Random Beautiful Thoughts…

Music: Well, its a pretty mainstream choice but right now I am thoroughly enjoying Adele. I “liked” her first cd and recognized her as quite the talent but “21” (also her age BELIEVE IT OR NOT) is transcendant. She writes songs with the feeling and intensity one would expect from

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Kiehl’s Mineral Mascara is Marvelous & Beautiful

One of my pet peeves with mascara is thick clumpy mascara that looks fake and make-up-y. I am a lover of soft and natural make up, more so as I get older. I like my lashes to look dark, and perhaps a bit longer than they are naturally. Not thick,

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Kiehl’s Mineral Mascara is Marvelous & Beautiful

One of my pet peeves with mascara is thick clumpy mascara that looks fake and make-up-y. I am a lover of soft and natural make up, more so as I get older. I like my lashes to look dark, and perhaps a bit longer than they are naturally. Not thick,

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The Beauty of Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Gel & Cream

In my never ending quest to stay moisturized without breaking out I try many things. I try to do my research first but often find obscure products that haven’t been reviewed anywhere. I decided to try Derma E as their products are free of parabens and use naturally derived ingredients.

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Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up

I will be watching The 2011 Puppy Bowl  With Super Bowl weekend upon us, will we leave the game to the men and make beauty be our game? With this great group of beauty bloggers, you can have the latest in beauty and trends at your fingertips. See what beauty

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Beautiful Beauty Blog Round Up

I will be watching The 2011 Puppy Bowl  With Super Bowl weekend upon us, will we leave the game to the men and make beauty be our game? With this great group of beauty bloggers, you can have the latest in beauty and trends at your fingertips. See what beauty

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Random Beautiful Thoughts

Music– The car is where I do my best listening…on heavy rotation lately is Kanye West’s new album with heavy repeat for Lost In The World with Bon Iver and All of The Lights for car dancing and singing with my girls, but Cee Lo Green has won me over and made me

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Maybelline The Falsies For Beautiful Lashes

I’ve tried many mascaras. I know I am not alone in this. My mascara criteria is that it must last, it must lengthen, and it must add some volume, but not be thick, clumpy and overly “mascara looking”. I have found waterproof formulas have addressed the longevity issues for me

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Smooth Beautiful Hair by Living Proof

My daughter Brigit and I have been officially using Living Proof No-Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner exclusively for the past 3 weeks. Wow! Colour us impressed. I am still amazed at how when I comb out my wet hair I need no leave in conditioner spray or cream, and no smoothing

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Sandalwood Dreams – Chanel Bois des Iles and Guerlain Samsara

The title of this post refers to the common note in Chanel Bois des Iles and Guerlain Samsara. They share a creamy, dreamy and delectable sandalwood note that is front and centre in both– they give me a feeling of calm inner peace, as one might expect from sandalwood incense

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