My mortifying first period story
Sure, I’ve heard more terrible first period stories (during a book report, wearing white pants, in gym class) but I would bet that few are as cringe worthy and funny as mine… Like many people I know, my parents were divorced when I was young. I went to see my father every weekend throughout my…
NYFW with Hourglass and La Perla
To say we’re big Hourglass fans around these parts would be putting it mildly. So, what a treat to be able to share with you the pics and instructions that went in to their New York Fashion Week pairing with the world’s biggest luxury lingerie line, La Perla! What a fabulous (and obvious) duo, right?…
Coconut and Vanilla Sugar Cookie recipe
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we have a sweet treat that everyone will love. Whip up a batch or two of these Coconut and Vanilla Sugar Cookies, cut into hearts, of course, to spread a little love this year. And don’t worry picky eaters; we have a coconut free version as well! These cookies are…
Packaging inspiration – Hourglass Prodigy lip gloss
photos: we heart this Though new formulas come around on a fairly regular basis, the world of lip gloss doesn’t see too many innovations as far as packaging goes. Wand, squeeze tube, pot; we’ve seen them all before. Until now… Leave it to Hourglass, makers of the fabulous 360 swivel mirror compact to change that….
Mattése Elite Lipstick review
It’s known around these parts that I am a gloss girl through and through. But, I just met a lipstick that may give gloss a run for it’s money! And I’ll tell you exactly how it happened… It was a typical day at wht headquarters, researching and reviewing (i.e. watching TV and playing with makeup)…
e.l.f. smudge brush – the best $3 you’ll ever spend!
All artists need quality tools to create, whether they’re working on a canvas or a face. Usually, gathering those tools can be expensive. In art school, I knew I couldn’t get away with cheap brushes. When I tried (i.e. was too poor for a good brush) my work suffered. I always thought the same was…
we really heart this – Stef’s beauty picks of ’09
photo: we heart this Though Tyna is no slouch in the beauty department, I am definitely the more beauty product obsessed half of this duo. Where as she can leave the house without any makeup on, I put on a minimum of 10 products to go get milk. Sitting down at my vanity every morning…
Hourglass Holiday ’09 – Get the Look
We flipped over the Hourglass 2009 Fall/Winter line. But, what wasn’t to love? We’re already big fans of this luxury line, and this release did not disappoint. If you felt the same, have we got a treat for you! Melissa Walsh, who created the gorgeous look seen here, has kindly agreed to give us all…