Since the birth of my second child, my hair's, er, VOLUME has become an issue. When I say "an issue" what I mean by that is ... well, I'll put it like this. I had a nightmare a couple of weeks ago that I was looking at pictures my mother had taken of me on our last vacation. I flipped the page of … [Read more...]
Keratin is my friend
November 4, 2009
A couple of Wednesdays ago I wrote about getting a salon Keratin treatment on my hair. {You can find the post here: https://allthingschic.net/2009/10/keratin-my-new-bff.html}. It was really interesting to read some of the comments that I received. Apparently, some women have experienced problems … [Read more...]
Mad for Plaid
November 3, 2009
Channel your inner Lumber Jack this fall with a trend made for weekends! Plaid button downs paired with jeans are big for this fall. There are so many options, from urban black & white combos to classic red-based patterns and anything in between -- and you can wear them with skinny jeans … [Read more...]
Nars Orgasm vs. TheBalm Hot Mama
November 2, 2009
If you read my post last week you might remember that I have been considering replacing my beloved Nars Orgasm blush. While I still love the color, I had been debating if the Nars blush was worth the $25 price tag. So, in the name of comparison shopping, I decided to comparethe only way I knew … [Read more...]
Girly Girl
October 30, 2009
Girly girls, this should be the fashion season of your dreams. Been out shopping lately? Chances are, you've seen ruffles, bows, rosettes, flowers, and more ruffles at every turn. Not one for fru-fru fluffiness? Not to worry. This season's styles offer the perfect way to add some softness and … [Read more...]
6PM at Midnight
October 29, 2009
photo courtesy of 6pm.com I started to receive these emails a month or so ago alerting me to amazing deals on designer and name brand shoes. What's wrong with them? That was my first thought. Just who is running this site was my next thought and are they going to steal my credit card … [Read more...]
Sephora Friends and Family 2009
October 28, 2009
Sephora is pretty much any beauty junkie's dream. Aisles and aisles of higher-end beauty products ripe for the picking. On the other hand, it's also my nightmare. I can run in there for a simple eyeshadow and come out with well over $100 worth of products in 15 minutes. Not exactly … [Read more...]
Ponds ® Towelette Review
October 27, 2009
A few months ago I was contacted by someone at Pond's marketing team offering to send me a complimentary pack of Ponds Towelettes to review on my blog. I posted my review there last week (since that was in the original agreement and prior to me signing on here at Chic Critique) but wanted to share … [Read more...]
Keratin…My new BFF
October 21, 2009
The Before The After I have struggled with my hair my whole life. It is SUPER thick, and has always had wave and body. As I have gotten older, it has become curlier and frizzy. Humidity was definitely not my friend people, and I live in the land of … [Read more...]
