And just like that we're here, a mere week before the full on Holiday festivities begin. I'm really enjoying this season and hope you are, as well. This week I have the pleasure of hosting the regularly scheduled Fashion Flash blog roundup. The Fashion Flash is a group of beauty and lifestyle bloggers who celebrate the fact that we are over 40 (and quite fabulous). Please visit the blog posts below! As the mom of a child on the Autism ... Read more...
Beauty Wishes For This Holiday Season
Between sales, specials and free shipping deals, I've been indulging quite a bit on the beauty front this Holiday season (and have so many great goodies to share with you ... soon). Still, I'm forever on the hunt for the latest and greatest beauty must haves. Today I'm sharing my personal beauty wishes for this Holiday season. $60 for a hair brush? Whaaaaat? I've heard nothing but positive things about the Yves Durif Vented Brush, even ... Read more...
Autism and ADHD Friendly Gift Ideas (From A Special Needs Mom)
This post contains affiliate links. When I'm asked what my special needs son wants for Christmas, the answer is usually "lemme think about that!", because he's really quite content with his current activities. Plus, as a pre-teen he's pretty much moved on from playing with toys and really doesn't request them when we go shopping. There are definitely still gifts out there that are appropriate for him, however, and I did a little ... Read more...
Pat McGrath Labs Blitz Astral Quad Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Illumination
Let me get to the bottom of this review and tell you straight away that the Pat McGrath Labs Blitz Astral Quad Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Illumination is totally splurge-worthy. Armed with a gift card and taking advantage of the recent Sephora Beauty Insider sale, I gleefully made this stunning palette part of my always expanding eyeshadow collection. At $65 it's definitely way up there, but, assuredly well worth it. I've been ... Read more...
Monday Makeup Musings
Happy Monday! I hope your week got off to a great start. I'm in the midst of a flurry of busy activities and wanted to take a moment to share a few beauty tidbits from here, there and everywhere. Marcia from Beauty Info Zone is hosting this week's Fashion Flash. Visit this link and find out what my fellow over 40 beauty cohorts are sharing from their blogs. I was SooOoOo excited when I noticed the English Heritage channel uploaded a ... Read more...