It’s been quite a while since I did a crochet post. I haven’t been crocheting much this summer, but I got the urge to do something simple and quick. I bought some inexpensive cotton yarn in a pretty rose pink, and I whipped up a wash cloth last night while I was watching the Olympics. …
Farmhouse Fresh Peat Perfection Purification Mask
Typically, I steer clear of mud masks. My dry skin usually protests. But in the summer, the heat and humidity transforms my dry skin into something else. My pores are more visible, and I actually have occasional breakouts on my chin and either side of my nose. What’s up with that? So when I had …
Sinful Colors SinfulShine’s Rio Flare Collection for Olympic Gold Medal Nails
We’re already in the second week of the 2016 Olympics in amazing Rio de Janeiro. I was lucky to get to go there many years ago on a business trip. I’ll never forget it because it was just that beautiful. When I was flying into Rio from Sao Paolo on a puddle jumper, it stopped raining …
Highlight Cosmetics Liquid Matte Lipstick: Better-For-You, Non-Drying Long-Wear Lipstick
Sometimes I forget which cosmetics are coming my way. Today was one of those days. I received an envelope from Highlight Cosmetics containing an attractive little box with the logo, H, in gold on the outside. I was excited because it was lipstick! (I get so much skincare that it is very exciting to get a …
News from Beauty Spotlight Team 13 August 2016
The summer is just whipping by. I wish these weeks in August would slow down. We’ve got a busy weekend. The annual Lobster Fest and fireworks are tonight in Rockport. I hope the weather will cooperate even though we need the rain. It’s an event I really look forward to. And Sunday night, my garden …
Beauty Blog Coalition 7 August 2016 Weekly Roundup
Summertime! Lots to do. What’s on your agenda this weekend? Just a few beauty blogposts from Beauty Blog Coalition to check out: skincare, foundation and a great new luxe subscription box that’s different from the rest. Take a look if you have a chance. Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog: May Lindstrom The Good Stuff Radiance Oil …
Tarte Sale Mini-Haul
Every now and then, Tarte has a sale. Sometimes the sale is linked to a holiday, and sometimes it just shows up. The really excellent thing about Tarte sales is that it’s a 30% off sale. Can’t beat that. I had been eyeing the round Showstopper palette since it came out, and I thought I …
Mid-Summer Pedicure with Soakees and Amope
A pedicure usually lasts me about 4 weeks, but this time I really pushed it. Six weeks is a long time to go, especially wearing red polish on my toes (the growth is much more noticeable). So last night I finally got around to doing an at-home pedi while I watched the Olympics. The …
Dainty Sparkly Rose Gold Earrings from Chloe + Isabel
I am a rose gold fiend. When I saw that Chloe + Isabel came out with a collection of rose gold jewelry, I had to make a move. As you may recall, I have a gorgeous oversized rose gold circle barrette by Jen Atkin from Chloe + Isabel. I am always happy to build up …
StriVectin Overnight Resurfacing Concentrate
Don’t you love skincare products that make an immediate difference in the look and feel of your skin? Well, I sure do. About a month ago, StriVectin sent me their Overnight Resurfacing Concentrate to try out. It comes in an opaque white glass bottle with a dropper, and the concentrate itself is white. It looks …
Justina from Justina’s Gems Talks Her 5 Faves from Clinique!
This weekend, Beauty Spotlight Team kicks off a new series, 5 Favorites from a Favorite Brand. Kicking off the series is Justina from Justina’s Gems. Let’s see what she has to share with us: I’m so excited to be kicking off this beauty series from the Beauty Spotlight Team today. We are each writing about …
Ole Henriksen PowerBright Vitamin C Skincare Trio
Several years ago, I used Ole Henriksen skincare almost exclusively. But once I became a beauty blogger, I ended up testing so many different skincare brands that I never had the opportunity to be a brand loyalist. So I was pleased when Influenster chose me to receive free Ole Henriksen skincare samples to try out that …
Indigo Beaux: A New Luxury Beauty/Spa Subscription Box
Although I complain from time to time, I looooove subscription boxes. Who doesn’t love getting a gift in the mail once a month? And I don’t peek. I don’t like to know in advance what I’m getting. For me, the surprise is everything. I currently get three beauty subscription boxes. That’s a lot. And one …
Summer NOTD: Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer, Payne
This is a quick post: summer nails! I picked up some pastel minis during a spring promotion from Zoya: 3 mini size bottles delivered for $15. Minis are all I want these days because I own way too much nail polish. Who ever finishes a bottle of polish before it goes thick or separates? The …
AMOREPACIFIC Age Correcting Foundation Cushion SPF 25
I’ve become a fan of cushion foundations. Have you tried the relatively new liquid or mousse-like foundations, BB or CC creams that come in a compact? For me, their key benefits are: portability – so much easier to carry around than a bottle or even a tube ease of use – not only quick to …