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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For the Newly Addicted, Part 1 -- About MAC, Where, What

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For the Newly Addicted, Part 1 -- About MAC, Where, What

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 1

Company Back Story

MAC stands for Make-up Art Cosmetics. It was created in 1985 in Toronto, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, both who worked in the beauty industry. They coined the philosophy and company ideology of "All ages, all races, and...

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Valentine's Day Prepping - Pucker Up, Part 2

Valentine's Day Prepping - Pucker Up, Part 2

Oh, you thought we already reviewed plenty of lip products?  Think again. This is the one of the few times of the year that I can focus on the beauty that is the lips, and I fully intend to milk it for all its worth.

Cargo Plant Love Lipstick ($20.00) in Joshua Tree was a sheer cinnamon red color,...

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Her - Girlfriend Tested and Approved

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Her - Girlfriend Tested and Approved

Let's not forget about the ladies! I thought it was only fitting to do a bath/fragrance version for all of the females.

Davies Gate Sweet N' Glow Set ($25.00) in Pink Grapefruit will give you a memorable bath time experience. The scent is only subtly sweet, but kind of a tangy, spicy grapefruit scent....

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Valentine's Day Prepping - Pucker Up, Part 1

Valentine's Day Prepping - Pucker Up, Part 1

Who doesn't think about lips, kissing, and wanting it to all go smoothly on Valentine's Day? Of course, I may be the only one obsessed with having the most kissable lips this side of the world year-round, but let me share with you a few product finds I've been playing around with for the past month.

Peter...

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him - Boyfriend Tested and Approved

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him - Boyfriend Tested and Approved

It may be only a few days away, but it's never too late to pick something up for your very favorite boy.  These two ideas were items my boyfriend, who is low maintenance and not into beauty, enjoyed.  Although, admittedly, I think I'll be stealing away his Every Man Jack body wash!

Try the Every Man...

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Valentine's Day Makeup - Get the Perfect Pout, Part 3

Valentine's Day Makeup - Get the Perfect Pout, Part 3

Valentine's Day isn't just about red lips, because there are some fabulous combinations of pink to be used to entice your sweetie or rope in that hottie at the bar.  Here are some of my favorites by MAC! Psst, Girl About Town lipstick (pictured above) is a permanent color, which means you can grab...

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Valentine's Day For Two - Get Your Massage On with LUSH

Valentine's Day For Two - Get Your Massage On with LUSH

LUSH Knows How to Spend Valentine's Day

As evidenced by our guide to pampering yourself when you're single, LUSH knows how to make the 14th one rockin' day. I know I've mentioned it before, but I adore LUSH's massage bars for their portability and moisturizing capabilities. So, it's obvious I had to...

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Pamper Yourself Day aka Valentine's Day for Singles, Part 2

Pamper Yourself Day aka Valentine's Day for Singles, Part 2

LUSH Happy Pill ($5.70) and LUSH Think Pink ($5.55) There is few things more relaxing and satisfying as a hot bath (add music and/or a book for a complete mini-vacation). I love LUSH products for giving the ultimate bath experience. They're cute, fun products, and they all smell wonderful.

Happy Pill: ...

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Pamper Yourself Day aka Valentine's Day for Singles, Part 1

Pamper Yourself Day aka Valentine's Day for Singles, Part 1

It's not Valentine's Day--it's PAMPER YOURSELF DAY!

I didn't get my first boyfriend (who is also my current beau) until I nearly 19 (and this will actually be the first Valentine's Day we'll spend together in person!). So trust me when I say I've endured many Valentine's Day as a single gal, who...

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Valentine's Day Makeup - Get the Perfect Pout, Part 2

Valentine's Day Makeup - Get the Perfect Pout, Part 2

Is the red lip not a classic choice for Valentine's Day? I mean, the day is themed with pink and red, so it seems only fitting, right? This post is full of some of my favorite MAC red glosses/lipsticks that I thought I'd share with you! Each product is worn alone, when typically I would wear a...

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