Category Archives: beauty

the best liquid liner. for real.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by allyson

listen up. it’s about to get real up here in a style file. i’m disclosing the best liquid eyeliner on the market. stop whatever you’re doing and read this. then go buy it. here’s the scoop. it’s by urban decay. … Continue reading →

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things i love.

Posted on April 19, 2013 by allyson

you’ve probably noticed that it’s been pretty quiet over here. i’ve been traveling for business, decorating my home, trying to keep up with a healthy lifestyle, spending too much money, painting my nails, lacking motivation for blogging. you know. typical … Continue reading →

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nail 911.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by allyson

no matter how much i want to, i can’t seem to keep my nails as healthy, strong and polished as i want. i am a devoted at-home nail polisher and you’d be hard pressed to find me sans nail color … Continue reading →

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nail polish du jour.

Posted on March 18, 2013 by allyson

this may come as a surprise, but i’m just not into glitter on my nails. sequins on a dress? fab. a sparkly clutch under my arm? perfect. pumps that pack a shimmery punch? yes, please. but glittery nail polish? nope. … Continue reading →

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nail polish du jour.

Posted on March 6, 2013 by allyson

think of your metallic nail polish as an alternative to pink or nude. yes, i said it. they’ll go with everything, yet make a bit more of a statement than your go-to ballet slippers or bubble bath. i’m currently wearing essie’s … Continue reading →

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bright peepers.

Posted on March 2, 2013 by allyson

you’re not the only one. eye cream has always been last on my list for anti-aging products. that is, until 30 got a little too close for comfort for me a few years back and started to actually notice the … Continue reading →

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all kinds of lippy.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by allyson

this winter i’ve been all about lip color. whether it’s a gloss, stick or stain, i am wearing it. i am a tad late on the butter london lippy bandwagon, but quite frankly, i don’t care. they’re too amazing not … Continue reading →

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brand to love: everyday minerals.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by allyson

good for you makeup is not too good to be true. it’s called everyday minerals. i was turned onto the brand last summer by a friend and immediately became hooked. i love that the products are natural, sustainable, cruelty free, vegan … Continue reading →

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it really saved my skin.

Posted on February 25, 2013 by allyson

i am on the mend from a bad case of the flu and bronchitis. you can say it’s been a miserable 11 days. and what added major insult to injury was my painfully dry skin. body, face, lips, eyes. it … Continue reading →

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nail polish du jour.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by allyson

today’s nail polish of the day isn’t a color (gasp!). instead, it’s a treatment. and a quite extraordinary treatment, if i say so myself. introducing the essie millionails treatment. coined the “ultimate nail strengthener,” i’m using it as a base … Continue reading →

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