Fragrance 101: Common Scents
It’s often difficult to describe the type of scent you’re looking for, and the bored salesgirl working the perfume counter is rarely much help. Here’s a little education on the different types of fragrances and the high points of each. Most ladies never learn this stuff, so you’ll do well to read it!
Fragrance Type: Chypres
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A Peek Inside Amber’s Makeup Bag
Cailin recently gave you a peek inside her makeup bag, so now it’s my turn. I often switch up my daily routine, but these are the items that are an everyday must.
RAWSkincare Ambiaty Daily Revitalizing Cream. I use it every time before I apply my make up to moisturize my skin, and to help give [...]
A Peek Inside My Makeup Bag
With all of the products I try, it’s a very good sign if one ends up in my everyday routine. I thought you girls might be interested in knowing which products make it to my daily makeup bag, so here’s a rundown:
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara: This is my current favorite, but that may only be because [...]
Photos from the Total Beauty Summit
Here’s a picture the fabulous Phyllis from Makeup For Life hooked me up with from our brunch on Sunday:
From left: Phyllis, Queen of Gorgeous and blogstar of Makeup For Life; Agostina, writer of Makeup2Beauty and celebrity makeup artist; Marsadie, mastermind behind Frappelattes (about the cutest beauty blog you’ll come across!); Alison, Advice Sisters maven with [...]
Hairstyle Gripe: Overly Long Emo Bangs
I have a bit of a complaint about a hairstyle I’m seeing way too much: in the emo (or “scene” as the cool kids are calling it) tradition, teenagers everywhere have long, pointy bangs dripping down their faces. What’s going on with that? When did every 15 year old decide they were Pete Wentz?
I’m all [...]
Make Your Mom Feel Beautiful For Mother’s Day!
Sometimes beauty is about other people. This weekend, it should be about your mom!
If you don’t know what to get your mom for Mother’s Day, try something feminine. For example, I’m taking my mom over to Beauty Brands for manicures, pedicures, facials and eyelash tinting. Making your mom feel relaxed, gorgeous and appreciated is the [...]

