Black Friday shoppers, don’t forget to take a look at Etsy when looking for holiday bargains. Many of the shops are taking part in a Black Friday event that will last Friday-Monday. These earrings from Mandy Willard’s Etsy shop are a good example. They are currently 20% off and shipping, world-wide, is free. Cute little black glass pearls and brass bead caps combine with brass kidney earwires to make the lovely pair of earrings. Will go great with anything! Vintage brass kidney earwires, brass filigree bead caps, and black Swarovski glass pearls. I love these Laurel Wreath earrings…. Pewter filligree laurel wreaths strung on silver ear wires. They remind me of fans. These handmade earrings measure 2 1/8 inches. How about... [Read more]

Everybody wants whiter teeth, but at what cost?  Did you know that using products with peroixde in them can leave you vulnerable to carcinogens?  These carcinogens could be in your food and it’s especially important to avoid whitening or bleaching toothpastes if you are a smoker.  If you do use traditonal bleaching or whitening toothpastes, then don’t use them every day – alternate with a regular toothpaste. If you use a bleaching kit, be aware that the ADA has not approved these products and their use may lead to an erosion of your enamel. The Natural Dentist  products use ingredients that help to whiten your teeth and protect your teeth with non-harmful natural ingredients. Instead of peroxide, they use silica, glycerin,... [Read more]

The Organic Pharmacy is Britain’s one-stop shop for organic skin care, hair care, supplements, and makeup. Organic Pharmacy productsare now available in the US, at the Beverly Hills branch of the store. All products carried at The Organic Pharmacy are free from artificial preservatives, artificial colorant, artificial fragrances, GMOs, pertrochemicals, animal testing, or animal ingredients. The packaging and brochures are made from recycled materials. They utilize locally farmed, organic ingredients. The Organic Pharmacy sent me three of their Organic Glam makeup products to try for review; foundation, blusher, and lipstick. *Luminous Antioxidant Foundation in Shade 01 – This is hands down the best foundation that I have ever used.... [Read more]

My introduction to mineral makeup came by way of bareMinerals on television. I used to watch Leslie Stodgett’s informercials or her appearances on QVC. I loved to see blotchiness and redness instantly disappear. Poof! Like magic. I ordered a Get Started Kit from Sephora and pretty soon I was enjoying  poof! redness gone! myself.  Sephora is selling the Get Started kits at a 20% discount this week. The kits normally run for $60, which is a great price for all that it includes, but $48 is even better. To get the discounted price, enter the promo code GETSTARTED at checkout. Offer also good in Sephora stores. Each starter kit includes 2 shades of foundation, a Mineral Veil, an All Over Face Color, a Prime Time Foundation Primer (Sephora... [Read more]

I am newly single and re-entering the dating scene.  I recently received a casual dinner date invitation and I had no idea what to wear. I went through my closest, in an attempt to see what if I should pick up something new. Lets face it, first dates are stressful enough without adding a clothing emergency to the mix. Here’s my idea for a first date outfit that would be perfect for coffee, lunch, or a casual dinner. Straight Leg Jeans Good Society – $109 I love these straight leg jeans in gray. They are made with organic cotton and just a touch of lycra. They are handmade, fairly traded and a portion of the profits made from their sale goes to charity. That just might make them good-karma first date denims. Disco Top SUST –... [Read more]