Sounds like a snoozer, doesn't it? Wait -- don't run off just yet. I promise, I have some valuable information to impart. I realized that I hadn't done a very good job of using the Categories to classify the posts in our archives so you can find information you may be looking for. … [Read more...]
Falling in Love with Lip Liner
May 12, 2008
I've never been one to use lip liner. It's just another step in the whole process, and who needs another step? And besides, my lips are just fine with a swipe of lipstick. Right? Well. That's what I thought. Until I was shopping at (wait for it...) Sephora and they slipped … [Read more...]
We’re Off to See The Wizard – Some Dos and Don’ts of Applying Shimmer Powder
May 9, 2008
Now y'all know by now that I LIKE shiny. Which is why when I finally came out of my new- Mamahood coma about a year ago and discovered that LO AND BEHOLD, a healthy, shimmering glow had finally arrived as a cosmetological THANG, and I could now buy products that'd lustre me up good every day, … [Read more...]
We're Off to See The Wizard – Some Dos and Don'ts of Applying Shimmer Powder
May 9, 2008
Now y'all know by now that I LIKE shiny. Which is why when I finally came out of my new- Mamahood coma about a year ago and discovered that LO AND BEHOLD, a healthy, shimmering glow had finally arrived as a cosmetological THANG, and I could now buy products that'd lustre me up good every day, … [Read more...]
No More Raccoon Eyes!
May 8, 2008
Alright, dear loyal readers. We have heard your cries for help, and we are coming to the rescue. We love all of the suggestions you gave us on the Sephora book giveaway post, and we will try to get to each and every one. I did notice that there were several suggestions for topics … [Read more...]
Free to be Acne Free
May 7, 2008
I know I have complained about this before, because I complain about everything, and really, I am one of those people who should be shown people with real problems and then slapped silly. Nevertheless, this is Chic Critique, and if I can't complain about my beauty issues here, where can I? I am 42 … [Read more...]
But I am NOT the One Who Took a Bite Out of That LipSmacker
May 2, 2008
Now y'all. I am no expert when it comes to cosmetics. It's been a dream of mine since my daughter was born to go get a REAL make-over done by a REAL make-up artist and waltz home with a pink and black brown bag full of $450 worth of products that would transform me from my little ol' down-home, … [Read more...]
Thursday Tips, Tricks & Tools: Eye Makeup Removal
May 1, 2008
On Monday I dished on several of my favorite eye makeup removers, so this week for Tips and Tricks Thursday I thought I would discuss removing eye makeup. So if you are one of those delinquents who washes your entire face with soap and water, or, worse yet, goes to bed with her makeup on, this post … [Read more...]
Smiling at Frownies
April 30, 2008
What do you think it means that I have a large, deep frown line between my eyebrows and no laugh lines to speak of? Cranky much? They say wrinkles come from repeating the same expression over and over, which is similar to the definition of insanity (doing the same thing over and over and expecting … [Read more...]
