Recently, I posted a Cherry Culture haul that included a LA Colors palette and Sweetz, a fellow Pumps and Gloss-er, wondered if the LA Colors palette was a worthwhile purchase. LA Colors Palette are very pigmented, but there was a lot of fall out, which means that a tacky base is needed. (I was totally […] Read more…
StarFlash Update
I received my StarFlash package from .com and went to a MAC freestanding store the same day. *I know I know … Don’t judge me!!* 🙂 I received: Sunset B. – I am not pleased with the texture …Lustre Lite is what it should be called.. Not smooth like the others. Tried with Fresco Rose […] Read more…
Sale Alert: L’Oreal HiP Color Rich Cream Crayon
I was at Target and was too excited about the clearance sales. There were many clearance items that piqued my interest, but after lingering in the baby department and school supply area, I did not have enough time to check out the beauty clearances, but I did make a stop in the L’Oreal aisle. There […] Read more…
StarFlash Collection Dupes – FOTD
I decided to “Shop My Stash” for today’s FOTD. I wanted to use the StarFlash dupes suggested on Specktra.net and Nessasary Makeup Blog. All MAC products unless noted I used colors that are supposed to be dupes of certain StarFlash e/s. Face MSF Dark NYX Concealer in Nutmeg Eyes Matte Gel Fresco Rose Paint Pot […] Read more…
I am Hip to the Duo
Whoa-wee I have been super busy, which results in super tiredness. Mr. Maven and I have been taking some classes and we have family visiting. Then I started Facebook-ing. *Sorry, I am late to that party* I reconnected with some friends that I had not heard from in years (some years in the double digits.) […] Read more…
Date Night FOTD
Pumps and Glossers, The first Face of the Day (well actually Night) on this blog…woohoo let’s have a party! (Ok, maybe not!) 🙂 Mr. Maven and I decided this week was a great week to resume date night (6-week hiatus). Since we both work from home, we wanted to make sure that we leave the […] Read more…
Stuff New Moms Need
There are plenty of new moms in my family. They are all are excited about the babies, most of them are new moms and one has multiple children. One’s life changes as soon as the baby is home. I would think the hardest thing about being a new mom is getting enough sleep, which can […] Read more…
Happy Independence Day
I have noticed over the past few years that Americans do not say “Happy Independence Day,” but “Happy Fourth of July.” On this day, we are celebrating liberty and independence from the British. This holiday is more than bbqs (I enjoy) and fireworks (can do without). We need to contemplate the freedoms and rights the […] Read more…
NYX Cosmetics* Sale @ Nonpareil Boutique
I received an e-mail from the NonpareilBoutique.com. Nonpareil Boutique sells NYX Cosmetics, LA Colors, KleanColor, as well as fashion jewelry. The site is having a 20% off everything in store (You will need to use coupon code JULY4TH.) The sale runs from July 2 – July 8, 2008. So stock up!!! I have never purchased […] Read more…
O Canada Pt.2
When it comes to beauty finds, Canada is quite egalatarian. You can find Clinique at Sears; Smashbox, Elizabeth Arden, and Cover FX at Shoppper’s Drug Mart (SDM), which is comparable to CVS or Walgreen’s. These brands are found in major department stores here in the United States. Last year, I was looking to purchase a […] Read more…
