May 17, 2012

Best of Beauty :: Spring into Pretty LIPS

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Ah, lipstick. How I love thee! How I love the fact that the addition of a perfect lip color can change the entire makeup look, dressing you up or down or simply making you look like a trendsetter. I was at work the other day and one of our security guards, a particularly burly man who never does … [Read more...]

Tangerine Tango Beauty Finds

Pantone's 2012 color of the year has been all over the runway, a deep, bright orange with slight pinkish tones and a bold energy.  Tangerine Tango is an enlightening color, full of life and vigor, it inspires us to move forward with our lives. This flattering color has already infiltrated my … [Read more...]

Spring into Pretty :: CHEEKS

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What you do with your skin is a personal choice and of course, has a lot to do with your natural coloring. But there many blush and bronzer trends going on right now that can up your beauty ante while keeping your look natural. Sometimes the right cheek look eliminates the need for more than a sweep … [Read more...]

Q-Tips Precision Tips: Must Have Tool

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Q-tips are a staple in my bathroom. So, trying out new Q-tips Precision Tips was so fun. They have these great tapered tips that make them a breeze to use! These new Q-tips are incredibly useful - much more so than regular Q-tips. I mainly used Q-tips for fixing botched manicures and for fixing … [Read more...]

Best of Beauty :: Spring into Pretty

Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof liner in Midnight Purple, $22, beauty.com

This Spring, beauty trends are all about freshness, natural beauty and surprising pops of color. Much like what we're seeing in the fashion arena right now, beauty products are all about flattering the individual and bringing a little something extra. I am working on a series of these posts to cover … [Read more...]

Meaningful Beauty :: Best of Beauty

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I've been using Meaningful Beauty for almost 6 weeks now as part of the Meaningful Beauty Test Drive Campaign and I love it! . Meaningful Beauty, is the advanced anti-aging skincare system by Cindy Crawford and anti-aging specialist, Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. It promises smooth the appearance of fine … [Read more...]

Arbonne Skincare – Paraben and Petrol Free

RE9 Advanced for Face

This will be the year I actually take the leap and buy Arbonne skincare. In the last several months I have gone through some health issues that have made me think about ways to live a more healthful life. I know I can't control everything, and in the end we do have to die from something, but … [Read more...]

Ulta Beauty Blogger Morning

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Last week while in NYC for Fashion Week, I dropped in to Ulta Beauty Blogger Morning hosted by the lovely Dawn and Elizabeth of Party BluPrints. You know me - I would never pass up an event involving make up! I adore Ulta - its one of those stores I have to exercise tremendous self-control in … [Read more...]

Meaningful Beauty

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I'm approaching a meaningful birthday. One where you have to check the next box on the survey... I have moved up an age group, folks. When did this happen? I was 22 like 5 minutes ago! Sadly, though, when I look in the mirror, there is no longer a 22-year-old looking back at me. I see the crow's … [Read more...]

Vaseline Lip Therapy and Q-Tips

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A few weeks ago, I was approached by a PR firm representing Vaseline and Q-Tips to review both a trusty stand-by products and a couple of new ones. I was provided a jar of good old Vaseline, plus two new products: Vaseline Lip Therapy and Q-Tips Precision Tips. Everybody uses Vaseline and … [Read more...]