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Today was a busy day. I went to Boston to get my hair re-redded at Vidal Sassoon. It ends up being a whole day affair. Of course, I had to go to Eataly (have you been to Eataly?) to pick up Italian meats for dinner before taking the subway and then the train home. So …
Many of us grew up with Mr. Bubble, and Mr. Bubble is still making wonderful bath and body products. Mr. Bubble Retro Holiday Ornament Check out this adorable Limited Edition Mr. Bubble Retro Holiday Ornament! For $3, you can introduce Mr. Bubble to the kids in your family (though they probably are growing up …
What’s the most difficult beauty task for you? For me, I don’t even have to think for 30 seconds. It’s applying false lashes. I don’t have the greatest eyesight, and I have downturned small-ish eyes, both of which make putting on false lashes even harder. I’ve tried large tweezer-like applicators that are supposed to make …
This week, I’m happy to be hosting Fashion Flash, the always different, always informative and always fun online beauty, health and wellness, travel, and exercise mini-mag for women over 40. The women who participate in Fashion Flash represent different areas of expertise, different points of view, and have different voices to keep you entertained and …
My blogging friend Renu was part of a group that aimed to use up 100 full size products during 2018. She achieved her goal and then some! Though I was not a member of the challenge group, I am pretty darn sure that I have achieved that milestone as well. Yippee! In November, I …
December is just marching right along. My book club had it’s annual holiday dinner and book swap. In addition to getting a book that was on my reading list, The Witch Elm by Tanna French, one woman give each of us a gorgeous and unusual two-tone cyclamen plant and another gave us each homemade granola. …
Derma E is one of my favorite cruelty-free, natural and affordable skincare brands. But when I think of the brand, I tend to associate it with a lot of products for young, acne-prone or oily skin, even though I know they make a broad range of skincare products for all skin types. Well, for my …
As the temperature has gotten colder, my nails that were very long this summer have started breaking. My two index fingernails started it. In response, I filed my other nails somewhat but not to as short as my index nails. Boo. Even taking biotin everyday and using cuticle and nail cream, the winter is tough …
A couple of months ago, I introduced you to my Highlighting Blush Palette of the year from Mally Beauty (see review here). Truly a stunner. Sadly, it appears to have been a limited edition because I can’t find it anywhere now. Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liners Since then, I have gotten to try another new-to-me Mally …
It’s Monday already. Well, actually it’s Tuesday. Another busy pre-holiday weekend and Monday with a ton of errands to accomplish. So I’m a day behind schedule! This week, Marcia from Beauty Info Zone is hosting Fashion Flash. And in addition to hosting FF, she is also hosting a Fashion Flash Beauty & A Book Giveaway. …
Over the past few years, I have become a fragrance fanatic. I used to have one signature scent, and I would wear it alone for several years. Then I would move on to the next signature scent. Though I still have my very faves, I have a much bigger repertoire that I choose among …
Though it seems like everything in the world has been on sale for at least a few days from Black Friday-Cyber Monday if not longer, Ulta just started its Holiday Beauty Blitz, 25 Days of Surprise Deals, a sale that’s similar to their 21 Days of Beauty, except that instead of giving us the calendar of …
It’s now December first! Wow, how did that happen? How did 2018 fly by so quickly? Yikes! So how’s your holiday shopping going? For me, Hanukah starts tomorrow night, so I have done most of my holiday shopping. Jeff’s gifts are wrapped and ready to go. I am waiting for a few Black Friday purchases …