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Boxycharm: Peace, Love & Boxy

Woo hoo!  It's here!  It's here!  No, I'm not talking about warmer spring temperatures, although it has been pretty fabulous outside lately.  I'm talking about my recent Boxycharm box!  I wanted to share what goodies I received with you earlier but my life has had some bizarre twists and turns recently.  Our little pug Polly… Continue reading Boxycharm: Peace, Love & Boxy

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In the Rotation: Faves by NYX

Years ago, I was walking though the makeup aisle with a friend who moonlighted as a drag queen.  He suddenly stopped in his tracks and started excitedly grabbing what seemed like a hundred lipsticks off of the shelves.  A stream of consciousness flowed from his lips gushing about his love of the brand NYX.  I… Continue reading In the Rotation: Faves by NYX

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Summer Glow: Pixi Skintreats Mists

Summer.  The time where those devout makeup lovers slather on the spackle in the hopes that it doesn’t run down your face like melted ice cream from the heat.  But we try.  Oh boy, do we try.  We douse on the fixing spray as if it were a form of super glue that will keep… Continue reading Summer Glow: Pixi Skintreats Mists

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Boxycharm May 2017

Oh Boxycharm, how I love thee.  Let me count the ways!  Boxycharm (find it here) is an “online beauty subscription that surprises you each month with 4-5 full-size and luxury-size products from popular and upcoming beauty brands.”  But to put it in simple terms...IT IS AWESOME.  It will cost you $21 per month if you… Continue reading Boxycharm May 2017