2020-08-06 18:45
Affiliate LinksI felt like blogging today, but I didn't know what to blog about. Everything has been so crazy lately that I've barely painted my nails or put on makeup. But you know what alw… Read More
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Cosmetics and nail polish swatches and reviews - and the life of a mom just trying to keep it together. You're never too old to learn about makeup.
2020-07-28 17:13
Press SampleWow, long time, no see! I have kind of a cool story to tell, but at times it's not cool... if that makes sense haha! I know it's been a while since I've blogged, but I'm hoping t… Read More
2019-12-23 12:30
Nothing to DiscloseToday's my birthday! But yesterday, we had dinner with my dad to celebrate Christmas. We went to a town (really a tiny city) about an hour away from where we live to have… Read More
2019-12-17 12:30
Press SampleBack in the saddle of nail posts again! Unfortunately my nails aren't what they used to be. But I'm working on taking care of them again and making sure they get back to the pret… Read More
2019-12-13 18:40
Some Press Samples In This PostI was perusing Zoya's website as I was getting a post together for next week - and I noticed a sale! Buy One, Get One on all sets! You should check out everyth… Read More
2019-12-05 16:09
Purchased by MeMy nails lately have just not been good. I've not been taking care of them, and you can tell. I'm working on getting them back in shape! In the meantime, I decided to show off… Read More
2019-12-03 12:30
Purchased by MeIt's no secret that I love purple and berry lipsticks. I actually, at one point, had bought a ton of them to do one massive post. Who knows, that still might be coming down th… Read More
2019-12-01 12:30
Nothing to discloseWell, well, well. Here I am again. I'm at the same place I've been more times than I can count lately - I'm at "I'M BACK TO BLOGGING!"But am I?I have said this about 3 tim… Read More
2019-04-02 11:00
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of matte lips, right? So when I saw these Wet n Wild Velvet Matte lip color crayons, I knew I had to try them. I grabbed a few when I was in Walgreens. To… Read More
2019-03-28 11:00
2019 hasn't been the best year. 2018 wasn't very good, either. I've soul searched lately, trying to figure out exactly what I want to do with this year and this blog, and I've decided to jus… Read More
2019-03-26 02:39
This post has been a long time coming. I've been away for a while, and I'm just now getting back into the swing of things. I have a post coming up later this week to talk about what's been g… Read More
2019-01-21 16:03
I am perpetually behind where blogging is concerned. I had pledged to get better, and here's my first installment! The subscription service Owlcrate! Upfront and honest (and I have ment… Read More
2018-12-31 17:32
It's the last day of 2018 already! This year went by in a blink it seems like, and each passing year goes faster and faster. It's gotten even worse the older my son is. I've missed blogging… Read More
2018-12-28 03:31
Happy almost 2019! I can't believe this year is almost over already. It seems like it just started. Before this year slips away, however, I've got some Zoya pretties to show you! And, well… Read More
2018-11-06 12:30
It's beginning to look a lot like... well, Fall outside, so it's time for Holiday collections to start launching! The Zoya Jubilee collection does not disappoint - but I definitely have a fa… Read More
2018-10-14 12:00
I was recently offered the opportunity through Brandbacker to try out the #liquidadvantage with SBR Nutrition! They provided samples of three liquid supplements for to try out - and I've bee… Read More
2018-10-10 18:33
I love photography, really. I'm not a professional, but I do take some senior pictures for my friends' kids. I never charge. I'm a pushover, right? haha At any rate, my son has inherited by… Read More
2018-09-12 11:00
Right up front for y'all: I'm not a food blogger haha! I only say that to start off with because my pictures are probably not what you'd expect from a food blogger. I just wanted to share th… Read More
2018-09-10 11:30
In my reinvention journey for this blog, I've decided to inject real life into it every once in a while. So... today, let's talk all of the new stuff that's been happening in my life the pas… Read More
2018-09-05 11:00
