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What I’m Thankful For This Year

Nov 232007

There is just so much! But here are my favorite finds so far this year. Tom Ford Black Orchid: My favorite perfume ever. Notes include bergamot, citrus, black gardenia, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lotus wood, orchid, patchouli, sandalwood, incense, and vanilla. We joke that it smells like sex with Tom Ford. Christian Dior: Dior Show Mascara: Simply the best mascara I have ever found. Lasts all day, no smudging about under your eyes, and gives you that falsies look without the actual falsies. I’ll never be without this in my makeup bag. Spanx Tight End Tights: The best pair of tights I [...]

I Wish I Had Thought Of This

Nov 192007

Back when R. and I got married. How much fun would that have been?

Makeup for Joy

Nov 042007

Everything Joy needs to look fabulous. Heavy on the Benefit, with their focus on neutrals and emphasizing what you’ve got, instead of trying to cover it up. You can be finished with your makeup in less than 5 minutes with what I’ve got listed here. We can always add more for drama later. See more of my Makeup for Joy list at ThisNext.