I can’t believe I waited till today to post this review of a fantastic product, but things got out of hand this holiday season. It’s the night before New Year’s Eve, and I’m in a panic about getting my jewelry ready! I’ll figure out my outfit and my makeup, but my jewelry needs some TLC. …
Silky Soft Hair with Living Proof Haircare: Initial Results
I don’t know why but the ends of my hair have been dry and “crispy” since the end of the summer. I’ve had two hair cuts since then, and it makes a difference initially but the dryness returns. I try to wash my hair only every 4 days, but I guess blow drying it and …
ColourPop Metamorphosis Shadow Collection & Frida Lippie Stix FOTD and Swatches
I picked up the ColourPop Metamorphosis eye shadow collection and the Frida Lippie Stix, a mid-tone nude pink with a satin finish, during their pre-Christmas sale event. I had wanted to pick up the limited edition Metamorphosis collection for some time. I’m glad I did because it appears to be gone now. Frida is part of …
My Best of 2015: Makeup!
2015 has been a weird year for me. Not my best ever, for sure. But thankfully, I’ve made it through. I’m looking forward to 2016. But in terms of beauty products I’d say it was a stellar year! Frankly, it’s difficult to limit my favorites to a manageable number, so I am going to tackle …
Beauty Spotlight Team Christmas Edition 2015
Hope you had a marvelous Christmas celebration! What was your most memorable gift either to give or to receive?? I know it’s a busy weekend, but if you have a few moments check out this past week’s posts from The Beauty Spotlight Team. Phyrra is having her biggest giveaway of the year with Urban Decay, Too …
Merry Christmas!
Just a quick wish for a very Merry Christmas! Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends or spending a quiet day at home, I hope it’s a fulfilling, peaceful and fun day xoxo Allison
How To Make Cranberry Orange Sauce or Jam
We’re going to our friends’ home in the neighborhood tomorrow. The main dish that Laura is making is brisket, my favorite meat. I’m bring a potato kugel and carrot soufflé. It sounds more like a meal for Passover or Rosh Hashona than Christmas, but that’s probably because the guests and the hosts are of different …
Christmas Nail Polish Options
I give up on nail art. Other than adding a few dots, I can’t do it. So I will be satisfied with nail polish or nail polish with toppers. This week I’ve been trying out two shades that came my way recently. The first is Deborah Lippmann Raspberry Beret. I got this mini in my …
Just Spotted: New Milani Moisture Lock Lip Treatment
My little local CVS is jam-packed with limited edition displays for the holidays. I can’t believe how much great stuff there is. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, but I noticed two new displays from Milani. The one that made me jump up and down is the new Milani Moisture Lock display. It was …
Ipsy Glam Bag December 2015 & Giveaway Winner Announcement
The December 2015 ipsy bag is called “For You With Love From ipsy”. The theme card gets across that this is a thank you from ipsy to their subscribers. Nice thought. What really would have been nice is if they threw in an example sample or product! The red quilted plastic makeup bag is bright and …
My Weekend Activities & Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup Pre-Christmas 2015
Enjoying the run up to Christmas? Got all your shopping done? It’s a beautiful but chilly day here in MA, and we’re at a loss for what to do. Not exactly strolling outside temperatures, and we definitely want to stay out of the malls. We’ve been to all the museums nearby recently. Hmmm. I hate …
Beauty Spotlight Team Shares Christine from 15 Minute Beauty’s Guilty Pleasure
The Beauty Spotlight Team’s series, “Guilty Pleasures” continues. This week, the spotlight is on Christine Mikesell from 15 Minute Beauty.Just like Jo March in Little Women, Christine from 15 Minute Beauty has always had one true beauty, her hair! As much as she loves skin care, makeup and nail polish, she really is obsessed with …
Small Holiday Gift & Stocking Stuffer Guide
We’re getting down to the wire with Christmas coming up less than a week away. Yikes! In case you need to pick up a couple of small, i.e. affordable, gifts or stocking stuffers, here are a few ideas. Makeup Ideas IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Must-Haves Eye Set: 6 matte neutral eye shadows that are …
Valentia True Glow Eye Cream
Last year, I tried Valentia Even Glow Vitamin C Serum, and I liked it a lot. it was effective, easy to use and affordable. When I had an opportunity to try Valentia True Glow Eye Cream via the blogger association, Tomoson, I jumped at the chance. Valentia True Glow Eye Cream is what I would …
A Girl’s Gotta Spa Energizing Citrus Body Wash
As you may know, I am a bath and body products fanatic. And lately, I have been trying to use natural and cruelty-free products as often as I can. I recently was introduced to A Girl’s Gotta Spa, a line of bath and body products created by beauty blogger, Shannon Smyth whose blog shares the …