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Vampire Lifts Are Not The Answer…

Sipping coffee with a gal pal who says, "You should write about age. Age and jobs. Age and bodies. Age and dating. It's a pain in the ass." She's right. Aging is definitely different for the girls. Her frustration comes from a job hunt. She is a super-talented events and trade show planner looking for… Continue reading Vampire Lifts Are Not The Answer…

Bonjour Duchess Dolls

It’s The Collection That Counts…

Felled by allergies, I spend a sick day watching Netflix. Yup, like when we were little. Snuggled up in a blanket on the couch. Netflix is offering Sex And The City for those who never had HBO. It's caused a stir amongst Gen Z so I thought I'd re-check it out. You know, for research.… Continue reading It’s The Collection That Counts…

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Grouchy Is In The Underwear…

"I don't like underwear full stop," says Emma Thompson. She continues, "I stopped wearing underwear a long time ago. It's not my scene. I don't like comfortable underwear. I find comfortable underwear uncomfortable." The words speak to the soul and I cry out, "Where my girls at?" That's a lie. I eschew speaking in less… Continue reading Grouchy Is In The Underwear…

Bonjour Duchess Dolls

Let’s Talk Makeup…

A makeup conversation. The kind you put on your face not the kind after a breakup. She: "You want to create a natural look, a look like you're not wearing any makeup at all." Me: "Why?" She: "What do you mean why?" Me: "If my natural face was so lovely, why would I wear any… Continue reading Let’s Talk Makeup…

Humor, Lifestyle, Snark

Bake Your Face…

I've had a lifelong love affair with makeup. Lately I search for whatever will keep my slather from falling into the little lines and crevices marking the passage of time and too much smiling. A trend somehow slipped through the cracks on my face and left me behind. Perhaps because I didn't think the answer… Continue reading Bake Your Face…