Today's post focuses on lip care - something I neglected until last year! I never knew I needed to keep my lips so hydrated. But this Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Oil is really nice at keeping my… Read More
2018-09-04 11:38
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Did everyone miss me? Did anyone even know I was gone? haha It's been a while, but I've decided that blogging is in my blood. And what better way to start back up than… Read More
2018-09-03 12:00
I blogged sporadically for about a year and a half. I decided a few weeks ago that it was time for me to get back on the wagon. My way. So today, my first real post in months and months... i… Read More
2018-04-20 15:27
Last weekend was my nephew's birthday, so we ventured 2ish hours from our home to my brother's. Between here and there is a famous (well, famous locally?) little rock formation that my son a… Read More
2018-04-17 15:11
I used to be afraid to share my love of all things geeky. As I've gotten older, I realize it's not worth it to be afraid. The people who would've made fun of me aren't worth my time, anyway!… Read More
2018-04-13 11:15
My teenage heart went pitter-pat when Sola Look announced they were going to release Saved by the Bell-inspired lipsticks. What a blast through my childhood! And when the package arrived wit… Read More
2018-04-11 18:25
What's that saying about the best laid plans? I always have amazing plans. I've been meaning to post about these LASplash Classic Horror lippies for months, but I just haven't had the time t… Read More
2018-03-28 11:00
You guys, I have completely overhauled my skincare routine. I used to have a bunch of high-end expensive, mismatched products that I acquired randomly, whether it be a press sample or a perk… Read More
2018-03-26 11:00
With everything happening in my life lately, I have found the need to simplify so many things - including my purse. I had originally purchased a larger purse, which meant I needed to fill it… Read More
2018-03-23 14:42
Spring is in the air! Well, you couldn't really tell it by our weather - we just had 6 1/2 inches of snow on the first day of Spring. But that won't stop these gorgeous shades from bringing… Read More
2018-02-28 12:00
It's me again. Behind. I said I was going to be better about this - so today I'm bringing you the soft, airy shades of the Zoya Bridal Bliss set! These polishes would be perfect for those br… Read More
2018-01-16 18:31
I always shied away from expensive "high end" make-up before, I'll be totally honest. Take Urban Decay for example - I never would have felt comfortable purchasing a lot of Urban Decay make… Read More
2018-01-11 15:14
My heart has been completely captured by my dog, you guys. He's a Cairn Terrier named Clark Kent, and he pretty much rules our house. It's impossible not to love him. He loves people, but if… Read More
2018-01-09 12:30
A while back I ordered from ColourPop, and when I did I got a free lippie! Cool, yeah? Well, I decided to try the Ultra Satin Lip in Strut, a cool-toned taupe. I'm not really sure if it's my… Read More
2018-01-04 13:00
Why not kick off 2018 with a bang? Well, a bang from 2016 anyway hahah! I have got to get back on track and get to posting again - so I'm working my way through what I've got on "back log" h… Read More
2018-01-02 13:00
As I sit here, hacking and coughing my way into the New Year, I've realized that I've neglected this blog for far too long. I don't make New Year's Resolutions. Well, I did once. But anyway… Read More
2017-10-11 06:08
You guys know I'm totally a lipstick-a-holic now, right? This blog started out as an obsession with nail polish and that morphed into a love of all cosmetics. Lately, it pretty much settles… Read More
2017-10-09 13:33
I have been out of this game for far too long. I have missed blogging SO MUCH, and I am making sure I have time to get some posts in - I'm going to try for 2-3 per week. It's been difficult… Read More
2017-07-25 14:24
With the recent death of True Blood star, Nelsan Ellis, I was led to rewatch (and repost) the gorgeous Deborah Lippmann True Blood collection. These 4 polishes were originally sold as a trio… Read More
2017-07-24 14:43
My, oh my. I think I might be back with a vengeance here. I have posts planned every day this week! But let's kick off this Monday with the gorgeous new Bohemian Dreams collection from Julie… Read More
2017-07-05 11:00
