For most of my life, I didn’t wear foundation. I was lucky that I always had “good skin” with few breakouts, rosy cheeks and a few freckles. I couldn’t understand why I would want to wear foundation. I thought it was messy and heavy. Although I can’t remember the brand, I can see in my …
Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, one of my favorite holidays, because I am and have always been a collector of hearts. Strangely, it is something I have not outgrown. I have heart-shaped everything. And I’m easy to buy gifts for: anything with a heart will do. So, it comes as no surprise that I would …
“Linda Mason’s Makeup Salon as Art Gallery” via NY Times.com
Next time you’re in New York (or maybe you’re always in New York), stop in to Linda Mason’s makeup salon and art gallery, The Art of Beauty, at 26 Grand St. in Soho and be transformed into a work of art, or just see what’s going on. Speaking of “never say die” beauty, Ms. Mason …
Green with Envy? Emerald is Pantone’s Color of 2013
December was a busy month, so I’m a little behind the curve on getting out the word about Pantone’s new Color of the Year for 2013. Pantone is the world’s color authority, providing standardized color formulations and color swatches for designers and art directors. Their Color of 2013 is emerald, a green with a little …
Spring Fever
I have no right to complain because, tho’ my yard has more snow than anyone else in the ‘hood, it hasn’t been a bad winter. In fact, winter hasn’t really even started yet. Maybe it’s the temps in the 40s and the melting snow that’s doing it, but I feel like spring is right around …
How to Create a Cat Eye
The holidays are here, and I’m going to a cocktail party. I would loooove to try a makeup look that’s a little different…for me. As I’ve said before, I am smitten with the cat eye look. It looks great on 20-somethings. There must be a way to do to it that looks great on the …
Does Your Makeup Make You Look Older? Part 2
I think there were some great ideas in the article by Linda Foster from EverydayHealth.com (see my blogpost under Beauty Tips on 11/27/12: Does Your Makeup Make You Look Older?). Here are a few thoughts about changes I’ve made to my own makeup that help me maintain the looks and products that I like. When …
Does Your Makeup Make You Look Older?
Are you wearing the same makeup as you did 10 years ago? 20 years ago? The type of makeup and color palette that looked so great on you several years ago may not look as good today. This has nothing to do with trends, and everything to do with your skin today: its moisture level, …
Is Your Makeup Making You Sick?
You’d be surprised to discover what ugly creatures can live in your beauty products. Find out what you need to do to fight these germs and look great. By Rose L. Thayer What’s Living in Your Makeup Bag? Take a look inside your makeup bag and you’ll likely see your favorite lip gloss, maybe a …