Archive for February 15th, 2010

Makeup Breakup: When a consumer and product are forced apart.

February 15th, 2010 by Catherine
Gone, but not forgotten.

Gone, but not forgotten.

I fully understand how the beauty industry works, having worked in it myself for over five years. I still, however, can’t help but feel devastated when a brand takes one of my makeup bag staples off the market. I went hunting for my favorite mascara, Neutrogena’s Clean Tint, this weekend, only to find that store shelves are now void of the once-stocked product. I’m horrified it might be gone for good, so to be safe, I’m going on a hunt to stock up. Here’s why I love it so much:

  1. Its super-light formula goes on without clumping or making my eyelashes look spiky.
  2. It doesn’t smudge under my eyes like other formulas I’ve tried. I won’t name names, but I’ve been very dissappointed with some super-hyped brands.
  3. It makes my eyelashes look suuuuuper long in an I-grew-them-myself kind of way.
  4. It cost me $6 per tube, which kept my lashes lengthened and beautified for over 3 months.

Ladies (and gents) – if you stumble across any leftovers anywhere, keep a girl informed over here!

Daily Diamond: L’Occitane Delicious Almond Candle

February 15th, 2010 by Catherine
Yum.

Who needs a WBFP?

My relationship with the winter is definitely describable as love/hate. While I hate the cold winds and dry skin that accompany the season, I secretly like being forced home on particularly too-cold/too-snowy evenings. I curl up with a blanket, a good book, and always have a candle ready to burn in place of a working fireplace. My current obsession is theĀ Delicious Almond Candle from L’Occitane. It vaguely smells like marzipan, and wafts such a delicate fragrance throughout my home, without overpowering the room I’ve nested in.

{Delicious Almond Candle, L’Occitane, $28.00}

Arden B. Spring Picks.

February 15th, 2010 by Catherine

After forgetting about the store for a few years, I wound up on Arden B.’s website this weekend, perusing their new spring arrivals, and quickly falling in love with the budget-friendly finds. Although I had difficulty pairing my choices down, I’ve narrowed them down to these four gotta-have-them-now pieces.

{Snake Chain Knot Belt, $19.50}

{Snake Chain Knot Belt, $19.50}

I’d wear this belt with a gauzy white shirtdress for a bold contrast.

{Floral Print Full Skirt, $39.00}

{Floral Print Full Skirt, $39.00}

This skirt is too cute for words.

{Scalloped Hem Short, $39.00}

{Scalloped Hem Short, $39.00}

A pair of tailored shorts are great for wardrobe versatility, but even better there’s a scalloped hem.

{Braided Flat Sandal, $34.00}

{Braided Flat Sandal, $34.00}

For $34.00, you can’t beat the priceĀ or style of these goes-with-anything woven flats.