A Sephora VIB Sale strategy (and a Skin care Haul)

new from Kate Somerville I have revised my plan of assault for the Sephora VIB sale, because, let’s get real…only a few of the products I want are things I can’t function without (I’m speaking to you, Kate Somerville Anti-Bac Clearing Lotion). most of the things are things I only want since they’re on sale… I’m 100% my mother’s child that method (“It’s on sale? buy IT. Don’t you ever pay full price, ever!”). But really, exactly how much do I really requirement one more bronzer, all-matte neutral combination or one more coral lipstick? ADVERTISEMENT Not much! LOL. however I...
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Do You ever feel Silly/Out of Touch/Old When You wear bright or vibrant Eye Makeup?

Well…sometimes! — but it truly depends upon where I am and who I’m with. Like, if I’m playing with a vibrant combination at home, listening to music and sitting on my bedroom floor, and I do a bright, shimmery blue-green eye, and then step outside to get some fresh air and El Hub or my neighbor sees me, they don’t even bat an eye anymore because they’re so utilized to seeing me in different specifies of crazy makeup, so I don’t feel silly at all around the house. Or if I’m out someplace where I’m surrounded by other people of...
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Urban Decay Lo-Fi Lip Mousse Is Hella High-Five worthy

Nope, not a blush. just coolness ? in a pan. Ya know, I’ve been evaluating makeup and waxing philosophic about makeup and photographing makeup (and cats!) for much more than a decade now (started in 2007, yo!), and when you write about any topic for that long, you really, really gotta love it (and I do!); otherwise, you risk falling into a fugue state akin to breaking Bad. But here’s the deal: although I still relish discovering new coral lipsticks and love the thrill of finding a fab new cream blush, in some cases it feels like every “new” highlighter/palette/liquid...
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Saturday Surfing, may 5th, 2018

Hola, Sabado! ¡Y feliz Cinco de Mayo! ?? I love to travel and “get outta Dodge,” so to speak, even if it’s just to head out of town for a couple days to visit my in-laws, like we did last weekend. It’s good for a change of scenery and to break your routines for a bit. and then it also makes the return to those comfy routines all the sweeter when you get back home, ya know? ADVERTISEMENT So, this weekend… Oh, good morning, by the way! I’m just rattling on, LOL! I had my coffee early and it’s kicking...

Top 3 preferred holiday films

I feel like I should have at least one Hallmark movie on this list, or perhaps even a traditional like It’s a wonderful Life, however you understand what? These are the three holiday movies I can watch over as well as over as well as over again, as well as I unapologetically like all of them. 1. The noise of Music At the top of the listing is noise of Music. I try to watch this every year, however I don’t always get to since it’s so long — almost three hours (!) — however when I was a kid,...
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Makeup Shortcuts: save Time by using eyeliner as Eyeshadow

using eyeliner as eyeshadow Sometimes you wanna get lost in the moment, forget your cares, and blend your eye makeup to your heart’s ? delight…and sometimes you don’t. Next time you don’t, try using an eyeliner as eyeshadow. You can whip out a quick look in minutes. ADVERTISEMENT It’s usually easier if you use a soft liner because you can scoot it around with a brush, and liners that don’t dry right away and stay pliable longer will give you more time to blend them out. I’m wearing MAC Costa Riche Eye Kohl in these pics. Step 1: get to...