I'm going to admit something here. I'm a 40-year-old woman, and I love YA books. The more supernatural, the better, actually haha! But when I got a job, I decided I needed a treat - and I de… Read More
2017-06-29 04:17
Sometimes my life revolves around dry shampoo. I'm not even kidding. I have tried several, and I was recently given the opportunity to try out one from the new line of Hask dry shampoo - and… Read More
2017-06-23 03:17
My son is getting to the age where skincare is becoming a reality. He'll be 13 next month, and his skin is starting to be on the verge of a breakout, so we're trying all different manner of… Read More
2017-06-21 11:00
Guess what, guess what! Literary Lacquers is opening up on Friday! That's the 23rd, and the gate will open at noon MDT. Not only will a few new polishes show up, but lots of favorites will b… Read More
2017-06-20 15:04
Sometimes, when you're not looking for things, you find the most incredible things. Case in point, this eye shadow palette I stumbled upon at Hot Topic over the weekend. I seriously almost k… Read More
2017-06-19 14:20
I have 3 new Zoya lipsticks to show you today! These 3 newbies on the block wear sort of like a light, airy gloss rather than a thick lipstick - which is perfect for summer!All 3 are in slee… Read More
2017-06-13 11:00
As a working (again) mom, I've come to cherish my alone time. For 9 years I was a stay-at-home mom, and I had a lot of free time as my child got older (and subsequently no longer wanted me a… Read More
2017-06-07 13:40
I'm constantly torn between the pop of bright lips and the subtlety of neutral lips. More often than not, neutral wins out, and I reach for a beautiful shade like Cannes, a mauvish brownish… Read More
2017-06-06 03:26
I'm easing back into this blogging thing. I realize that I may or may not be able to post every day. But I'm going to start off with the newest Zoya collection - Wanderlust! This collection… Read More
2017-06-01 15:16
I've been on a small hiatus. Well, I've really been kind of been on hiatus for about a year. I've been blogging hit or miss the past few months. But it is what it is. I am starting a new job… Read More
2017-05-18 13:23
I'll just be upfront with you all and tell you that my husband and I are game nerds. Well, I should say our entire family can be included in that. Sometimes, the 3 of us sit around the kitc… Read More
2017-05-16 11:00
I've been meaning to get this post up for several weeks, but the past few weeks have been crazy. I was offered the chance to try LipSense, and I'll admit, at first, I wasn't sure I even want… Read More
2017-05-10 11:00
Have you ever purchased something based one its name? Yeah, that was totally the motivation behind my purchase of Too Faced Melted Matte lipstick in Suck It haha I picked it up, saw the name… Read More
2017-04-18 12:53
Like most children of the 80s, Dirty Dancing was an obsession as a kid. It was that movie with the misfit who ended up with the hunk at the end. It was essentially John Hughes with gyrating… Read More
2017-04-14 11:05
I love books. I love reading. My favorite place to shop is Half Price Books. There is a local used book store (I say local, but it's 20 minutes and 2 towns away) that was having a sale a few… Read More
2017-04-13 11:04
I was away with a friend, exploring some random Target that I'd never been to before when I found a display for Soap & Glory, a brand I have always wanted to try. I'm very tuned in to sm… Read More
2017-04-03 11:58
I'm always searching for ways to up my skincare game. Sometimes the phrase "you get what you paid for" rings so true, and sometimes it's doesn't matter at all. Is this something you've found… Read More
2017-03-27 11:47
I finally managed to drag my husband and son somewhere over Spring Break! A few years ago, I had heard that Who North America was located not far from us - in Indiana, no less! My husba… Read More
2017-03-24 13:51
The times they are a -changin'. That's a song, right? Well, right now it's this blog. I have grown so disenchanted with beauty blogging. Don't get me wrong. I love makeup and nail polish, bu… Read More
2017-03-22 12:35
I am so into NYX lipsticks right now. Well, not just right now, but a lot of the time. The last time I was at Goody's, I noticed this new line of lipsticks, and I had to try some out! I sele… Read More
2017-03-21 12:51
I've never been one for bath bombs or bath fizzies, but I decided to give these Artisan Bath Fizzies from Fizz & Bubble a try. I might be spoiled with my bubblebath lasting so long, but… Read More
