Bellas, I’m in love with a cruise ship. I’m writing to you on board the amazing, incredible, gorgeous Oasis of the Seas – the largest cruise ship at sea. It’s got seven different neighborhoods. The first ever park at sea. A bar that moves between three decks. A zip line. Two surfing simulators. Broadway plays and [...] No related posts.
You know when you’re doing your holiday travel jaunts – and you find yourself in a situation where you need a compact-yet-festive way to transport your favorite lipsticks and liners – but all you actually have available is a decidedly unsexy sandwich bag. Finally, FINALLY, you may be ready for an upgrade. Sephora’s Holiday Magic Bag Collection is cute, for sure – but they...
While it’s satisfying to wrap up one big present and cross someone off your holiday shopping list, I’ve always found it even more fun to carefully select a bunch of small treats for my family and friend’s Christmas stockings. This season, I definitely plan to snag several of the seasonal C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Cordials - they’re the perfect stocking stuffer! Available in several...
Black Friday is later this week, which officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks here at Makeup Minute sharing some of my favorite holiday collections, but going forward, I’m going to be sharing gift-worthy goodies several times a week. First up is mally beauty’s perfectly giftable Evercolor Starlight 5 pc. Waterproof Mini Eyeliner Set ($30)....
After days and days of copious walking, I could really go for a long bath and foot massage and The Body Shop is having a HUGE discount of 50% on all spa treats, all weekend long. This is good for all my faves, including Spa Wisdom Africa Spa Salt Scrub and Miracle Monoi Oil. Seriously. You deserve it. Just think about how much MORE abuse your feet will get during Black Friday! PS: In my walking, I...
Back in the day, Interview with the Vampire was one of my fave movies while Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the TV show, NOT the movie!) was my obsession. But I must admit that I came to the Twilight saga a little later than most. And while I can’t claim that the books are “good,” there is a certain addictive quality to them that can’t be denied, so I quickly made my way through all...
Actress Nikki Reed (Rosalie Cullen) hit the New York City red carpet premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon this Thursday and mark Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg created the understated, yet elegant look. To get the look: Eyes “Nikki has gorgeous dark eyes that I really wanted to play up. I started by smudging mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Java along her upper lash line, followed...
I’m currently packing my bags – leaving for China in a bit! As I will be there for a while – and I’m I’m trying to limit my baggage to one suitcase, I’m seeking cosmetics that get a big job done in a tiny package. Coming with me shall be NARS new Day and Night Palette, a 6-well collection of shimmering and sparkling eyeshadow shades. My goal is to be able to be sophisticated...
Our side of the world has Sephora, and it seems Macau has Sasa. And…I’m going to be so bold as to say…Sasa is cooler. (Note, this comes from a girl who has been loitering at Sephora locations nationwide since high school.) However, this morning, I conjured up a bit of adventurousness, and aimlessly wandered the streets of the center of town, in search of beauty innovation. What...
Before I left for China, I was very concerned about my grooming – we all know that some of the most innovative beauty and skincare finds come from Asia…as the beauty editor of our tour group, I didn’t want to not do my profession proud. As I arrived, I realized I had been correct to be worried – the women of Macau are impeccably groomed. And it is a little intimidating. I’ll...
Let me tell you, bellas! Last night I attended a special event, courtesy of Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant. At a gorgeous place called Spa Soak in the trendy Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, I recieved a “piticure.” On my way back home, I tweeted the following: “Just had a Dove deodorant “PitiCure” – just so you know, I [...] Related posts: Latest, Greatest Drugstore...
I still can’t get over the sheer magnitude of people who not only do not wear primers, but are not aware of what they are for. Even sadder, for a long time, I was one of them…and then the second that I saw the light, I never looked back. Of course, not all primers are created equal, and I have my favorites, and not-so-favorites. I’m a new fan of Dior’s Skinflash, though. First...
I had lunch recently with Caroline Chu, the founder of the Caroline Chu skincare and makeup line. Caroline’s namesake beauty brand was launched in 2007 and on QVC earlier this month. Caroline is a classic beauty and she is living proof and a testament to her products. In addition to her gracious personality, Caroline is [...]
When I finished my last post on autumn comfort scents, I couldn't help feeling that there were other bottles just waiting forlornly in my perfume cabinet for their very own mention. And indeed, there... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]