Since I’ve been sick for the past couple of weeks and have been on a clear liquid and now a soft white diet, I’m not exactly ready for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I don’t know what I’m going to be able to eat! But I am thankful that I will be finished with most of the medications …
My Sephora Fall 2015 VIB Haul
I tagged along with one of my friends who’s VIB Rouge on the first day of the Sephora sale so I could see a few things in person that I was considering. Sephora used to let you shop if you went along with a friend at a higher level than you but no more. But …
Softer Skin for the Holidays with Indie Lee Moisturizing Oils
Brrrrr, there was frost on the grass this morning! The temperatures went below freezing last night again. I guess there’s no stopping this winter thing. So I’m trying to get ready for the dryness that cold weather brings and keep my skin in good shape for the holidays. I love oils, and recently I received …
Scent Your Home for the Holidays with Via Nature Fragrance Sprays
I love fragrances all year round not just for myself but also for my home. I really get into it once autumn comes round. And for the holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas time – it’s a must! I love the warm and spicy scents especially for my kitchen, bathrooms and family room. Because I have asthma, …
Whish Body Products: Rice Milk Hand Remedy and Coconut Milk Shave Cream
About a year ago, I saw a couple of skincare products from Whish Body in a blog review. They looked so appealing. I made note. A few weeks ago, I was given a chance to try out two products from Whish. I chose the Rice Milk Hand Remedy and the Coconut Milk Shave Cream with …
IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Must-Haves Eye Set
Seldom does this happen. But after receiving an email with an announcement ad for the Limited Edition IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Must-Have Eye Set, I immediately had to move on this. Usually I ruminate for ages, but not this time. The original Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Luxe Transforming Palette (IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte …
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner and GIVEAWAY
November is National Skincare Month – I didn’t realize there was such a thing! For me, every month is skincare month. But I think it’s a good thing to rethink your skincare routine and also be sure you’re using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. So it’s a perfect time to talk about another great product …
Youngblood Outrageous Lashes Mineral Lengthening Mascara – Cobalt Blue
I love colored mascara so when I had a chance to try out Youngblood Outrageous Lashes Mineral Lengthening Mascara in new cobalt blue, I jumped. Although one of the “rules” of makeup is that if you have blue eyes, you should avoid blue eye makeup. Well, I beg to differ. Blue eye makeup, especially eyeliner …
Beauty Box 5 Think Pink October 2015: My First BB5 Box!
I love subscription boxes but I only have experience with a few of them. So I was thrilled when the October Beauty Box 5 arrived in the mail at the end of last week! The theme of the box adopts the famous phrase by famed fashion designer of the 1940s-50s Elsa Schiaparelli, “Think Pink”. It’s …
Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Close Up Instant Wrinkle Reducer & Treatment
Christie Brinkley has been a role model just about all my life. I remember her well from her days as a cover girl for Seventeen and then Glamour magazine. While I look nothing like her unfortunately, her brand of fresh-faced American beauty has been an inspiration. I was excited when I found out she was …
Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme & Color Statements Lipsticks
Amore Matte Lip Creme This fall, Milani came out with what was going to be a limited edition but now – from what I’ve heard – is thankfully a permanent collection, Amore Matte Lip Creme. I managed to get my hands on 5 of the 8 shades. Just this week, I found one of …
My Concealer Wardrobe or Why I Own 20 Concealers!
I own about 20 different concealers. Truth. I actually counted them not long ago, and I was surprised that I had accumulated so many! But I also found out that there’s now a name for having so many different concealers: a concealer wardrobe! I am definitely on trend. It’s certainly not necessary to have 20 different …
MyChelle Skincare from the Pumpkin and Regular Collections
October and November are the pumpkin months. Pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin-flavored stuff are everywhere. I had my first pumpkin bread of the season last night (I’m behind schedule). Earlier in October, Jeff and I went to the Topsfield Fair and saw the winner of this year’s Biggest Pumpkin of the Season Contest – it weighed …
Osmosis Colour: Beautiful Makeup That’s Good For You
Osmosis Skincare has a unique philosophy. Instead of making skincare and makeup that inflames skin and ages it faster, Dr. Ben Johnson (who’s really cute, BTW!) created a line of skincare and color cosmetics that are actually good for skin and help skin look and act younger. Sign me up for that! Osmosis Skincare products …
I Feel Good About My Neck: StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream
The great humorist and writer Nora Ephron, RIP, wrote a book called I Feel Bad About My Neck about a decade ago. She always wore turtlenecks. At the time, I was mystified about that. Now I know a bit more about what she means. I thought my neck was in pretty good shape – I’ve …