If you take only one step toward "greening" up your beauty routine, consider switching to all-natural lip products. The reason for this will become painfully obvious after you read the following fact: The average woman ingests four pounds of lipstick over the course of her lifetime. Ever … [Read more...]
MAC Paint Pot
September 29, 2009
I live under a curse. The curse of the Hooded Eyelid Syndrome, which unfortunately, runs in my family. If you don't have hooded eyelids, be thankful. It causes your eyeshadow to crease within hours of application. I lived with creasing eyeshadow for years until I learned of a mysterious … [Read more...]
Skin Renaissance: Two Lightening Products that Work
September 28, 2009
It's hard to believe that today is my forty-third birthday. Though I'm at peace with my biological age, I am not fond of some skin issues that have come with the post - forty years. Over the past year I have noticed patches of darkening on my face, primarily over my upper lip. It was when my … [Read more...]
Girls just wanna have bangs
September 22, 2009
Getting a new hairstyle can be risky, even traumatic for some women. It's a BIG decision, once the hair is cut, it takes some time to grow it back. The decision of bangs plays a big role in hairstyles. Bangs have never really gone out of style they've just changed somewhat over the … [Read more...]
Target Finds for Fall
September 21, 2009
In the past few weeks, I've noticed that I have nothing interesting in my fall wardrobe. Never one to turn down an excuse to shop, I headed out to my local Target. I found a few items that I can definitely mix and match into my existing wardrobe to make a fabulous fall wardrobe. First up, … [Read more...]
Linky Love
September 19, 2009
Fashion Friday at Big Mama. Denim jackets with jeans? Bright colors into Fall? She's got some answers with funny stories included! The Long Bob - Check out the newest trend in hair at About.com - Beauty. Really? Or is everyone just growing out the short bob? Whatever - these ladies … [Read more...]
Quick Eyes
September 17, 2009
Hello everyone! I'm Kristin, and I am so excited to be joining all of the fabulous ladies here at Chic Critique! I'll be posting here every other Thursday. The rest of the time, you'll find me at Fill My Cup. I love fashion and beauty products, and I can't wait to share my favorites with … [Read more...]
Potent and Pure: Affordable Organic Skincare
September 16, 2009
I haven't given up my efforts to find the perfect organic skincare line. You might recall a few months ago, I reviewed this. It was good, but very pricey. It left me wondering if there wasn't a natural-based skincare line out there for those of us who don't pull six-figure paychecks. You … [Read more...]
Lacura Mascara Review
September 15, 2009
Hi everyone! I'm Trina and I'm one of the newest contributors here at Chic Critique who will be posting every other Tuesday. If you'd like to check out my regular bloggy abode, this is where I call home. For my first post at Chic Critique I'm excited to share a review on a mascara I recently … [Read more...]
