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Where I’ve Been This Week This past week has been so busy for me which is why I have been MIA. Not sure if the next several weeks will be much different. I am having my basement “finished” in July and probably August. I wish I had done this 20 years ago when I first …
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, I’m sure you already know that Prime Days Summer 2026 start today and go through June 26. Prime Days is somewhat of a mystery to me because rather than having an across the board discount, everything has its own discount. As a result, you have to compare Prime’s discount …
Actual summer is almost here. You will laugh, but I start getting a little depressed because that means the days will start getting shorter again! Nevertheless, I hope to make the most of the nicest time of the year. In fact, today I am going to a bridal shower at a beautiful outdoor location in …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links During the Paula’s Choice 40% off Anniversary Sale before Memorial Day when I shopped the brand for two of my staple products, I took advantage of the sale and bought a couple of travel size products I had been curious about. The second product I bought I need to use …
I Bought This The Carmen Closed Wedge Heel Ballerina Flats from 100 Park Avenue A while ago, I succumbed yet again to the siren song of an ad on Facebook. This time, I was a pair of cute shoes from a brand named 100 Park Avenue. Because the shoes looked cute and comfy, I bought …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links When I lived in New York, I used to shop at Caswell-Massey fairly frequently. Their shop was located not far from Ally & Gargano, the advertising agency I worked for in the early ’90s. On days when I actually took a lunch hour, Caswell-Massey’s old school store was a fine …
We went from a wintry spring right into full summer. These days in the 90s are just a little bit hard to get used to, lol. Nevertheless, we appreciate the longer days and the toasty temps. Today, Jeff, his older daughter who’s visiting from North Carolina and I drove to Rhode Island. We started out …
I’m always on the lookout for better sunscreens especially for my face. It seems like nothing has changed in the US when it comes to sunscreens in decades. In the US, sunscreens are treated as drugs rather than cosmetics so it takes a long time for new ingredients to get approved. In Europe and Asia, …
Last night, I had written about 80% of this review. All of a sudden, the rainless storm that had strong winds instead knocked out the electricity. Oh well, the best laid plans..! I Bought This/Affiliate Links Lately, I’ve taken to using two different eye creams in addition to eye serum. I pretty much stick to …
Hope your weekend is a good one!! Dr. BRID C Basic Moisture Toner is the perfect pick to help keep skin hydrated during the warm months of the year. Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog considers this one of the best finds so far this year, and it is perfect for all types of skin. Our hair can …
Press Sample/Affiliate Links #OOTD or Oxygen of the Day is one of my favorite K-beauty brands. Over the past several years, I have tried quite a few of their fab skincare products (introduced here). Recently, I received a goody box from #OOTD, and this little, portable, gel stick is my favorite item. #OOTD Peptide Glow …
I Bought This/Affiliate Links My favorite L’Oreal mascara was Voluminous Butterfly Intenza (reviewed here). It had a flared wand, and it gave me that winged look. I loved it. Of course, it was discontinued years ago. A couple of weeks ago, a reader left a comment about one of the long-retired mascaras that was part …
It’s Paula’s Choice’s anniversary: 31 years (although the company is owned now by L’Oreal, I believe). Nevertheless, I think their products are still or even more wonderful. The Anniversary Sale offers 30% off and free shipping. I decided to take advantage of the discounts and order a few things: I was sent Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping …
Gift/Affiliate Links Jeff knows that I love all things heart-shaped. So this weekend, he surprised me with a very sparkly, fun gold-tone bracelet with crystal red hearts! We’re not talking Tiffany’s here, but it’s a cute, very affordable, pull-cord adjustable size bracelet. It’s great for everyday wear, especially when you can use a little sparkle …
This weekend, it’s a petite Beauty & Style Spotlight Team. Two of our members are already on vacation, so it’s just the four of us. So, it’ll be a quick read. 😉 Enjoy your weekend, and see you next week! Barbie Ritzman with Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares why couples planning a Napa Valley wedding or destination celebration …