Take a walk in a calming space… I am obsessed with scent, not only for my skin but for my environment. I love scented candles and room sprays as I love a beautiful scent to envelop me wherever I am in my home. But it cannot be strong or cloying or smell like plastic berries…
Month: May 2011
Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up
Chanel 2011 Summer Make Up look. Gorgeous…. We hope you’ll take a few minutes from your long weekend to take a tour through the beauty world with us. We’re in the mood for summer. Café Makeup left us drooling over her sneak peek at Chanel’s Fall 2011 Collection. Best Things in Beauty gave us a…
Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up
Chanel 2011 Summer Make Up look. Gorgeous…. We hope you’ll take a few minutes from your long weekend to take a tour through the beauty world with us. We’re in the mood for summer. Café Makeup left us drooling over her sneak peek at Chanel’s Fall 2011 Collection. Best Things in Beauty gave us a…
Deborah Lippmann’s Fashion is a Beauty
I love neutral nails. They are my go-to daily mani as they wear well, don’t show wear on the tips or chips. IF they chip. And if I am using Lippmann nail polish along with her Hard Rock Top/Base Coat I can go quite awhile before any wear appears. Why I stray is a mystery…
Beautiful Tarte LipSurgence Lip Stains
These lip tints are my most recent obsession. I love a bright lip but most lipsticks tend to turn the lip makeup step into quite an event. If I am out and about, I usually have to pop into bathrooms or take a peek at a compact mirror to touch up (which can involve removal,…
Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up
Armageddon fail… This is the weekend the doomsday types are predicting the end of the world, which has spawned some great humor. The Washington D.C. Transportation Department tweeted that the coming apocalypse would have an impact on road maintenance. “Sorry, we will no longer be able to fill your potholes after Saturday.” For those who…
Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up
Armageddon fail… This is the weekend the doomsday types are predicting the end of the world, which has spawned some great humor. The Washington D.C. Transportation Department tweeted that the coming apocalypse would have an impact on road maintenance. “Sorry, we will no longer be able to fill your potholes after Saturday.” For those who…
Tan Your Face Beautifully
Disclaimer- there is no Jersey Shore-esque orange Oompa Loompa tans in my self tanning world. But, if you like a soft healthy glow that says “I love walks in the sunshine and don’t live in a dark basement” then we’re on the same page. I will devote a few posts to self tanners as there…
The Simple Beauty of Jo Malone Perfumes
Jo Malone is a lovely English perfume company (now owned by Estee Lauder) whose company creates lovely simple inoffensive perfumes. They are easy to wear, especially in public spaces, where you don’t want to overwhelm your friends and co-workers with killer sillage. They have elegant and clean packaging that looks quite lovely on the dresser….
Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up
Ottawa’s Tulip Festival On our way into May and everything is blooming. Ottawa, Canada celebrates the Tulip Festival every May and we always know summer is coming when our fair city is blanketed in colourful flowers. The Netherlands give Ottawa the gift of tulips every year as a thank you for protecting their monarchy after…