We all found out on Black Friday 2008 that the United States has been in a recession since December 2007. *No duh!!* But anyhoo, in these shaky times, everyone still wants to look good. There will still be some holiday events to attend, so glam it up (in moderation, of course)!! So here is my […] Read more…
Cosmetics
Tidbits and Other News 11-10-2008
Today was the first snowfall and, of course, I was bitter because last week the temps were in the high 60s and low 70s, plus I had an early morning appointment. 🙂 So to make my day go better, I decided to use one of my Nouba eye shadows, #61 (will post swatches). Since, I […] Read more…
Beauty.com Friends and Family 20% off Sale
I have been totally excited about the Sephora’s Friends and Family 20% off event starting November 6th to November 10th. The online discount code is FF2008. Well, I was checking my updated Blackberry Curve, (thanks Brit) and I was too happy to see an e-mail about Beauty.com’s Friends and Family 20% off Sale. My only […] Read more…
NARS Attacks
NARS Cosmetics get rave reviews from many beauty addicts. Prior to a few weeks ago, I only owned one NARS Cosmetic product, Torrid Blush, which I adore. I usually layer Torrid with MAC’s Refined Beyond Bronzer and Sweet As Cocoa blush….nice combo. Since, I have been obsessed with pink eye shadows, I decided to see […] Read more…
Say Hello to MAC’s Goodbye List
Say Hello to MAC Cosmetics Discontinued and the last of Limited Edition products aka the Goodbye List. MAC is offering free shipping on any purchase. (Sidebar: I am surprised to see Post Haste and the rest of the Matte2s on the discontinued list. Maybe they will be reformulated.) Some of the items on the discontinued […] Read more…
Mix Maven Update 9-17-2008
Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones, Just wanted to update you on some Pumps and Gloss info. I am sure that you have noticed the changes in the layout (not the final layout) and more changes are coming. One change, better yet addition is the Swatch Gallery (upper right hand area). I have placed all the […] Read more…
Cherry Culture Sale
Cherry Culture has decided to discount some of their popular items, including NYX eye shadows, NYX Ultra Pearl Mania, which I am very keen on and Splash products, a friend’s favorite. So take advantage of the sale and stock up on some beauty goodies… hmmm maybe for Holiday or Birthday gifts! 🙂 No coupon code […] Read more…
A Nice Package
Too Faced Cosmetics has revamped its website as well as the packaging for shipment. The first time I received a package, the goods were in a padded envelope…Glam (Not so much!!!) Well no more! When I checked my mail, after a day of church and fellowship, I was pleased to see that my Too Faced […] Read more…
Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow/Liner – Review
Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow Liner Sugar Plum Ice and Midnight Chill Since I love eye shadows and base, I decided to check out the Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow/Liner. I, first, came across them at Ulta.com. The name intrigued me because I wondered if they were really cooling as the name suggests, so I purchased two, […] Read more…
Soap And Glory
I was perusing my local Target when I stumbled on the prettiest pink cosmetic cases from the Soap and Glory Company, started by Marcia Kilgore, founder of Bliss spas. I noticed that the company sells beauty products e.g. lip plumpers, shimmery lotion, hand creams, and body butter. The labels are quite busy, so the products […] Read more…
