Paula Dorf Aztec City Eye Palette & Teal Mascara

I’ve been wanting to try Paula Dorf cosmetics for a while now. The brand is known for high quality cosmetics and innovative problem-solving products such as Transformer® (from eye shadow to liquid liner) and Perfect Illusion® for lips (ends feathering lips) among others. So I was very happy to have an opportunity through Brandbacker to get… Continue reading Paula Dorf Aztec City Eye Palette & Teal Mascara

Wet ‘n Wild Bargains!

Unlike many American girls, I didn’t grow up wearing Wet ‘n Wild. For me, it was Maybelline. And though I have worked as a focus group moderator for other affordable brands, I never got a call from Wet ‘n Wild. So I was never drawn to the brand. But this week, a couple of mega-bargains… Continue reading Wet ‘n Wild Bargains!

Jesse’s Girl “The Eyes Have It” Palette

When I was in Atlanta on business a few weeks ago, I forgot my sleeping pills. Major bummer. I ended up with a semi-sleepless night the first night I arrived because I didn’t realize I forgot them till too late to do anything about it. The next day, my friend, Kim, was kind enough to… Continue reading Jesse’s Girl “The Eyes Have It” Palette

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Shadows

There’s been a lot of excitement about the new Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Shadows Collection. And I intend to add to the buzz! Last week, I received all 30 new Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Shadows to try out and review. I have never had 30 eye shadows at one time. I must say… Continue reading Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Shadows

Giveaway: em Michelle Phan Tokyo Plums Palette

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me… It’s my birthday today, so what better day to start a giveaway on my blog than with a gift for one of you! And because spring looks like it may finally be on its way, I’d like to give away something that is, well, spring-y. 🙂  … Continue reading Giveaway: em Michelle Phan Tokyo Plums Palette

Tarte CC Matte Be Mattenificent Shadow Palette

I’ve been on a matte eye shadow kick for several months now with occasional lapses into shimmers. But mostly it’s been matte shadows for me ever since I saw how super-shimmery shadows call attention to my not so perfect eyelids. In January, Tarte introduced Colored Clay Matte Be Mattenificent Shadow Palette (their first matte palette),… Continue reading Tarte CC Matte Be Mattenificent Shadow Palette