I worked in the skin care industry for a while so I’m pretty skeptical about products that promise change. Yes, you can prevent a lot of things from happening fast, but it is hard to turn back time, no matter how many chemicals or “natural ingredients” you apply. Then as a bonus gift to … [Read more...]
Brush With Fashion At The Body Shop
April 21, 2011
Earlier this month, I was invited to attend an event at The Body Shop in Galleria Dallas promoting their new cruelty-free "Brush With Fashion" make-up and accessories collection that features integrated brushes. It had been a LONG time since I'd been to The Body Shop, and I had no idea that they … [Read more...]
Korres Blush Deal!
April 7, 2011
When I first started writing here, I'd mentioned my love for Korres blush (see #8 on my list). When I bought mine, it was only $10 on special at Sephora, and I have good news: The $10 deal is back! Special pricing is good this week only. This blush normally sells for $24, so if you're in the … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Clarisonic
March 25, 2011
You’ve probably heard of sonic technology (such as the Sonicare toothbrush). If you’ve ever used one, you know how much cleaner your teeth feel than when you use a regular toothbrush. Now sonic technology can help you have smoother, cleaner skin too. The Clarisonic Skin Care System is the first … [Read more...]
Clinique Redness Relief Powder
March 15, 2011
For me, spring is the time of the year when I start itching to change up my makeup and skin care routines. Though it's still a frosty 38 degrees outside, I am ready for spring. One thing that plagues me year-round, regardless of season, is red skin. I don't have any specific skin condition - … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Foundation
March 14, 2011
Foundation -- A Primer Bad pun aside, I'm hoping this post will shed some light on foundation. When I worked with women in the makeup industry, my clients' biggest struggle was always how to choose a foundation. Women are either: A) scared of it or B) love it so much they haven't … [Read more...]
Spring Makeup Trend: Bold Lips!
March 4, 2011
Word on the street is that bold lips are a trend for spring. I admit, I tend to go pretty neutral with lip color. Something about bold lips makes me feel overly made up, even though I have NO problem wearing lots and lots of eye makeup. Go figure. When I got my makeover last week, they told me … [Read more...]
Two Makeovers, Laura Mercier Style!
March 3, 2011
I've long been a fan of Laura Mercier cosmetics, so when I got an invitation to their Beauty Event at Neiman Marcus, I immediately scheduled an appointment. Then I emailed Melissa and convinced her to get a sitter and make an appointment too, because everyone knows that makeovers are more fun with a … [Read more...]
Preparing to be the Mother of the Groom, First in a Series: the Lancome Make-Over
March 1, 2011
When I was young, I saw “old people” as different, apart, as if they didn’t have feelings or hopes. Or if they did, they certainly weren’t like mine! Planted squarely in middle age, I know now that “old people,” though maybe chubbier and more wrinkled like me, have the same feelings and hopes and … [Read more...]
