Quick Tip

One quick way to update you look, open up your face, and make you look and feel a little more glamorous is to tend to your eyebrows.  And who better to give us tips on getting the perfect brow than Anastasia of Anastasia of Beverly Hills fame?  Check out this video for some invaluable tips!  And check my blog next week--I'll be telling you more about awesome Anastasia products!

"Beauty Express" brow-kit instructional video from Anastasia Beverly Hills on Vimeo.

July Happenings at FreeBeautyEvents.com

It's July--the middle of the summer and a time when I start abandoning my normal makeup routines.  But July is a great time to start thinking about getting ready for the fall--to start taking stock of what you have in your beauty bags, to clean out old stuff and replace it with new, to start focusing on basics like skin care, and to learn more about makeup technique.  Summer school for beauty junkies is so much more glamorous than real summer school!

If you're looking for free beauty events near you--chances to learn about products and get some new beauty knowledge--head over to www.freebeautyevents.com.  The site will point you in the right direction.

This month, for example, Ulta is having some exciting events. At the Ulta Coty Nail Event, demonstrators will be showing customers Sally Hansen Crackle Nailpolish and Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. They will also be handing out coupons. The Ulta Mustela Event in July, August, and September will give customers a chance to try out Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion, Ultimate Hydration, and Facial Cleansing Cloths.

On www.freebeautyevents.com you can enter your zip code to find out what makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events are happening near your home. In addition to listing in-store makeovers, Freebeautyevents.com also features a blog on product reviews (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog) and a monthly contest (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest). For the month of July 2011, they will be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist of Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Spray SPF 30, Wet Skin Kids Sunblock Spray SPF 70+, and Lip Moisturizer. The contest runs from 7/1/2011 to 7/31/2011, winners will be chosen on 8/5/2011 and notified by 8/15/2011.

Oooh! New Site to Lust After

I love finding new beauty products and new beauty sites. If you're reading my blog, I know you share this love. Well, here's something awesome: Birchbox!

Named as a top beauty site in 2010, Birchbox is a fun and unique way for consumers to sample and buy high-end beauty products. For $10 a month members receive a monthly box containing curated, oversized deluxe samples from brands like NARS, Cargo, Benefit, Deborah Lippman and Stila. Additionally, the Birchbox editorial team creates exclusive and educational content, including videos, articles and how-tos, to help customers get the most out of their products. Birchbox is a unique platform, offering subscribers the opportunity to purchase full-size versions of the products they love.


But wait!!! There's more!

Birchbox and Cynthia Rowley are launching a Limited Edition box called “Tip to Toe Treats,” which will be available for a short time only on Birchbox.com beginning July 11nd for $38 (including shipping). The box is a collection of giant trial sizes and some full-sized products that will refresh summer skin and nails, from Dead Sea bath salts to the perfect on-the-go nail file. It will also include custom-designed Cynthia Rowley nail stickers for high design and easy application. It’s the ideal summertime gift — for friends, family, hostesses, or just yourself.

Contents:

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• Cynthia Rowley custom designed Nail Strips by Incoco
• AHAVA Placid Bath Salts in Green Apple
• AHAVA Dead Sea Mud
• Lather Bamboo Lemongrass Body Scrub
• Lather AHA Hand Crème with Evening Primrose
• Tweezerman Zip File

Check it out!

Must Read for All You Beauty Girls!

I was wandering around Barnes and Noble recently (something I often do since my husband and I tend to be bookish) and found a must-read magazine for all you beauty lovers: the July 2011 issue of ConsumerReports ShopSmart magazine.  This issue features the best beauty deals out there (hint: they found an online site that beats even Wal-Mart on price!), tips for being a better shopper, and other consumer info for the beauty fan.

Pick up this magazine and throw it in your beach bag--it's chock full of great tips that will keep you looking beautiful while keeping your hard earned cash in your pocket.

Happy Birthday, Marilyn

On this day, 85 years ago, a little girl named Norma Jeane Mortenson was born.  Norma Jeane grew into Marilyn Monroe, arguably one of the most famous, iconic women in the world.

