Inspired by my friend Kat at Corporette, I thought it would be fun to share my best beauty purchases, items I buy again and again. These are skincare, makeup, and hair products I purchase over and over, and dread when I go a day without it. I’d love to know what our your favorite beauty… Continue Reading My Best Beauty Purchases: What I Buy Again and Again
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I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve walked out of a store without having bought the new and improved or the latest and greatest mascara. Just like the last-minute candy bar I grab in the supermarket checkout line, new mascara is part of my routine. And because of that, I have… Continue Reading Maybelline Colossal Chaotic Lash Washable Mascara Review
I blame the Disney princesses. They started it when we were little girls. Their angelic cartoon faces, long flowing hair and optimistic outlooks made us believe anything is possible. They sold us on the magic of falling in love and happily-ever-afters. As a romance novelist, I still believe. However, being at what those of us… Continue Reading Product Review: Urban Decay Mascara Resurrection
While I love Too Faced’s Better Than False Lashes for a dramatic look, it’s a bit too complicated for everyday (three steps, nylon fibers, etc. etc. etc.). I had CoverGirl’s Clump Crusher Water Resistant and it was fine, but I can’t settle for fine when it comes to mascaras. I desired volume, length, and color… Continue Reading New Favorite Mascara: Maybelline Volum’ Express The Rocket
Living in the DC Metro area all my life, I am no stranger to sweltering temperatures and mega-high humidity. Over time, I have learned ways to work with crazy summer weather and not have it wreak havoc on my style. Many of you have been asking what I do to not be a sopping, frizzy,… Continue Reading Summer Beauty Survival Kit
This is my trusty black jersey wrap dress from Talbots, my black leather “Maryland” boots from Ros Hommerson, silver chain from Ralph Lauren, silver cuff bracelet with green stones from Anne Koplik Designs, silver earrings from Treehouse. Makeup is Laura Mercier Secret Foundation, Estee Lauder Nutritious foundation in Intensity 3.0, Cargo Matte BeachBlush, Maybelline Shine… Continue Reading Tuesday
Attire: Old Navy – Black ponte trousers, gray sweater tee David Tate – Black leather city boots Ann Taylor – Silver and crystal necklace Various other silver necklaces, silver cuff Nordstrom – Silver dangly earrings Hair: Next day Brushed, curling iron on big sections Beauty: Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer in Sand Philosophy – The… Continue Reading Thursday
Wednesday: Attire: Old Navy Maternity – Black long sleeved wrap tee, black chinos Naturalizer – Creston flats in Black Unknown – Purple silk scarf H&M – Silver necklaces Silver cuff bracelet Hair: Washed and conditioned night before, air dry, straightened with round brush and dryer in the morning, BioSilk to smooth Beauty: Philosophy – The… Continue Reading Wednesday and Thursday