Here’s the deal – I can’t rock a smoky eye. At least, I can’t rock most smoky eye looks. Anything involving black or plum or dark navy instantly transforms me into a brothel inhabitant, so I steer very clear. However, I’ve been experimenting with metallics lately, and have found a really pretty (and fairly subtle) […]
1. Have I shown you all my new shoe closet? Wait…I don’t have a shoe closet. Oh well, I can still dream of this one. 2. Swimming! Who swims out there? I’m off the running for the next 6-8 weeks while I go to physical therapy for my back/tailbone issues, and I’m looking into some […]
To all my fellow beauty junkies, I just found the coolest little gem on Sephora’s website for color swatching. You know those times when you can’t get to the retail store, but really really want to check out a lipstick, eyeshadow or nail polish? You’ll love this. Take some of NARS most popular lipsticks, for […]
Ladies. LADIES. Just try to tell me you don’t experience major flashbacks when browsing through these lipstick shades from the past few decades. Toast of New York! Wine with Everything! Silver City Pink! Memorieeeeeeeeees, light the corner of my liiiiiiiips…
Yesterday at lunch, for fun, I asked Wito what he thought the big trend would be at the Oscars that evening. He tilted his head, paused for a moment, and said, “Silver. Sparkly silver, mom.” Well, the kid called it, and I have to say, absolutely loved all the metallics and pale neutrals. Sometimes you […]
Ladies, I’ve been meaning to write this post for months. After years and years of trials and tribulations, I have found the holy grail in mascara. (And you all know I’ve tried them all, right? Drugstore, high end, what have you…have. tried. them. all.) Are you ready? Benefit They’re Real! Mascara. Hands down, this is […]