2017-03-10 15:11
Coming your way this spring is the Zoya Charming collection, filled with soft pretty pastels! Three creams and 3 micro-sparkles are in this collection. Also included is a brand spankin' new… Read More
2017-03-02 15:38
Ready for a Magical March? Literary Lacquers has you covered! For this month's shop pop-up, polishes inspired by magical stories will be featured! These gorgeous polishes will only be availa… Read More
2017-02-28 13:48
My favorite lips are matte. No getting around it. There's something about matte lipsticks that work so well with my lips. Not sure why, but I get better staying power with mattes than I do a… Read More
2017-02-27 12:00
Who doesn't love to save money? Wouldn't it be nice to have a place to go online to look for local deals and money savers? But wait, there is such a place! Have you guys tried Groupon? I've… Read More
2017-02-23 11:30
Wet n Wild has stepped up their matte game with these new Mega Cushion Soft Matte Lip Creams. I managed to snag one from Walgreen's - Melon It Like It Is - the other day, and I am excited to… Read More
2017-02-20 14:50
You guys. I was so stoked to see that Wet n Wild produced a Rainbow Highlighter! I waited patiently for it to come back in stock when I could get to it - and I was finally able to snag it! I… Read More
2017-02-18 04:54
Well, well, well. I've been planning to do this post for over a week, and I'm not exactly sure what took me so long to get it together! I've been really busy lately - but you guys need… Read More
2017-02-16 16:12
It's been a while since I've shared my ipsy bags! My January 2017 bag is pretty cool - and I actually got nail polish, which is always a plus!Pretty Woman Nail Polish in I Can't Deal: I ador… Read More
2017-02-15 14:19
I had this great post all planned out in my head for today. One of my favorite cosmetic brands, Jesse's Girl, offered me a 20% off code for my readers. It's 20% off! I do get commission for… Read More
2017-02-03 14:06
It's restock time at Literary Lacquers, and there's 2 new polishes to get your hands on! The Etsy shop will be open in its new format from Friday, February 3 at 8 p.m. MST to Sunday, Februar… Read More
2017-01-30 05:04
Did you miss the gorgeous cremes created by Literary Lacquers for the past few months? Didn't get the Creme a la Mode box to snag these? Well, here's your chance! The Etsy shop will be… Read More
2017-01-19 17:31
There are different forms eye shadows can take - powder, liquid, creme, loose pigment - I tend to graviate toward powder for the simple fact that they are less messy! haha But, you know, I n… Read More
2017-01-18 18:35
Today I just don't have it in me to blog about beauty. I woke up this morning feeling like a zombie with a plate full of pressing stuff to tackle... and I didn't feel like doing ANY of it. S… Read More
2017-01-17 13:47
Still playing catch up? You bet I am! You can tell by the length of my nails. It's been a while since they've made it to this length. There's something about the nail on the middle finger th… Read More
2017-01-13 21:37
Let's go for another 6-year blogaversary giveaway! This one is for a cosmetic bag full of makeup goodies - plus a limited edition Wet n Wild palette from a few years ago - I somehow ended up… Read More
2017-01-12 18:16
Need a versatile neutral palette that is good to go anywhere you go? You might try out the Jesse's Girl Back Stage Collection palettes - two delightfully neutral palettes that are great for… Read More
2017-01-11 16:01
I've had this Too Faced The Power of Makeup set for a while, I've just not had my head on straight enough to post it! haha Unfortunately, I waited too long, and now it's not available for pu… Read More
2017-01-06 13:00
My blog is 6 years old! I can't believe I've been blogging for 6 years now. 6 years. I can't even believe it! So, well, I figured I'd give some stuff away, right? I love the fine folks  &hell…Read More
2017-01-05 17:19
I had a lot of pre-conceived notions about powder (and foundation) from my teenage years. I didn't understand that they were there to enhance and even out your features. I thought they were… Read More
2017-01-02 17:06
No more excuses here, as I try to slip in these Halloween nail art photos from *ahem* October. I know, I know haha! But really, my favorite holiday is Halloween, so I can go for some g… Read More
