On to the next. How many times have I said that in life? Many. But when it comes to the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Polish in the shade On to the Next, it’s here to stay. I’ve had this nail polish for many seasons. It was an on-the-whim purchase after another of my polishes chipping and feeling fickle about…
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Here’s a sneak peek my picks from the new Dior Holiday Collection. Everything is so beautiful and elegant, it was so hard to choose. There were a few things I just could not do without. The Rouge Dior Minaudiere Lipstick Holder & Case had been unavailable for the longest and it took a few times for it to come back…
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We had our work holiday party a few weeks ago and I wanted to share the low maintenance makeup I did that morning. We had our party during they daytime at an adults mini-golf venue downtown (which was so much fun) and I wanted to be able to not worry about retouches or reapplying, or thinking about my makeup at…
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I recently picked up a few items at Sephora for their 20% off sale. I picked up almost everything from my most recent 20% off Sephora Sale post, with an addition. 😏 I picked up the Nars High Profile Cheek Palette and have used it twice already. The blushes are buildable and show up nicely on my dark skin. The…
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Happy almost holidays! Today I have a little haul to share from my recent shopping trip at Biossance. They were having a 50% off sale over Black Friday week and I snagged several things. I picked up six sets, and many of those sets included full-sized products, resulting in a great value haul. Sometimes, it’s hard to find those! …
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Do you want to go on vacation without worrying about how you’re going to look on the beach since you’ve put on weight? Yeah, me too! That’s exactly what I had in mind on my recent trip to Miami. In floats the Cupshe V Neck One Piece Swimsuit Ruffled Lace Up Monokini. Not only does it make your midsection look…
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Today I have a haul to share with you all! I went to New York several months ago and came back with some brand new goodies. I hadn’t been beauty shopping like this in a while, and it was also my second trip to New York City post-lockdown. I came away mostly with face masks, something I had been running…
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Today I wanted to show you all the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Universe Unlocked Palette and share my thoughts about this brand new palette available for the holiday season. My Skin Type Slightly oily these days but not as oily as it used to be. What it’s supposed to do Blush, bronze, and highlight. The palette has five shades: Ambient…
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Sephora is having a delightful 20% off sale on their website, plus 30% off Sephora Collection items. There have been a lot of beauty sales recently, especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday just passing, but this sale seems better! Maison Margiela Jazz Club First up is what I like to think is my signature fragrance, Maison Margiela Jazz Club.…
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I have a few new candles I’ve been burning or burned around the house and I wanted to share my thoughts on them. The Saint James Collection Summer Orchids The Saint James Collection Summer Orchids is likely the best smelling and best performing candle I have ever had the pleasure of burning. I received this candle as a gift and…
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I’ve been using The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm for some time and have a little write-up of its performance. My skin type Combination these days. Not producing as much oil as I used to but still need to blot when I wear makeup. What it’s supposed to do From the brand: A rich cleansing balm that melts away makeup…
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As promised, I am back to talk a little bit about a couple of the Makeup by Mario items I hauled, now that I have had a chance to use and “perfect” them. The Glam Eyeshadow Quad in Bronzy Glam actually exceeded my expectations. I noticed when I purchased it, it had iffy reviews. I had already had trouble with…
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Today I have a little Makeup by Mario haul to share. I really love the work that Mario does so when he released his first full line of makeup, I knew had to try a few pieces. I chose eye and cheek products because those were what I was most interested in. I managed to snag the eye palette on…
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I thought I might make out with more than I did from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale – I had 32 items on my wish list. I ended up with just a few things from the sale and some regular all-year-around stuff. The best part is, it’s all still available at the great prices I picked them up for.
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New nail polish alert! I recently came across a nail polish I found breathtakingly pretty – and it was from a brand I hadn’t recalled hearing of. This beauty is the Olive and June nail polish in the shade Pink Sands.
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It’s been quite warm and humid around here, so I was inspired to create a tropical look to match my mood – and desires.
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I’m on my second jar of this Rituals body cream, The Ritual of Ayurveda and thought I’d share a few things about this cream. First of all, I first purchased and tried this out years ago, loved it but didn’t repurchase right away because I had many, many body creams to get through. Fast forward to early this year and…
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The Clarins Extra Firming Mask exceeded my expectations and today I want to talk about why I love it so much, and why you should put this luxurious, moisturizing goddess on your radar. My skin type Normal, these days. Oily skin seems to be a problem of the past, even in the summer. Also a reminder that I am aging!…
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Summer is in full force in my neck of the woods and the sun and humidity are pretty unrelenting. Here’s a little summary of my current favorite sun care items for commuting, taking walks, and pool days. The one thing that has been providing me the most protection are my hats! My favorite one right now came from Amazon and…
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If you haven’t already shopped the early Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, open up your wallets and get the items you want today – these aren’t coming back in stock, and that’s from the horse’s mouth!
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