Beauty Advice
Advice, tips and expert input in all areas of beauty.
Product Review: Garnier Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk
If I had a dollar for each anti-frizz products I have tried over the years, I would be a very rich woman. My hair is fine and curly and frizzy. Not a great combination. And with my personal summers in…
Silver and Black Makeup — For my Fellow Raider Divas
Yes, this stiletto wearing, red lipstick loving girlie-girl is a die hard football fan. OAKLAND RAIDERS to be exact. Today is the Battle of the Bay and we are playing the San Francisco 49’s Forty Whiners. (he he) So today,…
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How to Be the Bomshell – 5 Steps
You have seen her. She just walks in the room and all eyes are fixated on her. She just plain drop-dead gorgeous, exudes confidence and you want to hate her, but you can't because she's a natural. She's a bombshell. …
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Product Review: Anti-Aging Foundations You Have to Try
I’m anti a lot of stuff. Like women who wear leggings and have no business in them. Or decaffeinated cofee. I just don’t get that one. But for the intents and purposes of my blog, I’m anti-aging. Yup. Who the…
Blinging Makeup — Rock & Republic
You’ve worn their jeans, now wear their makeup. Rock & Republic has the hottest, sexiest most worthwhile makeup on the planet right now. Okay, I’m more than a little excited obviously. I was a virgin to the line until last week…
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My Favorite New Makeup — Smashbox Photo Op
It’s all about the eyes folks. I’m almost obsessed with keeping my dark circles disguised and aging well-traveled skin luminescent. So yesterday I got to play with some makeup from Smashbox at the REIGN event (Valley Fair Nordstrom) and tried out…
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Control Oily Skin — 5 Steps for Summer Skin Survival
Is your face a grease slick? By mid-morning do you feel like you have just sprayed a can of PAM on your face? Fear not! 5 simple steps based on your skin care can keep oil in control. Ladies if…
Circumspect Sunday: Three Shades of Brown
Note: Featured photo above was updated on July 6, 2013 from Chelsea’s wedding on August 3, 2012. I have three beautiful brown daughters. I love their individuality; I love each of them for them. No coincidence that I had…
Weird Stuff I Tried This Week
I am always trying new cosmetic products. I get an adrenalin rush when some new makeup or skincare product is perfectly yummy and useful. Well, I had a couple experiments this week with some “different” products that left me rather lack…
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Click and Go – Portable Makeup
I just love the innovation of cosmetic companies these days. From makeup to hair care to nail care, there is an easy-to-use portable “pen” that you can just click and have the wonder of makeup dispensed with ease. I compiled…
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Rescue Your Makeup
Have you ever dropped your favorite pressed powder, blush, bronzer or bronzer? Have you left your favorite lipstick in the car only to find it a melted mess? I have ruined more than my share of makeup over the years. It…
Circumspect Sundays: Beauty at 96
My granny is 96. She will be 97 next month. She cuts her flowers in the yard a few times a week. She cooks her breakfast everyday and dinner most days of the week. She is quite vital and sharp…
Friday Fix — Recipe for a Romantic Evening
Do you love to cook? I do. I can lose myself in the kitchen. I’m a fan of the Food Network, and I can easily do the “30 minute meal” thing if necessary. However, I much prefer the attention to detail and the…
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