This contest is closed, and the winner is Jacqueline in Atlanta! Congratulations, Jacqueline! I think the 30s and 40s is the hardest age to dress. We're too old for the hip, trendy styles of the 20-somethings, but we're too young for the classic, stodgy looks of the 50- and 60- somethings. I … [Read more...]
Kicking myself for not reading the handbook before now
April 2, 2009
As a mom with straight hair I was at a loss when my daughter's locks started to take on their current shape. By the time she was 2 1/2 years old we were both so frustrated with her curly hair that I considered shaving it all off. Instead of such a hasty reaction I turned to the Interwebs and … [Read more...]
Change Your Hairstyle And Color In Minutes…Virtually
March 25, 2009
I tried a completely new look - different hairstyle and different color - in just minutes! And it wasn't even permanent. How? I tried out a virtual makeover. I've seen them around, but never checked them out. I always thought they looked a little goofy. They still aren't perfect, but … [Read more...]
Glamour Magazine for $1.50 and Physicians Formula and Aveda Free!
March 11, 2009
Glamour Magazine is celebrating 70 years in the business. They are offering their magazine subscription for $1.50 for an entire year. Go HERE to subscribe for $1.50! (Offer valid ONLY through March 15). There are 3 new Try Me Free rebates available from Physicians Formula products: … [Read more...]
The Green Beauty Guide
January 6, 2009
***UPDATED: We have a winner! Congratulations Chel, commenter number 23! Thanks to everyone for playing along! *** Be sure to check out the super-fantastic giveaway at the end! When I was first offered an opportunity to review The Green Beauty Guide, I've got to admit, I was … [Read more...]
Looking Younger GIVEAWAY!
November 24, 2008
My most recent beauty book report is Robert Jones' Looking Younger. You can see my full review at 5 Minutes for Books, complete with photos of me using some of the techniques I learned from reading this book. Like this one: Along the top lash line, the definition should start at … [Read more...]
Sephora: The Book
May 5, 2008
Comments are now closed. Up until now, every product reviewed on Chic Critique has been one the writer purchased herself. But it was my hope that we would eventually be discovered by marketing companies and get offers to review fun new products for free! Not only is it fun to get free … [Read more...]
The Skin Type Solution
March 7, 2008
Do you hate your skin, or is it just me? I don’t mean that I hate YOUR skin, I mean that all my life all I have ever seen are the many flaws that make up my face. I think I look so BLOTCHY, and so PORE-Y, which is a word I just totally made up, and also so BREAK OUT-Y and now? As a bonus? I am … [Read more...]
