Mani of the Week – Essie Funny Face

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Spring comes late to the Pacific Northwest. We’re talking late April and often into May. This past weekend it was 50 degrees and sunny. I was still bundled up because there was a cold breeze but there are those that see sunshine and are already in shorts and flip flops.  Uh, honest! My approach to forcing [...]

Neiman Marcus Beauty Event

The Neiman Marcus Beauty Event is available online now through March 8th and starting in stores on February 25th through March 7. With your fragrance or cosmetic purchase of $100 or more you will recieve a free denim bag filled with some very nice samples. (while supplies last). In addition, there are several gift with [...]

Beauty Blog Link Love Weekend Roundup!!!

Rae from theNotice shares her skincare secret to flawless, pore-free skin. Phyrra gives you an exclusive interview with Fyrinnae Cosmetics in February’s Indie Spotlight. Betty’s Dragon Fruit Eye Look is now up at Betty Girl Makeup. It’s her first tutorial and she’s wicked excited! Arianne at Glitter Geek is absolutely smitten over her new drugstore [...]

Frugal Friday- Garnier Skin Renew
Anti-Puff Eye Roller

This eye roller from Garnier is supposed to “deflate puffy bags, diminish dark circles and make the eyes look brighter.” It contains caffine to reduce puffiness and ProVitamin B5 to refresh and hydrate the under eye area. We all know that  as we sleep circulation slows down and that is one of the causes of under eye [...]

Clinique Spring 2010
Juiced Up Color!

She does look fresh doesn’t she? I really like how models are allowed to have freckles, scars, imperfect teeth, etc. these days. Back in the day when I was modeling, you had to be perfect. I will never forget the fashion show coordinator’s assistant, humilating me at a fitting by shouting across the room “We need [...]

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

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I’ve already told you how much I loved Cyndi Lauper back in the day here. She continues to amaze me because now I love her MAC Viva Glam lipstick. It’s a beautiful reddish coral, really lovely and very wearable. And how cool is it that she signed the box and case? If you’re scared of reds, this [...]

Celebrity Fragrances – Yay or Nay?

The latest in a rash of celebrity perfumes is from Kim Kardashian. I have a sample of this and it’s a bit too spicy (?) for my taste. It does last a long time however, which is good as some fragrances fade quickly on me. You should know I have an extremely un-sophisticated  nose and like pretty [...]

Quick Take – SkinMDNatural Shielding Lotion

Last week my co-worker was complaining about some redness and dryness on her face so I gave her my bottle of SkinMDNatural Shielding Lotion to try. She came in the next morning and couldn’t wait to tell me how much she loved it and what an improvement it had made in her skin—overnight! Among the [...]

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