Marilyn was a lot of things: beautiful, sexy, funny, sad...but she was also pretty darn smart.  In honor of what would have been her 85 birthday, here are a couple of quotes from Ms. Monroe:

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

"If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty."

"All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren't."

"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."

"I don't mind being burdened with being glamorous and sexual. Beauty and femininity are ageless and can't be contrived, and glamour, although the manufacturers won't like this, cannot be manufactured. Not real glamour; it's based on femininity."

You Could Be The Face of ELF

Ok, my lovely ladies!  One of you could be the next face of e.l.f.!  If you think you have what it takes, keep reading:

For the second year in a row, e.l.f. Cosmetics will be spearheading a spokesmodel search – Beauty At All Ages 2011- turning to its own loyal customers to fill the role as the new face of the brand for 2011. The exciting, interactive opportunity will kick-off on January 18th and will run until March 20th, with finalist selection taking place in mid April.

e.l.f. Will be partnering with Explore Modeling (exploremodeling.com), a top online casting and modeling resource site to launch the contest that will be open to the general public for both entry submissions and voting. So anyone can certainly enter! Beauties of all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to enter their model-esque headshots for a chance to claim the coveted title. Submissions can be candid photos that capture both personality and features and need not be professional headshots.

Categories for the search include Teens, 20’s, 30’s and 40’s+. Four finalists, one from each category will be chosen by e.l.f. judges and brought to NYC where they will receive an exclusive makeover from Achelle Dunaway, Creative Director and lead makeup artist for e.l.f. They will also partake in a professional makeup photo-shoot from which the final winner will be selected.

The lucky winner will be crowned the 2011 “face of e.l.f.,” and will be featured on the e.l.f. website, e.l.f.’s facebook page, in e.l.f.’s makeover and tutorial youtube videos and e.l.f.’s newletters. The winner will also have the chance to design a signature makeup collection which will bear their very own moniker. Additional prizes include a "Makeup for Life" e.l.f. cosmetic package or voucher, with an estimated retail value of $250 and a cash prize of $500.

Aside from the grand-prize winner, participants also have the opportunity to win the titles of “Voter Winner” and “Popular Vote Winner.” Both participants and e.l.f. fans can vote in the contest – all voters will be entered into a raffle for a new Flipcam camera, with the winner drawn at random. In addition, the contestant who receives the most votes from her peers will win a 4 night all-expense-paid beach vacation sponsored by Beaches.

For further information on Beauty At All Ages 2011 please visit:
eyeslipsface.com/beauty-at-all-ages

Hello, Sephora

I love, love, love this.  If you haven't been by your local, friendly Sephora, you're missing out!  They're unveiling their new big collection: the Hello Kitty line.

I'm a grown-up and should know better, but I do love me some Hello Kitty.  Combining Hello Kitty and Sephora to make some super cute products?  Freaking genius!  Here's a link to everything Hello Kitty related at the makeup mecca.  And here are a few of my faves:

Hello Kitty Brush Set, $45
Inside a shiny silver Hello Kitty (that would look adorable on any vanity!), you'll find a lip brush, an eyeliner brush, an eyeshadow brush, a shading/blending brush, and a face brush.

Hello Kitty Compact Mirror, $18
This cute compact contains a regular mirror and a 3x magnifying mirror.  It's small and perfect for your purse.  (I have a Kuromi compact from Sanrio in my travel makeup bag!)

Hello Kitty Sweet Gloss, $16
This super-sweet smelling gloss is available in a number of light shades.  I like that it's a Hello Kitty gloss for grown-ups.  The packaging is cute but not little girly, and the colors are more adult than bubblegum pink.  This stuff smells so good!

If you're a Hello Kitty fan, you're probably a makeup fan, so be sure to check these products out before they're gone!

Beauty Quote to Start the Year

This is a time when people are thinking of ways to transform themselves.  The start of a new year gives us a blank slate--a chance to hit the reset button and begin anew.  As I wind down the first crazy week of this new  year, I leave you with some words of wisdom from American writer and poet,  Maya Angelou:

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

New Year, New You?

Happy 2011!  Wow...I can't believe that we're at the start of another new year.  I had good intentions last month to do some "Best Of" type posts for 2010, but it never happened.  Life got a bit too busy for me, what with the holidays and all.  And now, a "Best of 2010" feels a bit past it's prime.  It's a new year; let's move forward.

