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Do you have a beauty routine before a big event?

Do you have a beauty routine before a big event?

Do you have a beauty routine before a big event? Something special you do to prepare?

If it was far enough away, I'd consider doing facials on a monthly basis. Otherwise, closer to the event, I would make sure to exfoliate the night before (but using a product I'm very familiar with, so there are no...

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5 Great Olive Green Eyeshadows

5 Great Olive Green Eyeshadows

5 Great Olive Green Eyeshadows

I'm a huge fan of earthy colors for eyeshadow, but I certainly have a soft spot for olive greens!

  1. Lancome Designer
  2. Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone
  3. Inglot #419
  4. Inglot #433
  5. Bare Escentuals Scenic Route

What's your favorite olive green eyeshadow?

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How do you organize your makeup?

How do you organize your makeup?

How do you organize your makeup? Share your finds!

I have large dressers that have sixteen drawers each, which house the majority of what I have. Inside each drawer, I use shallow and deep clear drawer organizers from The Container Store. I also have large bookshelves that hold equally large clear...

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6 Red Lipsticks to Get Angelina Jolie's 2012 Golden Globes Red Lip

6 Red Lipsticks to Get Angelina Jolie's 2012 Golden Globes Red Lip

6 Red Lipsticks to Get Angelina Jolie's 2012 Golden Globes Red Lip

Angelina Jolie's red lips was one of the most talked about beauty looks from this year's Golden Globes.  I don't know what she wore, and while I've attempted to find out, I haven't had any luck yet!  Her lip looked...

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This Week's Sales for January 16th, 2012

This Week's Sales for January 16th, 2012

Feel free to share any upcoming deals you've spotted!

  • EBATES:  Drugstore.com (12%), Pur Minerals (10%), SkinStore (8%), DermStore (7.5%)
  • GILT:  --
  • HAUTELOOK: Valentine Luxury Scent Event (1/16), MOR Cosmetics (1/17), Zents (1/17), Booty Parlor (1/18), Mir Crystals by Q-Voe (1/18), Baci Eyelashes...

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Is it easy to find the right foundation match for you?

Is it easy to find the right foundation match for you?

Is it easy to find the right foundation match for you? Or is it always a struggle?

I can usually find a shade that matches well enough within a range, because I am not on either extreme end of the spectrum (neither really, really fair or deeper in complexion), but I do find many warm options tend to...

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Does your skin change during the winter?

Does your skin change during the winter?

Does your skin change during the winter? If so, how? How do you change your routine?

When it gets particularly cold, my skin has a tendency to get drier, so I opt for a heavier, richer night cream. I usually use something fairly lightweight and quick-absorbing during the day, though. I really like...

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What are your favorite dupes for high-end products?

What are your favorite dupes for high-end products?

What are your favorite dupes for high-end products? Share your finds!

Most recently, Maybelline's 24-Hour Tattoo Eyeshadows, which are very similar to MAC Paint Pots.

Thanks to Emily for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #115

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #115

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  I managed to resist; I spied some new philosophy shower gels, but I said no and backed away!
  • Weekend plans:  Really trying to be more productive - I need to get it together this weekend!
  • What inspires you?:   Happy endings, wise words, love, nature

Share your...

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