Beauty Empties: 1st Quarter of 2016
The first quarter of the year is almost behind us, so prime time to share my beauty trash with you. Like I've mentioned in my no buy/ low buy update here, even though I was able to completely finish...
View ArticleMarch Beauty Favorites
I haven't posted a Favorites post in a very long time, and even though I don't have that many products to share for this month, I still thought they deserved a mention. Sometimes even those fantastic...
View ArticleEasy Hair Styling Favorites from AVEDA feat. Dry Shampure, Thickening Tonic...
I'm not a hair person, as discussed in detail in this post. On a typical day, I'll wash and condition my hair, brush out the tangles, and wait for it to air dry. I may use some hair spray to tame down...
View ArticleMinimalist Monday: KonMari Inspired Walk-in Closet Tour
I believe I've been promising to post a tour of our small walk-in closet for about a year now, and look - it's finally here! I know exactly why it has taken me so long to actually take photos and put...
View ArticleAm I A Mascara Snob? Guerlain Maxi Lash Review
I won't deny I'm pretty snobbish in a number of different areas: I'm a declared coffee snob. I'm a dessert snob. I'm a perfume snob. Truly, the list could go on. But until recently, I hadn't really...
View ArticleAnd There Will Be Three...
This post is completely non-beauty related, but I have some big news to share. I'm 15 weeks pregnant!!! This is our first baby and both me and Mr, as well as our families and friends, are all very...
View ArticleGlorious Staples: Nuxe Crème Fraîche de Beauté Moisturizer* Review
With my combination, easily dehydrated skin, finding a good day time moisturizer can be a b*tch. Too rich of a formula and I'm an oil slick within a couple hours. Too matifying, and the dry areas on my...
View ArticlePeaches & Taupe: Marc Jacobs Style Eye-Con Eyeshadow Trio in 102 The Ingénue
Today I have another piece from the Marc Beauty line to show you, namely the Marc Jacobs Style Eye-Con No. 3 Plush Shadow in 102 The Ingénue ($39 for 0.14 oz; this color way may be exclusive to...
View Article1st Project 10 Pan of 2016 Finale!
Drumroll please - my first Project 10 Pan of the year (intro post here) has now officially drawn to a close! Can you tell how excited I am? Funnily enough, in April (my fourth month of doing this...
View ArticleProject 13 Pan 2016 Introduction
Even before the end of my last Project 10 Pan, I was busy plotting the products for my next 4-month installment. I had had quite a few products in my mind for a while: all-time favorites that weren't...
View ArticleMy Current Morning Skincare Routine
I don't often talk routines on the blog; in fact, I can't remember the last time I shared my skincare regimen with you. However, I do think it's helpful to see how I mix and match between all the...
View ArticleThe Original Torture Ball: Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara Review
Do you guys remember the golden days when the 'torture ball' mascara wands were all the rage? I even recall some drugstore brands jumping on the bandwagon, and then companies moved on to incorporating...
View ArticleFace of The Day feat. Products from My Project Pan
I always attempt to pick the products for my Project Pans (newest Intro here) not only according to season, but also so that they'll compliment each other and create a whole make-up look for me without...
View ArticleI'm Never Buying Another Eyeshadow Palette Again.
How's that for a click-baity post title, my dear readers? But hear me out, I think I'm onto something here. I will freely admit that I'm a neutral eyeshadow palette lover. After getting my greedy...
View ArticleConquering Those Fine Lines: Nuxe Nuxuriance Ultra Eye & Lip Contour
A few months ago, I went into a local beauty salon to get my haircut, and as I was sitting in the chair, I got talking with the owner, who turned out to be an esthetician. She peered critically at my...
View ArticleShop My Stash: All That Warm Brown, Coppery, Peachy, Orange Eyeshadow Goodness
Warm brown eyeshadows of varying depth and finish are all the rage this year - just look at the palettes that have come out in the past 6 months or so, be it from mainstream or more indie brands. In...
View ArticleMy Current Evening Skincare Routine
Compared to my morning skincare routine, evenings are always a bit more complex, mostly because I like switching products around and I also aim for a face mask about 2 times a week. Originally, I...
View ArticleMy Current Facial Mask Wardrobe
For a few years now, I've been really enjoying keeping three types of facial masks in my medicine cabinet: a purifying clay one, an exfoliating one, and a hydrating mask. I usually also have at least a...
View ArticlePregnancy Update: I'm Halfway There!
Just to forewarn you - this post features not only a lot of pregnant lady talk, but also a somewhat creepy 3D ultrasound picture of our baby. But if that doesn't scare you, carry on - and thank you for...
View ArticleWhat's In My Travel Beauty Bag: Two Weeks in Iceland
As you're reading this, we will have actually been in Iceland for over 10 days - but thanks to the magic of scheduling posts in advance, you get to see the contents of my beauty bag before they're...
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