The beauty trends for Fall 2008 are being revealed, and I thought it would be fun to get your thoughts on whether they are hot or not. After all, the trends and looks that are hot on the runway may not work for those of us living in the real world. My hope is that in getting your opinion on … [Read more...]
Insta-tox Botox
August 28, 2008
"I'll take the botox cream, thank you." Always a sucker for trying something new, I attended a skincare demonstration party held by a friend. You know you've been there. You want to be nice, you don't have money to spend on ANYTHING, but you want to show support and buy SOMETHING. Okay, … [Read more...]
Breakouts, Be Gone!
August 25, 2008
Earlier this summer, my mom treated me to a facial for my birthday. Facials are recommended four to six times a year, but I'm lucky to go once a year. If you have never had a facial, or haven't had one in the last year, I highly recommend it. Besides being great for your skin, they … [Read more...]
Pretty but not so plump
August 21, 2008
I have been interested in lip plumpers but not willing to spend upwards of $15 or more for lip gloss. My penny pinching frugal relatives would be rolling in their graves if I did that. When I discovered that the Eyes Lips Face collection has a lip plumping gloss, I had to check it … [Read more...]
Bye Bye Blemish!!
August 19, 2008
The last time I posted, I recommended a product to cover up that hormonally-crazed skin. Today let's talk about something that will dry up those pesky blemishes. It is a product called Bye Bye Blemish drying lotion. It is an overnight sulfur acne spot treatment that says it will … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Jennifer on Pedicures
August 18, 2008
8 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Next Pedicure Shave your legs the day BEFORE your appointment, not the morning of. I learned this the hard way. I was in such a hurry to shave that I gave myself one long stripe of razor burn... and didn't realize it until the nail tech began the salt rub to … [Read more...]
DHC Skin Care, Deep Cleansing Oil
August 13, 2008
In my post about Olay facial cleansing cloths, I talked about using DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil before using the cloths. This is not necessary, but it's just something I like and works for me. In fact, both of these products are meant to be used as a one-step process, but I like to use … [Read more...]
Tips for Applying Liquid Eyeliner
August 11, 2008
It's another chilly, cloudy day here in Maine. We had a nice break from the gloom over the weekend, but it looks like it was short-lived. While I'm sitting here looking at the lake, I pulled this post from the archives. Like many of you, liquid eyeliner intimidates me. However, I … [Read more...]
I do believe Congratulations are in order!
August 8, 2008
Word on the street is, our dear Megan of Fried Okra fame had her baby yesterday morning. Welcome to the world, little Matthew Daniel. And a big hale and hearty CONGRATULATIONS to the Fried Okra family!!!!!!! … [Read more...]
