Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to say thank you to the readers of Fashion Flash, the group of over 40 bloggers who I teamed up with in 2016, as a way to share a variety of lifestyle-oriented posts with the readers of my blog that go beyond the mostly beauty focussed posts that I …
Beauty Spotlight Team Valentine’s Issue 2017
I get to start off the list this week for Beauty Spotlight Team, yay, with my review and swatches of the PUR Cosmetics Trolls Shadow Palette that they collaborated on with Dreamworks for the launch of the movie. I created a very orange look from the highly versatile palette. Take a look if you missed …
Mirabella Pure Press Mineral Powder Foundation Mini Compact: So Beautiful to Carry
February is a month associated with the color red. With both Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year, red is everywhere. And I happen to love red! So I was delighted when I received a beautiful portable (2 inches in diameter) purse size compact from Mirabella Beauty. The silver metallic compact has a molded red …
Treets Traditions: Looking To the Past for Bath & Body Products Today
Treets Traditions, a new-to-me brand of bath and body products from the Netherlands now at Ulta Beauty, looks to the past for inspiration. In fact, their mission is: “Rediscovering Natural Recipes and Age-Old Traditions for Today’s Beauty Needs.” This concept really speaks to me. Since I was a teen, I have loved finding old beauty recipes. …
Fun With PUR Cosmetics Dreamworks Trolls Shadow Palette
When I was in elementary school, Trolls were launched for the first time, and everyone brought them to school and displayed them on their desk before class. We had never seen anything like them. I was so happy when my parents bought me one. Mine had orange hair. Hmm, maybe that’s why I have orange …
Non-Beauty Valentine Gift Ideas
While makeup and fragrances always make great gifts for a beauty lover, I’d like to make a few more suggestions that are beautiful IMHO but outside the beauty realm. In fact, one of them is the gift I already received for Valentine’s Day from Jeff this year! Gifts from Museum Stores When it comes to …
Fashion Flash Valentine’s Giveaways Announcement! February 6 2017
Fashion Flash, the online lifestyle mini-mag for women over 40, that I participate in is launching a series of giveaways over the next week or so from 6 of our member bloggers to thank our readers for their support. Yippee! Hop right on over to check out Marcia from Beauty InfoZone‘s post today to get all …
More Goodies from Beauty Junkees for Eyes and Brows
How do I love thee, Beauty Junkees? Let me count the ways. Beauty Junkees is my go-to for beauty tools because IMHO there is no way to beat them for quality and affordability. I’ve shared my love for their amazing makeup brushes, blending sponges and most recently, their glass nail file and buffer. If my …
Top 5 Favorites from ColourPop from Shipra of Taneja’s Bride
I know I’ve been saying for a while now that the Beauty Spotlight Team’s feature, Top Five Favorites, is coming to an end. Well, now it really is. This weekend is our last post in this series before we start a new theme to be announced in two weeks! Shipra from Taneja’s Bride is a …
Paul & Joe Beaute, Perfect for Spring Dreaming
As you think about Valentine’s Day gift or dream about spring, I’d like to share some new limited edition products from the Paul & Joe Beauté Spring Collection that launch today! I reviewed some of their adorable makeups last spring. I was so happy to see these new ones to add to my collection. Here’s …
January 2017 Empties: Which Beauty Products Are Worth Repurchase?
January was a tough month, but nevertheless, I managed to use up some more beauty products. Good thing coz it’s getting really crowded around here! I used up a good mix of different kinds of beauty products this month, and not just skincare. Here’s a look at what hits the recycling and whether it …
Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow: Initial Thoughts
While picking up my vitamin D prescription at CVS, I found an orphan limited edition display in the candy aisle from Revlon. I forgot that I was dying to try one of the new Ultra HD lip gel sticks because I was entranced by the new Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadows. You know I’m a …
Gorgeous Valentine’s Gifting with Uno Alla Volta
Jeff is a big-time catalogue and online shopper. And over the years, he has given me very beautiful and memorable gifts for Valentine’s Day, my birthday and Haunkah. One of the catalogues I often find on his desk or dining room table is Uno Alla Volta, an online retailer that specializes in artisan crafted jewelry, fashion, …
The News from Fashion Flash Winter Edition 30 January 2017
Time for a little break! Join me and let’s check out the beauty, lifestyle, fashion, travel, exercise, and wellness from the over 40 bloggers of Fashion Flash. This week’s edition of the online mini-mag is hosted by the fabulous Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog. Find out how to get rid of smoker’s wrinkles, how to stay …
Sweetly Sublime Farmhouse Fresh Whoopie Deluxe Gift Set
Valentine’s Day is a little more than two weeks away. While everyone should value those they care about year round, I like having a specific day for celebration. And in my book that goes beyond spouses and significant others to family members and friends. I’m a big fan of Vday because I love hearts and …