Since spring is nigh, I am kinda excited about the rain. No singing “Rain, rain, go away / Come again another day” over here. Rain means that snow will soon be a memory until October/November. I started thinking about a trench coat, about how I need a new one. In an episode of Coupling, Jane, […] Read more…
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Valentine’s Day FOTD
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers in the world. Mr. Maven and I chilled out today. We hung out with friends and met some cool folks. We have decided to take out the Parents for Valentine’s Day because we love them very much and they have been quite helpful to us. I love the […] Read more…
Belly Dance FOTD
I can be easily wooed by “free stuff” as in gift with purchase. NARS Cosmetics had a promotion right before Christmas, if customer spent $60, said customer would receive one of four NARS eyeshadow duos. Since, I was eying some blushes, I decided to pick up a few and a nail polish (the best nail […] Read more…
The Makeup Show ~ 2009
The Makeup Show is a must-attend for all industry professionals and students. The Los Angeles show will be held from March 15-16, 2009, 9:30am-5:30pm, Daily. (Sunday and Monday) THE MAKEUP SHOW L.A. CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER 110 EAST NINTH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA Advance Tickets 1-Day: $35 2-Day: $50 At The Door Tickets 1-Day: $50 2-Day: […] 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…
I Love Cherry Culture and Dollar Store Hauls
My home girl, Yummy411 , aka President of “The Pretty Committee”, called me out for being a Cherry Culture fanatic. 🙂 I want to blame her because she exposed me to Specktra, where I learned about Cherry Culture. LOL! One of my new favorite nail polish brands is LA Colors. The bottles are shaped like […] Read more…
I Love Too Faced
Friends ask me all the time about which cosmetic brands, specifically which eye shadows, are worth checking out. At first, I was all about the MAC, which I still am, but now I have added Urban Decay, Lorac, Ben Nye, CARGO. I want to add Too Faced to that list. My Too Faced admiration started […] Read more…
Clutch On This
Hey Pumps and Glossy ones, Every woman needs several clutches in her life. These mini-handbags do not hold the kitchen sink, but the bare essentials to keep you looking fresh for night out. I can always trust JCrew to have classic, yet unique products. Navy accessories that are not boring can be to find. I […] Read more…
Stuff Women Need For Spring
Spring is nigh. I know you are looking at your winter wardrobe and you cannot wait to pack them up for storage. Everyone needs a hip trench (all-weather) coat. I totally love the asymmetrical collar and masculine plaid that create a feminine look. Polka-Dot is wonderful, which is why I love this shades of green […] Read more…
Stuff Pregnant Women Like
This is the year of the Baby in my family. Four babies will be born in 2008. The current score is 2 out and 2 to go. 😉 I notice that the moms-to-be are all different and yet the same. I have noticed that pregnant women like (not in any order): Consuming food they would […] Read more…