I’ll admit it…I’m a mascara addict. In fact, if there were only one makeup item on earth that I couldn’t live without, it would be mascara, hands down. Every morning, as I carefully apply my face, I thank the makeup Gods for mascara and whoever invented it. I’m not kidding. Image: Drugstore.com So…with all this mascara loving going on in my life, you can bet that when I had the opportunity to try the new Maybelline Lash Stiletto, I just about died and went to heaven. But would this much-hyped new product make my lashes smile…or would it be a flop? The verdict: I LOVE IT! This mascara is absolutely fab. It’s even better when you realize you’re only going to have to shell out about $7-$8 for... [Read more]

You found the perfect shade of lipstick – go you! Now, how to make it last? Easy. Use these 5 steps as a guide and watch your pout remain beautiful all day long. Step 1. Prepare your lips by using warm water, a wash cloth and a lip mask (or another safe, grainy cleanser). Apply the mask or cleanser directly to moist lips. Allow to set while you prepare the warm cloth. Rub the mask/cleanser off by using circular motions. This will help work most of the dead, dry skin off, revealing smoother, plumper lips. This step should be done once or twice per week. Image: Drugstore.com Step 2. Line lips. Choose a liner two shades or so darker than your lipstick, and trace your natural lipline, paying special attention to your Cupid’s Bow (the “V”... [Read more]

Wow, do I have a fabulous foundation for you all to try: Prescriptives Photochrome Light-Adjusting Compact Makeup with SPF 15! Image: Prescriptives I must say, I am a mighty picky chick when it comes to foundations, and I’m willing to bet many of your are too, no? And that once you find a great product, you’ll stick with it forever and ever, right? Well, as a die hard fan of tinted moisturizer paired up with a pressed powder, I am now singing the praises of this Prescriptives makeup and am even willing to go so far as to chuck my old stand-bys in the garbage. Seriously. First off, the compact is absolutely gorgeous, which I’ll admit, is a huge selling feature to me. When something that makes me look beautiful looks beautiful... [Read more]

Have you heard the word Recessionista? It’s being bandied about these days as so many of us try to keep up with our beauty habits without breaking the bank. Recessionistas are those resourceful ladies who refuse to let the failing economy interfere with their fabulous looks. They’re bargain hunters, they’re repurposers and they’re all-around smart cookies who keep themselves looking hotter than hot, even on a budget. Thankfully there are plenty of great cosmetics companies offering fantastic beauty finds to all of us Recessionistas, and I’m thrilled to share some of them with you here. Take a look at where you can get the most bang for your beauty buck: e.l.f. cosmetics – This generation’s answer to... [Read more]

Remember how utterly gorgeous Heidi Klum looked at last year’s Academy Awards? That killer red dress, the perfectly coiffed hairdo, the amazingly perfect makeup. She was stunning. Well, it’s no surprise Ms. Klum is ready to wow us again and this year her Oscar makeup look can be yours courtesy of Heidi’s awards season makeup kit. Inside the kit, you’ll find everything you need to duplicate Heidi’s subtly smokey look, as defined by Victoria’s Secret makeup artist Linda Hay. The kit contains eyes shades, cheek color, mascara, lip gloss and more, all in a very chic little pouch which can be toted anywhere you’d need to get yourself all Heidi-esque. What’s more, if you head to any Victoria’s... [Read more]