So...today's my first day back at the office in two weeks.  It sucks.  I much prefer my time to myself, though I must admit: I do like getting back to my boring routines.  Routines help me stay on track.

That said, it's a good time to ask: did you make any New Year's Resolutions?  If so, leave me a comment.  I want to hear 'em!  I do not make resolutions....especially in the dead of Winter.  I don't make resolutions at the start of the New Year for this simple fact: it's cold, it's Winter, and the last thing I want to do at this time of year is make radical changes to my routine.  For me, I can take on new projects and challenges better with the light and warmth of Spring.  Weird, huh? 

Even though I am not making any resolutions, I am continuing on in my efforts to become healthier and tinier.  If you've read my blog for the past few months, you may have noticed that I have been undergoing some personal transformations.  In May 2010, I decided I was tired of being fat.  There's no nice way to put it, so there it is.  I was sick of hauling around too many extra pounds, and of being lazy and tired all the time.  For me the answer was simple: join Weight Watchers, stick to their plan with my eating, and increase the amount of exercise I do daily (I went from no exercise ever to at least 40 minutes 5 times a week). 

This plan has worked.  Since May, I've shed about 50 pounds and have gained a whole new outlook on things.  I don't feel depressed or woeful--I am anxious to see what's around the corner.  Losing weight and developing healthier habits have made me look better and feel better, both inside and out. 

So I ask you, what are you planning on doing or changing this year?  Leave me a comment--I'd love to hear what you're working on.

Stuff Those Stockings!

Holy cow!  We have less than two weeks to go before Christmas is upon us.  Are you done with your shopping?  If so, I hate you good for you!  If now, welcome to my world. 

My mother-in-law lives half way across the country from us (she's down in Texas) and we don't get to see her on a regular basis.  This makes gift-giving tough.  This year, we decided to do something fun: we sent her a stocking filled with silly little gift.  I don't know about you, but when I was a kid, opening all the stocking gifts rocked.  "Santa" always filled my stockings with the best stuff.

If you need to fill someone's stocking this year, here are a few ideas:

A really kick-ass comb.  I know, it sounds a little strange, but having a high quality tool makes all the difference in the world.  I have a ton of super cheap plastic combs, but I recently received a handmade wide tooth comb by Creative Professionals.  It's made from cellulose acetate and the teeth are rounded.  There are no barbs or jagged pieces of plastic that snag, which is nice. The wide tooth comb is perfect for combing back wet hair--it's not as rough as a brush and using the higher quality tool is amazing!  See below for a coupon!

Breath spray!  When I think of breath spray, I am reminded of my middle school days when I first tried Binaca.  Remember that stuff?  Now I'm more of a gum chewer, but chewing on a wad of gun isn't the most classy thing you can do.  I just received a sample of Sweet Breath and, though I am not sure I could trade in spray for my gum, the stuff isn't half bad.  And it's a heck of a lot better than old school Binaca.  It's a non-aerosol formula that doesn't dry out your mouth like Binaca did...instead it leaves behind a cool, minty feeling.  Not bad, especially for anyone foolish enough who smokes.

Dry shampoo in a can.  I've tried so many different versions of dry shampoo, but I finally have a favorite: Batiste.  It comes in a spray can, so it's as easy to control as hairspray.  It has a nice, light scent, and it seems to add more volume to dirty hair.  I've been using this on my non-wash days with very happy results.  I can't recommend this stuff enough.

So there you go...a few stocking ideas.  What do you hope to find in your stocking?

Win Free Stuff--A Great Way to Round out the Year!

Happy Monday!  Are you ready for another fun-filled week of work and school?  I just need to get through this week, because after this Friday, I am a free woman!  One of the few benefits of my job is that I get two weeks off around the holidays.  What a great way to end the year.

Another great way to end the year is by winning some awesome beauty products.  If you head over to FreeBeautyEvents.com, you could do just that.  The site hosts weekly and monthly beauty giveaways, and all you need to do to enter is visit their site, fill out some info and viola!  You could win a beauty product booty.