2016-12-30 15:22
I have some pretty great friends. For my birthday last week, I received wine, hot chocolate, a comfy blanket and a gift card to Ulta, which if you know me personally, is totally my mecca. So… Read More
2016-12-29 16:48
I have the lovely Zoya Naturel 3 collection for you today. This transitional collection is the perfect palette cleanser for the season! Packed with gorgeous neutrals, these polishes remind m… Read More
2016-12-28 16:02
As 2016 comes to a close, I'm looking back on the year this blog has had - it's not a big one, that's for sure. I do have 10 of my favorites of the year to show you, tho! The first 9 are in… Read More
2016-12-27 21:18
It's that time of year again - my favorites are here! haha This year was really tough. Not only on this blog, but personally. I had surgery and other personal issues that kept my focus away… Read More
2016-12-26 22:13
I'll just be upfront and say that I'm not good with highlighting and contouring. I do try, and I do experiment. I watch tutorials and check out other blogs. I just end up looking like I've g… Read More
2016-12-20 14:10
I didn't know anything about makeup before I started this blog, really. Let's just say I didn't get why people had make-up brushes. I figured all the "tools" you needed were given to you wit… Read More
2016-12-13 13:39
We've had discussions about my hair and scalp - and their direct competition with each other, right? I had been using the HASK Charcoal Purifying Collection, but I am dangerously close to ru… Read More
2016-12-12 17:52
I'm no spring chicken - there's no use in pretending. My skin is in need of some extra care, and the sooner I get to it, the better. When I was given the opportunity to try Reviv Serums HA7X… Read More
2016-12-08 16:13
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not an expert in brows by any means. Sometimes mine look weird - whether that's too dark or not dark enough. I like experimenting, but sometimes my experi… Read More
2016-12-06 17:07
Sometimes it's hard to capture the beauty of some nail polishes in pictures. Indigo Bananas Dark Side of the Maroon is one of them haha! There are lots of different photos of this polish out… Read More
2016-12-02 21:47
Let's talk gorgeous! These 12 Zoya The Perfect Lipsticks are stunning - and each is easy to apply and super pretty! I was given the opportunity to try these out, and I can tell you that I'm… Read More
2016-12-01 13:49
Thursdays used to be Fail Art Thursday, but hopefully I'll have less "fail" here! I'm going to do this series (for as long as I can), with nail art inspired by books! The covers of books spe… Read More
2016-11-29 13:28
Hello all! I'm really working hard to get back into the swing of things with blogging (I even have an Inspired by a Book mani in the works for Thursday!) Today's post is a beautiful palette… Read More
2016-11-23 17:23
Oh it's a holiday week, and I'm posting twice! Today is really just to show this pretty - Indigo Bananas Olive Time & Space. I purchased this a while back, and I've worn it several times… Read More
2016-11-21 15:02
Ok lovely readers - here's my attempt to get back into the blogging game! I've been gone a while, and I think I just needed a break. But I just have to share this new China Glaze collection… Read More
2016-10-24 12:14
In case you weren't aware, I'm a huge fan of superheroes. All of them, really. While most people hate DC and think Marvel is the end all, be all, I can honestly say I prefer DC haha I always… Read More
2016-10-21 14:34
Ooooh new PixieDusts from Zoya? Yes, please! Textured polishes were all the rage a few years ago, and they seem to have died down. I am iffy on some brands, but Zoya's PixieDusts are a… Read More
2016-10-20 18:19
More catching up! I'm hoping to be back at it next week, posting every day again. I have had these polishes for a while, and I feel awful about not having them up before now. I couldn't say… Read More
2016-10-10 13:42
I've not had much motivation lately. I'm a terrible blogger. I can't seem to get it together. I've got stuff sitting here just waiting to be swatched or photographed... I've also got several… Read More
2016-09-26 14:11
If you don't know by now, I'm a huge fan of Jesse's Girl Cosmetics. I love all their products. From nail polish to lipstick to makeup brushes, I've tried a little bit of everything they have… Read More
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