
As much as I like makeup, and as much makeup as I wear, you would think that I’d be an expert by now, at least when applying it to my own face. But like most of us, I tend to get stuck in a rut, and I could use some professional advice on keeping a [...]

I am perpetually bemoaning the fate of being cursed with flat, limp hair.
Despite trying every product under the sun, my hair suffers the same fate: limp, blah, boring.
I turned to my trusty BFF Twitter for help, and the result was unanimous: hot rollers.
Been there, done that, got the dang t-shirt. And what did I get [...]

If you’ve been a blog reader for any length of time, you’ve probably stumbled across the ol’ “What’s in Your Purse?” meme. I always find things like that interesting — probably because I’m nosy like that — but I think it gives you an interesting glimpse into someone else’s life and daily routine.
So, along those [...]

If you haven’t read Part 1, you can find it here.
After raiding my local Dollar General for e.l.f. brushes and basic tools I scoped out the website to see what other goodies where available.
After perusing for what seemed like forever, I finally made up my mind and picked up these:
Mineral eyeshadows, in Seductive and Partier [...]

A few months ago, I heard Dollar General was carrying e.l.f. products. I kid you not when I say I immediately went to a local DG to scope it out. I had been dying to try this inexpensive line of makeup and beauty tools but wanted to see it in person first.
To my dismay all [...]

I’ve lectured written on the importance of adding make-up brushes to your beauty regimen before.
Good brushes are essential to good makeup application. It’s that simple. If you want to get the job done right, you’ve got to have the right tools.
But, I’m also a realist. I realize some of you may have had every intention [...]

Back when I had long hair, I would always find myself “hairtie-less” at the most inopportune moments. I was always searching the house, the car, and the dark corners of my purse for a “pony tail holder.”
Bumble and bumble has given us a fun solution by revamping the idea of the rubber band ball with [...]

Every time I read a book on makeup or watch makeover shows on TV, the makeup artists rave about the benefits of eyelash curling. I’ve tried the traditional eyelash curlers in the past, and the effect was nice enough, but I found the apparatus difficult to use. I have trouble getting all of my lashes [...]

(Originally published August 22, 2008 as a guest post.)
Let’s have a little chat about hair. My three-year-old was blessed with waist-length ringlets. EVERYONE comments on her gorgeous “adult” hair.
Me? Not quite so well endowed. I have shoulder-length hair that’s mostly straight, but with
enough wave to make it positively annoying.
Clearly, life is [...]

At the least make plucking those hairs a little easier. Have you ever tried to find those stray long dark hairs on your neck and under your chin? It’s nearly impossible! With the way my hair grows I can’t always wait till my next waxing/laser/whatever appointment to let someone else clean them [...]