Category Archives: reviews

Review: InstaHang

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

I’ve been meaning to hang pictures up around the house forever. In my case, forever means over 2 years! I went shopping to gather some frames and saw the InstaHang on an end-cap and thought “why not?” For $15, this … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Feeling Hot Today?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Makeup By Elisa is back – today reviewing her favorite self-tanners… Here in Las Vegas, it was 100 degrees yesterday.  You know what that means:  less clothing and more skin showing! If you are thinking about going tanning, you thought … Continue reading →

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Giveaway for fans of SHOPBOP & HIP LIP!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I was recently contacted by one of my favorite online retailers, Shopbop, to offer my readers a chance to win a $100 gift card. Shopbop is the perfect place to start building your collection of summer essentials. Basta Surf bikinis … Continue reading →

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Erin Condren: Life Planner

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

A few months before 2012 arrived I bought this planner to jump start my new and improved, more organized self. Well, I hate to admit, 2012 has come and my life is not more organized. February 1st is my ‘new year’ … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Mascara

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Ladies, I’ve tried them all: YSL Faux Clis, Diorshow (which I stuck with for a couple of years), Estée Lauder Double Wear, BADgal Lash, and many, many more. However, CoverGirl Lash Blast trumps them all. The brush makes it so easy to … Continue reading →

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Review: Origins – Underwear for Lids

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

After I posted about my love for the ease and look of Laura Mercier’s Eye Basics I got a couple of recommendations to try other things along the same line. One was Origins: Underwear for Lids. Well, thanks for the recommendation because … Continue reading →

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Momofuku: Milk Bar {New York City}

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

While my husband was watching the Texas vs. Kansas game (Hook ‘em Horns!) on Saturday afternoon in the comfort of our hotel room, I ventured out into the cold. We were in my old stomping grounds and I wanted to … Continue reading →

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New York City Eats

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

I used yesterday to thaw out a little from the freezing temperatures in New York. I’d even venture to say that I never remember it being that cold the whole time I lived there. It was literally freezing, below freezing … Continue reading →

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Review: Photofacial

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

A couple of months ago I got a photofacial. I have rosacea but I’m also just obsessed with doing things to my face. I went into the procedure not knowing much other than it was good for rosacea and getting rid … Continue reading →

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Review: ASOS Feather Clutch

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Look at this clutch my Mom picked up for me from ASOS. For those of you that don’t know, ASOS is the UK’s largest independent online and beauty retailer…and as of late last year they ship to the US for … Continue reading →

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