This is going to be a quick entry because it's Friday and I'm exhausted (and promised Candice that I'd attend a grueling Pilates class with her in the a.m.), but I wanted to ask you all:What is a product that you never thought you needed to use, that is now an essential part of your beauty routine?I have a few but the one that makes the most ...
Archives for November 2009
Victoria’s Secret Looking for New Runway Angel and Marisa Thanks our Veterans
Everyone knows I am kind of obsessed with Victoria's Secret- from their bras, bathing suits and PINK workout clothes to their gorgeous supermodels...*sigh*Never am I more excited about the VS brand then when this time of year rolls around. That's right ladies, the VS fashion show is just a few weeks away- it airs December 1st at 10/9 central on ...
Blake Lively’s Lively Locks: The New York Times Comments on the Serena Vanderwoodsen Hair Obsession
Today I read an article in The New York Times titled "A ‘Gossip Girl’ Look, Pronto!" about the growing popularity of Blake Lively's luscious, long, bohemian waves.Ever since the show premiered, I have coveted Blake's character Serena Vanderwoodsen's long, seemingly care-free, loose, unfussy waves. She has this thick, healthy looking hair that ...
Forever 21 Launches New Cosmetics Line- Will You Try it?
Affordable-chic clothing and accessories retailer Forever 21 recently launched a cosmetics line called "Love & Beauty" by Forever 21.The line features eye pencils, eye shadows, lips glosses, nail polish and more...Beauty confession: I am a total beauty snob. I like the higher end lines and products. That said, I love a drugstore mascara as ...
It’s All About the Eyes
Have you ever been asked what one makeup item you would take with you if you were stranded on a deserted island...and then you are forced to weigh the pros and cons of each product?For me, the answer is easy: eyeliner. Without hesitation, I would pick MAC's gel liner (and I would hope I could throw in the angled brush, for application purposes, of ...
A Weekend Haul & Second Chances
I went to Sephora this weekend to get the cute little clutch they were advertising (spend $50, get a clutch full of samples.)While there, I finally picked up Benefit's Coralista blush that I've been wanting to own for awhile. I love it! It's a gorgeous peachy-pink. It will be the perfect blush for our tropical vacation in January. It goes on ...
And the winner is…
Thank you SO much to everyone who entered my 100 subscriber contest!I used random.org to generate the winning number. I counted down the comments to the 66th comment (please note I did not include my own comments as entries, and skipped past those).The winner of my first contest is: Amie! Congratulations! You are the winner of the OPI Espagna ...
Real Housewives Hair, OOTD & Contest Reminder
I don't know if any of you girls watch the Real Housewives of Orange County (the 5th season premiered last night on BRAVO), but it's definitely one of my guilty pleasures!While watching, something I could not help but notice was Gretchen's and Tamra's hair (and in the previews, the new housewife, Alexis, seems to have good hair as well). I've seen ...
The Carrie Belt
The Carrie belt. Most fashionistas know what I am talking about before even needing to see a photo. Yes, it is the ever so sought-after Patricia Field belt that Carrie wore with numerous outfits in "The Sex and the City Movie" (which came out on my birthday, by the way!) I have always coveted this rocker-esque belt, but balked at its $150 price ...
October Favorites
I'm going to go ahead and follow the beauty blogger/YouTube beauty Guru trend and do an October favorites post. Some of the products mentioned are some of my long-term favorite products, and others are ones I've purchased recently. I'll also include trends I'm loving, just because. 1. Short, painted nails. I absolutely love short, ...