One of the things I have always loved is makeup and cosmetics. I mean, I rarely see a nail polish that I don’t seriously consider purchasing, even if just for a brief moment or a palette that I don’t want to at least look at for a moment. Did you know that cosmetics have a shelf life? Unfortunately, it's true. Every type of beauty product has a makeup expiration ...
Mehron INtense Pro Palette Fire Review & Swatches
Mehron is known in the theater makeup world for having fabulous products that are packed full of color. These pigments are intense and bright, long lasting, and, most importantly, easy to use. Recently, the great folks at Mehron sent me one of their Intense PRO Pressed Powder Pigments palettes to play with. Whew! Say that 10 times fast. Anyway…I opened it up, and there were eight of the ...
One Direction Makeup Collection Review – Up All Night
One Direction. They seem to be everywhere you look. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing one of their songs. And if you have a tween or teen – fuhgeddaboutit. It seems as though One Direction has set their sights on their next takeover target - the beauty industry! The boy band already had their own fragrances, and now they’re releasing One Direction makeup collections. There are three ...
Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette Review & Swatches
Lately, I’ve been noticing a trend in makeup palettes. This trend is that there are more all in one palettes hitting the market. These generally have a few eye shadow shades, a blush or two, and maybe a highlighter and/or bronzers. These can be great, if the colors are right for you. Of course, if the blush isn’t quite right, these all in one palettes can feel like a let down. As someone ...
Almay Shadow Softies: Worth It?
Almay shadow softies were purchased with my own money. Recently, while running some errands, I happened upon this display of gorgeous eye shadows from Almay. These happened to be the new line of Shadow Softies. There were vibrant, beautiful single colors in really modern packaging. I’m a sucker for packaging. I kept looking and looking, trying to decide on a couple colors to try. ...
Introducing Frankie Rose Cosmetics
Frankie Rose Cosmetics provided an assortment of items for editorial purposes. Thoughts are my own. I’ve always loved knowing about new, up and coming brands first. Skin care, cosmetics, fashion, food, whatever, I like knowing {and sharing} about it first. One of the new lines that I’ve been introduced to recently is Frankie Rose Cosmetics. Frankie Rose Cosmetics is a full line of ...
Disney Beauties Ariel Collection Overview
Have you heard the news? The Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection of cosmetics is out now! Right on, right? “Who’s Ariel?” I heard at least one of you ask this. Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, the classic Disney movie? Yeah, that’s better. ...
Yves Rocher Retropical for a Retro Tropical Summer
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 ...