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Fragrance is my jam, but lately nothing seems to last on me. Not eau de parfum, not eau de toilette, not straight extrait de parfum. Everything disappears within a hour or even less, including my signature scent Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle. I’m not sure why this is happening. I’ve tried layering my perfumes over …
I love berries! They are one of my favorite parts of summer. Not only do they taste fresh and delicious, they are packed with antioxidants and they don’t have a lot of calories. Yum! So, I try to eat them as often as I can to get their benefits for my skin and overall health. …
Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog is our host for this week’s edition of Fashion Flash, the online lifestyle, beauty, exercise, wellness, fashion, travel, and more mini-magazine for women over 40. Topics for the new edition include: a review of a book of DIY beauty products a luxury train trip in Switzerland a white maxi dress …
During Sephora’s sale in early May, I was browsing the store – always a dangerous thing for me to do. The 15% off for VIB isn’t that big a discount, but the siren song of skincare products and makeup gets me every time. One of the new products I came home with is Rose Hydrating …
This was a beautiful spring week, here in Massachusetts. My garden is at its spring peak! This week, I cut down and dug up a huge 15 year old golden mop cypress that sadly bit the dust. I’m so proud that I did it myself! I’m replacing it with a stunning rhododendron with deep purple …
Artis brushes with their oval velvety “bristles” called a fiber bundle have been popular for several years now. I’ve been so curious about them, but the price has kept me from taking the plunge. Back in October, I received a knockoff Artis-style “velvet” brush as part of a giveaway I was hosting. It was an …
Scalp-oriented shampoos and conditioners have been having more than a moment. They’ve been quite the thing for more than a year. When they first came out, I avoided them because I didn’t have dandruff. But I do have dry hair and a relatively dry scalp that occasionally feels itchy. Since scalp-focused haircare first arrived on …
While I was waiting for my appointment at the ophthalmologist today, I was browsing through the June 2019 issue of ELLE magazine. I came across an article by Kate Foster about a new-to-me beauty procedure, “Lip Blushing”. I googled lip blushing, and it appears that lip blushing, a form of permanent makeup, has been around …
This week, our Fashion Flash hostess is Inka from Glamour Granny Travels. I love that she’s based in Europe, so we get a different perspective. And Inka always has the inside scoop on European travel. If you’re traveling to Europe this summer, be sure to check out her blog! So what can you expect from …
Essences are my jam. They are so lightweight that you don’t know you’re wearing them, and they add more hydration. How can you argue with that? I just finished a hydrating essence that I liked a lot, Airelle Age-Defying Facial Serum (reviewed here), but it’s a splurge and I can’t do it right now. I …