For the month of December 2010, they'll be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist of Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream, Garnier Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Moisturizer, and Garnier Ultra-Lift Daily Targeted Wrinkle Treatment! The Contest runs from 12/1/2010 to 12/31/2010, winners will be chosen on 1/5/2011 and notified by 1/15/2011. To enter, go to http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest. They also do a contest each week with a smaller prize on their blog.

They also feature beauty events going on across the country where you can score more free goodies and get some tips. This month, for example, L’Oreal will be demonstrating their hottest products at select CVS stores as well as handing out coupons and samples. In addition, in December Coty will be promoting their holiday fragrance gift sets at Rite Aid in New York and Pennsylvania. All this information is available for free on the FreeBeautyEvent.com site.

Head over, get informed, and enter to win something good!  It may just make your Monday suck a little less.

Psst...Here's a Chance to Win Some Awesome Mascaras!

You can never have enough mascara.  Especially since you're supposed to throw out your tubes of mascara every 3 months or so (you are doing that, right?!)  Well, if you are a fan of mascara and/or free stuff, head over to the Free Beauty Events website right now. 

For the month of November ten winners will win CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion, MaxFactor Limited Edition, MaxFactor Vivid Impact, Maybelline Lash Stiletto, and Maybelline XXL Pro! . Website visitors have until 11/30 to enter and winners will be chosen on 12/5/2010. Just go to http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest to enter. Free Beauty Events also runs a contest each week with a smaller prize (but you have a better chance of winning!) Visit http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog to check out the weekly contest.

Oh and looking for MORE freebies? This month, Prestige Cosmetics will be at college bookstores in Pennsylvania and Virginia with a free basket raffle for Prestige products, as well as free makeovers. In addition, in December Coty will be promoting their holiday fragrance gift sets at Rite Aid in New York and Pennsylvania.

More Freebies from Free Beauty Events!

I've mentioned the new site, Free Beauty Events, a few times on my blog and wanted to give you an update.  Each month, the site offers readers a chance to win some pretty fab-o beauty gear. Well, for the month of October ten winners will receive a University Medical AcneFree Sport Clear 2-Go Skin System. Consumers have until 10/31 to enter and winners will be chosen on 11/5/2010.

Beauty Addicts can visit www.freebeautyevents.com and enter their zip code to find out what makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events are happening near their home and can sign up to follow the site on Facebook and Twitter. In addition to listing in-store makeovers, Freebeautyevents.com also features a blog on product reviews (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog) and a monthly contest http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest.

Head over there and check it out!

Quote of the Week!

Wow--this week has gotten away from me somehow.  I have a huge list of topics to blog about, but no time to sit down and write.

So...because I'm pressed for time, I leave you this week with a quick but fun beauty quote (and some eye candy, above!).

"The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural."

-Calvin Klein

Have a great weekend! Stop by next week for more beauty news and product reviews!

ReFreshing New Pedicure

This post is especially important for all my Washington state and California readers since it's about a fabulous new pedicure service from the always phenomenal InSpa.

We all have our favorite spas or places to get our nails done.  For me, I only get my pedicures from InSpa here in Washington state.  With locations in both WA and CA, InSpa is a no tipping full service spa.  They do waxing, facials, massages, and manis/pedis.  Sure I may pay a little more for a pedi than I would at the nail salon around the corner from my house, but at InSpa, I feel confident that I am going to have a safe and sanitary procedure...that all the nail technicians are licensed, that the place is clean, and that I'll get killer customer service and a decent pedi.  I also love that I don't have to worry about how much to tip--that always confuses me.

When I normally go to InSpa, I get a classic pedicure.  It includes a warm, softening soak in the whirlpool basin followed by intense callous work, nail trimming, and painting.  Sometimes I'll splurge and go for the signature pedi which includes a leg/foot massage, a moisturizing mask, and these amazing heated booties that provide instant relaxation!

