I’ve only had a couple of facials in my life, and I’ve loved each one with the fire of a thousand suns. The sad truth however, is that I don’t have the time or the funds to get facials on a regular basis. The good news, of course, is that I’m a total cheapskate and will find a homemade solution to almost anything, including a facial mask. This homemade facial mask includes 3 ingredients: uncoated aspirin honey water Right? Right….
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How many things have you said yes to since I started this series? Red lipstick? A scarf? I hope so. This, my final installment, is all about how to wear jewelry. I am an accessorizing fool, and I’m about to show you how I like to put jewelry together to fox up any outfit on the cheap. This post is part 4 of a 4 part series sponsored by Yes To, Inc. the makers of the brilliant natural beauty lines…
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This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series purse is from Michelle. Thanks Michelle! Hope you’re all having a happy Thanksgiving! — My Purse: Vera Bradley mailbag in Very Berry Paisley Starting from the “weird” wolf notebook moving clockwise Weird wolf notebook. I have paint chips, measurements and things I want to buy all in this book and weird notes I’ve written to myself which I no longer understand what they mean. Blue plastic container of various insurance cards, red Clinique…
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How to repair your shattered eyeshadow. Today I’m going to share something with you, something precious and close to me. It will help you preserve your sanity and hard earned dollars. It might be a little bit of fun for your Monday too, but I don’t want to assume things on your behalf. Have you ever shattered a brand new eyeshadow? I’m here to help with a makeup tip from the pros. Are you here from StumbleUpon? Thanks so much…
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People ask me all the time how to wear belts. I’m telling you, it’s like wearing red lipstick for the first time, once you try it you’ll never go back. There are a million and one ways to wear a belt, but in this video I’ll show you four. Four belts, four outfits, one video. –This post is part 3 of a 4 part series sponsored by Yes To, Inc. the makers of the brilliant natural beauty lines Yes to…
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This week’s What’s In Your Purse Series Purse is from my friend Sara Jensen, the genius graphic designer behind Lost Bird Found. I’ve written about her stuff before, because it’s brilliant. My favorite thing about this whole thing, about Sara, is that she had tap shoes in her purse. She {unfortunately} removed them before she took the photo. Sara’s the best. The purse is a “Linda” bag in Marfil (color) from my friend & client Winnie Brumsickle. She started this…
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You know how I’m always blathering on and on about some new “must-have” beauty product or other, and how it will change your life so hurry up and go buy it already so you know what I’m talking about? Today I’m talking about the opposite of that. Today I’m talking about the simplest of simple makeup essentials. Windows 7 is running a campaign I’m participating in, about doing more with less. So natch, I thought of makeup. There’s a lot…
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I want you to step outside your box a little. Think new. This whole series, say ‘Yes to Something New’ is about getting outside your comfort zone. Today I want you to try red lipstick. Seriously? Seriously. Watch the video and then get back to me with questions. I want you to release your inner diva, and I know you can do it. If you’re curious, the red lipstick I used is Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Black Cherry….
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This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series: Week Twenty Four is from Maricel. Thanks Maricel! If you haven’t submitted your purse, I’d love to have you. Please email me two GOOD photos of your purse: one of the outside, one of the contents, along with a list of what’s inside to allisonATpetitelefantDOTcom and I’ll put you in the lineup. Thanks in advance! This series has been a lot of fun. ID packet which has 4 id’s inside. Rusty Lopez black…
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