So I heard that iridescent shadows are somewhat of a trend for spring. Why not jump start the season (before the season haha) with a simple nude V-day look you can make your own?! You can really make this look as bold or as natural depending on the crease shade and the eyeliner you go with. For a more natural look, go with a smudged liner that isn’t very thick but still provides the appearance of volume. Otherwise do it up with a bold liner, here I used a brown aqua liner from Make Up For Ever but you really can use any type. Apply your eye primerChoose a nude shade that is a little lighter than your skin tone to brighten the look and make you look more awake for the lid. (If you prefer a sultrier look choose a shade deeper but remember to brighten the inner eye.…
Hey girls, Here is another Valentine’s Day eye with a completely bright look. The lid has bright, hot pink faded out with a nice almost muted plumy mauve shade. Again, I won’t be listing the products. Make it your own and experiment with colors. (TIP: first check color pairs on the back of your hand.) Prep eyes with an eye primerTo really brighten the lid shade I used a white base on the lid. Be careful not to bring it up to the crease as it might… crease later in the day and not look quite so appealing. Also don’t over apply. What I do is add some right to the middle of my eye and then spread it out with a small concealer brush.Apply your lid color. Use a tissue under your eye to catch any fall out if needed. (You can also do a gradient effect where a…
I was contacted by Majestical Jewelry about doing a review of one of their products. They sent me an item from their fashion line and the item that I received you can find on the site under the heading What An Earring (Product code EER2995-FB) at the low price of $12 US. The earrings are gold colored and have textured parts connected with gold beads. Gold textured feathers dangle from each bead. I love that these earrings are extremely light weight which is nice since they are rather large and I really hate when earrings pull at my ears (one of the major reasons I’ve avoid long earrings). However, because of this same factor they will bend quite easily so you want to be careful not to bend them out of shape. The color almost reminds me of rose gold but not quite so pink. The site says they are…
It has sadly been a while since I’ve posted a new makeup look, in fact I’m in a kind of makeup slump. I’ve just been so busy with life that I’ve stuck to the whole natural look with minimal switches. It’s time to get out of that slump.This look took me 5 minutes to do and when your crush on time (maybe between work and going out at night?) it’s important to have looks you can do quickly. Of course I could have done a thing or two to finish the look off more but alas my 5 minutes were up. I suggest doing a little smudging on the lower lash line to soften out the look. Excuse my horrid handwriting at the top as I’m still getting use to my wacom tablet. I actually don’t have any foundation on for this simply because I was taking it all right…
Not much has changed with Kiara, but she has improved a little with the loud noises. I noticed that she notices them the most when she is in my bedroom, which could be because, I am in the backroom with the most windows. But for Christmas I got her one of those treat balls where they have to keep playing with it for the treat to disburse. It has been a great distraction for Kiara when there are loud noises. Other than that Kiara has been pretty mellow lazing around, especially today with our snow day in Philly. (She was not very happy when she was out in it.) The wind is blowing crazy with snow and for once Kiara isn’t interested in what is going on outside but rather, interested in cuddling up with her little Yoda plushie toy. What do you like to do during poor weather?
Originally created as a male engagement ring the titanium wedding band rings have found their way into the fashion scene from street style to more elegant attire and sent me one to try. They are simple enough to wear with most articles of clothing. I love that the thick band gives my look a little more edge to it. This ring is made of titanium and contains clear cubic zirconia stones. It comes with a satin bag for storage. It is a nice weight on your finger. Doesn’t feel cheap or easy to break but doesn’t feel heavy either. It is very smooth and comfortable. After wearing it a number of times in the last month or so it obtained several scrapes across the matte mid-section of the ring but all are superficial and not deep. They will also send you an e-mail if you purchase through amazon about how…
Yes you hear right, Lush Cosmetics now has a spa in our very own Philadelphia located on Walnut Street in center city and let me tell you that it is absolutely fabulous. As a girl that appreciates aesthetics of design in various forms I can tell you this is unlike any spa you’ve experienced to date. (Or at least I have experienced.) There seems to be a general standard for spas, tan walls, white towels and robes. In my mind a very beach like feel no matter if I was in Massachusetts, Florida or some other state the experience was similar if not the same. There was no unique experience, no remembrance of the location. Nothing stood out. Flash forward to Thursday’s event where I first hand got to see these fabulous masseuses in action. Each of the 6 (7 including tailor made) programs has a different soundtrack created by…
So I have never really been a big television person. (Less we count my childhood love for cartoons.) I’ve always been a movie type person but here are some shows that give you a movie vibe with every episode you watch. They leave you on the edge of you seat needing more and lets just agree they are pretty darn epic. So I thought I’d share their return date and some of my shows. I might not watch them every week on schedule but hey isn’t that why we have things like TIVO? What shows are you excited about returning?
One of my to dos this year is to start Friday favorites to round up what I’m loving that week. There may be two items, people, recipies, stories, round-ups etc or there could be ten. But this is a way to share what I find interesting, fun, want in my life or admire each and every week.CrockPot | Owl Measuring Cups| Booties | Dexter @ Netflix | Serving/Mixing bowls | Clever Fox ArtI’m pretty excited that the remaining seasons have been released on Netflix as I never was able to finish the last two seasons. If you don’t mind a little gore, it is an epic show from a very different perspective. What were you loving this week?
First and foremost if you have severe dry skin, please consult your physician because you may need to visit a dermatologist. Keep showers short, lukewarm & pat dry skin Use less drying and more moisturize-rich soaps like Dove, Aveeno or more Eco-friendly versions. Apply moisturizer while skin is still damp. *I use Yes to carrots super rich body butter & the body shop’s Vitamin E intense moisturizing facial cream. I’ve also had great results with Udderly Smooth products as well. Exfoliate less and use a moisturizing face mask once or twice a week can help avoid flaky skin. Invest in wraps or gloves/socks to retain moisture in your hands and feet. I’ve also heard of people using moisturizer on their body and then placing plastic wrap on top for anywhere from 15-30 minutes though I have not personally tried this. Invest in a humidifier. Cold months = dry air…