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...]
Something to Smile About
February 5, 2010
I never expected when I started blogging that one day I would end up writing a post about toothpaste but here I am. When commercials come on tv spouting this or that about some amazing new improvement to an every day product I usually roll my eyes and fast forward the pvr. Then one day my husband … [Read more...]
ecoTOOLS for Green Beauty
February 1, 2010
As much as I like makeup, and as much makeup as I wear, you would think that I'd be an expert by now, at least when applying it to my own face. But like most of us, I tend to get stuck in a rut, and I could use some professional advice on keeping a fresh, modern look. Let me tell you about this … [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...]
A few links I really love…
January 20, 2010
It's been a crazy week in our house. (What is it about a Monday school holiday that seems to have you behind the eight ball the rest of the week?) In the interest of time (mine and yours) I thought I'd share a few quick links to things that have been on my radar screen as of late. 1. Hair … [Read more...]
DIY: Nude Lipstick
January 19, 2010
When it comes to makeup, I'm an eyeshadow junkie. I love creating new looks and wearing bold colors. Since most of these looks pair better with a nude lip, I needed the perfect nude lipstick. By now I've tried alot of nude lipsticks and it's not as easy as it seems to find a good one. Some … [Read more...]
Root troubles?
January 12, 2010
Getting old really sucks sometimes! I'm forever battling Father Time or Mother Nature or whoever is responsible for wrinkles, gravity, popping knees and the dreaded......GREY HAIR! Do you have trouble with those stubborn grey strands? Have somewhere to go and your next hair color appointment … [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...]
