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Shades of Grey; Buying the Same Colors Over and Over Again

My day makeup routine is surprisingly sparse and muted, but for the occasional night out I like to punch it up a little. I had about 10 minutes to freshen up last night and I didn’t feel like going the distance with a smokey eye so I decided on a bold pink lip with a flushy matching cheek. I was a little surprised because when I looked for a brighter lip color&nb… Read More…

Lancome Ink Artliner

Once you let go of the notion that eyeliner is impossible to apply, the fun can really begin. Whether you enjoy the look of precision liner, or something smudgy and undone, Lancome’s Ink Artliner is a great long-wearing liner that’s easy to apply for all levels of expertese.

I do like Bobbi Brown Gel Liner, but I hear from women all the time how diff… Read More…

Birchbox for the Holidays

I finally got to try out Birchbox, the original sampling service for beauty products and I’m beyond smitten. Every month you get 4-5 sample or deluxe sample sizes and you’ll not only get your $10 worth, but you’ll also be introduced to something fabulous that you probably wouldn’t have known about otherwise.

My Birchbox included… Read More…

glo minerals Pressed Base, the Cure For Your M.A.C Studio Fix Addiction

I think I finally found the perfect detox to quit a serious M.A.C Studio Fix Powder addiction – that foundation we’ve all tired for its coverage but quit wearing it because of what it does to your skin (many experience small bumps that are difficult to chase away), and also because of how dull and chalky it can leave skin looking. Pressed Base from g… Read More…

Prescriptives False Eyelashes Mascara

I try a lot of different mascaras. I would hate to even guess a number, but 35+ would be a nice safe bet. Most that I’ve tried are in a C range- totally average, with slight variances in brushes and formulas but in many cases a mascara is a mascara.

Fast forward to 2008 when my long battle with mascara smudging was finally won using formulas from Clinique and S… Read More…

Since I spend most of my day at my computer, I’ve found some things to make my routine a little more comfortable. One is of course my MacBook Pro which I had tinted in my favorite lavender hue, another is my chai with almond milk that I sip on all morning (and sometimes afternoon) long, and my latest addition are my ‘typers’ as I call them.

They’re THESE long hand and arm warmers with the fingers and thumbs exposed so I can type away and use my IPhone when needed. According to Nordstrom.com (where I just bought them in store) they’re sold out but I’m sure THESE at Target.com serve the same purpose for the same price as mine were.

Shades of Grey; Buying the Same Colors Over and Over Again

Lancome Ink Artliner

Birchbox for the Holidays

glo minerals Pressed Base, the Cure For Your M.A.C Studio Fix Addiction

Prescriptives False Eyelashes Mascara

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