Recently I was at my big box beauty emporium looking for some new mascara. I wanted something that would lengthen my lashes, would be waterproof and not come off without eye makeup remover. I asked the girl in the makeup department, who had her back to me, what she would recommend. The girl … [Read more...]
Caring for your bras
September 8, 2009
Whether you spend a lot of money on your bra's or not, I bet you'd like to extend the life of your bras! One of my FAVORITE products is this bra wash bag! Tide and Woolite both make the same bag, and you can easily find them at stores like WalMart and Target in the aisle where they sell … [Read more...]
Yes To Carrots
September 4, 2009
Or cucumbers or tomatoes depending on your skin type. Wait! Is this a review for food or skin care? Don't worry - you are in the right place! Yes To products have taken the super antioxidant ingredients from these foods and put them into skin care. Beta-Carotene from the carrots, … [Read more...]
Calling all product junkies…
September 2, 2009
It probably goes without saying that I'm a bit of a beauty product junkie. Nothing makes me swoon quite like a stroll through Sephora or a brand-new mascara that promises to add inches to my lashes. But this economic downturn has kind of been cramping my style. It's hard to not feel guilty … [Read more...]
Vote for Chic Critique at Divine Caroline
August 31, 2009
By Style Chic Critique has been nominated in the Style category in the Divine Caroline Awards! Pretty please, with bubble bath and cherry lipgloss on top, hop on over and vote for us. Thank you! … [Read more...]
Softlips Lip Protectant
August 27, 2009
My very, very, very favorite lip balm of all time is Softlips by The Mentholatum Company: Smooth as butter. We're going on about thirteen years together and I'm sure I've gone through a couple hundred tubes. (Which may have something to do with the fact that my kids like to eat them. … [Read more...]
More Accessory Storage
August 25, 2009
Last week, I read Michelle's post about accessory storage and I was a little ashamed. You see, I just moved and my accessories were, as of that post, dumped on the floor in a pile. I'm not even joking when I say that the $500 necklace my grandmother bought me for college graduation was tangled … [Read more...]
Pedicure At Home
August 20, 2009
Budget. I'm not a big fan of the word, personally. But that's my reality. I am living on a tighter budget these days. And for a girl that loves beauty products, shopping and all those fun girly activities, it has been somewhat difficult. I really really enjoy being pampered. But … [Read more...]
Another Nail Polish Trend
August 14, 2009
I'm really beginning to wonder about the term nail polish trends. Because it seems like pretty much anything goes in this department. Bright colors are in. Metallics are in. Reds are in. Dark vampy colors are in. It's all in! Or so it seems. Basically ladies, if a superstar … [Read more...]
