Retropical samples were provided for editorial purposes. All opinions are my own. I am a huge fan of retro and vintage stuff. Retro design, old style makeup & cosmetics, vintage clothing, it’s all good! I mean, my first set of grown up furniture was a complete set of Mid Century Modern Teak furniture. I also love vivid colors. I always tell people I’m not afraid of color, and it’s sooo ...
Get Healthy Skin with Sebamed
I’m a somewhat science-y person, although it normally leans more towards physical sciences rather than biological. Regardless, I love learning little trivia things. Did you know that your skin has a natural pH balance of 5.5. Yep, your skin should be slightly acidic. Who knew? Not me, that’s for sure. Lucky for us, the folks at Sebamed knew this. Not only ...
How to Make a Messy Bun Quickly and Easily
Messy Ballerina Buns are a classic hairstyle. It brings down the formality, while still creating a fun and pretty hairdo. Having long hair has it’s benefits and it’s pitfalls. One of the benefits is that there’s so many ways to style it. One of the pitfalls is that it’s long, and hot, and heavy. Did I mention it gets hot and heavy? ...
May 2013 Ipsy Bag Overview
May 2013 Ipsy Bag was paid for by me. I get nothing from them, I'm just a fan! The May 2013 Ipsy bag was another good one. The theme was Spring Bloom, yet had a chevron bag. I thought that was strange, but I am kind of in love with the bag, so we’ll let it slide. I know what you’re saying, too: “May’s Ipsy bag? But, ummm…isn’t it JUNE?” Yes. Yes it is. I had a bit of a ...
Arbonne Hamptons Classic Palette Overview
I received a Hamptons Classic Palette for evaluation purposes. I find all in one makeup palettes to be pretty handy, especially when I’m travelling. Think about it – all these pieces and colors go together, they’re generally good for day to night, and it’s all in one handy package. Just grab it and go. The new Hamptons Classic Palette from Arbonne is a great collection for Summer beauty. ...
Neutrogena Makeup | It’s Good For You
This Neutrogena Makeup review was made possible by press samples. All opinions are my own. I have always loved Neutrogena and their products. From their soaps and lotions to their shampoos, the line has been a staple in my house ever since I can remember. When I saw that Neutrogena had introduced a line of cosmetics, I knew I needed to try them. ...
A Guide to Choosing Sunscreen
We all know that we should use sunscreen, and we should use it every day. But, how do we know which sunscreen to use? There are so many formulations on the market nowadays! When I was growing up, spending basically my whole entire life by the poolside, there was tanning oil and sunscreen. Since I was a very pale person, I knew tanning oil was not for me, and I needed the strongest sunscreen ...
Red Carpet Manicure Gel Nails System
I received press samples of the Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit. All opinions are my own. Years ago, I used to go once a week on my lunch hour and get my manicure. Those days have changed, mostly due to there not being enough hours in the day. I still like to have nice nails, and now, with the availability of the new nail kits, I can get really excellent results doing it ...
