May 17, 2012

A Scent As Unique As You Are

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I am a recovering perfumeaholic. Yes, I admit it to the Chic Critique community because I know that you will understand. As soon as my mom would let me, I started wearing fragrance. I am guessing in my early teens. Love's Baby Soft. Need I say more to those from my generation? … [Read more...]

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Fashion Friday at Big Mama. Denim jackets with jeans? Bright colors into Fall? She's got some answers with funny stories included! The Long Bob - Check out the newest trend in hair at About.com - Beauty. Really? Or is everyone just growing out the short bob? Whatever - these ladies … [Read more...]

Yes To Carrots

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Or cucumbers or tomatoes depending on your skin type. Wait! Is this a review for food or skin care? Don't worry - you are in the right place! Yes To products have taken the super antioxidant ingredients from these foods and put them into skin care. Beta-Carotene from the carrots, … [Read more...]

Vote for Chic Critique at Divine Caroline

By Style Chic Critique has been nominated in the Style category in the Divine Caroline Awards! Pretty please, with bubble bath and cherry lipgloss on top, hop on over and vote for us. Thank you! … [Read more...]

Pedicure At Home

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Budget. I'm not a big fan of the word, personally. But that's my reality. I am living on a tighter budget these days. And for a girl that loves beauty products, shopping and all those fun girly activities, it has been somewhat difficult. I really really enjoy being pampered. But … [Read more...]

Another Nail Polish Trend

I'm really beginning to wonder about the term nail polish trends. Because it seems like pretty much anything goes in this department. Bright colors are in. Metallics are in. Reds are in. Dark vampy colors are in. It's all in! Or so it seems. Basically ladies, if a superstar … [Read more...]

Biolage Curl Defining Elixir

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A couple weeks ago I wrote THIS post about styling naturally curly hair. In high school, back in the 8o's, I wore my hair just one way. Big. With lots of hair gel and plenty O' Aqua Net. Here is a picture of me - my sophomore year in high school. I told you it was big. But that … [Read more...]

Curly Girl

One time a new friend asked me what my sign was. I'm a Leo. Not that I've given any stock to astrological signs since I was 15, but she asked. Then she asked if I was obsessed with my hair? Um, kinda. Her theory is that the lioness Leo is obsessed with her mane of hair. … [Read more...]

Fix Summer-Dry Hair in 5 Minutes!

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Summer has just done a number on my hair. I decided to stop blow drying and flat ironing my hair for a couple weeks and haven't colored it in about 8 weeks. Still with the sun, saltwater from the ocean and chlorine from the pool it has felt so very dry. So, I decided it might be time … [Read more...]

Hot Summer Nail Polish Trends

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I'm pretty sure I've had nail polish on my toes since I turned 4. It's a funny thing, since I seldom wear anything but clear on my fingers but I find it fun to be able to experiment with more fun colors on my piggies. So, whether you wear it on one or the other or both here's the scoop on … [Read more...]