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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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Colourpop Haul

  Do you have a case of whiplash?  If you do, it may be due to the barrage of new makeup collections that can make your head spin.  You’ll feel a rush of purchase urgency when your email inbox is flooded with a sea of emails telling you about the latest fantastical foundations or luscious… Continue reading Colourpop Haul

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KathleenLights & ColourPop Zodiac Collection

Happy almost Fall, party people!  The best time of the year is just around the corner and I cannot wait.  Bring on all of the cliché autumn recipes and endless social media posts of funny memes making fun of the masses who have an addiction to pumpkin spice this and pumpkin spice that. As I… Continue reading KathleenLights & ColourPop Zodiac Collection

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Ipsy July 2018

Bonjour!  Are you managing to maintain your sanity during this brutal summer heat?  It's been a bit rough these past couple of weeks battling the heat and humidity that attacks any tiny bit of makeup on your face.  Even during a heatwave, I still tend to play with a lot of makeup.  I tell myself… Continue reading Ipsy July 2018

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Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer Review

I'm back, baby!  I'm back!  Where have I been, you ask?  Was I mauled by a bear?  Nah.  Did I overdose on too many diet cokes?  Nope.  Did I simply become distracted with a few crazy things that have been happening in my life that are called...well...life?  YUP!  But I have returned with a review… Continue reading Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer Review

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Noir Knockout: Isabella Rossellini

I am starting a new series within my blog called "Circling the Lens".  This series will focus on actors, musicians and artists in the entertainment industry who have made impact with makeup as an art form.  This post is dedicated to the one and only Isabella Rossellini. "If we are completely honest with ourselves, everyone… Continue reading Noir Knockout: Isabella Rossellini

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Drugstore Makeup Mini Haul

"I just want to go over to the makeup section for a second.  I don't really need anything but I just want to check something out."  Fast forward twenty minutes later and it feels like two minutes have gone by.  It's the section of the store where time seems to stand still.  And one of… Continue reading Drugstore Makeup Mini Haul

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National Lipstick Day!

A year or two ago I was ranting and raving in a fit of confusion over National Broccoli.  I had seen an exuberant instagram post that had a picture of dancing broccoli, hash tagged #nationalbroccoliday. National Broccoli Day?!  Why???  I was confused as to why there was a day that I had never heard of… Continue reading National Lipstick Day!

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Over Easy, I Love Ipsy

I swear that it feels like I blinked my eyes and July has almost come to an end.  Where did the summer go?  Only one month to go before September.  Here in the northeastern part of the United States, we haven't seen the brutal heat that my friends in the western region of the country… Continue reading Over Easy, I Love Ipsy

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Get Glowing with Glossybox

Do I have too many beauty products?  In my humble opinion, no.  Although I often find myself mumbling to myself "We're gonna need a bigger boat" when trying to find the space for new arrivals.  But if you're looking to curb spending too much dough on beauty goods, subscription services are the most bang for… Continue reading Get Glowing with Glossybox