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Since I haven’t been wearing much, if any makeup, for the past 4 months, the last thing I needed was another eyeshadow palette. But the siren song of a sale at Viseart, the French professional makeup brand, was too much for me to ignore. I own 3 or 4 full size Viseart eyeshadow palettes, and …
This week, the dynamic duo of JoJami and Lana, VIP podcasters and bloggers at Ladies Roadmap, are hosting the Celebrate Summer edition of Fashion Flash. Here’s what’s on tap: my fascinating interview with Jenna Jaxon, historical romance author, about her writing process and inspirations castles in Poland to visit someday a brand of haircare products …
June was a rather sparse month for my empties especially compared to May when I used up 12 products, but it is what it is. Here’s what I used up and my thoughts on whether it’s worth repurchasing. Skincare Clarins Extra Firming Yeux/Eyes: Although this was an excellent fragrance-free, thick, white firming cream in an …
It’s great to know that brands are formulating products for us ladies over 45. See Stacie’s post on The Makeup Obsessed Mom blog about the affordable Hair Biology products to keep our hair shiny and healthy looking. That we are all washing our hands a lot is an understatement, and Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog has …
City Beauty has just launched another winning skincare product! City Beauty Skin Perfecting Daily Veil SPF 39, just in time for summertime primetime. I got it a few weeks ago, and I’ve been reaching for it almost every day. Like so many of City Beauty’s skincare products, it’s a multitasker: anti-aging plus mineral based sunscreen. …
I went back and forth for the past several weeks, but I finally decided to go back to Vidal Sassoon to get my hair color rehabilitated as well as cut. I haven’t been anywhere in months, so it was with some anxiety that I made an appointment. Also, Jeff was generous to drive me into …
Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog is our hostess with the mostess with an Officially Summer edition of Fashion Flash. Here’s what’s on tap: a line of skincare products for menopausal skin do you know how much sugar is in a glass of commercial wine? frosty frozen fruit pops recipe tips from an over 40 fitness …
In the summer, our preferences lighten up when it comes to food, clothing and even what we like to read. With the world going through so much turmoil, fairy tale stories, twists and turns and happy endings are particularly appealing. This summer, I’ve been introduced to the best-selling author, Jenna Jaxon, who specializes in historical …
Not surprisingly, this year I have been going through a lot of soap, especially bar soap. Between washing my hands constantly whenever I bring in the mail, bring in the groceries, or leave the house for any reason plus all the extra time I have spent working in my yard this year, soap disappears pretty …
Have you heard about UNDONE Beauty, the new clean beauty, cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance-free, natural-looking makeup brand at Target? Never Say Die Beauty has been trying out three of their cream palettes: lip to cheek, concealer and eye shadow. Find out if it might be right for you. Stacie from the Makeup Obsessed Mom blog discovered …
The weeks are passing too quickly. Next week is the longest day of the year, and it’s all downhill after that, lol. I love summer so I wish things would slow down a bit. A couple of days ago, I received my June Ipsy Bag Plus. The theme is a summery “Make Waves” And the …
When I heard about a new mostly cream-based makeup line at Target, I said count me in! Cream makeup really suits my dry skin. Plus it’s often quick to apply. UNDONE Beauty is a clean beauty, cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and affordable brand of makeup and brushes. Several of their products are also multitaskers. Sounds great! …
Uber witty with an arch sense of humor, talented Erika from Notes from My Dressing Table is hosting the mid-June edition of Fashion Flash. Check out her blog with its stunning photographs while you’re there. Here’s what’s on tap in the mid-June Fashion Flash: imagining a world without disease (wow, I can’t at this point …
I probably have too much time on my hands because I am often a believer in more is better. Several years ago, I discovered the Korean 10 step skincare regimen. And though I don’t follow it all the time, I have adopted some of the steps. Using a facial essence is one of them. In …
This week seemed to fly by. I hope you had a good one, and I hope that you are healthy and doing well. I’ve been doing the usual: gardening. Once my rose bloom (two rose bushes are blooming), I’ll post some pix. We’ll probably go for a walk in the woods, and Jeff will help …