May 24 2013
Disclaimer: Samples. See bottom for more. The lip trend has been bold and bright - reds and hot pinks. In fall and winter I was drawn to matte lippies, even into spring, but I don’t necessarily want to carry the bold matte lip trend into summer. I mean, I don’t know about you but in summer, I try to wear …
May 23 2013
Disclaimer: Press sample. See bottom for more. Have you ever used a self tanner? I’ve tried a handful, but something has always disappointed me. They stink. They’re streaky. They’re hard to apply. They’re too dark for my pale skin. They just plain don’t work. Honestly, the closest I’ve come to liking one was Bare Escentuals …
May 22 2013
Disclaimer: Press Sample. See bottom for more. Happy one-year anniversary, LVX! Since debuting last summer, LVX has launched thoughtful, six-piece seasonal collections that have already made a splash in the nail community! Its latest collection for summer 2013, inspired by designers like Valentino, Saint Laurent, Lanvin and Givenchy, is bright and light at the same time with deep, …
May 21 2013
Good evening guys! Today, REDBOOK magazine announced its winners of the year’s best new beauty products at the 2013 MVP Awards breakfast! More than 400 products were tested by an elite team of beauty and skincare experts, (all listed below!). They narrowed the field of products down to 43 winners—the most effective, groundbreaking newcomers for Makeup, Nails, …
May 21 2013
Disclaimer: Press sample. See bottom for more I’ve enjoyed the bright lip trend – I’ve been wearing hot reds and pinks for months now – but as summer draws near, I’m craving a juicy lip look. I want bright colors, but with a glossier finish. Youngblood Cosmetics is launching a new lipstick shade that fits the bill, with a formula …
May 20 2013
Barielle is having a sweepstakes called Tips to Toes! Check out the prizes – five full-size Barielle nail care treatments worth more than $100: Nail Strengthener Cream Nail Building Protein No-Chip Speed Dry with Silk Protein Total Foot Care Cream Professional Protective Hand Cream A five-pack of Shades nail color, your choice. There will be …
May 20 2013
Disclaimer: Press samples. See bottom for more. The last week and a half have been sad. I watched my Aunt Judy (my namesake) take her last breath at the hospital, then this past Thursday, placed a flower on her casket. Between her death and her funeral, I had my engagement photo shoot, my 36th birthday …
May 14 2013
The last week, I’ve had the longest absence on BeautyJudy since I had surgery more than a year ago. A lot has happened in my personal life that has just made it tough to want to blog, or even wear makeup.\ First, I want to say a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all my mommy followers/readers out there. …
May 09 2013
I just wanted to get a post up to explain that I will likely be MIA for a little bit. Four months ago, my aunt entered the Trauma ICU at the hospital after being cut during a routine colonoscopy. She was septic, infected and has been through hell. Tomorrow, she will be taken off life …
May 08 2013
Disclaimer: Purchased by me. So who here in the room would buy a T-shirt that expresses your love for your beauty addiction – likesomething nail polish related? Or makeup? Even lipstick? *raises hand* Guess what? I did! How perfect is this T-shirt from Give Good Face?! Because for serious, sometimes I feel like I work …
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