Clean Out Your Makeup Bag Being immured at home on a snow day can induce one to ponder the truly important things in life, such as the parlous state of one’s makeup bag. If your cosmetics are in a state of disarray, it’s time for a brisk spring cleaning. The current freezing Read More

Inspired by the Roaring Twenties With the conclusion of season four of Downton Abbey earlier this week, I was nearly left bereft of my weekly dose of 1920s fashion and beauty. Not to worry, though; I’m currently captivated by the Australian TV series Miss Fisher’s Murder Read More

Smooth Your Skin with Snail Mucin We’ve all seen the trail of slime that snails leave in their wake as they traverse a garden, but most of us are not aware of the miraculous skin-healing power contained in that slime. Snails can crawl over jagged terrain without injury or skin Read More

Maintain a Youthful Neck A slender, elegant swan neck is a universally admired component to feminine beauty.  Unfortunately, the neck is also one of the first areas to betray one’s age. The skin on the neck is thinner than facial skin and has fewer oil glands, making it prone to Read More

Products Worth Splurging On “Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities” –Frank Lloyd Wright Although I’m a firm believer in the virtue of thrift, there are certain beauty products that are indispensable. That’s where the idea of quality Read More

Tools of the Trade: Makeup Brushes In order to achieve a great makeup application you need the proper tools. One of the most important investments you can make is in high-quality makeup brushes that will allow your inner makeup artist to shine through. But before you dash out and Read More