Now, though, InSpa is offering a ReFresh pedicure.  Instead of soaking in the whirlpool or using any water at all, the nail technician uses hot towels.  The ReFresh pedicure is about 10% less (20% less if you're an InSpa Member) than a normal classic or signature pedi.  The ReFresh pedicure uses less water, so it's a bit more environmentally friendly.  Also, I think this may be a tad more sanitary than using the whirlpool.  I have never been worried about health issues at InSpa, but every now and then you hear stories about women who get skin infections from using the whirlpools at less reputable establishments.  If you're not using a whirlpool, you're not as likely to be exposed to any scary skin funk.

I was invited down to the Southcenter InSpa over the weekend to experience the ReFresh pedi first hand (or foot!).  I must say: I did not miss the water!  Instead of sitting in bubbling water, I had my feet up, wrapped in perfectly warm towels.  Unlike a normal pedi, I got a very relaxing hand massage, and I felt like my nail tech took a little longer with the foot/leg massage (and that's a good thing!).

After my ReFresh pedi experience, I think I'm hooked.  My legs (and arms!) felt super smooth and moisturized, my feet feel much better thanks to the fact that the nail tech used more lotion on my callouses than normal, and my nails looked perfect.  I can't believe InSpa is charging LESS for this service!  I loved it and will certainly be getting it again.

Way to go, my most awesome of all spas!  Keep up the good work!  I love that they're considering the environment, the economy, and customer experience by providing this new service!

Oh Happy Day!

I'm rather surprised to be typing this, but--despite having to go back to work--I had a pretty darn good day yesterday!

As soon as I left my agonizing, slow day at the office, I headed out to my salon for a much needed dye job.  My horrid roots were touched up and I left with shining platinum hair.  I also made the decision to switch from a side part to a center part.  I haven't had a center part in years!  I forgot how much I liked having my part in the middle--it makes my hair really easy to style.

Here's a shot from my powder room of me with my new hair (and my old, trusty iPhone).

Now that I'm fully platinum again, I can wear red lipstick (yay!!).  The shade I'm wearing in the photo is something I picked up at Target yesterday.  It's Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Cinnamon Stick.  It's a bit heavy, but I'm liking it...and it seems to last a good long while.

I ended my day by going out to dinner with my husband, sister, and nephew.  After dining on super yummy pizza, we headed over to the mall and found ourselves in Nordstrom.  I wandered through their cosmetics section (they ARE having their anniversary sale after all!) and I accidentally fell in love with a perfume: Victor&Rolf's Flowerbomb.  Nordstrom was out of the rollerball, but my husband grabbed his iPhone and checked Sephora's online inventory.  He said they had it, so off to Sephora we went...and I left with my fabulous find...a rollerball of lovely Flowerbomb (thanks, hubby--you rock!).

All in all, it was a pretty good day.  I feel prettier than I did before I got my hair done, and I can't wait to wear my new scent.  Here's hoping to more awesome days this summer!

Here Comes the Bride!

It's summer, so that means it feels like everyone is either having babies or getting married. Though I loved my wedding and am so glad I'm married, I wouldn't want to have to go through all the "getting married" hoops again. Planning a wedding is a huge stress!

The folks over at CVS have sent me some advice to help brides get ready for their big day without blowing their budget. If you're getting married (or have a big event coming!), check out the tips below. You don't need to hire a makeup artist--save the money for your dress...or better yet, your honeymoon!

One Month Until “I Do”:
Wedding planning may be stressful, but brides don’t have to look like they lost sleep.

* Performing a brow facelift at-home can help release any stress lines that may have formed between the brows. The WrinkleFree Brow Patch System ($29.99) includes a built-in battery to “ion charge” the anti-aging patch for a wrinkle-free treatment, while a complimentary youth serum acts to enhance and maintain results.
* Moisturize the delicate skin around the eyes to soothe stressed-skin, while preventing damage from the sun. La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Eyes UV ($29.50) helps shield skin from UVA and UVB rays, while smoothing dehydration lines.
* Add life and shine to hair with hydrating products, such as BioLuxe Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner ($9.99 each). The formulas include Almond Oil, Vitamins E and D, and essential minerals, like Magnesium, to add luster to the hair while smoothing the cuticle.

The Week Before:

Brides should take extra care of their skin the week before their big day with preventative beauty solutions.

