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product reviews

Currently Loving: REN Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm & Wild Yam Body Repair Cream

March 3, 2009

I’m so fanatical about exfoliating my face that I often forget about my body. My poor legs and arms are crying out “What about me?” Instead of listening to them whine, I have to appease them. Why exfoliate your body? It’s the first step to achieving baby soft skin, and it’s essential to the overall health and [...]

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Review: L’Oreal EverPure Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner

March 2, 2009

As I perpetually rotate different shampoos and conditioners through my shower doors, I’m learning things about myself. One– I’m one of those people who thinks my hair will “get used” to a shampoo, and two– I like things that smell good. Okay, not prolific revelations, I admit. But in between those thoughts, I was introduced [...]

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Review: Strange Invisible Perfumes Spring 2009 Collection

March 2, 2009

I’ve been struggling for days to come up with words that accurately describe the new trio of floral fragrances from Strange Invisible Perfumes. To call them “lovely” would be an understatement, or describing them as sophisticated florals isn’t doing them enough justice. Aquarian Roses, Epic Gardenia, and Urban Lily are truly magical. Even that doesn’t tell the [...]

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OPI South Beach Collection Swatches Part 2

February 28, 2009

As a former Floridian, I think OPI did a great job at capturing the feel of South Beach with this collection. It’s a very diverse community and the range of shades in the South Beach Collection definitely reflect that! You can find the swatches in Part 1 here, in case you missed them. There’s a great [...]

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Review: Foot Petals Stiletto Survival Kit

February 27, 2009

What is it with us girlies who insist on wearing shoes that kill our tootsies? I have several pairs of shoes that I just can’t let go of and wear even though I know in advance that they are going to hurt my feet. I’ve purchased those cheapie pads for both the heels of my shoes and [...]

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Zoya Spring 2009 “Twist” Collection Swatches

February 26, 2009

Zoya puts their twist on Spring with the new Twist Collection! With creams, shimmers, and metallics thrown into the mix– your Spring nail wardrobe is ready-to-wear. Zoya’s nail lacquers are free of formaldehyde, toulene, and dibutyl phthalate. What does that mean? Zoya is safe for pregnant Moms and has a Vegan-friendly formula! Often we’re looking for healthier alternatives in beauty [...]

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Currently Loving: Lucy B Pink Frangipani eau de parfum

February 25, 2009

The Pink Frangipani fragrance from Lucy B makes me feel like I’m on a tropical vacation! Notes of pineapple, pink grapefruit, heliotrope, red suva frangipani, and coconut milk make this eau de parfum a real winner. The bottle is as pretty as a picture and this fruity-floral fragrance smells especially great with just a light misting in [...]

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REVIEW: Slimpressions Body Shapers

February 24, 2009

I have to face it. I can’t blame my muffin-top on the holidays anymore! It’s February and my muffin-top is becoming a muffin-muffin-top, it’s ridiculous. While I know that nothing is a substitute for a good old-fashioned balanced diet and exercise, I have to do something in the meantime while I’m working on that aspect of [...]

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Currently Loving: Gillette Venus Embrace

February 23, 2009

I’m a teeny bit embarrassed. I’m old enough to know better, but I’ve been shaving with those cheapie disposable razors since I was a teenager. I scoffed at the notion of paying more for a nicer razor, versus paying $3 for a bag full of nicks on my legs. I figured I was getting more with [...]

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OPI South Beach Collection Swatches Part 1

February 21, 2009

I’m convinced there’s something for everyone in the new OPI South Beach Collection! With a range of 12 shades from purples to browns with everything in between to choose from, I was kind of too overwhelmed to decide on just a few. I liked several, so I’ll be posting the swatches here over the next few weeks in groups. First, we [...]