Anita Rivas

~ Hydrotherapy Skincare for Sensitive Skin ~

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3-in-1 versatile styling aide

This styling aide got me out of a pinch the other morning. I was in a hurry and used it as a dry shampoo. It left my hair sleek and shiny. Everyone on Fillmore street recognizes me because I’m usually wearing my black baseball hat while running errands. I’m sick of wearing that baseball hat,Continue reading “3-in-1 versatile styling aide”

~ A Tasty Treat for Your Lips ~

I love a beauty bargain, and I would normally not buy lip glosses but these were such a bargain that I had to buy two. I was intoxicated by their fragrance, they reminded me of the Dolly Madison Coconut Cakes of my childhood. N.Y.C cosmetics offers us the opportunity to buy cosmetics more frequently andContinue reading “~ A Tasty Treat for Your Lips ~”

~ Ultimate Concealer ~

Every City Girl knows she needs duplicate items in her makeup wardrobe. I carry one concealer in my makeup bag and have one at home. I’m of the school of thought that the makeup I put on in the morning comes with me on my daily journey, and in the event I forget my makeup bag I haveContinue reading “~ Ultimate Concealer ~”

~ The Power of Style ~

This is one of my favorite books of all time. It mentions every woman I’ve ever inspired to be like. I’ve been in love with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland, Millicent Rogers, Slim Keith, Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, C.Z Guest, Elsie De Wolf, Rita Lydig, Mona Bismarck, and the Duchess of Windsor sinceContinue reading “~ The Power of Style ~”

Try the 5-second Makeover Tool

My favorite Magazine just went digital! You can now view past issues online, and catch up on breakthrough beauty information. They created a beauty tool, the 5-second makeover tool. It’s easy, upload a picture and pick the procedures, it gives you a before and after look. You can even email your picture to yourself andContinue reading “Try the 5-second Makeover Tool”

~ Esoteric Lips ~

I normally don’t wear lip gloss, but on occasion I find a gorgeous color that grabs my attention. Lush Lip Lacquer by Senna Cosmetics is a beautiful gold flecked berry that can be applied over any shade of red or berry lipstick. It’s gorgeous! It’s a great piece to add to your makeup bagContinue reading “~ Esoteric Lips ~”

~ Ready, Set, Glow! ~

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Long-Lasting,Natural Lip Color

Since I started my beauty blog I’ve been compelled to wear Red Lipstick every time I leave the house. On this particular occasion I was attending a baby shower in the early afternoon. I knew Red Lipstick was not really appropriate, especially outside of the city. This City Girl was in a quandary, I sat there in front of myContinue reading “Long-Lasting,Natural Lip Color”