Taking it all off
So … I’ve told you all about the makeup that I use (strictly Bare Minerals), but I haven’t yet shared what I use to take my makeup off at the…
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What NYC Recessionista Wears: Summer Blues
Yesterday, It was disgustingly humid in NYC. I know I’m not supposed to say things like this, but I really hate summer. But if you’ve ever walked around in the…
NYC Recessionista’s Graduation Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again … graduation time. I can still remember both my high school and college graduations. Each time, I felt like I was so ready to…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: neons and pastels
On Saturday, I attended the Bare Minerals ‘Go Bare’ tour stop at nearby Westfield Garden State Plaza in N.J. They’ll be hitting select cities across the country for the next…
Recap: Bare Minerals ‘Go Bare’ Tour of America Event
Yesterday, the hubs and I headed to Garden State Plaza in N.J. to check out the first tri-state area stop of Bare Minerals’ ‘Go Bare’ Tour of America. Their goal…
Out of the blue
This new nail polish shade from FACE Stockholm (available at J. Crew) may just be the perfect gray / lavender / blue for summer … (Image courtesy of J. Crew)
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: the Outdoorsy Mom
All this week, I’ll be sharing my picks for the best Mother’s Day gifts on a budget … each day will have a different theme, so hopefully you’ll be able…
Getting glam at Bare Minerals
Speaking of an orange lip … Last week, my coworkers and I had to work our annual gala. We knew we had a long night ahead of us, full of…
Simple and chic hairdo
Yesterday morning when I was on the subway heading into work (listening to the new Justin Timberlake album, by the way), I looked up and noticed this girl standing with…
Recap + a GIVEAWAY: Bare Minerals / Jonathan Adler event with InStyle Magazine
Happy Monday, my lovelies! Last Friday, I attended another really cool event with Bare Minerals and Jonathan Adler, this time with InStyle Magazine as well. As you could probably tell from…
Recap: Bare Minerals and Jonathan Adler SoHo Event
Last night, I attended an event at the Jonathan Adler boutique in SoHo (you’ve probably seen his amazing patterns before) to celebrate a collaboration with Bare Minerals, one of my favorite…
NYC Recessionista’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
This Valentine’s Day (it’s just a week from today!), you really shouldn’t forget to treat the most important person you know to something really special … I’m talking about treating…
Product Review: Essie Sleek Stick Nail Appliqués
This past weekend, I bought and tested out Essie Sleek Nail Appliqués for the first time. I purchased the croc ‘n’ chic pattern and the glam it on pattern. I decided…
RECAP: Refinery29 Tinseltown Holiday Bazaar Pop-up Shop
Last weekend, in addition to my visit to Piperlime, I also went to the Refinery29 Tinseltown Holiday Bazaar Pop-up Shop down in Nolita. There were of course tons of jewelry,…
NYC Recessionista’s Gift Guide: Gifts Under $25
All this week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite picks for holiday gifts! If you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, then perhaps this will give you some hints!…