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Lately, I’ve been taken by the English chef, Jamie Oliver. Actually for years, I’ve found his easy style of cooking to be fantastic. My go-to Jamie Oliver/Mark Bittman chicken breast with prosciutto, parmesan and lemon zest is as easy as pie to make, and so delicious (I’ll share that another time). So I’ve been watching …
In the midst of the proliferation of the Coronavirus worldwide, it seems a little weird to be writing about cosmetics. This is a critical situation that we all must take very seriously. This evening, I was thinking about whether I should suspend my blog for a while. I’ve been so distracted with all that’s going …
An Exciting New Museum for Makeup Lovers! The Makeup Museum is opening at 94 Gansevoort Street downtown in New York City on May 1. The museum will be devoted to the past, present and future of makeup. The museum will dive into the 10,000 year history of makeup beginning at the very least with the …
I finally figured out that, in addition to being sensitive to garlic, I also have a hard time digesting chili peppers. Two of my favorite foods – garlic and chili peppers – have turned on me. Last night, we had dinner at a new Indian restaurant with Jeff’s older daughter’s future in-laws. I asked the …
I love masks, and I try to do one at least once a week. I really like the masks that I can apply, and then go about my business. That’s why I have moved away from sheet masks. I think peel off masks are the most fun, and I have been having a ball with …
Last night, I got to go to Boston Ballet. What a fabulous performance! A piece by Ballanchine, another by Robbins, and the last by William Forsythe. I wish I could go more often. Any ballet fans out there? Looking for a lightweight, fast absorbing, luxurious but effective eye cream? Never Say Die Beauty has been …
Today, I went for a 5 mile walk in the woods with two of my friends. It was a brilliantly sunny day. Even thought it was not quite 50 degrees, the sun felt strong and warm. We had a wonderful, long walk. My iheart phone app said I walked 14,596 steps. Yes! Since I decided …
Although the temperature yesterday was pushing 60 for a few hours, the warm weather is still a ways away in New England. Nevertheless, I’ve been spending more time outdoors. And sunscreen is a must. While I use absorbent chemical sunscreens from time to time primarily on my face because they often work better with makeup …
This month, I did decently at using up beauty products. Here’s what is being recycled or tossed for February. Bath & Body Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream, travel size: I love the fragrance of Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream. It’s like summer in a jar. But the cream itself isn’t hydrating enough for …
CIREM Cosmetics Story Luxurious, Beverly Hills based CIREM Cosmetics is more than a pretty face. Originally formulated in a San Fernando Valley family-owned pharmacy, CIREM Cosmetics started out formulating high performance skincare products for discerning Hollywood clientele who needed effective skincare and fast results. Their products that started out in amber bottles evolved into a …
We’re into a new month already, and our hosts, Marcia and Lisa, from Beauty Info Zone welcome the first March edition of Fashion Flash, the online mini-magazine for women over 40. They’ve also created a cute new Fashion Flash logo! Here’s what’s on tap: how to transform a negative mindset to a positive one how …
Quick Trip to New Hampshire and Vermont I’ve been MIA the last few days. Jeff and I went to visit friends who spend half the week in New Hampshire. My friend Sue is a ski fiend as well as a ski instructor, while her husband is a scholar who is writing a new book on …