Foundation: L’Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion n3.5 (c/o) | Concealer: Clinique Line Smoothing in Moderately Fair | Highlighter: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal | Blush: NARS Sex Appeal | Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous Superstar (c/o) | Shadow: L’Oreal La Palette Nude | Liner: Lancome Drama Liqui-Pencil in Côte D’azur (c/o) | Brow Colors: Tarte Amazonian… Continue Reading Hair Did
Every January, I get uber melancholy. I feel fat, I feel old, I feel tired, I feel stuck and stagant. There’s something wrong with me, I need CHANGE! A tattoo! A haircut! Skydiving! A trip to a different country! But it’s Emerson’s birthday, then my mom’s birthday, then my sister’s. And this January had work… Continue Reading Recent Beauty Purchases – Hits and Misses
Many moons ago, I was a regular on Makeup Alley. There, members would often talk about their HG, or Holy Grail products. That mascara that dreams were made of, the moisturizer that truly did transform, the hair product that finally made tresses manageable. Many moons ago, I spent a ton of money at Sephora, CVS,… Continue Reading My Holy Grail Beauty Products
After I shared a selfie last week on social media, I received a bunch of questions asking how I take care of my skin. I’ll admit I get tempted by new and shiny products and reviews on blogs, but I’m trying to stick to my current routine because it works, and for the first time… Continue Reading This is 40: My Winter Skincare and Beauty Routine
Spring has sprung here in DC! Hooray for bare legs, packing up the hats and mittens, and being able to expose elbows and toes! With each change of season, there’s usually a change of wardrobe. I’ve found that closet organization has been good physical therapy for me; the pinching of clips to hang skirts, holding… Continue Reading Spring has Sprung in my Closet
I must say, navigating life without my dominant arm has been an adventure! They say that mastering your non-dominant hand benefits your brain. It’s fun when I notice my left hand and arm getting stronger (carrying a stack of plates from the dining table), more flexible (I can now scrub, shave and deodorize my left… Continue Reading One-armed Beauty: Hair and Makeup When Wearing a Cast
I bought a lot of beauty products this year. Maybe it’s getting closer to 40 or maybe it’s changing my makeup to change my personal style, but I did a lot of experimenting, watching more YouTube tutorials, and subscribing to more beauty blogs. Through it all I lost some money, but I found some real… Continue Reading Best Beauty Buys of 2013
Top: Ann Taylor (similar) Jeans: c/o Lisa Holt, CAbi (similar) Shoes: Vince Camuto Bracelets: cuff (similar), UTAC Hoops: Nordstrom (similar) Bag: HOBO (similar) Lipstick: NARS Heat Wave Labor Day has come and gone, my white jeans have been packed away (I’m old school and will wear ivory and winter white but not true white pants… Continue Reading Friday: End of Season
Cardigan – c/o CAbi Ruffle Tank – c/o CAbi Skirt – Ann Taylor (similar) Tights – Nordstrom Shoes – Miss Sixty (similar) Bangles – Lauren Ralph Lauren White and pave bracelet – c/o t+j Designs Link bracelet – Jewelmint Lipstick – Nars “Heatwave” Today is a day where the outfit looks far better in person… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday