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When I received a couple of lip products for review from the brand, Ellis Faas, my first thought was Who/What the heck is Ellis Faas? The answer to my question made me very excited to open the boxes. She is a European makeup artist that Vogue Paris hailed as one of the most [...]
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I’m a lipgloss junkie. I have it all, my trusty Blistex, painful plumping versions, Lip Smackers á la eighth grade…well, you get the idea. But until now, I’ve never found a gloss I was willing to go nude for.
As soon as I got my hands on MUD’s full line of [...]
I was a teenage sun goddess. The lengths to which I’d go to catch a few rays were legendary– skipping school to lay out on metal bleachers in the football stadium in my bra and panties comes to mind. I think my goth years, during which I cultivated a healthy “pale,” might have [...]
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When Maureen Kelly founder of tarte cosmetics started her business and cosmetic line (from her tiny apartment) in 1999 she was doing all of us a favor! Producing a line not only created with the best ingredients, but also packaged in total finery. Seriously, think about Lights, Camera, Lashes!mascara or their [...]
There is just something about the sea—its healing powers are mythological; its calming effect on the psyche is profound. The sea refreshes, rejuvenates and transforms. Happiness assaults the senses with the first breath of clean, salty ocean air. A swim in its waters can refresh the body and the mind. The sound of [...]
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At some point, everyone has imagined themselves as a rock star; jumping on the bed and belting songs into a hairbrush, playing to thousands of adoring fans (or was that just me?) Maybe fantasizing the fabulous parties, amazing clothes and your own personal beauty stylist? While we may not have become [...]
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The perfect nude lip – from Julie Hewett.
For truly red carpet worthy lips, look no further than Julie Hewett. You couldn’t possibly be in better hands! Not only has she worked on some of the biggest stars and sets in Hollywood, she’s one of only 150 members of the exclusive Academy [...]
Kitchen products that no cook should be without.
As some of you already know, I like to cook. With that comes a love of kitchen gadgets. I love them even more when said gadgets can make tedious kitchen tasks simpler and dare I say, fun. Thanks to the folks at Chef’n, I am [...]
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Review of Spring 2010 Shades: Crash, Binge, Mildew & Oil Slick
In the late 1990s, I remember walking through Nordstrom and stumbling across a new cosmetics brand with an intriguing name. “Urban Decay?” I thought to myself, “That’s interesting.” As I walked closer to the display, I distinctly remember thinking; “I’ve never seen [...]
Relax. Breathe. The clean, refreshing scent of a grassy field awaits you. Carefree. No stress. Allow yourself a few minutes vacation, a chance to experience invigorating revitalization, and all within the comfort of your shower. Soothe that stressed scalp. (I bet you didn’t even realize your scalp was stressed-out, huh?) The best description I have [...]