I was inspired by a mani that I saw on Facebook to create my own version of what I’m calling my fairy princess mani. Maybe it’s more appropriate for an 8 year old, but I don’t care. I love it, and I think it’s so pretty, sparkly and girly. …
A Trio of Tidbits: Mini-Reviews
Yikes, tomorrow’s Friday already! This time I’m going to do three mini-reviews. On Friday in the summer, everybody seems to already be in weekend mode. Sonia Kashuk 15th Anniversary 15 Piece Brush Set I managed to score the last set of these beauties at my local Target store. They are sold out online. But another …
Too Faced 3 Way Lash Lining Tool
Instrument of torture or useful lash lining tool? I tightline my eyes every day, or just about every day. With my blonde lashes, my eyes don’t have enough oomph without eyeliner and mascara. However, I often think that black eyeliner on me is too harsh. On the other hand, tightlining – creating a line between …
MUA, Makeup Academy Natural Demi Accent Lashes
A big display for MUA – Makeup Academy – Cosmetics appeared at one of the CVS stores near me about a month ago. I’ve been dying to buy something to try it out. I got $5 in Extrabucks from CVS, so I decided to spend it on MUA. So, what could I buy for $5? Lipsticks …
ipsy “Street Style” September 2014: Score!
Sometimes I carp about an item or two or three in my monthly ipsy bag, but this month ipsy hit it out of the park. Score! I liked and will use everything in the bag. Woohoo! The September bag was called “Street Style”, and I think it was supposed to be in tune with New …
Makeup Storage Tip: More Fun with Apothecary Jars
A couple of months ago, I showed you my storage method for my makeup brushes: a pretty apothecary jar that I found at HomeGoods. Well, here’s another one for even more storage. This one is a large 3-compartment, stacked apothecary jar. It’s perfect for storing most of my extensive nail polish collection, and my …
Beauty Products I’m Thankful For
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I’ve joined together with some of the members of The Beauty Council to put together a list of the beauty products that we’re thankful for. So after you take a look at my list, check out the other gals’ posts listed below! Now, it may sound a little frivolous to be …
Kiss InstaWave Automatic Hair Curler
Kiss Products, the maker of fabulous faux nails and lashes, is branching out. Kiss has just launched a new automatic hair curler. It’s a step beyond a regular curling iron with very cool new technology! For a change of pace, I like to curl my hair. I have a curling iron but it was hard …
Giveaway & Holiday Gift Idea: High-Quality, Affordable ShaveMob Razor & Cartridges
I have used the same brand of razor and blades/cartridges for a zillion years, like forever. OK, I did stray once, and I tried the number two brand, but I didn’t like it. I went back to my one and only. A new company called ShaveMob asked me if I would be interested in trying out …
Best Beauty Products of 2014
Since I started Never Say Die Beauty, I have really tried a lot, and I mean a lot, of beauty products. Probably more just this year than in the entire rest of my life! 😳 😆 Because it’s the end of the year, I wanted to put together a list of the products that I …
Diva D’Or Derma Roller: Torture Device or Clearer Skin?
Diva D’Or Derma Roller is a skincare tool, a handle with a rolling head that holds 540 titanium micro-needles 1.0 mm in length. When I was given the opportunity to try the Diva D’Or Derma Roller, I wasn’t sure I wanted to go through with it. I was the kid who hid in the bushes when …
Michael Todd Soniclear Antimicrobial Cleansing System
I have been looking at the various cleansing tools for face and body for a couple of years now trying to decide whether to make the investment. My skin is sensitive and dry. I was concerned that a cleansing tool might be too much for my skin. A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to …
Fresh Start ipsy Glam Bag January 2015
The month just seems to be rolling on, and we’re almost at the end of January. Two months till Spring! But this time of the month usually means ipsy time for me. And I received my January 2015 ipsy glam bag mid-month, a little early, yay! The theme is Fresh Start which makes sense for a …
Sonia Kashuk/Linda Mason Limited Edition Accessories Collection at Target
A year and a half ago, I wrote a blogpost to accompany an article in the New York Times on Linda Mason, makeup artist, artist and fabulist. She believes in the transformational power of makeup as well as makeup as art. She had a makeup studio and store in lower Manhattan that I had hoped …
Sephora Spring Beauty Insider Discount Event
OK, the Sephora Spring VIB Discount Event has already started for the VIB Rouge members and they know all about it. They can shop for 3 extra days all by themselves with their 15% discount. The VIB members sale starts on my birthday, April 16, also 15% off. I just got my notice and discount card in …