Lip Service

My grandmother was never one to leave the house without a swipe of lipstick.  A watermelon pink was her shade of choice.  Hey! Guess what? That color is back again.  I have vivid memories of her standing in front of the mirror in her pink and black tiled bathroom applying it just so and then giving me a swipe, because why not? Did you know that July 29 is National Lipstick Day?  Of course it is!  Donuts have a day so why not lipstick!  I'm in love with these gorgeous summery shades right now.  Though my tried and true that I wear all year round is an Armani lipstick in nude (#27) which is no longer being made. When it is done, it is done.  I don't even want to think about that day.   National Lipstick Day by victoriamason featuring nars cosmetics What's your favorite … [Read more...]

Join Me for a Day of Beauty

Spending Saturday morning going through a long, involved, relaxing and necessary 'day of beauty' happens in haste or not at all now that the kids have their own lives budding and blossoming before our eyes.  Throw on a mask here, exfoliate over there, slap on some polish and don't forget to shave!  It's not my dream. It's just the reality. This Saturday will be a bit different. … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday & Beauty Bites

Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only.  Opinions are TMC's only.   Oh the weather outside is frightful... Sing it with me!! My Facebook feed keeps showing that everyone in my surrounding area is about to collectively lose their mind when it comes to Old Man Winter. My status updates are getting dangerously close to a last woman standing scenario. … [Read more...]