution. Don’t worry, there won’t be 52 of these! Hydration. There are many people who are never without a bottle of water. I am not one of them. I don’t get enough fluids, and Jeff, my signif other, often tells me I should drink more water to …
New Year Resolution #1: Exfoliate!
I seldom, if ever, make New Year resolutions. I figure if you want to accomplish something or make changes in your life, you don’t need an artificial start date. But this year, I was thinking there were a few small things that I would try to incorporate into my health and skincare routine. Here’s the …