Recently, a family friend asked for drugstore brand eye shadow recommendations. She wanted to a teal or turquoise look for a wedding she will be attending in mid-summer. I instructed her to check out the L’Oreal HiP Duos in Sassy and Showy. I love the teal shimmery side of Showy and the greyish-taupe side of […] Read more…
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Parents, You Need An Intervention!
Last year I did a post entitled, Counting Up The Cost. The post was about how parents are buying their children expensive, luxury brands. Now, I stumble on another article about how parents are spending tens and thousands of dollars on kiddie birthday parties. America, we need a parent intervention!! The problem did not start […] Read more…
For Richer or For Poorer
Wedding season is approaching very quickly. Many brides are finalizing reception, floral arrangements, and other related wedding activities. I have discussed many aspects of wedding attire and accessories, but not the actual wedding/reception party planning. We all know that weddings/receptions can be expensive. If possible, your best bet is to begin the planning process early. […] Read more…
Going to the Chapel
Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones, We, typically, think of the summer as wedding season, but that time is only the culmination of the planning and praying. This is the seasoning for plotting, planning, selecting and critiquing. You may ask, “Sexual Carob, what does that have to do with getting your freak on?” Well, I am […] Read more…
Love is in The Air
Hey Pumps and Gloss Readers, Happy Tuesday to you! I hope you all enjoyed your extended holiday weekend. Mr. Maven and I had to a chance to spend a part of the holiday weekend in Chicago for my friend, LH, surprise engagement party. You may remember LH from an earlier post I wrote about “Shopping […] Read more…
