City Girl in Red Lipstick, San Francisco, Abby Villaruel, Aesthetic RN Specialist

Abby caught my eye immediately, it was her gorgeous makeup application and shade of crimson. I asked her what she was wearing and I wasn’t surprised by her answer, it’s the same answer I’ve heard whenever I admire another woman’s shade of crimson. ” Mac Ruby Woo” I asked Abby a few more questions: Q:Continue reading “City Girl in Red Lipstick, San Francisco, Abby Villaruel, Aesthetic RN Specialist”

New Reds to Consider by Isabel & Ruben Toledo for MAC

The colors look pretty, I may just pop into my neighborhood Mac boutique to check out Tenor Red and Opera Red, Tenor Red is a true red and it’s matte. Opera Red is described as being a dark red and might be a bit glossy. There are other shades, let me know if you seeContinue reading “New Reds to Consider by Isabel & Ruben Toledo for MAC”

Lady Danger & Lena Dunham

I’ve had a long two weeks, first it started with two book lectures.  Anita Hill and Lena Dunham.  Let’s say I walked away impressed with both women.  I also managed to read Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham and loved it. I’m a huge admirer of good literature, although I can’t say thisContinue reading “Lady Danger & Lena Dunham”

And The Bride Wore Ruby Woo by Mac

Kim started off by being my sister Rosemary’s friend and Rosemary loved her so much she introduced her to the family and now she’s a family friend for life. Kim and her daughter Mia come over to our place every holiday and make Christmas cookies with us. Kim taught me how to make Russian TeaContinue reading “And The Bride Wore Ruby Woo by Mac”

Watch Out For Cosmetic Testers

In recent beauty news Mac is being sued because a woman contracted Herpes Complex 1 after trying a lipstick tester at one of the Mac Boutiques in New York. Ladies, before trying anything on your skin it is very important that you make sure the sales person is wiping off the cosmetic with alcohol. ItContinue reading “Watch Out For Cosmetic Testers”

Which of These Three Shades of Red is Your Favorite?

Elle UK today posted a Red Lipstick Vs. Pink Lipstick post and although all of the shades are gorgeous, I’m still going with red. Seen here is a gorgeous shade by Dolce & Gabbana in Ruby. To our right we have Lady Danger by Mac. Below we see Ruby Tuesday by Max Factor. I’m favoringContinue reading “Which of These Three Shades of Red is Your Favorite?”

Alexa Chung’s Favorite Reds

Three things I always want to know, what literature people are reading, beauty products women use – and their favorite shade of Red Lipstick. One of my favorite fashion icons, Alexa Chung shared with Life Style Mirror two of her favorite shades of Red. Russian Red by Mac – a pretty red, I wore thisContinue reading “Alexa Chung’s Favorite Reds”