Archived Posts

MAC Alice + Olivia Collection: Dazzleglass Creme

MAC Alice + Olivia Collection: Dazzleglass Creme

MAC Alice + Olivia Collection: Dazzleglass Creme

Three new and limited edition dazzleglass cremes launch on July 8th with the Alice + Olivia collection.  My favorite was If It's Pink, just because it's the most wearable on its own, but it...

Continue Reading

Sponsored: Pretty.Smart. At-Home Luxuries

Sponsored: Pretty.Smart. At-Home Luxuries

The following post is an advertorial.

Now that we’ve finally hit the hot summer months, it’s time to get your skin in show-off shape from head to toe. Pretty.Smart. has tips this month on how to prep from home -- without touching your vacation savings. Beauty expert Nina Sutton is dishing the...

Continue Reading

Sneak Preview: In the Groove Collection

Sneak Preview: In the Groove Collection

Sneak Preview: In the Groove Collection

Time's up -- will post everything else as soon as I can! This is not the full collection -- I'll be buying the rest when it launches in-store on Thursday, July 8th.

Continue Reading

Sneak Preview: MAC Alice + Olivia Collection

Sneak Preview: MAC Alice + Olivia Collection

Sneak Preview: MAC Alice + Olivia Collection

How exciting!  These just arrived this afternoon, and I'm so happy to be able to share with you.  And secretly?  I was anticipating Alice + Olivia more than In the Groove!

Packaging photos!

Continue Reading

5 Minute Makeup: Dior Misty Mauve

5 Minute Makeup: Dior Misty Mauve

5 Minute Makeup:  Dior Misty Mauve

Just a quick look using the lighter shades of the Dior Misty Mauve palette.   No tutorial for this one, sorry!

You will need the following...

Continue Reading

MAC Cleansing Tips Review, Photos

MAC Cleansing Tips Review, Photos

On-the-Go Makeup Fixers

MAC Cleansing Tips ($14.50 for 30) are my absolute favorite when it comes to easily fixing any minor application mistakes.  They're basically dual-ended cotton swabs that have been soaked in makeup remover and are individually packaged (though each sheet has ten, you just...

Continue Reading

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #035

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #035

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

Share your...

Continue Reading

Dior Misty Mauve Eyeshadow Palette (Fall 2010)

Dior Misty Mauve Eyeshadow Palette (Fall 2010)

More Plums for Fall -- Dior-Style

Dior Misty Mauve Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.21 oz.) is one of two new-for-fall eyeshadow quints (the other being Pink Design #808). It contains a soft, sparkling icy lilac; satin-matte gray purple; deep black-purple with silver...

Continue Reading

Are there certain beauty products you refuse to spend a lot of money on?

Are there certain beauty products you refuse to spend a lot of money on?

Are there certain beauty products you refuse to spend a lot of money on? If so, which ones & why?

.

Body sunscreen is definitely an area where splurging may be nice, but it's not at all practical, given how much you have to use!

Continue Reading

Sneak Peek: NARS Fall 2010

Sneak Peek: NARS Fall 2010

Sneak Peek: NARS Fall 2010

It looks like we'll be seeing heiress Daphne Guinness in NARS' fall campaign. The full collection will debut on narscosmetics.com on July 15th before arriving at other retailers in August.

The eye shadow shade named for Guinness is a rich, royal purple. “When I started...

Continue Reading