It's National Lipstick Day! Even if you don't wear a lot of makeup, it's always good to have a good lipstick or lip gloss. Here's a look at some of my favorites. Then keep reading for some lipstick tips. ~ BOLD ~ MAC VIVA GLAM I CoverGIrl ColorStay 521 External Flame ~ SUBTLE... Continue Reading →
Product Review: Benefit they’re Real! push-up liner
I'm always looking for the perfect eye liner. I've found some that come pretty close but not perfect. When I heard about Benefit's they're Real! push-up liner, I had to make a trip to Ulta. I use Benefit's they're Real! mascara, which I love, so I had high expectations for the eye liner. The... Continue Reading →
Foundation Face Off: Department Store vs. Drugstore
As I've mentioned in previous posts, one of my favorite products is Estee Lauder's Double Wear Foundation. I love this product because it provides great coverage (while feeling lightweight), stays on all day (even in the horrid Florida humidity), and contains SPF. However, it is rather expensive at $37 a bottle. There are some... Continue Reading →
My new Ipsy Glam Bag arrived! Before I post about this month's beauty finds, I want to share my thoughts about a product received in last month's Glam Bag. Hey Honey Take It Off - Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask (for all skin types) I love peel off masks and the thought that it might... Continue Reading →
Product Review: Fab First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish
As I've mentioned before, I shop at Sephora very often - I have the prestigious VIB (Very Important Beauty Insider) status to prove it! One of the benefits of the VIB program is the opportunity to exchange the points you've earned from purchases (one point for every dollar spent), for product samples. I love trying... Continue Reading →
Tuesday’s Beauty Tip – Avoid Sunshine Wrinkles
The sun is a beautiful thing. However, when it comes to skincare, using an SPF (by itself, under makeup or included in your makeup) is important in preventing premature wrinkling of the skin. Did you know that there is another easy way to prevent unnecessary wrinkles caused by the sun? One word - sunglasses. The... Continue Reading →
Get Pretty with Giggle Magazine
Looking for some fresh mommy makeup looks? Check out the "Get Pretty" article in the April/May edition of Giggle Magazine. Giggle Magazine is Alachua County's premier parenting magazine! I was very honored when they asked me to contribute my makeup skills and advice to this edition. For the article, I created three makeup looks - Weekend... Continue Reading →
Strawberries are Berry Beautiful!
It's Spring Break! What does that mean? It means that I need to find ways to occupy a 13-year-old for five days. So, what better thing to do than go strawberry pickin'! Luckily, the weather was beautiful so with a little SPF, we were on our way. Once at the farm, we were allowed to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to my beauty blog!
I'm often asked about my makeup - what kind I wear, how I apply it. Usually, this happens while making a purchase at a store, during a hall-way conversation at work or at a business meeting or event. Of course, there is never enough time to provide an answer as I have no simple response.... Continue Reading →