It’s snowing again. We had a snowstorm on Sunday that dropped about 5 inches on top of the ice that we already had. PR Samples, Affiliate Links And now we’re picking up another 3 inches, supposedly. Fortunately, it looks like lightweight snow. I think I will wait till it stops snowing to go out and …
February 9 Fashion Flash
Our Fashion Flash host this week is the miraculous Mirabai, a fitness and wellness coach, at Moving Free with Mirabai. Here’s what’s on tap: is argan oil worth the money? how to dress the warmest on the coldest days how to have fun wearing sweatshirts have you tried a bonding shampoo? here’s a heart and …
My Splurge: Hourglass Beveled Shadow Brush
I Bought This, Affiliate Links My friend, Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog, wrote about several Hourglass makeup brushes that she recently bought. How much she liked them really got my attention. So when Bergdorf Goodman had a 30% off sale not long ago, I decided to try one. I haven’t shopped at Bergdorf Goodman in decades. …
Early February Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
I’m very excited because Jeff and I are going to view illuminated ice sculptures outdoors in the downtown area of historic Salem MA tonight! Because it’s pretty chilly here at night and in order to keep our distance from other people, I think we’re going to drive the route and see the sculptures from the …
Olaplex No. 4 Bonding Shampoo Helps Save My Hair
Back in November, I wrote about frying my hair with my 10 year old CHI Flat Iron. I scorched my bangs, the two front side pieces of my hair that used to be longer than the angled sides and back, and the ends of my hair. My hair felt like straw, and it looked frazzled …
Project Pan 2021: January Beauty Empties
Here I am starting 2021 with a new Project Pan Challenge. I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links I achieved last year’s goal of 130 beauty empties by the skin of my teeth. I just looked back at my December 2020 post, and I must have been on drugs because I kept my 2021 goal …
NSDB Honored by Finding Kathy Brown Travel Blog!
Informational Links At the end of last week, I got an email from Kathy, the editor of Finding Kathy Brown blog, asking if she could include me/Never Say Die Beauty in her feature, Over 50 Lifestyle Bloggers. Needless to say, I was delighted! Originally she wanted to include me in a new Over 40 Blogger …
Nina Bandoni’s New eBook: Graceful Transitions & February Fashion Flash
Informational Links The members of Fashion Flash sure are a talented bunch! Nina Bandoni of Sharing the Journey has announced the publication of her new ebook, Graceful Transitions: Making Magic of Our Middle Years. She tells the story of the journey she has traveled since her daughter was in high school. She focuses on the …
Tula Probiotics & Superfoods Protect & Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel SPF 30
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Tula Skincare is a brand that has been popping up often these days. Here’s a little background on Tula for those of you who, like me, may not be familiar with it. Tula means “balance” in Sanskrit, and TULA Probiotic Skincare was founded by Dr. Roshini Raj, a gastroenterologist, author …
End of January Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Brrr, and hello from the frozen north! Winter finally found us and brought snow and truly frigid weather this week. Friday morning, it was 8 degrees and -5 degrees with the windchill. Today, it’s 10 with a windchill of -10! But the sun’s out, and hopefully, Jeff and I will bundle up, get out our …
It’s All About the Hands: Good Smelling Hand Washes and Lotions
Although it’s not gardening season and I am limiting where I go, I’m still washing my hands a lot. And because we’re in the depths of winter in New England, my hands are dry. So finding products that I enjoy using and that hydrate my hands is a must. I Bought This, Affiliate Links I …
Why You Should Wear SPF All Year Round
Frankly, I think that almost everyone who reads my blog on the regular wears sunscreen all year regardless of whether they live in the Sunbelt or in the frozen North. So I assume you know that even on cloudy, gloomy days, the sun’s damaging rays still reach us. Even if you’re spending the day indoors …
How I’m Dealing With Maskne Even At My Age!
Maskne or acne that occurs from wearing a mask for extended periods of time can strike anyone, regardless of age or skin type. My skin is very dry, especially in winter, but that hasn’t protected me from getting the occasional blemish from wearing a mask. PR Samples, Affiliate Links I’ve mentioned a number of times …
Healthy Eating Tips: Kristen Coffield’s New Book & Fashion Flash
Kristen Coffield, the editor of The Culinary Cure website and member of Fashion Flash, has just launched a new book that is blowing me away: How Healthy People Eat: An Eater’s Guide to Healthy Habits Here’s the blurb: This book is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed trying to create better eating habits and …
Brand New City Beauty Dermal Reset Exfoliating Concentrate
PR Sample, Affiliate Links City Beauty is always researching new and more effective anti-aging skincare products. Their latest product launches only for readers of Never Say Die Beauty and some other lucky folks today at special pricing on the City Beauty website before it is available to the general public. Dermal Reset Exfoliating Concentrate! I …