Let’s discuss Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex. Pull up a chair as we delve into this fabulous lip primer. Not technically but it can be worn under lipstick which delivers smooth and long-lasting lipstick perfect for matte lipsticks. But wait, there’s more to discover and to love about Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex. .When I was workingContinue reading “Fave: Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex”
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What’s New: Rhode Spotwear
Are you ready to discuss acne patches called spots as in Rhode Spots? Infused with hydrocolloid shields designed to calm, flatten and protect blemishes They’re shaped like jellybeans, colourful and intentionally fun, turning a breakout into something you don’t have to hide. The hydrocolloid material helps draw out impurities, reduce inflammation and create a clean,Continue reading “What’s New: Rhode Spotwear”
Part II — Tudor Cosmetics: Ingredients, Symbolism and Court Politics
When it came to beauty in the Tudor dynasty, it was more about symbolicism, being strategic and deeply tied to status. Cosmetics were used sparingly but when used, every ingredient carried meaning. Anne Boleyn knew this, after all she lived in a world where appearance communicated lineage, virtue and political alignment and the products womenContinue reading “Part II — Tudor Cosmetics: Ingredients, Symbolism and Court Politics”
Stacey Hobbs: Certified Professional Makeup Artist’s Education
Hi folks! I wanted take a brief break and break something down for you all, considering that I have been asked a lot lately about the school I had attended. The school I had attended was initially called Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics. Before it became George Brown School of Makeup and Esthetics, YorkvilleContinue reading “Stacey Hobbs: Certified Professional Makeup Artist’s Education”
Preppy Kitchen–Inspired: Vanilla & Honey Poached Pears
Vanilla & Honey Poached Pears (Preppy Kitchen Style) Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesServes 2 Ingredients 2 ripe pears, peeled and halved 2 cups water 2 tbsp honey 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 1 cinnamon stick 1 small slice fresh ginger (optional) Instructions Prepare the poaching liquidIn a small pot, combine water, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger.Continue reading “Preppy Kitchen–Inspired: Vanilla & Honey Poached Pears”
What’s on Frank Sinatra’s Vanity Table?
Frank Sinatra’s vanity table was a blend of precision, polish and rebellion — the grooming ritual of a man who understood the power of image. In the 1940s, when “The Voice” became the first modern pop idol, his appearance mattered as much as his sound. His fans didn’t just listen to him; they watched him.Continue reading “What’s on Frank Sinatra’s Vanity Table?”
