I’ve really learned the value of makeup primers. When I was younger, I wanted them so my makeup wouldn’t melt away after a night dancing or day in the sun and humidity. While I still appreciate that aspect of primers,…
Over 40 Beauty Review: Glossier
A spin-off from the blog Into the Gloss, Glossier is a line of beauty products created by beauty editors with a focus on skincare and makeup being optional. This line is clearly created for a younger generation; from the college-aged…
Over 40 Beauty Review: Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup Line
The older I get, the less obvious I want my makeup. Sure I’ll rock a bold lip, but I find a heavily-made face emphasizes the negative and hides the positive. So when I heard about Perricone MD’s No Makeup Makeup…
Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts $25 and Less
Whether it’s your friend, your babysitter, your niece, or your neighbor; a gift of beauty or pampering is usually welcome. For this gift guide I’m keeping all items $25 and less so they can be part of a larger gift,…
What I Wore: Daytime Smoky Eye for Fall
sweater | skirt | boots | watch | bag | bandana
How to Successfully Wear Bold or Dark Lipstick
Do you have a specific process or any tips for applying a bold lip? Any dead skin on my lips takes the stain and creates ugly dark spots, and I can’t seem to apply liner that looks natural, symmetrical, and…
Wearable Makeup Trends for Fall/Winter 2016
There’s a lot of statement-making beauty trends this fall and winter. While some can rock red eyeshadow, extreme cat-eye liner and ruby slipper lips, Wardrobe Oxygen is about real-life style advice. Below I share my favorite makeup trends for Fall/Winter…
Travel Beauty Tips and Tricks – Interview with Sana Cordeaux
by Jasmin Briggs Hi everyone, WO2 Intern Jasmin here! I’m back with another interview for you all. This time I had the opportunity to interview professional make-up artist and Veluxe executive, Sana Cordeaux. Veluxe is an app that provides hair,…
Over 40 Beauty: My Daily Makeup Look
Especially since I’ve started using Snapchat, I get a lot of questions as to what makeup I use. I shared my skincare routine last winter, but I haven’t updated since I’ve tried new products, made some lifestyle changes, and now…
Over 40 Beauty: L’Oreal Lumi Cushion Foundation Review
A few months ago, L’Oreal sent me a box with three shades of the True Match Lumi Cushion foundation. Two were far too dark for my skintone, but the third, N3.5 Classic Buff I decided to try. One of the…
Friday Favorite: NARS Pigalle Lipstick
In this blog post I mentioned how I was looking for a “my lip color only better” lipstick and how I almost found it in NARS ‘Tolede’. Almost, but not quite. In the comments, reader Michele shared, And that very…
Recent Beauty Purchases – Hits and Misses
Every January, I get uber melancholy. I feel fat, I feel old, I feel tired, I feel stuck and stagant. There’s something wrong with me, I need CHANGE! A tattoo! A haircut! Skydiving! A trip to a different country! But…
