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… Continue reading Spring Fever
HuffPost’s 12 Flattering Styles for Every Woman
Check out The Huffington Post’s 12 styles that are “universally flattering” for women: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/07/flattering-styles-for-women_n_2412430.html rel=”nofollow” I agree with just about all of ’em…except maybe the “natural hair color”. Those of you who know me know that I believe that natural is over-rated, especially natural hair color. In my book, it’s much better to be who… Continue reading HuffPost’s 12 Flattering Styles for Every Woman
New Year Resolution #2: Hydrate…but Moisturize!
Second week of the new year and second resolution. Don’t worry, there won’t be 52 of these! Hydration. There are many people who are never without a bottle of water. I am not one of them. I don’t get enough fluids, and Jeff, my signif other, often tells me I should drink more water to… Continue reading New Year Resolution #2: Hydrate…but Moisturize!
New Year Resolution #1: Exfoliate!
I seldom, if ever, make New Year resolutions. I figure if you want to accomplish something or make changes in your life, you don’t need an artificial start date. But this year, I was thinking there were a few small things that I would try to incorporate into my health and skincare routine. Here’s the… Continue reading New Year Resolution #1: Exfoliate!
Win-win: Eat Dark Chocolate, Look Younger
What to do with all the chocolate you got for Christmas? Eat it, of course! Especially if it’s dark chocolate. For years, chocolate got a bad rap when it came to skin. Chocolate was pegged as the culprit for acne and blemishes. But not all chocolates are the same. It was not the chocolate that… Continue reading Win-win: Eat Dark Chocolate, Look Younger
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… Continue reading How to Create a Cat Eye
Can Grapefruit Make You Younger?
The holidays are upon us. If you’re looking for gifts or stocking stuffers for your friends or if you are giving friends and family ideas for stuff you want, consider one of the many grapefruit-scented fragrances. Back in 2005, Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell and Taste Institute in Chicago, conducted a study that showed… Continue reading Can Grapefruit Make You Younger?
Great Deal on Olay Regenerist and Allure Magazine at CVS
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and Daily Cleanser Wanted to let everyone know about a great holiday deal from P&G and Allure magazine that I noticed at CVS (though I’m sure it’s offered elsewhere as well). P&G is offering a holiday gift set that includes a full size jar of my all-time fave and go-to night… Continue reading Great Deal on Olay Regenerist and Allure Magazine at CVS
Mario Testino, In Your Face: Fashion Photography at Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Mario Testino’s glamorous world of fashion comes to Boston. The MFA has really upped it’s game in terms of contemporary culture over the past 10 years or so, and the Mario Testino show is continuing proof. The show really rocks! The gallery that houses the exhibit is very dark — walls and ceiling painted black.… Continue reading Mario Testino, In Your Face: Fashion Photography at Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Target and Neiman Marcus Team Up for Holiday Collection @ Target
Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection In case you missed it, the Neiman Marcus collection is now at Target and target.com featuring clothing and accessories for the whole family, or most of the whole family (i.e. pets included but not boys). Designers Lela Rose, Jason Wu, Thom Browne, rag & bone, Robert Rodriguez, Tracey… Continue reading Target and Neiman Marcus Team Up for Holiday Collection @ Target
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… Continue reading Does Your Makeup Make You Look Older? Part 2
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,… Continue reading Does Your Makeup Make You Look Older?
Lierac Paris Skincare: European Pharmacy Brand
Whenever I go to Europe (which is not nearly as often as I would wish), I always go to the pharmacy to look for new skincare products…the stores with the green cross on the sign outside the front door. The department stores in Europe carry the same international brands that we all know — Clinique,… Continue reading Lierac Paris Skincare: European Pharmacy Brand
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… Continue reading Is Your Makeup Making You Sick?
Cleo Shower Cream Review
Other bloggers and reviewers have written about Cleo Shower Cream, but I have to add my two cents. I absolutely ADORE this product, and I am writing this shout-out in the hopes that I can beg the manufacturer to begin to make this product available in the U.S. again. Cleo Shower Cream is a shower… Continue reading Cleo Shower Cream Review
Salma Hayek Nuance Renewed Radiance SPF 30 Moisturizing Day Cream
A while back, I was searching for an affordable daytime moisturizer with an SPF of at least 30, and I found Salma Hayek Nuance product line at CVS. Priced right ($16.99 at CVS and even less on Amazon) and in attractive, clean-looking black & white packaging, I thought I’d give Salma Hayek Nuance Renewed Radiance… Continue reading Salma Hayek Nuance Renewed Radiance SPF 30 Moisturizing Day Cream
Appearex: Biotin 2.5mg Supplement — Nail Care
Do your nails ever split? I’m talking about a split that starts at the top of your fingernail or toenail and may go part or all the way down to the nail bed. Unfortunately, I have. Splits may be associated with menopause, nail trauma, etc. Figuring out what to do about it can be a… Continue reading Appearex: Biotin 2.5mg Supplement — Nail Care
Real Life in the Makeup Aisle
An older woman was standing in the cosmetics aisle of a local mass merchandiser frantically trying to find her favorite lipstick shade. We all know what that’s like — you find the perfect shade of lipstick or gloss, and when you go to buy more, it’s gone! She was searching for quite a while, and… Continue reading Real Life in the Makeup Aisle