Have you ever been invited to a party and been asked to bring a plate to share? We all have! In some parts of the country, this can be referred to a potluck. I have actually considered writing a cookbook called “A Plate to Share” but since that is still a future project, here are […]
There are mixed reviews about using petroleum jelly (aka petrolatum or Vaseline) topically. Petroleum jelly itself is essentially a byproduct of the oil refining process and was discovered inside the oil rigs around the mid-1800s. Many makeup artists and skincare experts recommend it for everything from dry lips to diaper rash. But just how eco-friendly and […]
Sometimes it is nice to treat yourself to lunch out, but if you do that daily, the costs add up very quickly. Even if you factor a simple $10 lunch per day, you are looking at $50 per week and $200 per month! When you consider that sandwich meat, sliced cheese, and bread will cost […]
The overall purposes of using a highlighter are to accentuate the bone structure of your face and to give your skin the lit-from-within glow that everyone desires. Just remember, you are looking for glow not glitter! Two of my very favorite highlighter products are from Benefit Cosmetics, Watts Up Cream Highlighter which is champagne and […]
As we have learned, the Hourglass body shape is defined by a figure that has an equal balance of shoulders/bust and hips with terrific waist definition. By many experts, this shape is considered the ‘ideal’ body shape. Do keep in mind that some people can have a secondary body shape. For example, if your hips […]
While recently cleaning out my scary large makeup collection, I realized that somehow I had accumulated dozens of makeup brushes! It was absurd since I only have one face and only apply makeup once a day! I have not decided what to do with the ‘overage’ yet, but I have pared down which ones I […]
Jojoba oil is one of the best natural oils you can use as a beauty treatment because it so closely mimics the skin’s natural oils. It can usually be found relatively cheaply and a little bit goes a long way so it is extremely cost efficient. It is full of essential vitamins and minerals (vitamin […]
We all know that you can take yesterday’s dinner leftovers and make it today’s lunch by boxing it up. But sometimes we get tired of eating the same thing over and over. Here are five ways to transform those leftovers into whole new meals with brand-new flavors! Do you have some leftover roasted vegetables from […]
What? A trade show all about makeup? Where do I sign up? The Makeup Show is coming to Dallas! If you are not in the Dallas area, do not feel too left out, there are also shows in Chicago, Orlando, New York, and Los Angeles with a pop-up shop in San Francisco. The Dallas event […]
As we have learned, the Apple body shape is defined by a figure that is ‘top heavy’, with broader shoulders, a wider torso, and a full bust, waist, and upper back. The arms, hips, and legs tend to be slender and weight gain usually happens at the undefined waistline. There are numerous ways to flatter […]
