RANDOM MUSINGS

how much makeup is too much makeup?

men & the great makeup mystery

On moving day, my boyfriend stopped what he was doing and just stared as I set up my makeup drawers & bathroom counter with 20 brushes and all of the Benefit products that I've accumulated over the years. The look of utter confusion that washed over his face when he saw the eyelash curler...priceless. It got me to thinking about guys & makeup. What do they think about our beauty routines? So I asked some dear friends of mine what they think about their women's makeup. Here's what they had to say...

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yup, that's me on the right.

camping with makeup

From the time I was 8 years old I spent my summers in Hinsdale, Massachusetts at the greatest all-girls camp; hail Camp Romaca. I learned the most valuable lessons at an early age at that summer haven; how to live with 13 girls in a 5X7 bunk, how to be a great friend, how to eat as many marshmallows in one sitting without getting sick, and lastly how to properly groom as a camper.

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beauty is only skin deep pt.2

Ok, so before I launch into all the benefits of this new skincare routine/lifestyle adjustment that I committed to in last week in last week's post I need to admit something. You know that whole "I'm going to skip out on mid week libations"...well I've done so for the most part, but I cracked on Cinco de Mayo--hey it happens. But I did stick to my guns for the most part. Here's a pic, what do you think? Does my skin look brighter?

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RANDOM MUSINGS

brides gone wild.

here comes sin city…

If you are anywhere near the ages of 20 to 40 you are probably attending a wedding this summer. A wedding has a lot of responsibility, one of which is throwing/attending an unforgettable bachelorette party! Today our resident party gal Elaine to share her tips to the ultimate bachelor/bachelorette party place, Vegas!

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TIPS & TRICKS

a closer look at the luxe loot

spotted: amazing deal on sephora.com

Check out this limited editionSephora beauty in a box featuring a whole collectionof five Benefit faves, all for $48...crazy right?! Seriously though, what were we on when we put together this super luxe assortment which contains FIVE products worth $114 total. The featured faves include FULL-SIZE some kind-a gorgeous, girl meets pearl, dallas, creaseless cream shadow in r.s.v.p., plus a BADgal lash mini, which can all be worn together to create a stunning spring look.

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teen whitch prep-time

top that

A few weeks ago, I had the greatest night of my life. Now, before you jump to conclusions it involves a sing-a-long and the 80’s classic film Teen Witch. The sing-a-long screening of Teen Witch was slated for 11:00pm and all I could think about was: 1. are my pink lips bright enough? and 2: will my hubbie and his bandwagon of dude-friends be angry with me for dragging them along?

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