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Today, we had a freak snowstorm. We ended up with about 5 inches of snow. These pix were at the beginning of the storm. Because most of the leaves were still on the trees, the trees suffered. Unfortunately, a major limb on one of my three Bradford pear trees broke under the weight of the …
Everything about the brand, Starling Skincare, is impressive. Their products are: toxin-free, clean beauty allergen-free natural and organic plant-based made for sensitive skin. PR Sample, Affiliate Links In addition, the company gives back to worthy causes. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), Starling Skincare has partnered with the Breast Cancer Alliance, an organization that supports …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Tarte Giveaway Winner First things first. I’d like to congratulate Julie W., the winner of the Tarte Shape Tape Setting Powder giveaway. Her name was randomly chosen by Rafflecopter, and it was a good choice because she uses setting powder everyday. For those of you who entered, tweeted, followed, …
Gift, I Bought This, Affiliate Links The other day, I received an unexpected gift in the mail. A generous sister blogger completely surprised me with two beauty products that she thought would suit me. I must say she knows me and my taste well even though we have never met in person. Today, I will …
Because I get sent so many skincare products for review, I often have to stop using a product I love (for a while) and move onto a new product to test. Occasionally – actually more often that I care to admit – I forget about the former product and go on to something else. PR …
PR Sample, I Bought This, Affiliate Links For the past several years, I have been touting The Body Shop Drops of Youth Liquid Peel. An effective and affordable clear gel mask, it is a chemical exfoliator that removes dead skin cells. I have been using it about once a week or every 10 days since …
I’m exhausted. I’ve been overdoing it this week. So I will make this short and sweet. Have a good weekend!! And if you think you would use it, please enter my Tarte Shape Tape Setting Powder giveaway xo If glowing, luminous and gorgeous skin is what you are seeking Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends Derma E …
I am fairly loyal to the shampoo and conditioner that I use. I have a few brands that I alternate among because I know how they will work with my coarse, color-treated hair. I don’t usually take chances on having a not so great result because I only wash my delicate color-treated hair every 5 …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Ipsy Plus “You’re Magic” Glam Bag When I got an email from Ipsy to show me the two products they chose for me and to give me a chance to personalize the rest of my bag, I was kind of underwhelmed. In fact, I even went to my account page …
Fashion Flash Our Fashion Flash hostess this week is the amazing Marcia of Beauty Info Zone, one of the leading beauty products review sites around. And here’s what’s on tap: nutritional tips beyond the ones you know that can help strengthen your immune system during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you should understand the risks …
I Bought This Affiliate Links I needed a new base coat, though I still have about a third of a bottle of now thickened Seche Base in my stash. Recently in a Facebook group, I noticed a recommendation for KB Shimmer Fillin’ Groovy Base Coat, a ridge filling base, and I thought I would try it. …
It’s the weekend again already. Because of the Monday holiday, this past week just sped by. We’re finally getting some rain in drought-stricken Massachusetts, but I am a little sad that the rain is coming on Saturday. Oh well, my green grass appreciates it. Let’s see what the members of the Beauty Spotlight Team have …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara that I received from Influenster (here). I was lucky to be chosen to receive this Influenster box with luxe Charlotte Tilbury makeup that I most likely would not have purchased on my own. I …
Better late than never! I’m more than a day late and a dollar short 😉 This has been a hectic week, but I didn’t want to miss posting this week’s edition of Fashion Flash, hosted by the generous and lovely Angie of Your True Self Blog. Here’s what on tap this week: how to make …
We’ve had a drought here for at least the past 11 weeks. Everything is dry, and the chance of forest fires have been high. Fortunately, today it finally rained. And I mean rain. It has been pouring since 4 am. In fact, it’s been raining so hard that I haven’t left the house even to …