Boswellia. Small European duchy or tree resin with multiple medicinal uses that may have been the original source of frankincense? Yeah, me too. But it's not. A duchy, I mean. It's tree resin. And it's purty darn good stuff, in my estimation. My Saturday strolls … [Read more...]
Stencils are for more than walls. Who knew?
May 22, 2008
I promised on Monday that I would give some eyebrow tips on this week's Tips, Tricks & Tools Thursday. Well, here we are! When I opened my trusty Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority to get their advice on grooming eyebrows, and I was greeted by … [Read more...]
Wait. You don’t WANT to smell like a funeral home?
May 21, 2008
When I lived in LA, one of my favorite things about it was finding weird stuff. Which wasn't hard to do. One time I saw two men chained together at the nose. However, I was more referring to weird makeup stuff. I am willing to try anything cosmetics-wise, and when I saw perfumes with scents like … [Read more...]
Wait. You don't WANT to smell like a funeral home?
May 21, 2008
When I lived in LA, one of my favorite things about it was finding weird stuff. Which wasn't hard to do. One time I saw two men chained together at the nose. However, I was more referring to weird makeup stuff. I am willing to try anything cosmetics-wise, and when I saw perfumes with scents like … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Luanne on Red Lips/Tips
May 20, 2008
I am a thirty-something mom with two teenage girls. I have a wonderful husband who supports me in everything I do. I love taking care of what God has given me, as difficult as it can be some times! I hope I can encourage you to do the same. I just started my blog iwantmk because in addition to … [Read more...]
Because I Got A Little Carried Away With The Tweezers
May 19, 2008
I was born with thick, bushy eyebrows, the kind that would make Brooke Shields jealous. I was always determined, like Ms. Shields, that I would not succumb to the skinny eyebrow fad. This worked fine for me as a teenager and college student. Skinny eyebrows weren't in style … [Read more...]
No Thanks Necessary, Really. Nagging Just Comes Naturally to Me.
May 16, 2008
Have I already started a post with "although you'd never know it by the weather around here, it's spring, and summer is right around the corner?" If so, I apologize, but it STILL APPLIES, and frankly, as bored as you may be with that sentiment, I will see your bored and raise you a … [Read more...]
LashExact — Exactly kind of what I wanted
May 14, 2008
As you may recall -- because I know you hang on my every word, and you certainly keep track of which one of us Critique-rs is critiquing -- I had a jones for my Maybelline Illegal Lengths mascara and then they ripped it away from me. Because there is a whole Annoy June division at the Maybelline … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Darla on Mineral Makeup and Facial Primer
May 13, 2008
Darla is a work-at-home mom who spends her days "silver power selling" on ebay and doing accounting work. She is also very active in her 11-year-old's life and holding down the homefront when her Chief of Police husband is working his long shifts. Darla enjoys decorating (in a … [Read more...]
