I play with beauty products all the time, it’s literally my job. Sometimes this playing introduces me to new amazing products, sometimes it introduces me to breakouts, sensitive skin, and lackluster results. I recently tried a bunch of new products and few were good enough to even mention. It made me appreciate even more my… Continue Reading Beauty Minute: My Summer Skincare Routine
by Debbie Ashpes I wear lipstick every day to work, but I don’t want to have to think about it. I don’t want to worry about it getting on my teeth, or wearing off in patches, or coming off after my first cup of coffee (or my third). If I can make it through lunch… Continue Reading The Best Long-Wearing Non-Liquid Lipsticks
In a recent blog post I mentioned my non-crease concealer and many of you wanted to know what I used. Well after writing that post I tried yet another concealer I find to be even more perfect. This post will share both of my under eye concealers as well as my everyday makeup look. Get… Continue Reading My Favorite Under Eye Concealers and My Daytime Makeup Look
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
Whether it’s your friend, your babysitter, your niece, or your neighbor; a gift of beauty or pampering is usually welcome. For this gift guide I’m keeping all items $25 and less so they can be part of a larger gift, a possible stocking stuffer, or the right size token of friendship.
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
I tried a lot of different beauty products this year. Working a good portion of 2014 with one hand (and it being my non-dominant one), it forced me to switch up my beauty routine. I also had a decision to stop trying to look young. While I still baby my skin and use products to… Continue Reading Best of 2014: Beauty Edition
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
This weekend when I was taking pictures of my haul from the Hobo International sample sale, I figured I should take some pictures of what is inside my own purse! The bag of the day was my leather hobo from Sabina: This is what I carry on a regular day – the only thing missing… Continue Reading What’s In My Bag?