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This weekend, we’re going to see my friend MK perform in a play in Westchester in NY. I have never seen her act before, and now that I live in MA, I don’t get to see her enough. Totally psyched! I hope you’ll be doing something you enjoy too! Halloween has come and gone and …
I know, I know. Today is Friday, but I started writing this on Wednesday after using the happy, fun 7th Heaven Pink Guava Peel-Off Mask from Montagne Jeunesse. 7th Heaven has a slew of affordable facial masks that come in brightly colored, uber eye-catching single use packets, many of which are perfect for combination or …
I bought mostly staple items during the Ulta sale for Platinum members, but I felt like I deserved at least one fun makeup item. So after seeing some posts from the newish Urban Decay Naked Cherry collection, I decided to splurge on one of the lipsticks from the collection. “Devilish” is a cherry pink shade. …
Gimme all the bling! I have always loved jewelry probably since I was born. I have a lot of jewelry of all kinds, and I try to mix it up and wear all of it. Anything new and shiny or sparkly always catches my eye. And at holiday time, jewelry is always on my gift …
This week, the fabulous Jackie Silver from Jackie Silver Style is hosting Fashion Flash. I have to check out her post on how to apply individual eyelashes like a pro. I need all the help I can get with that! Also, check out other posts on: train travel in Italy the health benefits of turkey …
I know you’re beginning to think that I spend all of my time shopping the ads that I see on Facebook. 🙄 😉 I’m in a lot of blogging groups that are on Facebook, so that’s why I’m on so much. Plus my career was in advertising, so there you go. I like advertising! A …
This week seem to just fly by. I can’t believe it’s the weekend again. But before I relax for the weekend, I must announce the winner of the Fashion Flash Beauty & A Book giveaway. Congratulations to Deborah G! For those who may be curious, she commented that her favorite fictional couple is from the …
I look forward to the end of the month when I can recycle my empty beauty products. This month, I’m making room for the products that I purchased during Ulta’s two 20% off events for Platinum members. Here’s what I used up. Full Size Products Koh Gen Do Pure Cotton Pads: Technically, I used …
A couple of months ago, I needed to have a crown replaced at the dentist. I’m sure you know how expensive that can be. As a result, my plans for getting a professional teeth lightening has been put on hold. Two years ago, I reviewed a gel from Luster that gave me good results at …
I’m reading an engrossing novel set in 17th century Amsterdam, The Miniaturist. It’s partially a mystery, and the character who provides the mystery lives and works on Kalverstraat. Kalverstraat got its name from the cattle market that used to be held at the end of that street. Now it is the main shopping area in …
Arice, the founder of Humboldt Soap Company, worked for years as a massage therapist and Spa Treatment Tech at high end spa and treatment centers. But she was disappointed at the big markup that many products were sold for at the spas. She felt that she could do better. In response, she created Humboldt Soap …
As my father used to say, “there’s frost on the pumpkin”! It’s seriously autumn now, very chilly, and peak foliage has finally arrived on the MA coast. But we’re expecting a Nor’easter today, and I’m afraid that the winds will take all of the pretty colored leaves off of the trees. Boo! We have a …
The OPI Infinite Shine 2 collection is supposed to be a long-wearing, super shiny set of polishes. Infinite Shine 2 has a base coat and a topcoat as part of the collection. Infinite Shine 2 is supposed to be super shiny and is supposed to last 11 days. Several weeks ago, I noticed (probably on …
I finished up my second tube of Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 a few weeks ago. I love it because it’s lightweight, doesn’t leave a white cast, it has a dewy finish that I like, and it is rated SPF 50. It’s perfect for warm weather and the outdoor seasons. But rather …
It’s Halloween and Fashion Flash has come up with a wonderful concept for giveaways that hits two of my favorite things: reading and makeup! How cool is that? And this week, I’ve been tapped to host a Halloween Beauty and a Book giveaway. Woohoo! Buried Truth by Jannine Gallant I’ve been a fan of mysteries …