mid-winter pick-me-ups
This is the time of year when it can begin to feel as though winter is going to drag on forever. Even if your climate…
beauty
tuesday tidbit: hair help
For those of you in the Northeastern U.S., I hope you’re doing OK in the big blizzard! If you’re hunkered down at home, I hope…
S P F is your B F F
This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s a good idea to refresh and update your skincare routine periodically….
a new favorite lipstick, and a request
Thanks so much to those who recommended Chantecaille Lip Chic lipstick for dry lips. I tried it over the weekend, and yes, it’s very, very…
parched: moisturizing color for dry lips
Not long after I’d embraced Chanel “Incandescente” as my Damn The Torpedos™ red lipstick, we were hit earlier this week with one of those warm,…
2014’s best in beauty
In the spirit of fin d’année, I thought it might be fun to put together a couple of “best of” posts for 2014. I had…
that holiday glow, in a little jar
I’ve learned to be (very!) wary of frosted makeup products, which often don’t do our mature skin any favors (and can look quite harsh)…
reds, reads, and random things
Reds. My obsession with red lipstick has only gained momentum in recent months. After trying many shades, all of which eventually turned pink on me,…
practical luxuries
How do you define “luxuries”? Luxuries to me are those things that are above and beyond absolute needs, but that add pleasure and enjoyment…
