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How Do I Dress in the Morning when the Temperature Varies?

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The short version of how to dress for multiple temperatures is — dress in layers!  When the morning is cool but the afternoon and evening will be warm, the key to staying comfortable all day long is to dress in layers. To me, this is the perfect time of year.  The mornings and evenings are […]

What is Your Go-To Look for Clothing?

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We’ve discussed having a go-to makeup look for those mornings when you are too busy or running late, but what about the rest of the look?  Yes, we have to be clothed when we leave the house! Admittedly, I have structured my work wardrobe around getting dressed easily.  All of my slacks are black or […]

What is Your Go-To Look for Makeup?

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Do you like to mix it up every day? Most of us like variety to a certain degree. I know that I don’t wear the same look to work on Monday morning that I wore to the grocery store on Saturday afternoon. If I wake up early on Tuesday, I might even change up the […]

Brand Review: Paula’s Choice

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Paula’s Choice (also available at other retailers like QVC and Nordstrom) is a brand committed to and focused on customer education above all else. Paula Begoun initially began with her Cosmetics Cop books, offering advice and product reviews, and her reputation grew from there. While I do not own any of her books, I use […]

How Do I Apply Eye Makeup Based on my Eye Shape?

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From the makeup counters to the YouTube videos, everyone has an opinion about choosing eye makeup colors based on eye color.  It is typically the opposite shades on the color wheel, for example, peach and copper can bring out the blue in hazel eyes.  However, when we apply the chosen colors, did you know that […]

How Can I Wear My Beautiful Scarves?

Woman wearing a scarf

It took me a long time before I felt comfortable wearing the scarves that had accumulated in my closet.  I thought so many of them were pretty in the store, but when it came to putting them on, I was at a loss for a long time.  I’ve finally been able to integrate these beautiful […]

An Overview of Subscription Boxes Services

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What beauty junkie wouldn’t love a service that delivers monthly goodies to your door? Did you know that there are countless ways to obtain such a wonderful little surprise? Birchbox is one of the original services. For $10.00 per month, they ship samples based on your profile. You can also add full-size products from their […]

Brand Review: Eyes Lips Face (E.L.F.)

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By now you have more than likely heard of Eyes Lips Face, also known as ELF Cosmetics. It is a low-cost brand that can be found online as well as in Target stores. They are primarily known for their makeup but have recently introduced a skincare line as well. My absolute favorite part of the […]

Are Makeup Primers Worth the Extra Step?

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I strive to be a minimalist and I love multi-tasking products. A makeup primer does not seem to fit with either of those theories. Through various gifts and samples, I have accumulated a decent number of makeup primers that claim to do all sorts of wonderful things for my skin and my makeup, chiefly improve […]

How Do I Pick the Right Purse for Me?

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There are many different schools of thought related to choosing the right handbag. Of course, most women own several for a variety of occasions! You certainly would not carry your laptop bag to a black-tie function and a sequined clutch would look rather strange if you work in a bank. Choosing the bag for your […]