As the glorious days of my twenties become a distant memory and the big 4-0 looms ever nearer, I can personally attest to the wise words of one Truvy Jones: Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize it is marchin' across your face. Oh how true it is. For a while now, my skin has been … [Read more...]
Quick Holiday PSA
July 5, 2010
I won't bother with posting a super-awesome post today because I hope most of you are lounging poolside on this long holiday weekend (at least, I hope you are). Instead, I will remind you to slather up with the highest-SPF sunscreen you can find. Ears, eyelids, foreheads, hairlines, backs of … [Read more...]
S.O.S. for Dry Winter Hands
March 3, 2010
For the past several weeks I've been on a desperate search for something to hydrate my daughter's dry, chapped hands. My daughter Jillian struggles with eczema and chronically dry skin. Those issues, combined with the winter months and regular school hand washing with harsh antibacterial soaps … [Read more...]
Caffeine fix for your hands and feet!
February 16, 2010
If I can find time on the weekends, a few times a month I like to give myself a mani/pedi. Over the years, I’ve realized that I sometimes prefer home mani/pedis to many that I’ve had at a salon—it’s just so much better to decompress on the couch with my favorite polish while catching up on … [Read more...]
Remedy for Dry Itchy Skin
February 9, 2010
In the winter time the dry air really affects my skin. Specifically my legs in the shin area. I'm not one to use lotion on a regular basis but when I did in the winter it seemed pointless. My skin would still be dry flaky and itchy by the end of the day. I needed something that would … [Read more...]
What’s in My Makeup Bag — Winter Edition
January 27, 2010
Hi! I'm Michelle -- wife to one and mother to three. I've been fortunate enough to be a contributor here at Chic Critique since 2008. A few weeks ago I posted what was in my makeup bag, so rather than re-hash what I've already told you, I thought it might be fun to let you in on the products … [Read more...]
Homemade Sugar Scrubs
December 15, 2009
I'm not all that crafty. I love small projects. I like simple and quick. I get too impatient for projects that are too involved. That's why I was just thrilled when Domino Sugar contacted me about making something from the homemade gift section of their site. I hadn't given much thought to … [Read more...]
For the “Hard to Buy For” Person on Your List…
December 9, 2009
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Yeah. Neither have I. Although, I do have a good chunk of it done, there's always a few people on my list that fall into the "Impossible to Buy For" category. I'm sure you have a few of those too. So, here's a suggestion that might help a … [Read more...]
At Home Spa Tricks!
November 17, 2009
I was recently fumbling along on Glamour.com when I ran into some fabulous at home spa tips! I thought what a great way to relax with the hectic holiday season upon us when most of us are trying to watch the all mighty dollar as well! No special tools are needed Turn your shower into a sauna … [Read more...]
