Pierre Hardy for NARS Collection

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Sharks, Pierre Hardy for NARS Collection

NARS recently launched a collaboration with Pierre Hardy, inspired by his Summer 2013 shoe collection! What better way to find that perfect pedi to flaunt in your new footwear! [Read more...]

Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion with Q10

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Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion with Q10

I’ll be honest, baring my skin isn’t something I do very often, even in the summer I’ll generally opt to wear jeans unless it is obscenely hot.  I’m embarrassed by my dry, patchy knees!

I’m a full-time Mom, and on most days I feel like I work as hard as a farmer. I’m constantly working “low”, so to speak. I’m on my hands and knees, picking up toys and wiping spills. I am also constantly refreshing surfaces after meals and art projects. Shame on me, I do not even wear rubber gloves for doing dishes!

As a result, my skin–which is dry even when I am not abusing it–can look almost ashy, especially my knees, elbows, and hands.

Nivea has challenged me to use their Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion with Q10, to get my skin in shape for summer.  Their reward for me to complete this two-week trial period is a gift-certificate to spoil myself with some skin-baring clothing for the summer!  I wasn’t sure I’d really be up to this task, but I’ve been using the lotion for about a week now, and so far I am impressed. [Read more...]

Body Conscious, Brazenly, and Ablaze Eye Shadow

Body Conscious, Brazenly and Ablaze Eye Shadows, MAC Cosmetics

Body Conscious, Brazenly and Ablaze Eye Shadows, MAC Cosmetics

Time for a quick roundup of some recent reviews!

From left to right:  Body Conscious, Brazenly and Ablaze.

Body Conscious, Brazenly and Ablaze Eye Shadows, MAC Cosmetics

Body Conscious, Brazenly and Ablaze Eye Shadows, MAC Cosmetics

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Body Conscious Eye Shadow, MAC Cosmetics

Body Conscious Eye Shadow, MAC Cosmetics

Body Conscious Eye Shadow, MAC Cosmetics

If you love warm, milk chocolate browns, you will love MAC Body Conscious Eye Shadow! [Read more...]

Brazenly Eye Shadow, MAC Cosmetics

Brazenly Eye Shadow, MAC Cosmetics

Brazenly Eye Shadow, MAC Cosmetics

One of my favorite ways to incorporate color into my routine is with eye makeup. Brazenly Eye Shadow from MAC is an excellent shade for defining the eyes, and really helps to make the eyes “pop”! [Read more...]

Restrained Lipstick, MAC Cosmetics

Restrained Lipstick Swatch, MAC Cosmetics

Restrained Lipstick Swatch, MAC Cosmetics

The new neutrals are deeper shades of naked, so if you’re in search of this nutmeg shade for your lips, look no further! MAC Restrained is that perfect shade of medium fleshtone that is so wildly hot in 2013. [Read more...]

Earth Glow Illuminating Eye Colour, Laura Mercier Folklore

Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour, Earth Glow, Folklore Collection

Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour

I can always use another neutral for the eyes, and Laura Mercier’s “Earth Glow” Illuminating Eye Colour–from the Folklore Collection–is a deep smoldering neutral that is perfect for just about any situation, from daytime wear to an evening out. [Read more...]

Raspberry Swirl Lipstick, MAC Baking Beauties Collection

Raspberry Swirl Lipstick, MAC Baking Beauties Collection

Raspberry Swirl Lipstick, MAC Baking Beauties Collection

I’ve said it a million times, the modern pink lip has cool undertones, and MAC’s Raspberry Swirl–from the MAC Baking Beauties Collection–nails this trend.  A super vivid pale pink, Raspberry Swirl leans lavender.  It’s a perfect choice if you’re just mad about pink, so I was so excited when I was sent a tube to sample! [Read more...]

Double Definition Extra Dimension Skinfinish

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double Definition, In Extra Dimension

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double Definition

My very favorite MAC products all contain the word “Skinfinish”. In my humble opinion, if you haven’t yet tried one of MACs luxe finishing powders, you simply haven’t tried the best the brand has to offer.  So naturally I was thrilled to receive a sample of Double Definition, one of the Extra Dimension Skinfinish shades offered as part of the MAC In Extra Dimension collection for Spring 2013. [Read more...]