Shopping Local: Queens Loft Studios

We all have our ways of making it through the hard times we face.  For Colette Shelby, art has been a lifeboat in stormy waters.  And although the arts have always played an important part in her life, Queens Loft Studios is a stepping stone for Colette's art to reach and inspire anyone who comes across it.

Fun Lip Friday: Rocky Horror Show & MAC

So my parents raised me well and were very very strict.  However, they also raised me with a healthy dose of kitsch.  That means I knew all about the sweet transvestite from Transylvania.  The very moment I saw that MAC was doing a collection featuring Rocky Horror Picture Show, I just HAD to go there.

World Beauty Wednesday: Kajal Eyeliner

Who else remembers the scene in Sex in the City 2 when Carrie is visiting a market place in Abu Dhabi?  Not only does she find an awesome pair of shoes and an ex-boyfriend(OMG Aiden, the one who got away), she also grabs an eyeliner.  Later that evening she grabs this eyeliner and applies a thick layer to her inner water line.  She looks in the mirror, transformed....

World Beauty Wednesday: Mizon Good Night White Sleeping Mask

As frazzled as I claim to be, I am always finding time to look out for great new beauty items. Especially if the newest beauty thing is from a different country.  I love knowing the background stories to makeup or remedies that have been passed on from mother to daughter, cult favorites from across the world and little known items that are just plain amazing.  So welcome to World Beauty Wednesday!  Each week I'll try to pick an item to highlight that has origins in a different country that is definitely worth searching for.

It's Here: Ipsy Bag November 2014

Another month is here, and that means another Ipsy bag has arrived at my doorstep.  There's just something about the pink bubble wrap mailer that gives me so much joy.  Even if I cheated again this month and looked at my Glam Room ASAP when it was ready.  Let's see what $10 got me, shall we?

Shopping Local With Courtney's Crafty Creations

Former preschool teacher Courtney Wininger is a lady of many talents.  Wife, nanny, fashonista, philanthropist and homemaker to name a few.  But that's just the tip of the iceberg because Courtney has managed to turn her passion for crafting into a business.

Who's On Your Nice List?: Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O' Blushes

As always, Benefit is killing it with the limited edition holiday packaging.  This packaging even impressed my husband as I oohed and aaaahed over it at Macy's.  Imagine giving this or getting this as a gift?!