I've heard so much about natural beauty products this past year. If you're like me, maybe you've wanted to start using more natural products, but just haven't known where to start. Or maybe changing all of your beauty products right now just isn't in the budget. To keep myself from becoming … [Read more...]
Clean Up, Clean Up
December 30, 2009
Sorry, that cute little song that teaches children to clean up their stuff was going through my head as I was trying to come up with a title. This post is not beauty related, but I just had to share my new favorite cleaning tool. I have mostly hardwood floors in my house, and I was looking for a … [Read more...]
Secrets of a Perfect Manicure
December 28, 2009
A few months ago, I shared with you the greatest invention to hit my nails since... well, forever. Since then, I have added one more item to my perfect manicure repertoire. In addition to a really awesome topcoat, I have a new must-have: cuticle oil. I've received a few professional … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2009
We hope your day is one making colorful memories full of laughter and lots of love. Merry Christmas to you! … [Read more...]
ANEW Eye Lifting Serum Shadow: A Review
December 22, 2009
My cousin Angie (an AVON rep) saw my post here on Chic Critique a few months back about the MAC Paint Pot and emailed me about trying the ANEW Eye Lifting Serum Shadow. Ok, so what does AVON claim this will do? In a clinical study it was found that over 75% of women showed a reduction in … [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...]
365 Paraben-Free Lotion and Shower Gel
December 11, 2009
I've been trying to use some more organic and natural products for my skin. While I try to mostly eat this way, I find it difficult to find all-natural products that I like for the outside of my body that are actually affordable. If you have a Whole Foods near you, I've got the deal of the … [Read more...]
Get More Outta That LBD
December 8, 2009
Everyone has an LBD (Little Black Dress). And if you don't, you should. (Get thee to a store ASAP and buy one! I'll be here when you get back. Seriously.) The key to expanding your wardrobe sometimes is to just think outside the box. Work with what you have and try to see things you've had … [Read more...]
freshMinerals
December 6, 2009
I was contacted by freshMinerals, a mineral makeup line that offers great products at a a great price. I've been using mineral foundation for awhile now, but I've never used any mineral makeup beyond that.They sent me the SlyEye Collection and a Luxury lipstick to try out. What they … [Read more...]