* Wearing a sunscreen that provides defense from both UVA and UVB rays can help prevent last minute sunburn. The broad spectrum CVS/pharmacy Extreme Sport ($9.99) is sweat-resistant to maintain its SPF protection all day, even during those final pre-wedding exercise routines.
* Banishing last-minute pimples is easy before the big day. The Zeno Hot Spot Blemish Clearing Device ($39.99) is a safe, hand-held tool that uses gentle, low-level heat to painlessly destroy the bacteria that cause blemishes and reduce 90% of imperfections in 24-hours.

The Big Day Is Here!

Calm fragile nerves the day of the wedding with beauty products designed to relieve stress.

* Showering with scented body washes can help relieve tension. The Aveeno Positively Nourishing Body Wash in Calming ($6.99) works with the steam of the shower to release soothing notes of Lavender, Ylang-Ylang, and Chamomile.
* Hydrating skin with a lightly-scented body cream can also help soothe and rejuvenate the mind and body. The Essence of Beauty Body Lotion in Creamy Fig ($5.99) offers a peaceful fragrance, while Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, and Vitamins E and C work to moisturize the skin.

While most brides have their makeup professionally done, there are a few helpful cosmetics they can keep close at hand to maintain their glow throughout the festivities.

* Dabbing a crème blush to the apples of the cheeks can easily create a rosy, flushed and youthful complexion. The Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Rose Petal ($7.99) provides a soft color and satin-like finish.
* Applying a hydrating lipstick can help to keep lips kissably soft at the alter and beyond. Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Blush ($8.99) hugs lips with a burst of weightless color, while moisturizing with Sweet Almond Oil.

All products are available nationwide at CVS/pharmacy stores and online at CVS.com.

Free and Fabulous? Yes, Please!

I'm cleaning through my emails and came across a message I thought I'd share. Since you're reading my blog, you're obviously interested in beauty product and know-how. Well, here's a new site for you to spend way too much time on: www.freebeautyevents.com.

The Free Beauty Events website offers info on free makeovers, free samples and a chance to win beauty products in their monthly contest.

This month, for example, Banana Boat is having a promotion in Florida and California Walgreens stores, and demonstrators will be handing out coupons for their new products including Banana Boat Sport Performance.

All you need to do is head over to the website, type in your zip code, and find out what makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events are happening near your home. You can sign up to follow the site on Facebook and Twitter.

For the month of July ten winners will receive Aveeno Positively Aging Lifting & Firming Cream, Night Cream, and Daily Moisturizer with SPF of 30. Consumers have until 7/31 to enter and winners will be chosen on 8/5/2010. Good luck!

Even if you don't win, you'll probably find some great info or chances to pick up free product. Nice!

Yay for Sephora!

I'm back from my extended long weekend. After writing this blog for about 4 years, I do need a break every now and then.

Anyway, the Memorial Day weekend was rainy and chilly in the Seattle area, so my husband and I didn't do much. Sometimes a quiet weekend is a good one. One thing I DID do was visit my local Sephora.

Like many of you, I go to Sephora on a regular basis and spend way too much money there at times. That's one of the hazards of being a makeup blogger, I guess! Anyway, usually I just go to Sephora, get what I need and don't think anything else about it. I suppose I take my poor little Sephora for granted to some extent.

When I went over the weekend (to the Alderwood Sephora), I had a great shopping experience. I got what I wanted, sure, but I also got killer customer service. When I checked out, the Sephora girl noticed a problem with my rewards card. She took her time to actually look into the issue and made sure that when I left, my rewards card was properly updated and that I was satisfied with my experience.

So--yay for my local Sephora! Yay for taking time to make sure I was taken care of in a professional, friendly manner. Though I usually take Sephora for granted, I'm glad to find that they don't always take US for granted.

Random Quote...Just Because

I'm super busy at the moment and though I have tons of beauty stuff to share with you, I just don't have the time to bang out a fully thought out post.

So instead, today I'm giving you an awesome beauty quote from the late great Kevyn Aucoin, makeup artist to the stars:

Life is too short to spend hoping that the perfectly arched eyebrow or hottest new lip shade will mask an ugly heart.

I like that, and I must say: I agree!

Happy Wednesday--I'll be back tomorrow with a Beauty Product of the Week review that will save you some cash.