Archive for December, 2007

Happy New Years!

I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s Eve. I feel like there is so much pressure to have a good time, go super big and fabulous, that it’s more likely to be a disappointment…

My Favorite Gift

So glad its Friday, coming back to work has been surprisingly busy. I’m ready for a fun weekend out and about with some old friends and new ones. And my favorite Christmas gift …

Last Minute Shopping Pays Off

Since I waited until the eve of x-mas eve to get all my friends and family’s presents, I was limited to shopping at the mall by my parents house in Seattle (that and it was raining…

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone is having a lovely christmas (or day off of work at least, even if you don’t celebrate!). I feel very fortunate to have generous family and friends. I got so many …

Holiday Break

As you might have noticed, I’ve been taking a little vacation from blogging. The holidays have brought many distractions and I can’t seem to find the time to sit down and…

The Last One To Lash

I know if you read a lot of Beauty Blogs, you are going to be sick of this review, but hopefully I can add a few additional insights into Cover Girl’s new mascara, LashBlast. Its …

Prime It Up Right

I am relatively new to the world of primers, but so far, I am loving the concept! Creating a smooth, silky base for your makeup to set on makes perfect sense. And they make your makeup last…

A Little Link Love

So my company holiday party was a BLAST! Seriously, the swankiest party I’ve ever been to, and maybe ever will go to! I would be a lucky woman if my wedding was half as cool as this…

Bonus Time! Sephora Here I Come!

Although dull at times, working in finance does have its perks: Holiday Bonus time! After receiving my check today (of which the government took almost half! sniff, sniff), I heading…

Use Your Common Scents – L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani and Tocca’s Florence Fragrance Reviews

I took advantage of the Sephora’s Friends and Family Discount today and bought Gwen Stefani’s new Fragrance L by L.A.M.B. ($55 for 1.7oz.) because I really enjoyed the…

Not a Flake in Sight… Thanks guys!

I know I might be jumping the gun a little but I think my skin is all better. I listened to a few friends’ sound advice, and presto! My skin is back to being soft and smooth. Usually,…

Help! Winter Is Attacking My Face!

Seriously, I need some honest to god suggestions for excellent face creams and dry skin remedies. Some combination of trying a new cleanser (Murad’s Clarifying Cleanser - …

Eyes on the Prize

I have had one of the worse weeks of my life makeup-wise. I woke up Monday unable to put my contacts in because of some infection/virus thing. All week I have been bumbling around, half…

I’ve Been Tagged!

My local beauty blogging buddy (say that 5 times fast!) Nilla Cookie, author of The Daily Cookie, has TAGGED me! I too had no idea what this was all about…until I read her post. …

Bargain Alert: Tarte FF Discount!

Had to share this one with any and all of my blog-reading friends:

Now until December 31st, enter the code FF07 at checkout at TarteCosmetics.com to get a whopping 35% off! Wow-ZAH! …

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide: Makeup Palettes under $50

Makeup palettes make great gifts for your makeup-obsessed freinds, and those that need a little help in the color department! These fun boxes with eyeshadows, blushes, and lip colors…

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide: Fragrance Sets for Him

Most guys I know get their scent one of three ways: their girlfriend or wife buys it for them, they picked out a cologne they liked back in high school and haven’t strayed since,…

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide: Fragrance Sets for Her

For the next installment of my gift guide, I’ll cover an easy, yet tricky gift to give: fragrance! I just recently gotten more interested in perfume. I understand those of you…