William Merritt Chase, End of the Season (ca. 1885), Mount Holyoke College Art Museum.
Month: August 2012
Product Review: Kérastase Oléo-Curl Curl Definition Cream
As I’ve mentioned before, my hair is a a confused, somewhat thick blend of curly, wavy, and barely wavy sections. I wear it just above shoulder-length, and I’ve finally found a stylist who understands its multiple personality and who has been able to bring it together into a unified cut.
In my efforts to keep this haircut looking its best for as many weeks as I can, I also like to try various products designated for curly or wavy hair.
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On the Street: A Day at the Beach with Diego Rivera
It’s the end of the summer, and beach-going accessories are all on sale. I wasn’t looking for a beach towel when I was shopping at a local discount store a few days ago, but this one caught my eye.
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Fragrance Review: Houbigant Orangers en Fleur
My latest post on Now Smell This is a review of Houbigant’s Orangers en Fleur. You can read it here.
Tenoverten Nail Polishes: Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
Two of my blogging obsessions are beauty products and New York City, so when I come across something that connects both subjects, I can’t wait to share my thoughts.
On a recent visit to the bi-annual Elements Showcase (a niche/artisan fragrance trade show with a few extras), I met the founders-owners of the Tenoverten nail salons (“ten over ten,” get it?) and I had a chance to try Tenoverten’s own line of nail polish. The collection currently includes fourteen shades named after streets in downtown Manhattan.
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TINSEL CREATION 