Tag Archives: Beauty

Filler Up! My Face–Not My Gas Tank! or..My Experience With Fillers!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Catherine

For quite some time, I was mulling about the possibility of getting fillers.  And, I finally went through with it. This has been a long time coming. The appoint was made last December while I was having my annual skin … Continue reading →

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Beauty in the Time of Corona. Keeping Pandemic Pretty

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Catherine

Ugh.  The title of this post may be offensive given the times we are in but I wanted to touch upon being uplifting during this serious time. In fact, my views on beauty and cosmetics have changed drastically throughout the … Continue reading →

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HEY LADY! YOU NEED A WIG!!!!!

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Catherine

HEY LADY!!!! HEY LADY!!  Don’t hide your hair under a hat!  Get a wig!! It’s true.  I’ve been giving this a lot of thought lately and have come to the conclusion that every woman not only should own a wig, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Summer-eyes!

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Catherine

As we head into July, we’re in the full-blown throws of summer!  That means heat, humidity, haze with a touch of afternoon showers that can either bring the humidity down or keep it lingering. Ummm hmmmm.  I beat the heat … Continue reading →

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There’s a Summer Face

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Catherine

There really is.  My summer face is definitely different from the winter/fall/spring face. The face makeup basically gets put away until September rolls in and I opt for a lighter touch for the most part. The freckles shine through and … Continue reading →

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A Disappointment. My Thanks to You. And I Shan’t Give Up!

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Catherine

Remember I applied to be on the Sephora Squad?  On the surface, I had no expectations.  But—deep down inside, I wanted this so freaking badly!  The reason being that it’s just so important to me—and it’s my mission to get … Continue reading →

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Is A CC Cream Better Than Foundation? (Answer. No. iT’s Not!)

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Catherine

This is a question I’ve been pondering for quite some time. Some years ago —around six to be exact, I tried a BB Cream.  Remember those? The Blemish Balms, Blemish Base creams. Lighter than foundation but seemingly used to even … Continue reading →

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A Lighter Shade of Pale……. LIPS!

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Catherine

Bright lips are everywhere.  And again, and again and again, I see ads for red lipstick.  And again, and again and again I read and hear how all women can wear red or burgundy or dark lipstick. Me–with the big, … Continue reading →

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Everlashting Beauty—An Extension of My Love for the Fake!

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Catherine

Fake tan.  Fake Hair.  Fake Nails.  No fake boobs because I don’t think they are healthy.  What else is left? I’m a vision of fakeness—but at least I’m honest about it and keep my fakeness real!! Eyelash extensions!!!!!  As you … Continue reading →

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The Frenchman and My Wigs—A Husband’s View And Then Some…..

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Catherine

There was a time in my life when I had quite the head of hair.  As a child, my mother would curl my thick, black tresses and with the natural wave pattern, the hair that I had always received compliments. … Continue reading →

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