Sarah Jessica Parker introduced a new fragrance in the fall of 2016 that she called the “naughty, subversive sibling” to her most popular scent, Lovely. Fragrance preferences are completely personal, and since Lovely didn’t suit me at all, I was curious about Stash SJP in spite of the fact that I’m seldom interested in celebrity scents. …
Bath & Body and Beauty Tools: Even More Favorites 2016
Here’s the last installment of my 2016 Favorites: Bath & Body and Beauty Tools, two categories where it was hard to narrow down the leading contenders, but I did! Bath & Body I am a big fan of bath and body products and I use a lot of them all the time. Here are …
More Favorites 2016: Hair and Nails
Today’s post – Hair and Nails – is the second of three posts on my favorite beauty products that I tried during 2016. The final one will be Bath & Body and Beauty Tools favorites. Hair This was a great year for me in terms of trying new haircare products. I had so many …
Favorite Skincare and Makeup Products 2016
2016 was not my favorite year, but I did have a lot of favorite beauty products that I got to try out in 2016. In fact, it’s hard to limit the number, so this post will focus on Skincare and Makeup. Skincare PCA Skincare Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel: At $84, this is a …
Post-Christmas 2016 Fashion Flash
Hope your holiday was dandy! If you’ve got some time to recuperate today, check out the post-Christmas edition of Fashion Flash. This week’s online mini-mag for beauty, fashion, health and fitness, travel, and lifestyle is hosted by Mary Lou of Second Lives Club. Let’s hop on over to Second Lives Club and take a peak!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Day Off
Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas or light-filled nights of Hanukkah or a happy winter solstice! It’s been a hectic weekend, so I’m taking Monday off from blogging. How about you? Do you have the day off or is it back to work? Whichever it is, hope you’re having fun 🙂
Beauty Spotlight Team Holiday Weekend 2016
Merry Christmas Eve Day and Happy Hanukkah. I know today is a big day getting last minutes things done before the start of the holidays. But if you’d like to take a break from last minute shopping, last minute wrapping, baking, cooking, and a million other things you’re probably doing, take a look at this …
How To Make Your Own Marshmallows
I know, most people probably think why bother to make your own marshmallows when you can buy a big bag at the supermarket. But let me tell you, there is such a difference in the taste and the consistency of homemade versus store-bought marshmallows. They are two different creatures. And once you’ve had homemade marshmallows, you’ll …
How To Make Orange Marmalade
My kitchen is sooooo sticky right now. I’ve been making little holiday treats, and they involve a lot of sugar! My friend Bob is 94. When you get to be 94, there aren’t many things that you need. So it’s always a dilemma figuring out what little gift to give Bob. But he loves orange …
Belif: Korean Skincare Kits for Dry Skin
My skin has definitely gotten drier over the past 2 months. The cold, dry weather, and the heat from the furnace, the dryness from the fireplace. Dry. Dry. Dry. Although I am often, if not always, testing out new skincare products, sometimes I like to choose some skincare products for myself. During the Sephora VIB events, …
Almost The Holidays Fashion Flash 19 December 2016
Well, the countdown is on! The holidays will be here in the blink of an eye. So if you can take a few moments out to relax, take a look at this week’s Fashion Flash, the online beauty, fashion, lifestyle, health and wellness, travel, exercise mini-mag for women over 40. This week’s edition is hosted …
Gifts Galore from The Body Shop and Facial Mask Giveaway!
Christmas and Hanukah are both just a week away. I’m sure most of you have finished your shopping, right? Not! But even if you have finished or if you’re still on the hunt or if you need a last minute gift or a hostess gift, The Body Shop has got you covered! I’d like …
Phyrra’s 5 Faves from Urban Decay: Beauty Spotlight Team
Beauty Spotlight Team’s feature “Five Favorites” continues this week by spotlighting Courtney from Phyrra. I know I’ve said this before, but Phyrra was the first beauty blog I followed and I still love reading it everyday. Courtney has been Urban Decay obsessed for years. Find out what her must-have favorites are. Do you love them …
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault: Swatches
Back in October, I posted a sneak peek of NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault that launched exclusively at Ulta Beauty in late October. I’ve been wearing the shades since then, and if you’re looking for a gift with the Wow Factor, you definitely should consider this amazing lippie vault! This vault is so much …
Pantone Color of 2017: Greenery
Who couldn’t use a breath of springtime? Even though the snow really hasn’t start to fall around here yet, I know I’m ready for spring. And this year’s Pantone Color of 2017, Greenery #15-0343, a vibrant lemon-lime shade, definitely feels like a springtime shade to me, like the color of brand new baby leaves. Here’s …