Today I have a little round-up of my top three favorite mascaras right now. I’ve been using all three of these for years and they have never steered me wrong. They all perform differently and leave my puny, minuscule lashes looking full and lush. If you have struggle-bucket eyelashes, then this post is for you. Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real I’ve…
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I want to try to make this a thing, but I am going to forgive myself right now if I don’t. I recently just came back from a celebratory getaway – a week-long (ok, 6 days) vacation in Ft. Lauderdale Beach. We generally go to Miami for breaks, but I convinced my S/O to go to FLL instead. I used…
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Today I wanted to share another great swimsuit I found on Amazon! Now, if you read my last post about previous swimsuit from Amazon, an incredibly flattering one piece, you may love this leopard print monokini! Be warned – it’s sexy! The white leopard monokini only cost me $18 and it’s worth every penny. I got many compliments on it…
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Earlier this month, I took a short trip back to my old stomping grounds. I spent eight glorious years in my 20’s in Miami and it’s always a pleasure to go back. Last year, my partner and I went over Valentine’s Day <3 and we decided to do it again. It’s become a tradition, I think. The weather wasn’t the…
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Happy almost Spring! Yeah, I really just want to skip right on over the winter we have been having in the mid-Atlantic, and things are looking up! Today I have a red lip of the day to share, Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in the shade Sultan. I picked this up as part of a holiday set months ago,…
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Hi there! Today I have a quick and cute show and tell for the imPress Press-On Manicure in Dorothy. Now, I have not experimented with press-on nails since I was… like 12? But there appear to have been some advances in the press-on nail game that warrant a try! Last year, I was at a work event in San Diego…
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Danessa Myricks Colorfix Mattes are unlike any beauty product I have ever used. I wanted to try out a couple of her products after seeing her work on Instagram and chose the Colorfix Matte Liquid Pigment for eyes, cheeks, and lips and the Evolution Powder in Yellow. Colorfix Matte Liquid Pigment – Rustic A little goes a long way with…
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Today, I’m showing off some new makeup I picked up from the Rare Beauty line. I’d been hearing good things about the brand and wanted to try a few things. The Selena’s Faves 4 Piece Mini Set was the perfect way to try out a few of the products. The set comes with the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Joy,…
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On to the next. How many times have I said that in life? Many. But when it comes to the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Polish in the shade On to the Next, it’s here to stay. I’ve had this nail polish for many seasons. It was an on-the-whim purchase after another of my polishes chipping and feeling fickle about…
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Here’s a sneak peek my picks from the new Dior Holiday Collection. Everything is so beautiful and elegant, it was so hard to choose. There were a few things I just could not do without. The Rouge Dior Minaudiere Lipstick Holder & Case had been unavailable for the longest and it took a few times for it to come back…
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We had our work holiday party a few weeks ago and I wanted to share the low maintenance makeup I did that morning. We had our party during they daytime at an adults mini-golf venue downtown (which was so much fun) and I wanted to be able to not worry about retouches or reapplying, or thinking about my makeup at…
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I recently picked up a few items at Sephora for their 20% off sale. I picked up almost everything from my most recent 20% off Sephora Sale post, with an addition. 😏 I picked up the Nars High Profile Cheek Palette and have used it twice already. The blushes are buildable and show up nicely on my dark skin. The…
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Happy almost holidays! Today I have a little haul to share from my recent shopping trip at Biossance. They were having a 50% off sale over Black Friday week and I snagged several things. I picked up six sets, and many of those sets included full-sized products, resulting in a great value haul. Sometimes, it’s hard to find those! …
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Do you want to go on vacation without worrying about how you’re going to look on the beach since you’ve put on weight? Yeah, me too! That’s exactly what I had in mind on my recent trip to Miami. In floats the Cupshe V Neck One Piece Swimsuit Ruffled Lace Up Monokini. Not only does it make your midsection look…
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Today I have a haul to share with you all! I went to New York several months ago and came back with some brand new goodies. I hadn’t been beauty shopping like this in a while, and it was also my second trip to New York City post-lockdown. I came away mostly with face masks, something I had been running…
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Today I wanted to show you all the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Universe Unlocked Palette and share my thoughts about this brand new palette available for the holiday season. My Skin Type Slightly oily these days but not as oily as it used to be. What it’s supposed to do Blush, bronze, and highlight. The palette has five shades: Ambient…
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Sephora is having a delightful 20% off sale on their website, plus 30% off Sephora Collection items. There have been a lot of beauty sales recently, especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday just passing, but this sale seems better! Maison Margiela Jazz Club First up is what I like to think is my signature fragrance, Maison Margiela Jazz Club.…
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I have a few new candles I’ve been burning or burned around the house and I wanted to share my thoughts on them. The Saint James Collection Summer Orchids The Saint James Collection Summer Orchids is likely the best smelling and best performing candle I have ever had the pleasure of burning. I received this candle as a gift and…
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I’ve been using The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm for some time and have a little write-up of its performance. My skin type Combination these days. Not producing as much oil as I used to but still need to blot when I wear makeup. What it’s supposed to do From the brand: A rich cleansing balm that melts away makeup…
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As promised, I am back to talk a little bit about a couple of the Makeup by Mario items I hauled, now that I have had a chance to use and “perfect” them. The Glam Eyeshadow Quad in Bronzy Glam actually exceeded my expectations. I noticed when I purchased it, it had iffy reviews. I had already had trouble with…
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