Every time I go to visit my mom, I try to grab a few of my possessions. I’m 37, I think it’s crazy I still have sorority composite photos and high school text books at her house. So I go and either tell her something can be donated, or I take it home. On my… Continue Reading Blast from the Past: Allure Magazine 1998
I have a pretty standard beauty wardrobe – some days I do a thin line of black liquid liner with a darker lip, other days I do a stronger eye and a soft glossy pink lip. Not too dramatic of changes, and pretty much the two same looks I have rocked for a decade. This… Continue Reading Rocking the Red – Bright Lipstick Review
This morning as I was “putting on my face” I realized that my beauty routine has drastically changed over the past couple of years. While I still find it important to look good every day, I have found ways to streamline the process so I have more time for my family. As with my closet,… Continue Reading Quality vs Quantity – My Current Makeup Faves
When summer comes, I shed more and more cosmetics with each rise with the thermometer. Nothing is worse than wiping sweat off your brow and looking like The Joker in The Dark Night. my summer routine is usually a primer to hide pores and minimize sweat, Laura Mercier Secret Camoflague to minimize dark circles and… Continue Reading Beauty Battle: Smashbox vs. Rimmel Primer
Beauty products are fun. It’s always exciting to tear open your bag from CVS, Ulta, or that box from Sephora and play with your new stash of goodies. I have a drawer in my dressing table, and each morning when I open it, I feel as though I am looking at a toy chest. Will… Continue Reading Beauty Products Worthy of a Second Buy
Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit – I bought this kit completely on a whim. I had used the Laura Mercier tinted foundation a couple of years ago and didn’t like it. I found it to be a bit greasy and not really do much to change my skintone or complexion. The thing is, for years… Continue Reading Product Review – Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit