search
shop
-
-
Category Archives: editorial sample
clinique happy heart charity nail enamel4
in the spirit of giving, i am smitten with clinique’s special edition nail enamel in happy ♥. the beauty of this hot pink red lacquer is that it delivers $3 to the happy hearts fund (on top of the $250,000 clinique … Continue reading
maybelline color elixir9
it’s a fact that combining products can be tricky because in the end, something always tends to get sacrificed. when i heard that maybelline was marketing a stick-gloss-balm hybrid for lips i was pretty weary to see how it would … Continue reading
simple soothing facial toner8
this blog has never been about me telling you what you must do. i’m not here to push product or change your habits, but i will always be sure to tell you what works for me – and one thing … Continue reading
recipe for a good hair day (and then some)1
my hair products are constantly rotating and sometimes i find myself forgetting which combination of things was (at least recently) giving me my best hair. there has been an extra surplus of hair potions shuffling their way through the glossarie … Continue reading
polish favorites for fall6
* my nails have easily become my favorite accessory and it’s definitely the place where i love to play with color the most. i find that a fresh manicure (even if i diy) can change my whole mood and since … Continue reading
Posted in editorial sample, nails
Tagged butter london, essie, marc jacobs, mischo beauty, revlon, tom ford, zoya
6 Comments
day to night: lip balm2
* ’tis suddenly the season for hand cream and lip balm. there’s only a slight chill in the air and it seems that my lips are instantly void of all moisture. thank goodness that each season there is always a … Continue reading
laura mercier rouge nouveau lip colours2
* if you know me, you know i’m not one to get overly excited about a lipstick launch. i certainly appreciate the advancements that brands are making, but i usually just feel kind of “eh” when i test things. that … Continue reading
fall beauty updates4
well beauties, it’s definitely fall. i know this because all of a sudden i am confused about what to wear and i find myself breaking out the hand cream. our virginia summers are so humid that fall can feel especially … Continue reading
Posted in blush, cheeks, editorial sample, eyes, fragrance, hair, lashes, lips, nails, skin
Tagged dior, ilia, mane message, maybelline, simple, stila cosmetics, tory burch
4 Comments
beautycounter lip sheer + lip shine8
let me just start out by saying that i love a pretty product. (in fact, i’m partially convinced that a love for beautiful packaging is what led to this makeup and skincare addiction, but that’s a story for another day.) … Continue reading
kerastase volumifique8
i want to talk about big hair. is it so much to ask? all i want is hair that looks thick and full, with some shape and slight hold. i want it to look like they’re my god-given strands and … Continue reading
