This post was originally titled The Difference Between Perfume and PERFUME. How obscure, right? It won’t surprise any longtime readers to learn that I often find myself puzzled at the words coming out of my mouth even as I speak them. At which point it is (of course) too late to take them back. Thank god … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Reviews
*Closed* Neon Lips & A Midweek Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats, Sunny! Actually, midweek would have been yesterday. But who’s counting? This spring, Illamasqua continues their trend of churning out colors so bright that my camera gets confused and doesn’t know what to do. Their lipstick of the season is a neon, matte-finish pink named Immodest. It’s an appropriate name for … Continue reading »
Of Course I’m Judging Urban Decay’s New Singles by Their Covers!
Which are ugh, so pretty. I never had an issue with their old packaging, but just look at this: So clean, so shiny, so good. You can also pop out the pans if you prefer to store your shadows in Urban Decay’s palettes. Sorry, what were we talking about again? Oh, right. Eyeshadow. So remember … Continue reading »
Here’s Why I Started Painting My Nails Again: Illamasqua’s Spring Nail Varnishes
When I first came to college, I thought I’d be saying goodbye to manicures for awhile. I didn’t want to bother my suitemates with the scent (my dad absolutely hated it, so I used to do my nails standing outside on the front porch trying to look inconspicuous). This was before I realized that freshman dorms usually … Continue reading »
I’ve Discovered French Baby Skincare & I’m Never Going Back
Pay attention, everyone. I’ve found something I love even more than fancy French face oils. Did not have the mental energy to make this look good. Use your imagination. As a beauty addict who takes great pains to ensure a near-perfect complexion (so lazy when it comes to things like foundation and powder), I view any … Continue reading »