Oh, August is just moving too fast! Please slow down. But I guess that’s not possible. So I’m trying to make the most of it. We’ve got a busy weekend ahead. A birthday party tonight for a friend at a restaurant we love. An end of season cocktail party at our Beach Club on Sunday. …
End of Summer and Labor Day Beauty Sales 2019
There are usually oodles of beauty product sales for the end of summer. Some have already started, and others start next weekend. This list is certainly not every sale, but it’s what I’ve got so far. I will update the list as I discover more sales. Please let me know if you are aware of …
A Trio of belif Facial Skincare Products for Normal/Combo Skin
There are a few facial skincare brands that I write about over and over, and belif is one of them. I discovered the brand at Sephora several years ago while I was looking for a firming eye gel, and I tried a set of their travel size skincare products and I’ve been hooked ever since. …
This Year’s Haul from Nature Island Botanicals
I’ve been buying artisan-made, natural and organic bath and body products from Daphne at Nature Island Botanicals for 14 years. Actually I thought it was even longer, but Daphne said she has been coming to the Waterfront Festival at Gloucester MA since 2005. I absolutely remember what initially drew me to her booth. It was …
Mid-August Fashion Flash
JoJami and Lana, two fab podcasters from Ladies Roadmap, are hosting Fashion Flash this week. If you haven’t already, you would enjoy checking out their site for tips on journaling and fabulous interviews with women who are doing amazing things! Here’s a preview of this week’s edition of Fashion Flash: a Self Improvement Giveaway to …
Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup Mid-August
Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy what’s left of the summer! Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog revisits the magnificence of Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil because it is so good that it warrants repurchase. The antioxidant-rich oil is formulated to combat dull skin, to fade hyperpigmentation, and to heal scars, sun damage, flaky skin and blemishes. In a …
Ipsy Plus for August 2019 “Bare Yourself”
As usual, I am delighted with my “Bare Yourself” Ipsy Plus box for August. I just think they really get me, and I am seldom disappointed with my monthly full size cosmetics subscription. The “Bare Yourself” theme does seem to fit with August. But the products don’t necessarily fit with the theme, though I can’t …
Ulta’s Frida Kahlo Collection: Cosmetic Bag
Earlier this summer, Ulta Beauty launched a collection of makeup, beauty tools and accessories in conjunction with the Frida Kahlo Corporation to celebrate her 112th birthday on July 6. The Frida Kahlo Corporation is the official licensing agent for commercial products bearing her name and likeness. In fact, Vans has come out with Kahlo sneakers. When …
Bright Eyes with Kat Von D White Cake Pencil Eyeliner
Maybe 15 years ago, something really stood out one day about my former next door neighbor who was very glam. She always wore quite a lot of makeup for our conservative neighborhood, but on this particular day, something about her eyes stood out even more than usual. I asked her what was different. She told …
Fashion Flash Mid-August Edition
Oh, I’m late in posting this week’s Fashion Flash, the Mid-August edition hosted by Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog. But better late than never 🙂 Here are some of the hot topics in this edition: is there such a thing as an anti-aging sun tan? is there a skincare product that can help turn back …
New Shades of Maybelline Color Tattoos Longwear Cream Eyeshadow
Maybelline Longwear Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow in New Shades I was a fan of the original Maybelline Color Tattoos. When they first came out at least four years ago, I bought several of them, mostly mattes, because I love cream eye shadow. At the time, I liked them a lot. So I was excited when …
Healthy Hair with Vegamour Lovestruck Biotin Gummies
Two things about me: I love all things heart-shaped. I’m a true believer in biotin for healthy hair (and nails). So I jumped at the chance to try heart-shaped Vegamour Lovestruck Biotin Gummies for Hair! They are so darn cute! And they taste good too with a natural mild strawberry flavor. I just pop two …
Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup 8/10/19
It’s been a hectic week. Still trying to get rid of my cold. Jeff discovered a gigantic bee’s nest under my deck. And I got to meet my doppleganger tonight. More to follow! Have a fun weekend xo But here’s this week’s roundup from the Beauty Spotlight Team. Monochromatic eyeshadow palettes have been having their …
Beach & Pool Makeup from Cargo Swimmables
Last Sunday, Jeff said to me before we left the house for Gloucester, “You’re wearing makeup to the beach?”. I almost always wear at least some makeup to the beach. When I lived in New York and shared a house on Fire Island, almost all women on Fire Island wore makeup and jewelry to the …
New Guru Nanda Body & Room Sprays!
Summer colds are the worst. I’ve had this one for almost 10 days. Most of last week, I stayed at home because I had no energy at all. Plus 3 days of a sore throat and 3 days of a fever. Ugh. Now I’m on to the congestion phase with a stuffy and runny nose …