I had the opportunity to chat with Smashbox Makeup Artist Lori Taylor and am genuinely excited to bring our conversation to you! I apologize that I didn’t have time to get your questions beforehand to ask Lori but this opportunity came up suddenly and I seized it! I’ve included questions from others that I thought may be [...]
Smashbox Buy-Out!
Major beauty news, beauties. Estee Lauder companies is acquiring Smashbox Cosmetics. The acquisition is expected to finish in July 2010.  From the press release… The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics, Inc., a privately held, photo studio-inspired prestige cosmetics company based in [...]
Frugal Friday – Smashbox Mini Haul

I suppose this post may have been more appropriate on a Tuesday or Thursday, however I chose to highlight Smashbox’s Let’s Do Lunch in a Frugal Friday post because of the value and all the goodies you can get for cheap! Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9AM -2PM Pacific Time, you receive a free gift with any [...]
Under the Sea
Corals!!!

I think Sebastian said it best “everything’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea.” I’m happiest near water; whether it be the ocean, a lake or river, but I do have a special affection for the ocean and snorkeling. What a fascinating world there is under there; the colors and textures, the strange creatures–spectacular! When snorkeling I feel as [...]
Spring 2010 Makeup Collection Recap

Spring will soon be upon us so I thought I would do a little recap of the Spring 2010 Makeup Collections. These should all be available at counters now, so what are you waiting for? Go girls! Can you believe the summer collections will be hitting counters in April? Yikes! Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection Spring [...]
Valentine’s Gift Guide
This year for Valentine’s Day, I don’t want flowers or candy (trying to diet) or a nice dinner. I want something that will last longer–makeup! Here are a few things on my list, and some ideas to give your sweetheart or heck, buy for yourself! Estee Lauder Love Your Lips Collection. A limited-edition collection of 12 Estee [...]






















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