Tara is a mom of three, wife of one, and the author of Tara Thinks. Tara loves Craftsman-era design, reading Martha Grimes mysteries, and wielding her power tools almost as much as she enjoys a bag full of new shoes. Growing up, my three sisters and I were friends with a family full of tiny, … [Read more...]
Eye Makeup Remover
April 28, 2008
For the next few weeks, I'm going to take you through my skincare routine and share with you the products I love and the ones I don't love so much. I've tried many. The first thing I do when I take off my face at night is remove my eye makeup. Years ago I discovered Almay … [Read more...]
The Winner of the Sephora Gift Card!
April 25, 2008
We have a winner. Drumroll pleeeeease? Erika of Chic Shopper Chick! Congratulations, Erika, and thanks for your interest. I hope you (and all of you who entered to win) will come back and check out Chic Critique from time to time. Or, better yet, subscribe so you don't miss … [Read more...]
Burt's Bees Radiance Night Creme: Makes Me Feel Like the Queen Bee, Alright
April 25, 2008
Oh my heavens. It IS a trifecta and Burt has earned himself some brand loyalty from my little corner of the consumer world. I've been using Burt's Bees Radiance, Night Creme with Royal Jelly for three weeks now, and I LURV this stuff. And because of its efficacy, I'm thinking I … [Read more...]
Burt’s Bees Radiance Night Creme: Makes Me Feel Like the Queen Bee, Alright
April 25, 2008
Oh my heavens. It IS a trifecta and Burt has earned himself some brand loyalty from my little corner of the consumer world. I've been using Burt's Bees Radiance, Night Creme with Royal Jelly for three weeks now, and I LURV this stuff. And because of its efficacy, I'm thinking I … [Read more...]
Bloggy Giveaway Carnival
April 23, 2008
**COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED** Please forgive me for being unfashionably late for the party, but I've had a few things going on lately. Ahem. For the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival, we at Chic Critique are offering a $25 gift card to Sephora! (Where else?) To enter to win, peruse our site a … [Read more...]
Pursing my lips at lip plumpers
April 23, 2008
I have thin lips. My mother has full, pillowy lips, and no, they aren't fake. Isn't it sad that nothing is assumed to be real anymore? Full lips, big bosoms, Kate Spade bags. We all just assume it's fake. Sad. Anyway, I did not get mom's lips. I got dad's. I also got his poor temper, weak jawline … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Darla on Sally Hansen Natural Shine Instant Nail Finish
April 22, 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...]
Guest Blogger: Amanda on bareMinerals
April 15, 2008
As a girl with skin that is acne-fied at its worst and greasy at its best, finding foundation has never been my favorite chore. When I was in High School my mom worked at a salon, so I always had quality foundation to cover up my skin. When that salon went out of business, I was devastated. “You … [Read more...]
