I am a freelance writer whose essays and articles have appeared in the New York Times, Newsday, House Beautiful,and numerous other publications. I've always liked makeup, but to my surprise in late life it's become an obsession. Routinely I circle the cosmetic departments in search of that product that will help me recreate the face I used to see reflected in the mirror or, barring that, help make this new one more to my liking.
Recent Stories
From alabaster to golden
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Last year I found that I was spending too much time and money applying cream lotions and sprays in an effort to achieve that bronze glow. More often than not the results were streaky or artificial looking. Not to mention that tan itself was receiving a lot of bad press.
The worst beauty bargain
Saturday, May 31, 2008
I was checking out the Boot's 07 display. I've never used their products but had heard good things about them. What caught my attention was a a full size eyeliner and mascara packaged together for $6.99. It was a no-brainer.
Orgasm ... again
Saturday, April 19, 2008
A few years back NARS saw their sales sky rocket when they came out with a blush that some marketing genius named Orgasm. It immediately drew women's attention to a nice peachy shade that many of us may have been apt to overlook. In addition this new shade was billed as one that looked good on every skin tone.
Found! The product I've been searching for
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Only pink — not coral, bronze or red — gives that color that at a young age appears naturally. It lights up the face and brings it alive like nothing else, save vigorous exercise or sex can. In her later years my mother achieved it by combining three products together (don't ask). I wanted the same result from one powder.
Quickest way to protect skin from UV rays
Friday, March 28, 2008
No, I'm not suggesting you sequester yourself indoors for the summer, but I have found that getting myself equipped to face the morning sun on my daily power walk takes a lot longer than it used to.
Shrink wrap that sagging skin
Friday, March 21, 2008
I know that headline reads like an ad for a product in the back of a cheap magazine, but there actually is a proven way to restore youthful firmness to sagging skin on the arms, legs and abdomen.
Beauty product rebellion
Friday, March 7, 2008
I've made up my mind and I won't be swayed. From this point on I will never purchase any two-step beauty product be it mascara or anything else.
What are they wearing for the Oscars?
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008
If the expressions on the stars sashaying down the red carpet look just a little more frozen than usual it could be because they're wearing Freeze 24- 7.
Lip color with staying power
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
Any color I put on my lips has a tendency to do a quick disappearing act so I've long been on the lookout for lip color that lasts. Yes, I know there are some out with staying power, but they leave my lips feeling parched.
The easiest way not to look old
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
Clothes, hair and makeup visually define who we are and hint at our age. But there's another important factor in the equation; one that shouts old no matter how well you've nailed the perfect skirt length or lip color and that's posture and bearing.