February 8, 2012

Works for Me Wednesday: A Quick Tip for Boot Organization

I have a friend who is a photographer. She has an extensive collection of clothing and shoes that she uses for various shoots and, like anyone who has a lot of items to organize, she's got a few tricks up her sleeve. So this tip comes directly from her. It's guaranteed to help make some sense … [Read more...]

Five Great Stocking Stuffers

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Still looking for a few last-minute ideas to stuff those stockings? Here are some suggestions for the beauty-minded people on your list: 1. Look Ma, New Hands Softening Hand Lotion ($12) I'm a big fan of unrefined virgin coconut oil for moisturizing my hands in the winter. But a big jar … [Read more...]

ShoptheLook.net: Huge Jewelry Sale!!!

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UPDATED: The 60% off code is no longer working, but use code CMFS50 for 50% and free shipping. You'll want to hurry, because I'm not sure how long that one will be valid! Looking for a gift for the fashionista on your list? How about some jewelry? Does a girl ever have enough? Well, … [Read more...]

Because a Girl Can Never Have Too Many Boots…

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What's on my wish list this season? Honestly, I'm pretty simple. I'll take a pair of boots -- or ten. Can a girl ever have enough? Here are some of my top picks: I fell in love with these boots (Roxy Desperado Boot (Swell, $79)) the first time I saw them. I've had to give up wearing … [Read more...]

Laundry Lifesaver

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I grew up in a house where laundry was pretty much an art form. When it came to doing the wash, there were rules to be followed. The cardinal rule: Always sort your loads according to color and/or type of fabric -- whites, pastels, primary colors and delicates. That rule has pretty much … [Read more...]

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette

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So a few weeks ago, I was perusing Target's online Daily Deals (You do check Target's Daily Deals, right? Free shipping on a few select discounted items for one day only!) and one of the deals for this particular day was on a Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette. Now, I'm not big on … [Read more...]

A Makeover of a Different Sort

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We're having some remodeling work done in our house, and it looks like a bomb went off. The kitchen is completely out of commission. There's drywall dust everywhere and all of our pictures, knick-knacks, what-have-you, has been stacked in the center of the great room. The house is one big, … [Read more...]

A Friendly Reminder — It’s Time to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

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I just got a new foundation that I've been playing around with for the last few days. The foundation is a liquid, so it required me to dig through my makeup drawer and unearth my foundation brush. When I finally located the brush, I realized it was in desperate need of a cleaning. Makeup … [Read more...]

Mascara Review: The Falsies by Maybelline

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There's always one product in a woman's beauty arsenal that she'll continually buy in a quest to find her "Holy Grail." For me, it's mascara. It's my kryptonite. My Achilles' heel. I know 98% of the time it's false advertising, but I just can't help myself. Start talking about thicker, … [Read more...]

What’s at My Bathroom Sink

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When it comes to skincare, I'm a no-fuss type of gal. The reason is twofold: First, I have a very small window of time to get ready in the morning. It's just not feasible for me to follow sixty-bajillion steps to beautiful skin. Secondly, when the end of the day rolls around, I want to go … [Read more...]