Author: Susan Blakey

  • Foulard de la semaine

    In comments on yesterday’s post, some of you requested a tutorial on how to do the “scarf as necklace” tie. Fortunately, I happen to have…

  • Working It Out

    Our weather took a definite turn toward Spring yesterday, with temperatures in the high 70’s F.  I had to scramble a bit in the morning,…

  • "Tightlining"

    This video best demonstrates the eyelining technique I use. I recommend curling lashes first though. This also works with a very soft eyeliner pencil. Pencils I currently like are…

  • Express Lane Makeup – Part Deux

    Let’s see, where were we? Eyes.  Most days, I’ll just apply a little bit of eyeliner and mascara. The eyeliner technique I learned from Brian,…

  • Over There…

    Une femme is delighted to be a guest poster today over at the blog Inside Out Style! Inside Out Style is the blog of image consultant…

  • Express Lane Makeup – Part 1

    Though I love playing with makeup and occasionally enjoy trying a new look applied by a makeup artist, on a day-to-day basis I actually don’t…

  • Sunday Music Corner

    I know I’ve shared this one before, but it’s always worth another view/listen. And if you haven’t seen the movie “Diva,” from which this clip is taken,…

  • Fifty-four

    My chronometer clicks over today to a shiny new number. I’ve never understood the common practice of lying about one’s age. I say claim every damn…

  • Working It Out

    Reminder to self: Lipstick!! For the sake of marital harmony and my own sanity, I’ve relieved le monsieur of photographer duties. He always seems to favor…