I received a few skincare products from one of my favorite natural brands, MyChelle (I adore their sunscreens), and the one I grabbed first was MyChelle Perfect C Eye Cream. MyChelle has a Perfect C skincare line that reminds me a lot of Murad’s and Ole Henricksen’s vitamin C lines but more affordable. MyChelle Perfect …
Fashion Flash Winding Down October 2017 Edition
It’s been a hectic October, but I am sad to see it wind down. As much as I like Thanksgiving, I hate to see the leaves fall from the trees, I hate turning back the clock, and I dislike the grey and brown of November. Oh well, that’s part of living in a part of …
Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil and Giveaway!
Facial cleansing oils are all the rage. In fact, I’ve got quite a collection. Recently, Paula’s Choice joined the party with their version, and it was worth waiting for. On looks alone, Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil makes you want to use it right away. It comes in a clear, heavy plastic pump bottle, and …
Beauty Spotlight Team 21 October 2017
Usually this weekend in October is the peak of foliage in Massachusetts. But it’s been surprisingly warm, and there’s been very little rain. As a result, the foliage seems to be behind by a week or two, and the colors, especially the sugar maples that are typically very bright, are muted. The weather has been …
Crocheted Virus Shawls
It seems that the craft of crochet is on the upswing, and that makes me happy. I learned how to crochet at camp when I was 16. I don’t even remember who taught me, but whoever she was, she taught me just the basics. The rest I learned on my own, first by looking at …
Two Excellent $10 Subbie Bags from Ipsy and Sephora Play October 2017
I think I hit the jackpot this month from both of my $10 subscription bags: Ipsy and Sephora Play. Although I didn’t get any makeup brushes this month, the travel size and full size products I received were top notch IMO. Surprisingly, I got the same product in both bags lol. Let’s take a look. …
Keep Lip Lines Away with Jan Marini Hyla3D HA Lip Complex
For a long time, I was able to keep lip lines away. But I was shocked last year when I noticed, there they were. Boo. Though I used moisturizer and anti-aging products on most of my face as well as specialty products like eye cream and neck cream, I never thought about the skin around …
Mini-Vacay in Portland Maine & Laurme Giveaway Winner
If you’ve never been to Portland Maine, it’s definitely worth the trip! I had to use up my Marriott points before they expired, so I booked us into the Residence Inn in Scarborough ME, about 7 miles/15 minutes from downtown Portland. The hotel was comfortable and spacious with two bedrooms and bathrooms as well as …
Mid-October 2017 Fashion Flash
This week’s Fashion Flash is hosted by the lovely and supremely talented makeup artist, Sheila from Painted Ladies. Hop on over to her blog if only to see the wonderful autumn photo that she has posted along with the edition of Fashion Flash, the online mini-mag for women over 40! I think we should have …
Beauty Spotlight Team and Greetings from Portland Maine
It’s been a hectic week, but Jeff and I made it to Portland, Maine for the weekend. I have’t been to Portland since I was a teen, and boy, has it changed! We got here just before sunset so we haven’t had a chance to see much in the dark. In fact, I wish I …
LotusRx Shampoo & Conditioner Giveaway for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We’re in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and last week I wrote about how the disease touched my family. Today, I’d like to introduce you to a new-to-me haircare brand that is good not only for cancer patients and survivors, but for anyone with sensitive scalp, dandruff, or hair that could use some …
Goats Milk and Whole Milk Soaps from Farmhouse Fresh
Cheese, please! Did I fool you? The four new small batch, cheese wedge-shaped soaps from Farmhouse Fresh made with real cow or goat’s milk are a treat for the skin and for the senses. Oatmeal Goats Milk Soap Pistachio Cream Goats Milk Soap Honey Lavender Whole Milk Soap Blueberry Chai Seed Whole Milk Soap Each …
Scent Trunk: Fragrance Designed Just For You
The holidays are about two months away, and time always flies once the holidays are in sight. I have discovered an awesome gift idea for the fragrance lovers in your life as well as a treat for yourself. Scent Trunk. Scent Trunk is a super cool service. They call it “your own personal fragrance lab”. …
Topsfield Fair 2017 and Fashion Flash
Today is a holiday in both the US and Canada, Columbus and Canada Day, respectively. So instead of a beauty post, here’s a brief update on the Topsfield Fair, the oldest county fair in the U.S., and next year will celebrate its 200th anniversary. Jeff and I made our annual visit to the fair yesterday. …
Beauty Spotlight Team Columbus and Canada Day Weekend 2017
What are you up to this weekend? For some, it’s a three day weekend, and for others not. For me, it is. This afternoon, Jeff and I are making our annual trip to the Topsfield Fair, the oldest county fair in the nation. We do the exact same thing every year, but we enjoy it. …