Hi! I hope you're all safe and healthy. I'm not handling things all that well, to be honest. Remember when this whole thing started and I was totally cavalier about it? I was all like, "It's fine, use the time to learn a language, make coffee, remember to take showers"? Well, I was wrong. So.... Continue Reading →
Advice for getting through a quarantine from an actual hermit
Ok, I'm not really a hermit, but damn close. I’ve been working remotely for almost five years, and since moving across my home state about 18 months ago I’ve had no social life to speak of because I have no friends. Seriously, the only people I talk to on a regular basis are my boyfriend... Continue Reading →
Battle of the bug sprays
Remember a few weeks ago, when I ran off to the middle of the woods for America's birthday? The area we visited is in the northern Adirondack mountains, within spitting distance of the Canadian wilderness. Our family friend has what's referred to as a "camp"; a small house with a couple of outbuildings plopped in... Continue Reading →
Happy May!
I really intended to post something cheesy about how it's gonna be May, but then the beginning of May passed me by. I feel like the last few months have been in fast forward. There's been a lot going on in my life, personally and professionally, and my little passion project fell by the wayside... Continue Reading →
Something new is coming…
And no, I'm not talking about the Urban Decay collab with Game of Thrones. While I am basically chomping at the bit to get my hands on it, something more exciting (for me) is coming soon. I started a new project this weekend, and I hope you'll all like it. I'm trying to keep it... Continue Reading →
Makeup collection tag!
You all know that I spend too much time watching YouTube, and one of my favorite beauty YouTubers is Georgia Harris. She's cool as hell, and a little weird, and she likes Pokemon and beanies and I'm into it. She's not your typical cookie cutter influencer and that's a big part of her appeal. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Boys need skin care too
The other night Dan and I were hanging out with a friend of his, having beers and shooting the shit. I've only met this friend once before so he didn't know about my obsession with all things beauty related, but of course Dan had to brag/complain about it. As soon as the kid found out... Continue Reading →
FaceTune: why do we need to be perfect instead of human?
Earlier this evening I finished work, and because I often lie to myself, I thought I'd idly watch some YouTube and research some stuff for blog posts and whatever. Usually, that means I'm going to zone out in front of the tv and do nothing productive, and tonight was no exception. The first video I... Continue Reading →
Natural deodorant: the good, the bad and the smelly
I mentioned last month that I was trying a natural deodorant, and despite my struggles, I’m still on the natural train. At this point, I’ve tried several different brands and formulas, and I think I’ve learned some things that may (or may not, who knows?) be helpful to you, my internet friends. I’ve already talked... Continue Reading →
Q & A: How do I find my foundation shade?
Hey, remember when I was going to do Q & A posts on the regular? Instead of discussing my many failings as a blogger and "influencer" (even typing that word makes me feel icky), let's focus on the issue at hand: finding the right shade of foundation. This is the makeup equivalent of rocket science,... Continue Reading →
Another post about sunscreen…
Because it's really damned important. To be completely honest, I haven't always been the hardcore sunscreen proponent that I am now. I didn't start wearing sunscreen on my face regularly until I was in my early 30s, and somehow, miraculously, I've managed to escape having any noticeable sun damage on my face. I'm still not... Continue Reading →
It’s hot as balls. Wear your (glitter?) sunscreen.
In preparation for my trip to Florida in April, I bought some sunscreen, like you do. The friend I was visiting, my #wifeforlife Sarah, doesn't really believe in sunscreen, and even though she owns some it's not something she brings to relevant places, like the beach or the pool. The last time I visited I... Continue Reading →
Q & A: What’s the best kind of foundation?
I was planning to do Q & A posts more often, but, you know, life happens. This is another question I've been asked pretty frequently and like most simple questions about makeup, it's not actually simple. Short question, long answer. There are some factors we all need to consider when we're talking about the "best"... Continue Reading →
Makeup myths you should stop believing
Last week I posted about makeup 'rules' for women over 40. I had much disdain for the article and the person who wrote it. This week I stumbled across this gem, also from Reader's Digest, and I thought we should talk about it. Myth #1: Concealer should be lighter than your skin tone. Supposedly using... Continue Reading →
Shop Hush
A few weeks ago when I talked about the Tarte April Fools palette I mentioned that I had placed an order on Hush's website, and I want to tell you about my experience. I've placed two orders from this site at this point and I haven't been disappointed. Both orders shipped either the same day... Continue Reading →
