Archive for August, 2010
A Makeup Primer With A Jolt of Caffeine
Makeup primers are the latest craze in cosmetics. They are used to set makeup, fill lines and shrink pores, while absorbing oils to provide a smooth foundation and flawless finish – or so say their fancy packages.Unfortunately, even top end primers (I used to be a big fan of Dior’s until the sad realization hit [...]
Love This Look! Pretty In Pink
Blazers at Net-A-PorterPumps by Brian Atwood
Bodycology Beauty
I’m someone with super sensitive skin. Give me a lotion with the wrong kind of fragrance, and I’ll look like I have the chicken pox for 2 hours or longer after hastily scrubbing it off (hives are NEVER in season). Same goes for soaps, laundry detergents, pretty much anything I put on my skin or [...]
Drew Barrymore’s “$25 Red Carpet”?
Drew Barrymore made an appearance on the red carpet for the Nylon magazine/Express party this week in Los Angeles wearing a $25 metallic-printed, 3/4-sleeve shift dress that she picked up at an Austin, TX thrift store, turning heads and gaining national press for her budget ensemble. The dress is striking, and it’s a win for budget-conscious [...]
Love This Look! Classic Casual
This is a great look for day that’s classically feminine. Perfect for work or play: Wide Leg Pants by AdamPumps by Alexander McQueen
Sprinkles Cake Shooters – DE-licious
From the land of talking mice and a wonderland of theme parks comes the latest indulgence that’s ideal for children of any age: Sprinkles Cake Shooters. These portable, practical push-pops full of the perfect ratio of moist, delicious cake and creamy, decadent frosting are perfect for children’s events – their plastic tube encasement with push [...]
Guilty Pleasures: Cheesecake Factory
I’m not typically one for chain restaurants – many offer high-priced versions of “fast food” that is frozen, never fresh, and shipped from some centralized warehouse all in the name of living up to corporate standards (read: making sure that corporate can take the franchisee for every penny they can – insisting that the veggies [...]
Trade Secrets From The Cosmetics Counter
Found this article on AOL Careers by Jennifer Tinsley and thought it was worth sharing. Enjoy! I have worked at a cosmetics counter at Macy’s for four years and I have some secrets to share! Use them to be a more savvy shopper on your next trip to the department store. 1. Be wary of [...]
Romantic Recipes: Chicken Saltambocca
Ingredients 8 (3-ounce) chicken cutlets/tenderloins, pounded to evenly flatten Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 paper-thin slices prosciutto 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Place the chicken cutlets flat on the work surface. Sprinkle [...]
Sushi & Sake 101 At SUSHISAMBA
I try to vary the types of posts that you’ll see on I’m No June Cleaver, but today I got a press release that I just couldn’t pass up blogging about. Just on the coattails of my review of Sushi Jo, I received this exciting news from a PR pro for SUSHISAMBA – with locations [...]