When I bought Shiro Cosmetics' Mew, I was hoping for the perfect coral-rose eyeshadow. What I got was just a bit pinker than I expected, I like that shade. Still, I kept my eye out for the perfect softened coral-rose. I have now found that perfect coral-rose. Beauty from the...
I made it to my parents, we got to their house, I unpacked, we had dinner…and then I slept for the better part of the last two days. Yes, I could have done this at home; but then I wouldn't have gotten to see my parents, and my brother,...
When I was between 8 and 12 years old, my family flew back to the Midwest once every year. And, like clockwork, I'd get strep throat while we were there. This meant a trip to the doctor to get a shot so that I would be well enough to fly home. I...
I was matched with Tasha, of <a href=“http://bellezakisses.wordpress.com/” target=“_blank”>Bellezakisses</a>. She's a newer blogger, and there were a few reviews on the front page of her site that caught my attention because they were products I'd been wanting to try! We were...
The beauty goodies are out in force! Everywhere you look, new things to tempt you. And I'm not going to help one bit. I'm going to suggest things! With most of these, it's probably too late to order today and receive the items by December 24th. But there's always New...
I read about these over on NouveauCheap, and was looking forward to trying them out. I spotted a stand at my local regional-chain drugstore the other day, and got three of them. I wanted to see how they compared to Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balmstains. I got three colors: Hot...
A few days ago, Xsparkage posted a photo of <a href="http://instagram.com/p/TACaaYFhc_/" target="_blank">a truly stunning "Disneyland" Christmas-light display</a>. Someone asked her where that house was, and she replied, "McDonald and Granite Reef in Scottsdale." ...hey, wait a minute. I think I...
Sorry, all: I'm utterly brainfried. (Being HOA president + switching property management companies + holiday travel + real life = Frantic Me.) In lieu of a post with Actual Content and Possibly Something Witty, I give you a list of products I'll be reviewing in the new year, that I haven't gotten time to...
I purchase my makeup brushes from a number of sources. It all depends on who has the best value for the tool I need - and sometimes, who has the tool I need. eyeslipsface has a great set of general-purpose brushes, and they're very low cost. But that set doesn't...
This is somewhat similar to Downtown Brown, from Maybelline's Color Show line; but this shade has more of an aqua tone than a green flash; and the brown is a bit more sheer. I had to use several coats to get it to be as opaque as I did; and...
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