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Lipstick is my favorite form of makeup. It’s immediately transformative. It can change my mood as well as my look. So of course, I was excited when I got a chance to try out three new shades from Ilia, a brand that makes lipsticks made from a high percentage of organic ingredients and bio-active …
Topsfield Fair On Friday, a nice warm fall day, Jeff took off work and we made our annual pilgrimage to the Topsfield Fair, the oldest county fair in the country. The Fair’s 200th anniversary is in 2018! Every year, sculptors make a commemorative sculpture out of sand to celebrate the Fair. They start on the …
Prime Beauty is going gaga over the newBECCA Limited Edition Blushed With Light Palette! Three beautiful blushes for a luminous, lit-from-within glow! Phyrra shares an all one brand 90s Grunge Inspired Fall Makeup Tutorial. You’ll love this look! Check out Pammy Blogs Beauty‘s Natural Fall Makeup Look inspired by Clear Eyes Pure Relief for Dry …
The leaves have finally begun to change around here. The lack of rain really staved off the color change, but after a little rain last week, we’re seeing the maples and beech trees begin to show their fall colors. The changing leaves and the new The All Natural Face cream blush I got in my …
Although I love summer and summer makeup, the shades of fall and holiday makeup are so rich and enticing. Mirabella Beauty’s new collection for Holiday 2016 fits that description to a T. I was sent three pressed powder eyeshadows and a matte red lipstick to try out. The theme, Masquerade, fits the shades very well. …
I know I’m overwhelming you with boxes lately, but I’ve been in subscription box heaven. A while back, I got to try out a Beauty Box 5 box, and I really liked the assortment of beauty products. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a post on Facebook about special boxes that were available to …
This week, Mary Lou whose fascinating Second Lives Club blog which focuses on next acts, meaning second careers, is hosting Fashion Flash. Fashion Flash is a group of fashion, lifestyle, health, fitness, and beauty bloggers who focus on all aspects of life after 40. Check out this week’s posts here and see what’s new across a …
The months keep rolling by, and now we’re in October. Time for my monthly empties post! I finished up quite a few things, some of which I was dying to get through and others, well I’m sad they’re gone. Let’s get to it. Bath & Body Perlier White Almond Antibacterial Foaming Soap, full size: …
PUR Cosmetics Giveaway Winner First off, congratulations to Lorraine F., the winner of the PUR Cosmetics 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 4-in-1 Pressed Powder Mineral Makeup! I hope Lorraine’s mom who is going to be the lucky recipient of this gorgeous silvery compact enjoys it. 😀 If you didn’t win and want to pick up one …
My brows are still a work in progress. They’re not as full as they used to be, so they definitely need more help. I just talked with my friend, Laura, yesterday about who her daughters go to for brow shaping. I think I’ll have my brows shaped professionally for the first time – can you …
I’ve been in subscription box heaven these past few weeks. I know I’ve been writing about all the beauty boxes that have come my way lately. I’ve gotten a lot of good ones! Hope you don’t mind me rhapsodizing about them. Better than me complaining, right? But now for something different. POPSUGAR Must Have Box …
When I purchased from Ulta online during their 21 Days of Beauty, they sent along a few samples. Among them was a Hask shampoo and conditioner duo, packets with just enough for one use. Hask has a broad product range: the ones I received were the Kalahari Melon Oil Color Protection Shampoo and Conditioner with Color Shield …
I’ve been curious about Glossybox for some time now, so I was thrilled when I got a chance to try out the September 2016 Glossybox. Because September is fashion month, Glossybox, in developing the theme for this month’s box, was inspired by how fashion and beauty come together. They chose Portugeuse illustrator, Antonio Soares, known for …
I love all things beauty, but sometimes I like to read about my other interests – fashion, lifestyle, fitness, health – too. Now that I’ve hooked up with the ladies from Fashion Flash, it’s easier than ever for me to do that. I hope you’ll find it fun and informative too. Take a look at …
One of the benefits of being a beauty blogger is getting to try out a lot of skincare products. Back in my “civilian” days, I stuck with the same moisturizer probably for about 10 years. I still like that moisturizer, Olay Regenerist, and I think it’s a good one, but I am happy that I’ve …