OCC Plastic Passion – Swatches and Review
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics returns with another fun and fabulous collection for spring. The OCC Plastic Passion line debuts some new colors that will help you leave those grey days behind and look forward to candy-colored margaritas, flip-flops and lounging by the pool. I have been a fan of OCC lip tars since I happened upon…
Nuance Salma Hayek Hair Care – Photos and Review
A look at the Age Therapy Shampoo, Conditioner and Root Boosting Volumizing Tonic I discovered the Nuance Salma Hayek beauty line, a CVS exclusive, while browsing the shelves for a new tinted moisturizer. Since picking up my first product, I’ve been back for items from Hayek’s line of cruelty-free hair and skin products inspired by…
Pregnancy Acne? Grab your Tea Tree Oil!
Women with perfectly round bellies, and long flowing hair frolicking through a field of daisies is one of the images of pregnancy in the media. The opposite would be the angry, puffy ankled women sending their husbands off to the store at two o’clock in the morning for pickles and ice cream. I admit I’m…
Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery – Not Your Grandma’s Needlework
STITCH UP SOMETHING SWEET WITH THESE PATTERN MAKERS When it starts to get chilly outside I tend to begin looking for ways to entertain myself indoors. A few of my favorite things include crocheting, crafting, and needlework. Sometimes I feel like one of those Victorian ladies who sit inside and embroider during the day, minus…
For the Makers subscription box review
Chic DIY project materials delivered to your home! There are tons of subscription boxes and bags out there, filled with everything from snacks to high-end beauty items. I’ve had the chance to try a few of these and found one that I consider my absolute favorite. For the Makers is a monthly box full of…
BPAL Coraline by Neil Gaiman Collection – Review
“Say nothing for the Bedlam might be listening” Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is known for making unique and whimsical scents. This time, as they have in the past, they are drawing inspiration from the literary works of Neil Gaiman. I got lucky enough to receive some of their concoctions from the Coraline collection. Some…
Milani Color Statement Lipstick – review, photos and swatches
A look at the red, orange, pink & coral side of the lipstick rainbow Sometimes I get up crazy early in the morning, like 4:30 am, for a job where I am counseling patients and expected to look professional at such a horrid hour. And honestly a lot of the time at 4:30, I…
Suki Intensive Nourishing Cream Review
Plus a look at the Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, a wht favorite photos: we heart this As the seasons transition, so does my skincare routine. Lighter moisturizes turn heavier to combat the dry skin that creeps up as the months grow colder. I’m always on the look for a moisturizer that can deliver that intense hydration…