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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

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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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June Boxycharm

Bonjour Boxycharm!  How I missed you.  I adore this subscription service so much that it feels  like moths until my next one box arrives.  As per usual, I couldn’t wait to find out what surprises Boxycharm had up their sleeves so I snuck a peek on social media to find out what they were sending… Continue reading June Boxycharm

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June Ipsy: Volume Up

It’s time again to rip open that shiny pink envelope and take a peek inside.  It may be the first of July but I recently received my June Ipsy glam bag.  Ipsy (check Ipsy out here) wants you to be seen and be heard with this June’s theme Volume Up.  All the goodies are stashed… Continue reading June Ipsy: Volume Up

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JD Glow Cosmetics Glitter Tubes

Glitter can be a magical substance that makes you sparkle like a sunbeam.  You can create elaborate art on your skin or add a hint of sparkle that will make you feel like Tinkerbell.  Glitter can also be the very bane of your existence by working its way onto every surface...forever.  There’s even a letter… Continue reading JD Glow Cosmetics Glitter Tubes

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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

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Ipsy May Glam Bag

I have a tendency to place online orders and forget what I ordered.  I know it’s not only me who has done this.  Admit it!  Brown or white boxes arrive and I have no idea what the contents are before I tear it open.  You’ll then hear my screaming “Ahhhhh!  I forgot I ordered this… Continue reading Ipsy May Glam Bag