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May and June are two of the busiest gift giving months after December over the course of the year. There’s Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, followed by graduations, and of course, wedding season. And unlike the traditional gift-giving winter holidays, these occasions are memorable and should be marked by a gift of something special. For me, …
Because of my darn cold that I had recently, I hadn’t put on any makeup all week, and I looked generally awful. 😥 But I finally felt a little better, and it’s sunny (though still chilly) outside. In spite of needing to wash my hair, I decided to put on some makeup to cheer myself …
Since it’s almost May, many of you probably already know about this year’s birthday gifts from Sephora and Ulta. But just in case, here’s what you can expect. Ulta I just picked up my gift at Ulta today. A mini-size Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Voodoo. Voodoo is a beautiful purple, and it’s …
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 10! If you’re a last minute shopper for your mom, mother-in-law, sister, aunt or any mom you want to honor, or a last minute hinter for gifts for yourself, here are some gift ideas in a broad range of prices. Flowers from The Bouqs.com $50 (They’re offering a $5 rebate) …
A couple of weeks ago, I was sent the Carefree VoxBox from Influenster. I received a free bag of Carefree Acti-Fresh Body Shape Regular pantiliners. Each one is individually wrapped, so this little bag of 20 liners is great to keep on hand for travel or to pop in my purse. The Carefree Voxbox was …
It’s the weekend again! Happy May to you! The Beauty Blogazons have a short list of beauty blogposts to share. Be sure to enter Tina’s Zoya giveaway while you’re at it. And if you missed my April ipsy bag review, check it out at the end of the list. Hope you get to spend time …
Last Saturday, I received two brand new eye makeup products from CoverGirl: The Super Sizer by Lashblast Mascara Intensify Me Liquid Eyeliner I started out with the mascara, and I am so excited about it that I had to let you know about it ASAP. CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara I love mascara, and I …
A couple of weeks ago, I received two more products from Exuviance via Brandbacker, the bloggers and brands association: Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish Exuviance Purifying Cleansing Gel. Over the past year or so, I’ve tried a number of skincare products from Exuviance and NeoStrata (the parent company and a separate branded product line), and …
Jordana has really been busy this year with oodles of new product and shade introductions. And they are definitely going with the trend toward color. Recently, they sent me the new Cat Eye Liner liquid liner in 8 shades. Oops, thought I arranged them in order with the shade names showing, but I …
Although this was a good month, I think I’m most excited about the makeup bag itself because it is so different from any of the bags I’ve received from ipsy so far. It’s woven raffia, and it fits well with this month’s theme, Beautifully Bohemian. It does look like something from the ’60s. I also …
Hope you’re having a good weekend. My cold is better, and I got out of the house for the first time all week yesterday. Woo hoo! Maybe I’ll even visit the Peabody Essex Museum today to see the exhibit of Duane Michals, groundbreaking storytelling photographer. What’s on your agenda for today? If you have a …
Here are this week’s beauty blogposts from Beauty Blogazons. Makeup Demon: One of the most popular lip gloss review – VS Beauty Rush TheFabZilla: Look glam and bronzed! This week, TheFabZilla shows her version using Vita Liberata Self-Tanning Bronzing Mineral Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog: evanhealy Whipped Shea Butter with Olive Leaf is a glorious balm …
I’ve had a bad cold all week, and I’ve been feeling miserable. So glad I got a little treat when Jeff and I visited Providence on Sunday. I picked up Tony Moly Peach Anti-aging Hand Cream. Everything from Tony Moly has the most adorable, whimsical packaging. And the scents are so authentic and delicious. Even …
A couple of months ago, I was given the opportunity to try out a slew of skincare products from DermaMD. DermaMD was a brand that was new to me. Started in 2001 by aesthetician and L.P.N. Sheila Malmanis, DermaMD’s philosophy is to use the best ingredients at the most effective concentrations shown through research to address specific …
A couple of months ago, I shared the new modern matte lipsticks from Jordana. They have become my matte lipstick of choice. They are beautifully pigmented and not drying. They last on my lips for hours and leave behind a stain once they fade. Plus, they are incredibly affordable. Jordana has introduced 6 new shades …