Kevin Aucoin was a pioneering makeup artist. Discovered by Vogue, serving as Revlons Creative Director for the Ultima II line, and finally starting his own company, he was a giant among makeup artist...
Ill admit to being an eye cream connoisseur. I have tried everything in hopes of finding the best of the best. I have developed a very short and exclusive list of the best of the best. My most recent...
Claudio Riaz is an internationally known makeup artist and has done makeup for celebrities, "socialites," and fashion shows all over the world. Although I had heard his name, I had never se...
With its Summer 2012 Collection, NARS introduced Buenos Aires, a Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24). The glossy nude beige-pink looked pretty online, so I ordered one in April. Moving around the globe, Bu...
On Saturday, I went to New York. I didnt tell you in advance because its never a good idea to publicize online that you will be out of town. I had a blast, although Im still recovering physically fro...
This photo says it all. Memorial Day is a U.S. national holiday when we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. If you have lost a loved one, please know that millions are pausing today ...
Bobbi Browns new, lust-worthy Rose Gold Collection for Spring 2012 featured two stunning Shimmer Bricks. It was a feast for those like me who ha been awaiting a new Shimmer Bricks. I featured the lim...
With rain every day this week, including one vicious thunderstorm, our plants are happier than they were just a few weeks ago. In April, it was so dry the ground had started to crack open. I had read...
I couldnt let the week go by without showing you the three glorious shades of Stilas All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer ($20). Maybe once you see them youll want to enter this weeks giveaway contest. ...
Stewart & Claire - one of those lines youve never heard about, right? I discovered Stewart & Claire Lip Balm ($5) at Beautyhabit. It caught my eye for a couple of reasons. I once had a boyfri...
I should love Sunday Rileys Prismasilk Eye Colors ($26) in Fools Gold (at left above) and Burnt Eggplant (at right above). I dont. Ive thought about the reasons for months. I bought them in February,...
Palatium is a line of bath and lifestyle products inspired by the luxury of the ancient Roman bathing culture. The first two products in the recently launched line are a Roman bath oil and a "Re...
Direct from Fashion Week in New York City, Cliniques limited-edition Long Last Lipstick in Runway Coral ($15) is a stunner. This coral lipstick was created by Global Colour Artist Jenna Menard for Ka...
There are a few advantages to being an AVEENO Ambassador - not the least of which was a package in the mail of AVEENOs Pure Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner. I used them entirely and had to go out and...
A year and a half ago, Clinique introduced Chubby Sticks Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($16). They were $15 at the time. Either success or inflation led to a price increase, but I love them no less. W...
I have already featured Le Métier de Beautés beautiful new Kaleidoscope Blush Kit, most recently on May 2 at this link. I received a new one from Le Métier de Beauté and had an opportunity to take ne...
Kapow! This new Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer ($20) set grabbed me at Sephora online and wouldnt let go. As a total Stila lover (I think Stila is under-priced for the quality and doesnt get...
I did buy one more item from M·A·Cs Perennial Pinks Collection: So Sweet, So Easy Cremeblend Blush ($20). M·A·C calls it a bright yellow pink. I fail to see yellow in it; I see blue. Take a look at m...
The day I was shopping M·A·Cs Perennial Pinks Collection online, somehow I made may way to pink powder blushes. I have no idea how. It appears that the Powder Blush shades I purchased were not part o...
Its hard to believe its Friday already. This week has flown by. May, always characterized by glorious flowers, has been beautiful. Although I took this photo of an azalea here, Ive seen stunning disp...
Every now and then, M·A·C introduces something with its "here today, gone tomorrow," limited-edition collections that grabs my attention. Last week was one of those times. I fell in love wi...
I have adored Bobbi Browns Treatment Lip Shine ($23) since its introduction. It is a lightweight, soft-shine lipstick that doubles as a rejuvenating treatment. It instantly comforts dry, chapped lips...
If you read fashion magazines, then youve probably seen the scent strips featuring all four of the new Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection for Women fragrances! I first saw (and smelled) them in Elle. A...
KORRES has introduced Magic Light Contouring Trios ($28) in two gorgeous color tones, and they are definitely magical - from the beautiful compacts to the lovely stamped design in the powders. Each o...
Just when summer seems to be winding down, there it is again, making a final attempt to keep the temperatures up and the days from getting shorter. Indian Summer, when summer and fall meet for a brie...
Although they are not at all what I was expecting from the advance photos of Le Métier de Beautés Tickled Pinks Collection by Ken Downing for Spring 2012 ($65), I think the two new shades of Lip Crèm...
Have you ever seen a prettier Jo Malone advertisement? The photography for Jo Malones new, limited-edition Plum Blossom Cologne ($55 or $110) is stunning - as is the fragrance. The cerise splashes of...
I know some of you have been wondering what happened to Ultraflesh, a hot new brand exclusive to Sephora that left us all begging for more! Actually, we were waiting for a promised collection. Some o...
Bobbi Browns Shimmer Brick for Body ($75) is a luxurious, radiant "bronzing/illuminating&qu ot; powder that can be used to create head-to-toe glamour. The lightweight, silky powder can be used on...
Ive been posting contest winners on the sidebar for many months. Today, with 10 winners, there isnt enough room to devote to the list. Ive never had a contest with 10 winners before. We had 96 entrie...
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